My Hunger for the Games

ONE WILL WIN

    My nearest and dearest friends had talked about this book and insisted that The Hunger Games is a must read.  I admit, my motives for picking the book up was more like; I like fast-action type books, Conversation starters and debate enders "I've read that," I even thought I'll just read it quickly and get it over with.

I couldn't have been more wrong...

     After a slow day, I sat down to read the first few chapters.  Eminently, I became part of the story itself.   Katniss was climbing up a tree, her lengthy brown braids swaying, reaching for her quiver against her back.  As if I'm with her I feel the course bark of the trees, smell the herbs entwined at its trunk, taste the early morning air.  Nothing could hold be back or bring me from my trance.  I stayed up until 4am finishing the book.

   The resolve I expected never came, there was this gnawing craving for more, I must have more.  I'm pretty sure I texted my friend Hannah right then and there.  Sleep was only an instinct that night.  The next morning -pardon, a few hours later-  was worse.  There was no realization of food or fixing my hair (must of looked pretty bad now that I look back) and I think I started singing when I got the text saying Hannah would bring it that night.  

   I was courteous to my friends we made small talk, but I couldn't wait to go home and read!  I don't think I even changed to PJ's.  I just opened Catching Fire, the second book and was gone.  Breathing in the words off the page. 

"I remain at the window long after the woods have swallowed up the last glimpse of my home.  This time I don't have even the slightest hope of return."

-Katniss, Catching Fire Chapter 14

    This time I become more involved with the plot, trying to single out friends from foes.  Still, I'm with her on that train, knowing that nothing good will come and yet still forever facing fate.

    Sequels are the bane of both books and movies alike. (Esp. Movies) sometimes it's as if the author used up whatever magic they had with the original.  No so with Catching Fire, the plot thickens and the tension is so thick you couldn't cover it with a bridal dress.  ;)
Whatever you do don't expect freedom, the hunger for more will consume you.  Best way to deal with it is to live in the characters mind set, mentally work out who are your real allies.




    I have yet to read Mockingjay; I'll be texting Hannah soon.
Although I do have one video to show you, a friend posted this and how could I finish my blog without the Peeta vs. Gale battle going down.

I personally am a Peeta fan, but I haven't had years of illegal hunting with Gale so I'm not in a way to judge Katniss.  Let me know your choice.

Check these out if you are still having trouble deciding, I wish Katniss could.

Sing off Battle  - It's a spoof, pretty epic and the boys aren't bad looking either.

Sing off Battle (w/ lyrics)  - Same as above, only the lyrics make it funnier.

Movie Trailer - Shows at least the faces of the actors in the upcoming film.

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If you need more info check out the fans and author's websites.

Scholastic/ Author website
Author website

Movie website
Lego trailer version ;)
Also Facebook has many interactive games and clips, info on actors and more.




May the odds ever be in your favor. . . 

. . .Count against it       :) 

Men and Movies

       

I have spent three days with my good friend, a hopeless romantic (her blog) and she has rubbed off on me, just a bit. :)   The flowers represent us (she is the complicated yet gorgeous orange one).

So on with probably the one and only romantic post on my blog. . .


Amazingly enough, I never stumble across hunks.  I never have embarrassing mishaps or goofy stories, except when I'm with my sappy girlfriend mentioned above.  Every time with -with but one exception- Miss Romance, I find myself watching movies like;

Princess Bride

Yes, this is the mushiest part.  And yep, we watch it over and over.

Zorro

He's Hispanic!

Phantom of the Opera

It does have a bit of a marshmallow problem...

Any Jane Austen book in movie!

Pride and Prejudice

This, and occasionally the 6hr. version.

Sense and Sensibility

We both agree Colonel Brandon.

Indian Jones

Miss Romantic: He is sooo handsome!  Me: He's smart and strong!

Oh and we watch cartoons turned motion picture.

Batman is the best!

If you were to be daring and click on the link about my friend, you would read countless stories about her run ins and dealings with, in her words "stud muffins."  I never have the good fortune of a casual fake-a-faint-into-his-arms moment.

My one exception is once at work (Guest Relations, at an amusement park), there was a whole school of Catholic boys that came. They all had matching sweater vests!  I admit, all I did was talk to their group leader (probably a 60+ yr. old priest) about policies and prices, then watch from my work station until they were out of sight.  Here is my vent on sweater vests.

Just a little too preppy

This is the kind of vest I'm talking about!

This is probably the only kind I will see. 

Well life is going back to normal now, and I'm wondering if I should even post this blog.  It might be just too out there.  Although looking back through, my favorite are the rugged, smart, handsome, and buff guys!  Are they out there?  Oh yes!  And in fact I know one!

Me and my daddy!

Too bad my mom already got him!



Men and movies,

Digging too deep

Winnie the Pooh

And fond childhood memories 

Deep in the hundred acre woods, where Christopher Robin plays. . .

Are you the child whose parents cuddled you at night and read chapters of Pooh's Adventures and other bedtime tales.  Or were you plopped in front of the screen and in went the VHS? (don't tell me it was DvD yet, it wasn't!)  Either way this stuff n' fluff really means a lot to you.  What if I told you that characters aren't created out of thin air, but are mixed from something more.  (Yes, even I know that the writer's son was Christopher, and that he had stuffed animals.)  Where I'm going is much deeper so hang on tight!

Let's look at the character traits of seemingly simple playmates.

Did you ever just want to super-glue his tail on?  Or at least use a screw?

Eeyore:  This one is most obvious, sad, gloomy and nothing ever goes right.  It almost sounds like "emos," even in a make-believe world,  reality is leaking through the pages.

He is always watching out for Roo.

Tigger: Happy, fun loving, bouncy, don't forget just a little bit spacey. This describes clearly someone I know.  

He is always in his garden.

Rabbit: Bossy, always planning, means well and is very organized. Thinks himself very clever.

(this is mostly me I'm, shall we say "strong willed.")

Dyk he can't spell "Owl?"

Owl: You try and be polite, and he really does know something. He just talks. So. Much.  On and on about nothing.  Are you starting to see my point? I hope so! 

P.S. I love his tree house!

Piglet's good times

Piglet:  S-c-cared s-s-stiff-f no matter how hard you try and help them. (If you pay them any attention, they are the best friends)

Roo having fun

Roo:  I don't care what age you are, there is always someone younger looking up to you. 

Whenever we see Kanga we see Roo!

Kanga:  That sweet person you know, maybe a Mother, grandmother, or neighbor.  

And for some reason It always bothered me that she was the only girl, unless you read the books and then there is “Lottie” the otter.  (Sorry, if you have always thought Piglet was one, and I burst your bubble.)

Everyone's favorite bear.

And Pooh. . . Loves the sweet things in life, maybe a little slow, but he's always there for  you.  Even “a bear of very little brain” shows courage.

Gopher and his stick

Gopher's not in the book, but we see workaholics everyday.  His amazing network of tunnels. 

This would be the kind Heffalump.

This fellow looks sly.  

Don't forget those Heffalumps and Woozles “. . .because they covet everything thing you prize.”

These are not all the characters and if you see common links between life and the plushy stuffed creatures, then comment below to add them to the story. 

I hope you at least get a glimpse at what I see in these beloved children's books.