Til the day you cast a shadow, that looks nothing like your own.

Angsty post title, right? Yea, I just like the song, I'm not really feeling particularly angsty at all. Tired though. Definitely tired!

Sometimes I wish I was more creative. I would LOVE to start writing a book. I've been dreaming of writing a book for ages--even started one a few times but just never kept up with it. I think it's probably half the world's dream though, and only few people ever accomplish it. Being such an avid reader, it's hard for me to come up with new ideas that don't, in some way, reflect novels that I have read--so that also makes it kind of difficult. Maybe one of these days an amazing idea will come to me. Until then, I'll stick to trying to write at least semi-interesting blog posts.

So, the Fandom Gives Back auction is officially (I think) over--the bidding is finished, winners have been announced, etc, but donations keep coming in (which is awesome). Grand total (and it still might grow)? $138,848! That is AMAZING! Last year's total was $87,000... the fact that we're in this total economic downturn and people can still be SO generous makes me think there's still hope for us. I love to see people give money, which they could have so easily spent on themselves, to an amazing cause. And I love giving, too! Even if it's just a few dollars, it feels amazing to know that I'm helping someone who needs it :).

I finished the second Hunger Games book on Friday. If you haven't started reading this series, I highly recommend it. It's completely different than anything I've read before, but such an amazing story. I'll warn you though--the second book ended in a HUGE cliffhanger and book 3 doesn't come out until August 24th. So, if you're a quick reader, either take your time so that you can finish the 2nd book just before the 3rd comes out, or WAIT until the third comes out and read them all in a row. I'm team Peeta, just FYI.

As usual, I'll close my post with a few current things about me:

I'm currently reading: Dead in the Family (the 10th Sookie Stackhouse book)

Song I can't stop listening to: "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy

Show I can't stop watching: The City (I know... I hate myself for this addiction)

My socks are currently: pink and gray

My favorite salad dressing: Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette

P.S. I'm going to try to start the L.A. Weight Loss diet tomorrow. Anyone tried it before? How's it work?

That's all for today :)