Oh man, it’s 11:30 and I still have to do my accomplishments post…ah the pressures of being a disciplined blogger.

So, because of my accomplishments post, which was created to make sure I don’t lazily live my life month by month, I had done some good reading today. Great reading actually.

One of my goals was to read 2 novels this month and conclude the trilogy of Dark Angel novels that exist. I had finished one novel last month and recently (three days ago), started my second one so that I could have some progress in my accomplishments blog post. While I only read around 60 pages within the last 3 days, I really got my ass in gear and read a whole 200 pages today! 200 pages! I’m quite surprised with myself. Granted, I didn’t have work today (I’m on vacation) and I only did 4 things today: make some rib sauce and paint some ribs (30m), clean, watch Slam Dunk!, and read, I was still able to read a usually impossible amount (for me).

Now, I want to discuss reading. Originally I said I hated it, then the stance came to “I don’t hate it if it’s something I enjoy”. And well, I still wouldn’t say I enjoy reading but it’s not quite the pain in the ass thing I thought it was. I’ve been able to “deal with it” well if the writing and/or story is good.

I guess it all depends on what you’re reading. My past novel experiences were generally forced (school). Even some X-Men novels I had read in high school weren’t memorable or great. I thought the Hobbit was too long and boring as well (believe it or not, I’m not so much a fan of Fantasy – like LOTR or D&D..or Thor). That first Dark Angel book also sucked ass. Terrible stuff. So much that I didn’t want to read the other two, I thought the writer was garbage. But, feeling the need for some story closure, I decided to tough it out and read the two books. I’d been faithful to the Dark Angel series that I didn’t want to simply read a wiki on it (not that I could find one – I tried). This novel was a lot better and more interesting than the first though. I wouldn’t say that I couldn’t put it down, I still feel like there are so many other things I’d rather do then read. But this novel made it so that toughing it out wasn’t so bad.

I dunno, just the idea of reading a novel seems so incredibly daunting and…I wouldn’t say time consuming, but I can think of better ways to experience a story (like a show, movie, or a wiki) if those sources/adaptations are available. But in the case they aren’t, like these novels, or some fan-fiction…well, I’ll tough it out.

I’m excited to read the 3rd book and find closure (man, I hope the book closes things!). I think I’ll take a 2 or 3 day break before starting the third and final book. I think maybe next month I’ll read one or maybe both Wicked! books…and then maybe call it Reading quits for a while. Maybe read Harry Potter books…maybe.

Anyways, off to write my accomplishments post!

It never fails.

I’m at work. It’s lunch time. I go out and buy some food. When I return, I go directly to my desk. I sit down at my desk when everyone else sits in the middle table and eats together. I open up my favorite show or anime. I unpack my lunch. Put earphones in BOTH ears.

And then people start talking to me.
“What are you watching?”
they ask.

I would think sitting alone at my desk when everyone else sits together is a sign I want to be left alone.
I would think putting earphones in both ears to, y’know, block the noise and people out would be a sign I want to be left alone.
My hands are dirty as I’m eating a sub/bagel/sandwich….the video has started and I can’t watch/listen to it and talk to people at the same time. Actually, I don’t want to. If I wanted to talk, I wouldn’t be sitting at my desk.

But it never fails, right when I start to get in my groove, when I want to be left alone…that’s when people begin to make inane conversation with me.

That has got to be my biggest work pet peeve. (Today).

Why must people insist on bothering me when I’ve made every indication I want to be left alone. Why do they continue to talk to me when I’m short with them, giving short, vague answers. Back half turned, not giving them my full attention. WHY?! TAKE THE HINT.

I’m a loner by nature and a loner by choice. I generally don’t like people. I don’t like inane conversation. I don’t like to socialize.

That is definitely the Pet Peeve rant for today. I have more…I just need the right situation to bring the rage and passion about. Until next time… :)