Henry has never been a couch-cuddler. He used to avoid the couch like the plague, and I always thought it was because he’d always get booted off by someone (usually Dad). Well, with the new apartment, he has turned into a real couch potato!
Things have been very hectic lately, but let’s see if I can sum it all up. I’m all moved in, but the apartment is still a little chaotic. Not everything has a home yet and I still need to paint the bathroom. I’ve got lots of food and tons to kitchen stuffs, but I need to get better with meal planning when I go grocery shopping. Henry is also doing much better. He only gets confused when he can hear my voice in the hallway and can’t figure out how to get to me. Other than that, he’s been back to visit my parents’ house for a week and readjusted here fine. Chico is also doing well. CW is here in Canada; his flight got bumped up so he’s been here nearly a week and a half. I worked at the Ranch/Camp last week for School Groups. The Summer weeks start June 29th, and we both have the week prior off work so I’m planning some day trips! It should be lots of fun — things like Bowen Island, kayaking in False Creek, Playland and PNE, maybe going to Nat Bailey for a baseball game or Hastings Racecourse. Oh and I dyed my hair purple!
Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees follows the story of 14-year-old Lily Owens. She is mistreated by her father, T. Ray; haunted by the memories of her mother’s death; and only loved by her nanny Rosaleen. Everything changes when Rosaleen insults the three biggest racists in their little town. Lily breaks Rosaleen out of jail and heads for Tilbourn, South Carolina on just a small hint that her mother may have once been there. I really enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees; the story was interesting, the characters were compelling. You can definitely see how it would make a good film as the action is very straight forward and almost a little flat. That’s not to say it was boring, it was just the same direction all the time; no major “problem” for our protagonist or “inciting incidents” that help the story reach a climax. I really enjoyed the variety of characters and I think that was the highlight of the book. Lily was a typical 14-year-old: insecure, self-conscious, and wanting something special to call her own. August Boatwright, who Lily finds in Tilbourn, becomes her mentor and confident. Rosaleen is unforgiving, bold, and sometimes brash. August is a confident woman with the makings of a fantastic, loving, caring “Aunt August”. August’s sisters June and May each have their own quirks and quarrels which keeps them interesting. They are certainly vivid characters with personality and life of their own; definitely my favourite part of the [...]
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