The rules are as follows:
A) Link to your original tagger. Post the rules.
B) The rules are Zen-like in their simplicity. Share 7 things about yourself.
For any who might be sweating at this point about being tagged - worry not. I'm leaving this one open to all players.
*rubbing hands together*
Okay - let's get started, shall we?
1 - I'm currently deep in obsession mode with the Absolution CD by Muse. I go on these on a regular basis. I sit down at the computer, put my headphones on, put the CD in and jam to the music while I write. It's the only way.
2 - I am a serious Russophile. Huh? A what-o-phile? A Russophile - someone in love with Russia and Russians.
I always have been, as far back as I can remember. There's no Russian connection in my family history. We're 13th-generation Canadians of French descent - Acadians.
I grew up in Nova Scotia, a serious chip off the Aulde Scotia block. Not much of a Russian emigre community here. But still, I can never get enough of all things Russian.
So I can't wait to watch this DVD Brad brought home for us this weekend. 1612 tells the story of the rise of Andrei, a servant in Boris Godunov's court, who rises to heroic status during the wars between the Russians and Poles. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!
3 - I'm currently reading Year of Wonders - A Novel of The Plague by Geraldine Brooks.
4 - Whatever happens during the week, I know I'll get to have lunch with my best friend on Thursdays. Sigh. Like yesterday. She's my oasis of sanity in the madhouse.
5 - Because this has been my week at work.
6 - My garden beckons...
Soon, dear one!
7 - I'm gaga for these Real Fruit Gummies. The yogurty ones and the tropical ones. Yummy.
Nikki says Nice. Thanks for sharing!
Susan Helene Gottfried says Ooh, I hope you love Year of Wonders as much as I did.
Deeptesh says Wonderful.
Nice. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I hope you love Year of Wonders as much as I did. It's a fantastic book.
ReplyDeleteWondeful.I've a poem too.U haven't seen it.Pls do.
ReplyDeleteNikki - You should tag yourself on this one...
ReplyDeleteSusan - I am loving it. I just finished March, and leapt right into Year of Wonders. Fantastic writer.
Deeptesh - I'll be right over.
It's always good to find out more about you Julia! I like the photo of you and your best friend. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are very interesting. Do you also study Russian history? Most of the Russian history I know is very recent...from the 20th century beginning with the Bolshevik revolution and the assassination of the Romanovs.
ReplyDeleteAkelamalu - She's the best.
ReplyDeleteTravis - I'd say I have a basic overview of Russian history, but I seem particularly drawn to medieval Russia and just afterwards, during Peter the Great's time. Of course I love Victorian era Russia, or what would be thought of as Imperialist Russia - the chunk of time following Peter the Great and before the Revolution.
I love looking at Russian faces, I really love listening to Russian being spoken, I adore Russian ballet of course, and the Russian composers Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Prokofiev. And Russian cinema is really riveting. The Russian acting style is simply amazing. Of course, Stanislavski - whose acting theories we now routinely see everywhere - originated in Russia. What's not to love?
This is giving me an idea for a future Thursday Thirteen.
OMG I love yogurt gummies! And hmm, that book must be very uplifting, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI love gummies... I think I'll have to check those out!
ReplyDeleteIsabella - I tend to like heartbreaking stories that work out in the end. Or sometimes don't. I don't need a Happily Ever After all the time. And the writing in Year of Wonders is really masterful.
ReplyDeleteVaBookworm - I'm completely addicted.
Year of Wonders looks fascinating! I've added it to my TBR list. :)
ReplyDeleteI've added Year of Wonders to my TBR pile as well. I'm with you on the whole 'don't need a happily ever after ending' thing.
ReplyDeleteHope this week at work is much better! :-)
Oh my god, there's so much useful info above!
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