imagoldfish

Today I did something I haven't done in a very long time: I walked home from school reading a book. I used to do it all the time in elementary school - the walk home was about a mile, and most of it was a straight shot down a big street lined with farms and fields, ie, no sidewalks to worry about. Today's walk was a little tougher, but I've also gotten better at multi-tasking. Sort of. I mean, I did nearly get hit by a car, which was pretty scary. The driver yelled at me a lot, and I apologized profusely, and it was sort of embarassing and a little frightening, but everyone came out ok. It's nice to walk and read at the same time - it takes your mind off of how incredibly cold it is. But in the future, I will not read while crossing the street.

Oh, if you're wondering, I'm reading Little Children, by Tom Perotta. Nice and fluffy. I finished Galatea 2.2 - it takes awhile to get into it, but it's worth the payoff. Good stuff. Next up: Cryptonomicon, and then Nuns and Soldiers, an Iris Murdoch novel that my man gave me for Christmas. Getting books as presents is so fucking rad. Especially when someone gives you a book that they've read and enjoyed and think you're going to love. I think it's one of the best things a person can give you, actually. Totally awesome. So if you're wondering what to get me for Christmas, now you know.

Update:
Finished reading Little Children. It's marvelous; I strongly recommend it. Really great book. Before I launch into Cryptonomicon, however, I'm gonna make myself write a very overdue paper on Dostoevsky...