Woes of a Book Collector: Number Two

TWO: I have a habit of buying books on impulse. Although I have been able to control myself, it's hard to resist temptation. So many good titles, so many good stories...It's a wonder to me how anyone can go into a bookstore without buying one single book. Impulse book buying is also how I have accumulated the dozens of books I have crammed on my closet shelf and shoved behind my footon. I shrank my buying to books of series that I am currently reading, so that helps some. In addition, I haven't been actual book shopping which REALLY helps. But, it's only a matter of time. I have gift cards to my favorite book stores, so I am armed and dangerous.

What I Wrote in Newspaper Today

Today in Newspaper, we had two songwriters come in and talk about songwriting and writing in general. They had us do an exercise in which we shouted out random words off the top of our heads in three categories: Subjects, Places, and Transportation. One subject was sacrificial chambermaids...but my group didn't use that. We created a story using ninja-pirates, Germany, and a whale. I was thinking of what to write, and I kind of created my own story while the rest of my group made up a different one. I didn't say anything; I just wrote down what I came up with. I didn't want to be rude and impose my ideas onto their creation, so I just quietly (like always :P) jotted it down. Here is the particle story I came up with:

Massive Southwest headliners flew overhead about every two hours. Full of tourists and the occasional CEO. Perfect victims for the perfect attack.
We've got to hurry, thought the ninja pirate captain. Or else the Germans will foil our plan.
"Load the cargo!" the captain yelled.
Ninja pirates charged toward the wooden crates and began hauling the dead, rank baby whales into catapults.
"Prepare to fire!" The captain listened as his orders echoed down the lines of his crew. The men pulled the vomit-inducing whales back and took aim at the next group of corporate planes.
"Fire!"

This is why I am considering a future in writing. It's possible that I may change my mind on careers...yet again. But, I don't know. I love newspaper class. :)

Woes of a Book Collector: Number One

This will be the start of a continuous list of obstacles that a book collector, me, encounters with every purchase of a new book.

ONE: I never have enough space on my bookcase. I currently own one case that has four shelves, which is definitely NOT sufficient for the dozens of books I own. The bookcase is filled completely (mostly with books that I have read), and I even stacked books in that space between a book and a shelf. However, I am quickly running out of room. I hint to my mom that I need another bookcase, but I don't know if THAT will ever happen. My books and I yearn for more space.

Sigh. So, that is the first woe of a book collector.

Decisions, decisions, hmmm

Okay, so I'm majoring in Biology and minoring in Criminal Justice next year at Martin Methodist College because the college has yet to get a major in Chemistry or Forensic Science. I'm also going there to play college golf, which is a big deal for my family and my school since I am the first girl from my high school to sign to play college golf. I plan on trying to joining their newspaper as well because as you might know I love to write.

Now, here's the dilemma. I can't decide what I want to do.

On one hand forensic science is something that I've taken a great interest in, and I really want to get into because every case is like a new puzzle. You collect the evidence and try to piece together the truth and nail the perpetrator. I make it sound easy, but the jobs are so complex. The smells, the sights, and well if you have ever watched CSI you know what I mean. A forensic serologist or any forensic scientist in general will get to experience that (even though I'm kind of hesitant about the dead body part) because it's part of the job. I took an interest in forensic science (honestly) after I watched the CSI show for some time and went to a CSI Camp in 2008 to learn more about forensics. I zoned in on serology because it dealt with the lab work, and that is the type of work that I am determined to do.

On the other hand I am a great writer, and I have my newspaper advisor, current editor-in-chief, sophomore editor-in-chief, and staff members to thank for that. Had I not decided my sophomore year to join The EDGE, I doubt I would hone the writing skills that I have today. And, I highly doubt that this blog would even exist. I also wouldn't have met all the friends I have made because of newspaper. The EDGE has made a significant change in my life. A good one (for those on the newspaper that read this :P). A career in writing has not left my mind. I've been thinking about this type of career about as much as the previously mentioned one. And, like I said it hasn't escaped my mind.

And, since I don't have another hand I'll improvise :P, on my foot my Professional Golf Instructor keeps telling me that with my swing and concept of golf, I could make it to the LPGA! Now, that itself is always exciting to hear, and I will admit I smile at the thought of being an LPGA golfer. But, I don't know where my college golfing career will take me or even how long I will stay with golf. Right now, I plan on playing golf for a long time, but I can't predict the future. An LPGA career is on my mind as well, and as long as I stick with golf and continue to improve, I will definitely consider a possibility. But for now, I'm just looking forward to college golf and my education after high school.

It's a lot to think about, and all of it has been on my mind recently this week. I'd like some suggestions or any comments. I'd like to find a way to incorporate them all, but I have yet to figure out a way to do so. So there :P; that's my dilemma. Hope I didn't burst your brains in the process. I'll have another intriguing post later. Tune in to find out!!