The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Beware: Sort of Spoilers. Nothing too  bad but I don't want to be the one to ruin a book for anyone. 

I was expecting this book to be amazing. Normally I don't pick up books that seem to be all the hype, it took me like three years to start reading Harry Potter, two to start Twilight, and quite awhile before I picked this book up. I have never really thought about why books that are talked about constantly and instant hits turn me off, but unfortunately they do. I got sick of Amazon recommending this book to me, every one talking about it, and every time I look at top selling books it being right there. The final straw was my best friend recommending it to me, she told me her roommate said it was one of the best books she had ever read, so of course now I had to get it. I felt like the book The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo literally slapped me in the face until I sat down and read it.

My first thought after Day #2 of reading this book, was "seriously people, what is so special about this book?" I ended up looking at reviews to see if others had the same response and most said that the first 50 pages were boring but it picks up after that. Those reviews were lies, the first 300 pages were boring. Yes, eventually the story picks up. Yes, the ending is somewhat surprising especially because the real mystery isn't the one you think you are solving, but...it wasn't anything special. On a five star scale I give it a three, it wasn't awful but it wasn't amazing.

Something I did find interesting was even though I wasn't completely impressed with the book, I went out and got the other two in the series. I am not really sure why I did this, especially because I finished this book in January and they are still sitting on my shelf (and one is actually lent out right now.) But there was something, I am not sure exactly what it is that intrigued me. I have also heard that the second is better than the first and so on. Hopefully it gets better, if it starts off any worse then it will be a waste of the money I spent to purchase it.

Book Reviews??

I have decided that because I am doing so much reading, and sometimes my life doesn't seem to be interesting enough to talk about. I will sometimes review the books I have been reading. This blog really is just to keep me somewhat entertained when I feel that I have something to say.

First off...I have always enjoyed reading. As a child instead of staying up late at night watching endless hours of television, I would go to bed and then continue to read, sometimes it would even get me in trouble. But, when I went off to college my amount of time dedicated to reading for pleasure began to take a nose dive. I was talking to my dear friend Rachael and also my mother about this once, I think that I didn't read as much for pleasure during my college years because even when you are not doing homework or attending classes your mind is still focusing on what you should be doing. And when you decide to take a break you want to do something that is absolutely mind-blowingly fun (sporting events, sorority events, etc.) or something completely mundane. Something that takes absolutely no brain power at all, like watching television.

As much as reading in enjoyable, it takes effort. For me reading an entire book is an accomplishment, because it means I took the time out of my (previously) busy life to sit down and work out a book. As much as reading has always been easy for me and I have always loved talking about what I have been reading it still takes more effort than many of the other things I can spend my time doing. Something that has always been weird to my family, is I set page goals for the day. I will wake up and be like today I am reading 50 pages (sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't.) This is probably due to the fact that I am a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to some things (to do list, short term goals, etc) and also due to the fact that I am still a pretty slow reader. It will astonishes me how my mom can read like 100+ pages an hour. I am closer to 40 maybe 50.

Anyways, all of this rambling does have a point. I think I am going to start reviewing some of the books I read. If anyone is actually reading this, and you have read the book please respond, I love knowing what others think about them. In high school a group of friends would go to Jazzy Bagels to discuss Harry Potter books after they came out and I absolutely loved it. I am also interested in joining a book club or possibly creating my own, because I just enjoy talking about books that much.

Thanks for reading!

Gradutation Frustrations...

While growing up, you are asked the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It can change every five minutes and no one will even think twice because the question is all about hopes and dreams. When you are almost 22 years of age, a recent college graduate, that question has become as commonly asked as "How are you doing today?" and you know what, I have no answer. I attempted to work with a college career counselor during my last term of college to find out which jobs would best suit my interests and skills. We came up with a few options, working in Sports in the event planning or marketing sectors, becoming an event planner (weddings, brunches, parties, etc.), or going into Public Relations. Why didn't I think about this before I chose what to major in. My degrees are in Sociology and Liberal Studies (History & Political Science) these qualify me for jobs in.....nothing. Maybe I could become a Historian, oh wait that means more school, I could be come a teacher or professor, oops that requires more school as well, or go into Sociology research, again..more school. I don't want to go to school anymore. I am ready to start my life, figure out what I am going to do, and begin to stabilize. But is doesn't seem like that is going to happen. 


My current tally is 29 different jobs applied for. Out of these 29 resumes sent, applications filled, and cover letters created, I have received 4 call backs, and only two interviews. I am beginning to be extremely discouraged. Not only do I have no where to look and no experience, but I have no clue what I want to do. 


It is hard for me to talk to my parents about my search because they just want me to get a job, one is more understanding than the other, but neither or them really ever struggled to find a job. My best friend already has a job lined up because she started working for an awesome company in high school and has remained and employee and all of my college friends are still in school (and still have quite a bit to go.) I decided to backtrack today and re-apply for the job I had in high school even though, honestly, I don't want to work there, I was sick of the job 6 years ago and I seriously doubt that this time will be any better. 


Tomorrow is a new day, I have puppy class which I am looking forward to, my favorite NHL team plays, hoping to keep them from elimination and I will have a fresh set of new jobs to apply for. Here is to tomorrow being better than today. 


Thanks for reading!