So I bought more books on saturday. This should hardly be surprising nor really merit an entry, but I'm a little bored and the journal is looking empty. The main thought is that I'm reading a lot these days, which is not a bad thing. The other main thought is that I've discovered some pretty good fantasy books that have been around for a while, I've just never gotten around to reading them (or simply didn't know about them). And there's that little bit of sadness (silly, I know, but there nonetheless) for not jumping on them sooner.

And here's where I try something...dunno what it will do, and basically I'm going to just be editing for a while...I'm reading right now, which is the second of Tad William's Memory, Sorrow and Thorn trilogy. It's a really intelligent fantasy series, but it is taking me forever to read. Each book is over 700 pages, and the last "book" is actually split into two 800+ page novels because it's so damn long! That's ok, I love long books, and I like the fact that I'm getting something good for what I paid, but it just keeps going! Really though, shouldn't complain because any book that can keep me reading for that long is certainly worthy of mention.

I have to say that I'm really enjoying soundtrack...it's got this beautiful flute part that's just achingly haunting. the whole score reminds me of some medieval play, which is odd since the story is supposed to take place in modern times, but it somehow fits the movie perfectly. I actually was inspired to try and figure out the melody on my ocarina flute, which admittedly I am not good at, but I think I got it...makes me want a bigger flute And to learn how to play guitar, lol. One of these days.

(from the Outback Jack slang glossary)
Kangaroos loose in the top paddock - Intellectually inadequate.
Mad as a Cut Snake - Crazy
Not the full quid - not bright intellectually.

Funny how they felt the need to make sure you know how to insult someone's intelligence.