#26in2011 update

Today is November 27th and so far I have read 35 books this year. I have two where I have started but not finished, and might not because they are both tough reads and take time to digest before finishing.
I can't believe how well I did with the goal. When I first heard about this in the final days of 2010 I thought it was a neat challenge. I had no idea how well I'd do - if I'd read half or all. I had no idea that I'd surpass the goal and be now looking at reading 52 in 52 weeks.

When I mentioned to my husband how many I had read, and he suggested I continue on to 52 instead of just 26, I was intrigued. Could I do it? My schedule is really busy at times over the next month. But then I thought - hey, why not give it a shot.
I started looking over the books that I still have from the $1 book sale Millpond Record and Books had and although I'm not incredibly inspired by any of the books, I'm pretty sure that I can find something to get me going. Of course, my husband James of www.modsuperstar.ca fame thinks I should read this The History of Art instead. Wish me luck!

12 Days of Christmas... Challenge?

I found this 12 days of Christmas challenge here and I think I want to do it.

Day 12. (Dec 14th) A picture of your Christmas tree.
Day 11. (Dec 15th) A favorite Christmas carol. Post an audio.
Day 10. (Dec 16th) An old Christmas photo of you.
Day 09. (Dec 17th) A favorite Christmas tradition.
Day 08. (Dec 18th) Your Christmas wishlist.
Day 07. (Dec 19th) Plans for the holiday. Just brief.
Day 06. Dec (20th) Describe Christmas in 5 words using adjectives, verb, etc.
Day 05. (Dec 21st) Give or receive? Explain.
Day 04. (Dec 22nd) A favorite Christmas movie.
Day 03. (Dec 23rd) Photograph your favorite Christmas decor in your tree.
Day 02. (Dec 24th) Draw a holiday greeting.
Day 01. (Dec 25th) A picture of you in holiday spirits.

What do you think? Is this a good idea?

Only pain

I can't see the rainbow today.
Only the darkness, the void.
I can not hear the laughter.
Only tears and sadness in my heart.
I cannot see the solutions.
Only the problems, the negative.
I feel so alone.
So very very alone.

The one I need to talk to cannot listen.
The one I need to understand is unable.

So I turn in on myself. My sadness. My pain.

I can't feel the happiness. Only pain. Only pain.