Oh my gosh, sorry I haven't posted anything in forever. AGAIN! School's been busting my butt!

This morning I woke up feeling icky...female stuff. Sometimes it really sucks being born a girl. My mom told me to stay home and rest, so that's what I'm doing. I get really sick -- not fun.

Anyways, I guess I should be doing productive things with my time. (*cough, cough* homework) I haven't even finished the homework that was due yesterday! However, I have been finally getting through The Catcher in the Rye. J.D. Salinger (the author) died not too long ago. I still don't know quite why the novel is titled "The Catcher in the Rye" because it has nothing to do with catchers of any sort and I'm more than halfway through. Anyways, my lit class will be tackling this great long list of classic literature, and figured I might as well get through this one. It's mildly entertaining. What I love is the main character's personality. He doesn't like phonies. He's very frank with everyone. And he notices those little habits about people that make a person annoying, or cute, or whatever they happen to be. There's not much of a plot. Yet, the book has managed to keep my interest.

Which reminds me-- good stories are really about characters, aren't they? They don't need extraordinary things to happen to them. They don't need lucky coincidences and perfect entrances to make you want to keep turning the page. Because face it, you'll follow a character you love (or love to hate) anywhere, whether that's to the top of Mount Everest or just back and forth to work everyday.

Let's see, what else is going on... Oh, "Homecoming" is next month! My school is getting ready for the Parade, the game and the dance! I think it is going to be great! In the past, homecoming dances were always informal, but that's not the case anymore. Everyone dresses up! It should be so much fun.

Have a great weekend everyone!!