I forgot how great reading was, and I am already reading a lot more than I had been all last year. So far I've been averaging 100 pages on days I don't have school, and 50-60 on days I do. Sometimes I become distressed because there is so much I want to read and there just is not enough time to do so.
The first rehearsal for the musical's orchestra was yesterday, as I posted on Facebook and a few other places. It went well and I have a better feel for how the songs go. The practice was really encouraging for me.
I wish you luck on your job search, Campion. Hopefully you find on you enjoy.
(Hobbit Spoilers... maybe) Yes, in the book the eagles only go so far because the eagle king won't risk letting the birds go into the dangerous land of Mirkwood... or something like that.
I have yet to watch the Carnegie Hall video, Katie, but I hope to do so soon. By now the worst of your illness is over, or so I hope. What did you think of the Name of the Star. I loved it and was completely unaware the sequel was coming out so soon.
Adam, there were a lot of times when reading the Hobbit, like when Gandalf would do something, I would think, "Well, isn't that convenient." It felt very much like you described - a get out of jail free card.
Also - I had to google VAT just to know what it was. I know my state has a 7% sales tax, and most of the time I'll just round up a dollar and estimate the price. I think a lot of people do it that way. If I have to buy a few things and I know that I may not have enough money to pay for it, I just think it's 7 cents per dollar. Pretty much this equation: (7 * $)/100 + $ = total. I've always been good with numbers, so it isn't difficult for me, but sometimes I will whip out my cell phone or ipod and use the calculators on that just to make sure I have enough money.
So with that long math problem, I think I'll end the post.
Have a good week.
Kate
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