Thanksgiving is over; back to work, heigh ho

[pegkerr]

We had a pleasant holiday weekend. Ate turkey at my brother-in-law's house. There was family in town (Rob's stepmother came out from Phoenix, and his brother drove up with his girls from Eau Claire, Wisconsin). We did a few things with the family over the course of the weekend--saw "Australia," baked Christmas cookies. I got my office cleaned up a bit so Delia and I can exercise in there again; that felt good. Made a turkey myself Saturday so we could have leftovers. Did some other house clean up, had fun on hpalternity (really, why aren't you reading it?), read Twilight, and hung out with my family.

Hope you had a good holiday, too.

Comments

[aome.livejournal.com]

What did you think of Twilight?

As for hpalternity - no time, alas. I'm lucky I can keep up with my flist. I'm so glad you have a happy outlet, though.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

My opinion here.

[skg.livejournal.com]

What did you think of Twilight? I read it over the holiday also, after a co-worker lent it to me.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Total popcorn book, and I was willing to read it on that basis. I'm definitely not going to be one of those middle-aged women who are OMG Edward! I couldn't quite sink into it; I found myself meta-analyzing it more than I like to do when reading; I see the complaints people have about it (Bella's a Mary Sue, feminist issues "you're creepy but I luuuuurrrrvee you because your so beyootiful", etc.) I'll probably try the next, mainly so I can see what people are talking about. And gently mock.

I kinda think my first book was better. Still, I was willing to be amused, and there were parts of it that were fun.

[skg.livejournal.com]

That's pretty much my take.

I read it for two reasons: 1. I was curious to see if the popularity was warranted 2. Someone gave me a copy (and therefore I didn't have to buy one/get it from the library.

I could see all the things people have complained about (Mary Sue characters, etc) but it was still entertaining enough that I finished it. I'm glad I read it because it highlighted some things for me that I don't want to do in my own writing. If someone gives me the next one, I'll probably read that too--but I won't buy it.

And I probably won't see the movie even though I liked the actor when he played Cedric!

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Yep, someone had loaned Delia the book, so I didn't have to buy it, either. If I want to read the sequels, I'll undoubtedly check them out of the library.

Fiona read the book, too, by the way, and was rather unimpressed.

[aome.livejournal.com]

Ok, I admit I haven't read Twilight yet, but from everything I've heard, I'm pretty darn sure your first book was better. :)

[amethistdolphin.livejournal.com]

I must say I'm highly entertained by hpalternity, I love it, and read it everyday! Boot and Hermione break my heart and I must say I do not like Harry Marvolo.

And a belated happy thanksgiving.