Wednesday, February 28, 2007

I've been getting a lot of reading done lately. I've read about 18 books this year so far, which is probably more books that I read in all of last year. I started off reading a bunch of Star Wars books, which I plan on getting back to at some point in the year, but for now I'm reading the new Star Trek books (which I preordered last year, and are finally arriving at my door), while reading the Harry Potter series in preperation for the final volume in the series.

Last night I finished the first sement in the new Mirror Universe Volume 1, which will be followed by Volume 2 on March 22, 2007. Each volume contains 3 stories of the Mirror Universe, filling in various gaps in the long running Trek story. The story I just read is called "Age of the Empress" and follows up 3 episodes of Trek: Classic Trek's "The Tholian Web" & the Enterprise 2-parter "In a Mirror, Darkly". I wasn't sure how I felt about the story at first, but in the last 40 pages or so I was riveted. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the installments. A Classic Trek story is next, which follows up on the Classic Trek story that started this whole storyline: "Mirror, Mirror". There's also a Next Generation story here, with the next volume featuring stories from the New Frontier series, along with Voyager & Deep Space Nine. These stories will eventually tie into the DS9 Relaunch series, which has delved into Mirror Universe stories of late. It all sounds good to me.

Currently I'm reading "Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets", which I strongly disliked the first time around, but which, so far, I'm enjoying quite a lot. I don't know why I disliked it before, though things that I loathed about it then actually make me smile now. Plus it's a lot of fun to read all the stuff that didn't make it into the movies, which I'm far more familiar with, especially for this volume.

The new Star Trek: Enterprise novel just arrived at my door as well; it's called "The Good That Men Do" and is meant to explain how the HORRIBLY written death of Trip Tucker in the series finale didn't really happen. I'm all for anything that discounts that insulting episode; my least favorite episode of Trek...EVER; it's that bad folks. The book looks fabulous, and I read the first few pages, which feature Jake & Nog from DS9, so I'm extra excited about this one, but I'm also struggling not to get too happy about it before I actually read it. The book is written by some of my favorite Trek authors, but their previous Enterprise novel ("Last Full Measure"), which set this novel up, proved to be a continuity nightmare. I'll have to set up a page with all the info I gathered on that book so I can have a record of the whole thing. Bottom line, I want to read this book, and I hope the last one's problems were just a fluke, because these authors (Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels) have always been awesome in the past. Here's hoping the new book kicks ass.

I've also been rewatching The X-Files. I work in a video store which carries most of the series, meaning I could see the majority of the series again for free. I know that there are episodes that I missed, and that the series started pissing me off in the last 4 seasons; I thought I'd give it another shot. Only I couldn't watch it. I tried...but I'm just so familiar with the show that it would be a pain to rewatch the whole thing. I quickly, but almost by accident, found myself watching the 'Mythology' episodes, and decided I'd rewatch those instead. So far I'm really enjoying it. It's possible I'll go back & watch more episodes when I'm finished, but I doubt it. At least not for awhile. We'll see.

I talked to Luke last night and got some stuff squared away. I talked to him about how I like him, but don't want to rush things; we've only been on 2 dates after all. He's coming over later to hang out, though I don't know how late he's staying; we both work tomorrow.

I need to get in touch with Jeremy and get my DS9 discs back; I have another friend who wants to borrow them, and I know Jeremy & Danny are finished with the ones they have. I also want to check in and see how he's doing; he was having a bit of a hard time at home last time I talked to him, and I want to make sure he's ok.

I actually need to get in touch with a lot of people. I need to call Jennifer back; we have much to discuss. I tried calling Carrie today but she wasn't home. I called Mollie, and she answered saying she'd call me back, and that it wasn't a good time; she sounded like she was crying so I'm super worried about her now; that was about a half hour ago.

I was talking to Janice last Saturday and I got kind of nostalgic for Tiger baseball of all things. We used to go with our mom when we were kids...ALL THE TIME. We had really good seats, but I really didn't care for baseball; though I liked the tight uniforms, and if I'd been allowed in the locker rooms things might have been very different. Anyways, I'm talking to Janice about us taking mom to a game this summer. I hope that happens, because I'm pretty excited about it. Weird, huh? I was actually at Tiger Stadium when they won the World Series back in 84. We even had a record of their theme song that year: "Bless You Boys" - which had a sequel a few years later. It's been stuck in my head for days. Bleh. lol

Steve Ball & my cousin Joy. 2 more peeps I need to get ahold of. Catherine. Elvis. The list goes on & on & on.

Bryan, Robert & Chris are all on vacation this week; I hope they're having a blast, whatever it is they're doing!

I should get something else done now.

   posted by Bald Jason at 05:11 PM
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Ok. My blog just went haywire. Hopefully it will get back on track now.

Oh. And for the record, Mark did indeed start the Harry Potter series; he skimmed the first book, and is now reading the 2nd book, which says he's enjoying. That rocks! Mark used to really enjoy reading, but he hasn't had time in ages. I'm glad he's making the time now, and I hope he finishes the series, because I think he'll really enjoy it.

Oh. A lot of Ohs today. I read yesterday that Doctor Who will begin it's 3rd season on the last day of March, so just 1 month away! All be 3 titles have been announced for the season.

Wendy came over Friday night and watched the first four episodes of Torchwood with me. She said she loved the show, though she had a problem with one scene that didn't quite gel with her suspension of disbelief; though I had great fun pointing out the holes in her 'logic'.

Just as I was finishing that last sentence, the phone rang, and it was Jennifer. Much was discussed; fantastic that we're still friends after all these years. Then I read the 4th chapter of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, and realized I hadn't finished this entry...so now I have.

And for anyone who thought they'd send me a text message now that I can get them...don't. I went back to Sprint, as T-Moble's sound quality is pathetic. I have my very old, much loved phone back, though I may be getting a newer model in the near future, if I can find one that suits me.

   posted by Bald Jason at 06:51 PM
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