Books!

I finally bought George Orwell- 1984!

Yes yes, I know. It's been around for so long. I've been lusting for it since JC but I knew no one who owns the book. Well, I did eventually knew one who owns. But he insisted I might not understand the book, in which this pisses me off. So nein, I didnt asked from him ever again. Im so glad I finally own the book.

I was hanging at Borders for 2 hours, pretty much lost track of the time. I was browsing the modern classics, all time favourites, autobiography.. I fell in love with all the books. Engaging, descriptive, almost visual. How I wished I could write with such meticulous detail and leaving a big mark on my readers. Oh and how I have such a soft spot for books that is of true story but written in narrative style? I almost wanted to buy this book about a girl who was sold by her mother, a mamasan, to be a callgirl. But with the limited amount of cash I had, I chose the best two instead: 1984 and Half The Sky.

Half The Sky by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl Wudunn:
In short, it's about the state of women around the world. Being a fast reader I am, I actually managed to finish the first chapter and I knew I MUST get the book. How women are deprived from basic necessity in other places around the world.. Well, I must say I have to thank God that I never suffered such fate- Searching for income but ended brutally abused at a brothel or almost killed for speaking bringing 'shame' to the family. It's really difficult to read without feeling anything.

If you are interested in knowing more, do check WWW.HALFTHESKYMOVEMENT.ORG :)

Nineteen Eighty-four [1984] by George Orwell:
Written way back 40/50s, Orwell envisioned a world full of surpressed brought about by the government. A literary political fiction, it has been classified as both modern classic and all time favourites. It's scary to read.. How minds are controlled, suppressed lives and propaganda. There are too many themes for met to share, so I suggest Wiki it if you like this kind of stuff.

I love books. I can breathe, eat, sleep reading all the time. Hah. I swear, apart from asking a big walk-in wardrobe, I'm going to ask for a library...unless... Unless National Library willing to loan a room for me.


I think secretly I wanted to be in the Arts movement. Not drama but perhaps literature, painting etc. But I know I would never pursue it. I just fear I might hate it in the end. I hate to work under pressure for the things that I love. Certain things are meant to savour not rushed.

There are so many things in my head. But I dont seem to be able to write it all down. I dont know how to start. Hell, I dont even know what exactly it is Im thinking of.

Salam Lebaran to everyone. Hopefully, I can visit to some of you peeps houses soon. and of course, eat kueh raya. hah! =)