So, since the wedding, I haven't had a lot of time. That hasn't stopped me from once again reading like a crazy woman, though. it feels good to immerse myself in fiction again; even if most of it isn't 'high' literature like one would expect an English major such as myself to read! Anyway, here is a rundown of my most recent books (yes, a couple of them came before the wedding, but still) and a brief thought about each of them...yes, this could take awhile.
The Kite Runner
Beautifully written and sometimes horribly tragic. While it didn't make me cry, it came close many times. It's a book about a world and culture I know nothing about, but came away from feeling like I understood a little better. The bonds that unite people together are much thicker than we ever realize.
The Book Thief
Haunting and humbling. Told from the POV of death, this book recounts what it was like to live in the middle of Nazi Germany as a young german girl of questionable heritage. What makes this book a must-read is the narrator and his descriptions of how death sees the living.
Eragon
Plain good ol' fantasy. Reminded me a lot of The Dragonriders of Pern series, but still very well written. If you like fantasy and getting lost in a good adventure story, this is one to read. Not sure how I feel about the movie; haven't seen it yet. Given my track record opinion on movies based on books, though, i'm not really holding my breath.
A Series of Unfortunate Events (Books 5-12)
I love these books. Reading so many of them all in a row was a little tiresome, though. You just get to the point where you want something halfway good to happen to these poor children. However, the stories are unique and fun to read, just because the writer constantly interrupts himself to advise you how bad something is going to be or to define words. I haven't read the final book yet, so i'm not sure how it all ends yet.
Secret Society Girl
A library find on the new books shelf. I enjoyed this fictional account of what happens when girls are suddenly tapped to join elite MALE societies at an ivy leage college. Fun and silly.
She's Come Undone
Wow. This one was heavy. Just when you thought the poor girl's life would get a little bit better, nope. Tragic and heartbreaking, it was still amazingly well written and told. I found a little of myself in the story, and saw a little of my own craziness about weight and the like in her story.
Reconstructing Natalie
This one was bought on a whim at Sam's Club. I thought maybe I would give it to my mom, but decided to read it first. it's about a 27 year old girl who gets breast cancer and how she deals with having a double mastectomy and finding her voice again when she feels so lost and scared. A "Women of Faith" book, it had a strong a positive message.
Harvesting the Heart
One of my favorite authors. While there seems to almost by a system to the way she writes, I still enjoy her books. this one was about the fear of failure that comes when you don't live up to expectations and when you are faced with the ultimate responsibility of being a parent. Well written and thought-provoking.
For Women Only* reading
this was a gift to help me understand my husband better!
Sacred Marriage* reading
Again a gift. Just started reading it, so we'll see what i think about it later.
The Cymry Ring* reading
Just started it last night.
12.19.2006
12.13.2006
This is the Stuff of Which Dreams Are Made
The moments leading up to the actual wedding ceremony were then and remain now to be a blur. I remember getting the pictures taken and hanging out for a few minutes in the bridal room. I remember Darlene coming and telling us that it was time to line up. i remember standing around the corner, with my stepdad, waiting for our entrance. And then, suddenly, it was time.
Tim and the boys entered after the grandparents and mothers. And yes, they did enter to "heavy action" which is the official name of the theme to Monday Night Football. It made me laugh and it was actually a lot of fun. there were light cues and everthing!
Once Tim and the boys entered, my girls started their processional (Canon in D). As my MOH entered, the doors were closed and my stepdad and I took our places. I could hear the opening strains of Trumpet Voluntary, and the doors opened.
There are no words to explain the emotions that i felt at that moment. I couldn't focus fast enough. Watching Tim, looking at the hundreds of people that came to celebrate with us, trying to pay some sort of attention to all the details. drinking in the faces and smiles. yeah, i'll be honest. i cried. I was very emotional, but so excited. Getting to the bottom of the aisle, i watched Tom, held on to both of my parents, and looked at the man who was just moments away from being my husband.
The ceremony began and it was oh so beautiful. Words cannot really describe what I was feeling. I tried my best to remember every moment that I could about the ceremony, but it went by so quickly. I remember being so very happy and I remember just beaming from ear to ear the entire time. Tim was nervous, I could tell that. I tried to keep my tears under control, or at least down to a minimum! The music was amazing. All three people we had sing were amazing. Our friends Jason and Tessa sang "All I Ask of You." I remember looking into his eyes as we recited our vows. I remember Tim holding my hands so tight as vowed to love, honor, and cherish me. As we lit the unity candle, Liz sang "How Beautiful" and Tim kept joking with me to keep me from totally losing it again. Then, in just a flicker of time, Tom was pronouncing us man and wife.
Tim kissed me, his wife, for the first time. And we were married! It was so wonderful!
We finished up our pictures and went to the reception, which was also so much fun. Seeing all those people who loved us and cared for us and came from near and far to celebrate with us was such a blessing!
Tim and the boys entered after the grandparents and mothers. And yes, they did enter to "heavy action" which is the official name of the theme to Monday Night Football. It made me laugh and it was actually a lot of fun. there were light cues and everthing!
Once Tim and the boys entered, my girls started their processional (Canon in D). As my MOH entered, the doors were closed and my stepdad and I took our places. I could hear the opening strains of Trumpet Voluntary, and the doors opened.
There are no words to explain the emotions that i felt at that moment. I couldn't focus fast enough. Watching Tim, looking at the hundreds of people that came to celebrate with us, trying to pay some sort of attention to all the details. drinking in the faces and smiles. yeah, i'll be honest. i cried. I was very emotional, but so excited. Getting to the bottom of the aisle, i watched Tom, held on to both of my parents, and looked at the man who was just moments away from being my husband.
The ceremony began and it was oh so beautiful. Words cannot really describe what I was feeling. I tried my best to remember every moment that I could about the ceremony, but it went by so quickly. I remember being so very happy and I remember just beaming from ear to ear the entire time. Tim was nervous, I could tell that. I tried to keep my tears under control, or at least down to a minimum! The music was amazing. All three people we had sing were amazing. Our friends Jason and Tessa sang "All I Ask of You." I remember looking into his eyes as we recited our vows. I remember Tim holding my hands so tight as vowed to love, honor, and cherish me. As we lit the unity candle, Liz sang "How Beautiful" and Tim kept joking with me to keep me from totally losing it again. Then, in just a flicker of time, Tom was pronouncing us man and wife.
Tim kissed me, his wife, for the first time. And we were married! It was so wonderful!
We finished up our pictures and went to the reception, which was also so much fun. Seeing all those people who loved us and cared for us and came from near and far to celebrate with us was such a blessing!
12.08.2006
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