Book Club

So here's what I've been reading:

1) Paradise Lost by John Milton. As you may have guessed, this was not by choice (does any one actually read this book by choice?), but I did end up liking it. It was for my Great Works II class, and I wrote a pretty good midterm paper on pride vs. humility in Paradise Lost. (At least, I think it was good. I don't know my grade yet.)

2) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This is also for my Great Works II class, but it's the reason I signed up for this class. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books of all time, and this is probably my 12th time reading straight through it. Lizzie with her sarcasm and Mr.Darcy with his contempt just pull me in for hours and I can't help but laugh out loud and wish for cucumber sandwiches, tea, and a dashing gentleman who would sweep me off my feet. 

3) The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Oh how I cried. I wept. It is so sad. I probably also have highlighted more the half the book because it's just that good. I should have seen it coming. I should have prepared myself better. But I didn't, and so I cried horribly. But I also laughed a lot and fell in love with Hazel and Augustus. Read it right now if you haven't yet. It took me about 2 hours (because I refused to move under any circumstances because it overtook me and I couldn't let go). 

4) Paper Towns by John Green. Another cry my eyes out, but also rip my hair out in frustration because I wanted them to resolve the conflict (which I shall not even hint at, in case you haven't read it yet. Which you should.) It's a fantastic mystery, and John Green does not disappoint.

5) The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. I reread this for the fourth time in preparation for the new movie in May. I get something new out of each time (the second time was admittedly the first time I understood anything that was actually happening) and this time was no different. I have come out of this not only with a deeper love for Gatsby, but also a huge desire to name my future daughter Jordan. Oh, and I bought a 20's style lace dress. And I'm having a Gatsby party. And I have a Gatsby playlist. What can I say, I'm obsessed.

6) The Catcher and the Rye by J.D.Salinger. I tried to read this in 9th grade and didn't understand and didn't like it and gave up. I'm told I'll like it a lot better this time, so fingers crossed. I'm starting it tonight, and will report back soon. 

What have you been reading this fine Spring Break?

Lots of Love,

sCa

Spring Break

So far on Spring Break: photoshoot in the park, and a day trip to San Antonio. Today's agenda: study, run, do laundry. Tonight: Rodeo with Jake Owen!

Jake Owen – Barefoot Blue Jean Night

What are you up to this Spring Break?

Lots of Love,

sCa

Avengers Appreciation Post

The Avengers. One of the greatest movies (series, actually) ever made. Joss Whedon, we exalt you for your brilliance. The new Iron Man 2 trailer is being played in theaters now (saw it the other day when I went to see Silver Linings Playbook. Which was brilliant and everyone should see because Jennifer Laurence is brilliant. You will cry. Fair warning.) Consequently, I am in an Avengers mood right now. Reasons to appreciate Avengers:

1) Scarlett Johanson as Black Widow kicks serious butt. You asked for a fantastic girl superhero, and Joss Whedon provided. She ends up saving the guys. She's the only person brave enough to stand up the Hulk. But she stills get her fabulous pseudoromance with Hawkeye after she saves his butt from Loki.

2) Loki. I must admit, I cheer for the villain. Tom Hiddleston, I swoon. (For more Tom Hiddleston action, check out Wallander which is a British detective show on Netflix.)

3) Robert Downing Jr. is his usual perfect genius-playboy-billionare-philantropist as Iron Man. Or is he being himself? Or is he really Iron Man? It's impossible to separate him from his characters. 

4) Intrigue. WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED IN BUDAPEST. NATASHA YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THINGS LIKE THAT AND NOT TELL US WHAT HAPPENED. (I'm sorry, I feel very strongly about this moment and did once spend 48 hours reading fan fiction that attempts to explain these two lines of the movie. There is a lot of it. I think the only solution is a Black Widow/Hawkeye movie.)

5) Hawkeye. He's my favorite Avenger. Bow and arrows people. 

To get you in the mood for an Avengers party, here's the trailer for Iron Man 2, the latest installment in the Marvel series. 

Since you are now unbelievably excited for all future Joss Whedon glories, here's the upcoming Marvel movie schedule

2013:

Iron Man 2

Thor 2

2014:

Captain America 2

Another Marvel movie is booked for this year, no news on what it is though. Speculations include The Incredible Hulk 2, or a solo movie about Clint and Natasha (*which would fulfill all of my hopes and dreams and desires and PLEASE JOSS PLEASE I NEED THIS TO HAPPEN*) or a solo for Nick Fury (*shakes head violently and throws a script for BlackHawk at the Marvel people)

2015:

Avengers 2

Right now these are all speculation (information comes from this article), but it looks like a great timeline. I'm pumped for these great new movies, and I hope you are too.

Lots of Love,

sCa