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So apparently this restaurant downtown that’s extremely overpriced offers 焼きそば (Yakisoba) on their menu. I’m kind of having a hard time breathing about it. The problem is, my mom makes it really well already and I’m not sure if the restaurant will make it properly or American style. I think I’ll just have to make it myself, to be honest. It will be cheaper and probably better in the long run. I just wish I had the ingrediants to make ソーキそば (Okinawan sōki soba) but there’s no way I can get my hands on the Awamori without paying out the nose.

I’m trying to read 52 books this year. (That’s a book a week.) But I just started this morning though and so I want to have five books read by February 5th. I’ve read Coraline, Getthing the Girl, and now I’m on The Alchemist. I really, really loved Coraline. Any good book recommendations? I’ve already read the Jonathan Safran Foer and Chuck Palahniuk books, and those that I haven’t read are already on my list. I’m only saying that because they seem to be a popular LJ recommandations. Sorry if this post was boring, I’m just sort of filling you all in.

I will try to do my vlog today. I already did it once, but part of it is ruined so I have to redo it. And I’m lazy. But I will try. After my bath.

Also, I wanted to say a quick thank you to those of you that write. Honestly, reading your words really helps pull my day together. My entire friends list and those with your own domains- Thank you. I check my list twice a day for updates.

That is all.
Cheers, cats.

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Bronwyn spoke on January 30th, 2008 6:56 pm with the words:

I loved Coraline! I felt so special getting a copy before it was sent out to stores. ;D It’s not something I’d read to my kids though, lol. The Alchemist was great too, I’d read it in between lectures as that’s all the time I had. I’d love to try Water for Elephants as it’s sitting on my nightstand. Just gotta make the time. ;)

I need a new vlog topic, hahaha, mine was a failure as you likely saw!

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laura spoke on January 30th, 2008 6:57 pm with the words:

omg. yakisoba. i was craving that so hard the other day. and hotpot. it must be something about winter.

i’m not sure what type of books you like, but my recs are: milking the moon (awesome biography/autobiography of a guy named eugene), the blind assassin (noir-ish with outrageous sci fi elements), and if i told you once (a fairytale-ish multigenerational story tied together by the experiences of a young woman who emigrated from russia).

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Abby H. spoke on January 30th, 2008 7:02 pm with the words:

anything by Vonnegut. Cat’s Cradle is my favorite! Hardcore Zen, and Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger are both really quick reads not to mention amazing. hope that helps…

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laura spoke on January 30th, 2008 7:08 pm with the words:

nine stories! yesss.

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Emma spoke on January 30th, 2008 8:51 pm with the words:

Mmmm I love japanese food I wish I could make it because the best places are always so expensive!!!

Also, thank YOU for writing so often, as you may have noticed I am an avid reader :)

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elizabeth spoke on January 30th, 2008 8:56 pm with the words:

JSF is pretty good; you’ll dig him, I bet. Apologies if you’ve read these, but Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History”, and Dodie Smith’s “I Capture the Castle” are goodgoodgood. I just read the former, and the latter has been a favorite for at least half a decade.

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Bronwyn spoke on January 30th, 2008 9:08 pm with the words:

^ I remember I Capture the Castle. :D I remember being upset it was made into a movie but that tends to be a common reaction of mine when it comes to loved books. ;)

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laura spoke on January 30th, 2008 9:12 pm with the words:

haha, i keep jumping in here. just wanted to say that the secret history is one of my favorite books of all time and i recommend it.

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Nicole Lee spoke on January 30th, 2008 9:18 pm with the words:

They have Thai green curry (gaeng kiow wahn) there too, but it’s $22. I could make it for $6 at home, and I wouldn’t have to leave the comfort of my own kitchen. I was kind of disappointed when I saw their menu. But oh well, it just means we’ll keep our house smelling of wonderful Asian delights.

=)

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Sara spoke on January 30th, 2008 9:31 pm with the words:

Bronwyn- I LOVED YOUR VLOG. I’m adding Water for Elephants to my list. And I didn’t know you were allergic to rats?

Laura, Abby, Elizabeth, Bronwyn, thank you thank you! I’m writing everything down so I can take a look at the library. Defenitely looking at “I Capture the Castle”, “Nine Stories” and “Secret History”. (And by that I mean I’ve added all of them to my list but these are at the top.)

Emma, it’s sooooo good. I may do a Vlog or post a recipe on how to make Yakisoba because it’s SO easy and pretty much every market has an asian section where you can get the proper ingrediants!

Thanks everyone!

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Michelle spoke on January 31st, 2008 12:25 am with the words:

I really enjoyed ‘The Shipping News’ which I read recently.
It’s a bit.. different.. but the style that EA Proulx writes in is fantastic! (She also wrote the short story ‘Brokeback Mountain’ which is a fantastic read aswell)

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Mallory spoke on January 31st, 2008 9:02 pm with the words:

Yes!
“Veronika Decides To Die” is another by Paulo Coelho and it.is.amazing.

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Heather spoke on February 11th, 2008 2:18 pm with the words:

I love that picture. :)

I love Coraline!!! I love Stardust by Gaiman as well. I just read the comments and saw some people recommend I Capture the Castle. I recommend it too! I loved that book. I am obsessed with the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer so I definitely recommend that. I have a ton of books that I love, but most of them are probably “young adult”. I am always in the kids section!

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