Evil Wrapped in a Fangirl Disguise

I got my History midterm back this morning. A nice little A for me. *grin* Yea!!

Thus far college is much easier than expected.

Today I am going to see Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World with Vinnie. In fact, I am going in...an hour. Yea.

I got my Slytherin scarf in the mail. Yea.

I have the Harry Potter trailer music permanently stuck in my brain. I can't wait to actually see the movie.

Speaking of Harry, I'm really interested into why people do not like the books. I know with some people it is a genre thing, which is fine. Personally, I didn't really get into "fantasy" (at least reading fantasy) until HP came out. I read it then because everyone was making a fuss over it and I thought, "Yeah, OK, a kid's book, I'll give it a try." (This moment is now being used to say that I do not believe in putting ages on books. Read them because they sound interesting to you, not because someone said it was for ages 9 to 12.) So I read the first three books and I LOVED them. Had to wait and wait and wait for the fourth book and I LOVED it. Had to wait and wait and wait and wait and wait for the fifth book and I LOVED it. (The third and fifth are my faves.)

So, obviously, I think they're tres cool books, but I want to know why some people don't like them. I'm just honestly curious. Is it the writing? The characters? The witchcraft? I'll admit that the writing isn't perfect, the characters are not always wonderful (though I do love them, and if I don't, I find them interesting), and the witchcraft is make believe. Harry Potter teaches witchcraft like Lord of the Rings teaches satan worship. In other words, not at all. Unless that is what YOU the reader are bringing to it.

I've also heard arguments that the books are getting too dark for "children". In Drama we have been talking about the origins of theatre and about how theatre is a necessity because it allows the audience to experience catharsis. In other words, instead of experiencing the heartbreak of losing a child, the audience views it and feels the feelings without the actual experience. This gets those emotions out there and worked through. Children reading Harry Potter can see consequences of bad choices and feel frustrated and betrayed along with Harry. They can experience rage and jealousy and loss without the real life consequences and so move on with their lives.

And this has just turned into a big long post about absolutely nothing important at all. Oops. I really am curious though. I always like to know the other side of things, just to know. Ya know? So, if anyone out there reads this and has anything to say, Say It!

I am thinking of purchasing an album by Tori Amos. Anyone have any suggestions as to which one???

Also, I'm thinking of having Mom bring one or two DVDs up when she comes on Saturday. Any ideas on which one(s)?? I have: Buffy 1-4, Angel 1-2, Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom, Pride & Prejudice, Amelie, and Neverwhere. I'm seriously thinking about maybe a season of Buffy (although which one I don't know) or Angel. Or something.

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Well, I have now had an experience in each of my three classes this quarter. And survived. Woo. I am actually sitting here doing *gasp* homework!

-7:45-9:10 am MTF: Studies in Modern Civilization. TOO. EARLY. Should be easy enough. *knock on wood* It's a discussion class. We do the reading for the next class, write down two questions to turn in to spur discussion. We will, of course, have all the test type things as well. Pretty basic, simple stuff.

-1:45-2:50 pm MTTHF: Freshman English. Fun! I'm looking forward to this class. The professor was super excited about it. It's her first year teaching here and she actually GIGGLED in class. This is soooo my kind of teacher. She also brought us homemade brownies and fruit because once you "break bread" together you "can't be enemies". Again a lot of discussion. No quizzes. Interpreting, writing, keeping a "meta-journal" for the purpose of writing about our writing. She will also bring us food other times as well as take us to her house. Should be a fun, interesting class. And only an hour.

-3:35-5:40 pm MW: Experiencing Theater. Fun! Again! Also looking forward to this class. We get to, or rather HAVE to as it's mandatory, go to plays and operas and performances and things as part of the class. FUN. The professor here seems really excited about it all, too. Can't wait. We'll be doing a lot of analyzing and learning about plays and what it takes to make one. Stuff I know a bit about already. Go me! First play is tomorrow. Topdog/Underdog is what it's called I think.

Of course, the play Friday screwed up my plans of going to Kay and Greg's on Friday night because the play won't be over until a bit after 10 and they'll be at their beach house already. I was sad I couldn't get away. BUT it turns out that Andrea will come and get me! Yea! So I'll spend Friday night alone at Kay and Greg's and Mom and possibly Dad and Tom will come over Saturday to see me. Woo.

There are a couple nice things about living in the dorm I live in. 1) Everything on campus is in walking distance because Bellarmine is nicely situated in a middle-ish part of campus. 2) There is a Starbucks RIGHT. ACROSS. THE STREET. *happyGollumdance*

I totally need a Gollum icon. Totally.