read Read READ!!!

Seems like that's all I've been doing lately! I went to San Diego for spring break... and my my my...was it fantastic. I have come back feeling completely rejuvenated and relaxed. While I was away I got to do some reading! My fave!

I finally got to finish Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller. First of all, THIS BOOK IS SOOOO GOOD. It's ridiculous. It has really made me think about my christian walk, how I treat other people, how I value myself and how all of that is a reflection of God and Jesus. Anyone who knows that I'm a christian will know that Jesus is supposed to be the center of my focus, and if all I can do is beat down myself and others, why would anyone want to sign up to give their life away to that? In his book he talks a lot about the balance between being accepting and understanding, and being totally universalist and Rob Bell-ish (he never actually mentions Rob Bell, but you know what I mean... the 'feel-good' 'christian'). I'm so glad that I took the time to read this. Most of his ideas aren't completely new, but he takes time to spell out why it is we should care so much about them, and how they directly affect those around us. Bell shares the perfect anecdotes, and is completely honest throughout the whole book. (Well, as far as I know anyway, but he never points the finger or puts himself up on a pedestal) I know those of you who have heard of this book probably realize that it is a total 'hipster christian' book, but it's not what you think it is. Just give it a chance.

I've also started reading the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. I've finished Vol.1 and am about 3/4 of the way through Vol.2... They're awesome... duh.

...And I started reading Slaughterhouse Five, by Kurt Vonnegut. The guy with the big beard who works at Atticus (my favorite coffee/tea place...It's on Howard, a couple stores south of Boo Radley's.... GO THERE!!!!) told me that Vonnegut is one of his favorite authors. I'm about 1/3 of the way through and it's SO weird. Vonnegut has such a dark sense of humor, I love it! haha. It's got this crazy Hunter S. Thompson feel to it. So far I've really enjoyed it.

Well.... I have to start and finish some objective/mood boards for my newsletter project so... I better go... it's due tomorrow..
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