So. I recently bought a book which is part of an anthology i am reading. I have been lazy, no not lazy - EXTREMELY PREOCUPIED WITH SCHOOL - and was yet to read it. I picked it up this morning on the bus...and i must confess it has been difficult to put down. It makes me happy. Maybe this is why I have been so crazy/erratic - I need to just get away from this world, time and place. I think i should take the time to read more...like i use to. I will possibly find a difference in my moods. Saying this i will not disregard to obvious physical activity and exercise needed to function in a sane manner.
It has been a pleasure. Good night.
Peace. Keep it real - Marilyn.xox
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Must Reads for YA Girls
I am now leaving my teen years behind and feel i should leave behind these awesome teen reads :)
In no particular order:
- Twilight [Stephenie Meyer]
- New Moon [Stephenie Meyer]
- Eclipse [Stephenie Meyer]
- Breaking Dawn [Stephenie Meyer]
- The Host [Stephenie Meyer]
- A Certain Slant of Light [Laura Whitcomb]
- Marked (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Betrayed (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Chosen (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Untamed (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Hunted (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast] - out Autum 2009
- Blue Bloods [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Masquerade (A Blue Bloods novel) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Revelations (A Blue Bloods novel) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Vampire Academy [Richelle Mead]
- Frostbite (Vampire Academy series) [Richelle Mead]
- Shaddow Kiss (Vampire Academy series) [Richelle Mead]
- I'd Tell You I Love You but then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallahger Girls) [Ally Carter]
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallahger Girls) [Ally Carter]
- Don't Judge a Girl by her Cover (Gallahger Girls) [Ally Carter] - out June 2009
- City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments - book one) [Cassandra Clare]
- City of Ashes (The Mortal Instrument - book two) [Cassandra Clare]
- City of Glass (The mortal Instruments - book three) [Cassandra Clare] - out March 2009
- Wicked Lovely [Melissa Marr]
- Ink Exchange [Melissa Marr]
- Fragile Eternity [Melissa Marr] - out April 2009
- The Au Pairs [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Skinny Dipping (Au Pairs) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Sun-Kissed (Au Pairs) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Crazy Hot (Au Pairs) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Looking for Alibrandi [Melina Marchetta]
- Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen]
- When Lightening Strikes (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Code Name Cassandra (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Safe House (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Sanctuary (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Missing You (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- The Mediator Series (total 6 books) [Meg Cabot]
- All American Girl [Meg Cabot]
- Revealers [Amanda Marrone]
- Butterflies [Susanne Gervay]
In no particular order:
- Twilight [Stephenie Meyer]
- New Moon [Stephenie Meyer]
- Eclipse [Stephenie Meyer]
- Breaking Dawn [Stephenie Meyer]
- The Host [Stephenie Meyer]
- A Certain Slant of Light [Laura Whitcomb]
- Marked (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Betrayed (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Chosen (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Untamed (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast]
- Hunted (A House of Night novel) [P.C and Kristen Cast] - out Autum 2009
- Blue Bloods [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Masquerade (A Blue Bloods novel) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Revelations (A Blue Bloods novel) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Vampire Academy [Richelle Mead]
- Frostbite (Vampire Academy series) [Richelle Mead]
- Shaddow Kiss (Vampire Academy series) [Richelle Mead]
- I'd Tell You I Love You but then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallahger Girls) [Ally Carter]
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallahger Girls) [Ally Carter]
- Don't Judge a Girl by her Cover (Gallahger Girls) [Ally Carter] - out June 2009
- City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments - book one) [Cassandra Clare]
- City of Ashes (The Mortal Instrument - book two) [Cassandra Clare]
- City of Glass (The mortal Instruments - book three) [Cassandra Clare] - out March 2009
- Wicked Lovely [Melissa Marr]
- Ink Exchange [Melissa Marr]
- Fragile Eternity [Melissa Marr] - out April 2009
- The Au Pairs [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Skinny Dipping (Au Pairs) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Sun-Kissed (Au Pairs) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Crazy Hot (Au Pairs) [Melissa De La Cruz]
- Looking for Alibrandi [Melina Marchetta]
- Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen]
- When Lightening Strikes (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Code Name Cassandra (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Safe House (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Sanctuary (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- Missing You (1800-Where-R-You) [Meg Cabot]
- The Mediator Series (total 6 books) [Meg Cabot]
- All American Girl [Meg Cabot]
- Revealers [Amanda Marrone]
- Butterflies [Susanne Gervay]
The Battle. The Irony.
