I'm Back!!!

I have still been reading a lot but I wasn't able to post at all over the summer. I'm really bad about trying to carve out time to blog. I finally realized blogging makes me feel better. The sense of accomplishment is what fulfills me.

I've read Little Women, Jacob Have I Loved, and I'm currently reading the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I wrote a fictional narrative for my English Language Arts class and next on my list of books to read is Scythe!

I'm currently reading a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. This book is set in the future if Earth were to be demolished by aliens. Arthur Dent, the protagonist of the story, is saved by his alien friend that lives on Earth. They literally hitchhike their way through the dangerous galaxy! These two men toy with death many times through out the book. Right before they are about to die Arthur says one of my favorite quotes.

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“You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young."

"Why, what did she tell you?"

"I don't know, I didn't listen.”

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This shows how utterly ridiculous the book is! Do you recognize the words Vogon and Betelgeuse? I doubt it but the book expects that you are able to pick up on context clues. For example: "a man from Betelgeuse" from this you can infer that Betelgeuse is a planet or a Solar System. Meanwhile, the author also includes some good humor throughout the book to keep you entertained.

Anyways this will be a fairly short blog but I'm happy I was able to do it and I appreciate everyone who reads these posts and don't panic! (That's the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy's catchphrase.) Until next time, READ THIS BOOK! (: