Gaining Knowledge/Intellectual Pursuits
49. Read ‘The 1001 List Of Quality Reads‘ (199/1001)
Lists + some comments.
The 1001 list of Quality Reads
1. Top 10 Reasons Why Movie Downloads Suck
2. 12 Ways that Transform Shyness
Me
1. My friends & family are important to me
2. I love music, anything live, reading, sports
3. I look forward to traveling in the holidays

The Community [...]

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50. Write 10 blogs in French (1/10)

In attempt to improve my French, I’ll be writing a few things in French. I’m sorry if you don’t understand, it’s basically my opinion about the Fritzl case & such. Now if you *DO* understand please feel free to give your critisisms & corrections [I'm sure there's [...]

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46. Blog about each book read or re-read (5/50)

The Law of Love by Laura Esquivel

Genre: New Age-sci-fi-magical realism
Comments: In two words, sappy and strange. I do give props though for its unique use of words with music and images. I think what Esquivel was trying to do here was help with the mood [...]

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52. Write twenty new poems (4/20)
#1
05.02.08
I remember
letting go of your hand
was like choosing the narrower road at the crossway
I denied
every missed connection
was an abstraction of our differences
I reflect
that recollections of a happier past
were mere illusions fabricated in my mind
And yet
all feelings of consciousness
dissipate ..
as you go.
#2
07.02.08
Brushing her shoulders with another
Another savours her touch [...]

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44. Read or re-read 50 books (6/50)
Here’s the list of books I want to read & it’s going to be a list of 100 to be flexible ! ;-)
100 Books I Want to Read

1. 50 Things You Want to Know About World Issues … but were too Afraid to Ask [...]