Females' vs. Males'?
Why is it that a certain group of females strive for such command over males? They argue that females are not treated equally by society. A fair argument, though woman are considerably equal in western countries and have the same rights as men. In these parts of the world major Feminist groups like Feminist Campus are demanding for such small-scale materialistic rights. For example, a feminist group in America is demanding that the cost of the pill and other female contraceptives is lowered. Why should there be a priority on female contraceptives and not male contraceptives or other medication for males? Females are such victims. In this case, females are not the victim - the group is simply victimising them in order to gain unrealistic rights or privileges from greater society and/or the Government.
Meanwhile, the same feminist group is fighting in Africa for more plausible cases. Genital mutilation is used on female slaves within Africa for cultural reasons (non-medical). As an extreme punishment. The female endures severe pain for months after the initial slashing; usually preformed in a careless manner. This is something which can be agreed to be unjust. Though what I find infuriating is that this certain issue is highlighted above the other scandalous doings in Africa. Men are raped daily - young pre-adolescent boys endure sexual harassment and brutal physical abuse. No, don't worry males are tough; they can handle anything. Rather obtuse!
Yes, historically females were subject to a dense patriarchal society - they still are subject to a patriarchal society, though it is one which has been altered a great deal. Western societies are free and live with equal rights; in spite of this, there are under-lying unjustified happenings which females still face - E.g. the glass ceiling.
My stance - feminists are hypocrites who are proud and ignorant. They seemingly refuse to acknowledge struggles of the male sex and instead of working towards equality in society they are merely working (hoping) for a matriarchal society.
Why is it that a certain group of females strive for such command over males? They argue that females are not treated equally by society. A fair argument, though woman are considerably equal in western countries and have the same rights as men. In these parts of the world major Feminist groups like Feminist Campus are demanding for such small-scale materialistic rights. For example, a feminist group in America is demanding that the cost of the pill and other female contraceptives is lowered. Why should there be a priority on female contraceptives and not male contraceptives or other medication for males? Females are such victims. In this case, females are not the victim - the group is simply victimising them in order to gain unrealistic rights or privileges from greater society and/or the Government.
Meanwhile, the same feminist group is fighting in Africa for more plausible cases. Genital mutilation is used on female slaves within Africa for cultural reasons (non-medical). As an extreme punishment. The female endures severe pain for months after the initial slashing; usually preformed in a careless manner. This is something which can be agreed to be unjust. Though what I find infuriating is that this certain issue is highlighted above the other scandalous doings in Africa. Men are raped daily - young pre-adolescent boys endure sexual harassment and brutal physical abuse. No, don't worry males are tough; they can handle anything. Rather obtuse!
Yes, historically females were subject to a dense patriarchal society - they still are subject to a patriarchal society, though it is one which has been altered a great deal. Western societies are free and live with equal rights; in spite of this, there are under-lying unjustified happenings which females still face - E.g. the glass ceiling.
My stance - feminists are hypocrites who are proud and ignorant. They seemingly refuse to acknowledge struggles of the male sex and instead of working towards equality in society they are merely working (hoping) for a matriarchal society.
A Poem.
A Path.
Enclosed in so much wrath
I walked down this path
And felt the slight chill
Rain down the window seal
Feeling the rigid road bellow
Wanting my pretty poignant pillow
Enclosed in so much wrath
I walked down this path
And felt the slight chill
Rain down the window seal
Feeling the rigid road bellow
Wanting my pretty poignant pillow
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