So I noticed a few of us have "read a book with other people and discuss it" on our lists, or we WANTED to have it on our lists but forgot, so here's a few books I've been hoping to read and I was wondering if anyone wanted to join me!


The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan (which "examines the ethical, political, and ecological factors that are intertwined in the industrial, large-scale organic, local, and personal (hunted-gathered) food chains, while describing the environmental and health consequences that result from food choices within these chains." -wiki) (*NOTE I have to read this for college so um yeahhh)

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rynd (which is about "the morality of rational self-interest and portrayal of self-loathing of monetary values within a once thriving "New America". It advocates the core tenets of Rand's philosophy of Objectivism and expresses her concept of human achievement. The book explores a number of philosophical themes that Rand would subsequently develop into the philosophy of Objectivism. It centers on the decline of Western civilization, and Rand described it as demonstrating the theme of "the role of man's mind in existence." In doing so it expresses many facets of Rand's philosophy, such as the advocacy of reason, individualism, the market economy and the failure of government." -wiki) (*NOTE it's REALLY FREAKING LONG)

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (which is " a general critique of bureaucratic operation and reasoning. Resulting from its specific use in the book, the phrase "Catch-22" is common idiomatic usage meaning "a no-win situation" or "a double bind" of any type. Within the book, "Catch-22" is a military rule, the self-contradictory circular logic that, for example, prevents anyone from avoiding combat missions." -wiki) (*NOTE I've already started so I'm a little ahead but it's been taking me a while to read it)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson (which "follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze." -wiki) (*NOTE which is enough of a reason to read it, right?)

Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahnuik ( which "concerns a disfigured woman who lost her lower jaw after being shot. Her name is Shannon, but she is frequently referred to by other names given to her by Brandy Alexander, a transsexual, with whom she spends the majority of the book. The novel opens on the wedding day of Ms. Evie Cottrell, whose house is on fire and is burning to the ground.") (*NOTE this book apparantly inspired a Panic! At The Disco song, also Chuck P. is a really really good author (Fight Club, anyone?) so I want to read it!)

Soooo... a few of these books are classics, some are just interesting, we can set up a date to be finished by and a chat room/bulletin board to discuss it on, is anybody in?

Hey, I'm sorry that it's been forever since I've posted...I went on the England trip and have since accomplished these things:
-Stayed sane on the England trip
-Sent people postcards
-We're going to go on a roadtrip
-I'm going to a comic book convention (Wizard World Chicago :D)
-I shaved the sides of my head, so I'm coming closer to the full-head shaving
-I went to a play, but I didn't dress up, so I suppose that I still have to go to a play and dress up
-And I've eaten a lot of sushi. I just had some for lunch.

I want to add that there are some movies that I want to see and that I also want to see Dani. Hopefully that will start to be accomplished on Sunday, since I haven't seen her since before graduation.

All right, so this is completely overdue since summer has already started, but now that it has, I'm actually thinking about it.

To Do:
-Chop off all hair Accomplished!
-Find a theater to work/intern at
-Buy desk and book shelves for room
-Unpack EVERYTHING from Mad.
-Get Driver's permit
-Get Driver's license Woot.
-Get Car Bwahaha he's beautiful <3 I named him Mozarella.
-Learn route to college
-Make friends A few, but nonetheless still done.
-Stay in touch with old friends I think I did a pretty good job :)
-Mail back items belonging to others (SY,MJ, artpix2lady, LR, DM)
-Find a bigger pot for Gaara I think the GARDEN is a bigger pot!
-Make room seem like a teenager lives in it, not a successful actress
-Get a head start on classes
-Dissect wardrobe
-Mekky
-Intern at local Congressman's office

So only things I didn't do was find an internship this summer but instead I got a 3 year job at my college as the Campus Coordinator of a major Democratic campaign. I believe I am satisfied. Oh and of course...I only have half a box left of mad stuff, but still not done....

Hey friends,
Summer is getting closer.
Additions to your lists??? I hope you're recruiting people to this group!

--Dorothy

Hey guys!
Remember OurSummerLists? That comm you joined, probably because I forced you to?

We're still out here, languishing on the Internets. The comm has been pretty empty of posts lately, most likely because summer seems so far away.

I don't know where y'all are, but over here in Virginia, the weather has been bipolar- one day it's practically summer (yesterday, everyone was wearing shorts and t-shirts) and the next it's winter again (today, I curse myself for not having brough a jacket.)

Has anybody thought of something else to add to their list? Take another look at your list and see if there's something you're missing. Dream big! Check out other people's lists and see if there's something you'd like to do, too.

A quick welcome to our new member, regele , whose application to join message reminded me that this comm existed :)

Rock on and keep thinking about summer,
carnival_goth  and hopelesswarning 

Hello there, I'm Liberty, 18, from VA (I live near Washington, DC), and this fall I'll be going to college in NYC, which explains the predominance of college worries in my list. :)
Here's the first bit of my summer list--I will definitely be adding more to this, but I wanted to put up at least a start. Feedback is welcome :)
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About me: I'm Dorothy, I'm 17 (Turning 18 this summer, I should add it to my list) and from ILL. I'm the creator and moderator of this community, and here's my first list. Started on December 30, so I'm thinking in advance!

 

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