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February 24, 2005
Procrastination
We're off to Zihuatanejo (Pacific coast of Mexico) in 30 hours and we don't really have much of an idea of what we're doing for the first three days and nights. We haven't packed either. We're cranky. Derek is spiralling into some sort of silent pre-trip panic. I finally made it to a bookstore to buy a decent Mexico book, but stress-induced procrastination kicked in and instead of reading it, I found other books to buy and read. I hate planning.
Books added to my list as a result of this irresponsible behavior:
- Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell (everyone else is reading it...)
- Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith, Jon Krakauer
- Word Freak, Stefan Fatsis (about competitive scrabble)
- Manhattan Transfer, Jon Dos Passos
Picked up Life & Times of Michael K again and while it's still very dark (the characters are vulnerable, the world is cruel and unforgiving, etc), it is easier to read now. I feel more of a connection with Michael K as he becomes more disconnected from everything around him. Also found a list of books to look forward to this year.
And finally, this kitchen item fits my personality nicely.
Posted by csageday at February 24, 2005 11:45 PM