i finally finished

reading all 6 jane austen novels. woo!

with books, i have to be in the zone - if i want to read it and it hooks my attention, then i'll likely read it almost straight through in a short amount of time. however, if it's not particularly engaging, then it will take me eons to read it...i'm not really a "reader"...

Sense & Sensibility was the last one i had to read. I started reading it last night and as the book diverged from the movie, i got more and more interested to see how it ended.

the two sisters in Sense & Sensibility - based on Jane Austen and her real sister, Cassandra

I particularly loved reading this one, as it's written focused on the oldest 2 of 3 sisters. Their demeanor and temperament always reminds of my sister and i - the older more calm, rational, and focused on duty; the younger more emotional, dramatic, and uncompromising in her passions. Both sisters have things in common and sense, but very different - so much like my sister and i!!! so it was fun to read :)

When I finally looked up at the clock, i was so shocked to see 4 am! AHHHH! But by then i HAD to finish it, so i ended up getting into bed around 5 am...the time i'll be getting up once school starts in 2 weeks...

ugh.

And since i've digressed from playing and walking everyday, here's a little report:
Today i played my guitar and mandolin (plugged in, no less) for the first time in a long while...thanks God for a little motivation.

I didn't walk...unless you count walking around Target, and walking downtown to and from the car :) it's just too hot!!!