Wednesday, September 26, 2007
10:33 pm
13th day of internship:
Didn't do/learn anything new today.
Was calling up customers to confirm delivery and installation dates before I got called by Jessie because the boss wanted a "chat" with us.
It turned out to be regarding the motivational book he wanted to write using the experiences he had through the setting up of the company and stuff he read in other motivational books.
After that, it was almost time for lunch and when we came back, Jessie and I continued our work on the proposal about inventory tracking that we had somewhat abandoned last week due to the crazy workload the boss's brother gave her, and because staring at Excel spreadsheets all day long compels me to give in to slumber.
Isn't it irritating that guys will always have something about their girlfriends to complain about (weight, lack of high-heels collection, etc) while the girls will go all out to make themselves more special? Wearing high-heels for a date, start wearing heeled shoes just because the guy said that she wears flats too often, attempt slimming just because he said she looks "fit"...
It gets on my nerves, the way female empowerment is somewhat undermined and that the girls don't really mind.
And I don't like it that Jessie can't see for herself how unnecessary her actions are. I mean, there is a limit to the things one does to make her boyfriend happy.
Not to mention the way she gets all sparkly-eyes and squeally when she talks about how they managed to meet up when he couldn't contact her (it's just instinct to wait at the place familiar to him, not some telepathic connection to decide on the location together).
The near bimbo-ness of it all goes against every rule I have about girls needing to be more intelligent than the guys who think that they are.
Anyway, I found a long list of Harry Potter fanfiction recommendations, and I've just finished reading one of the fiction-verse half an hour ago.
It's very good. Very, very good.
There are the twists (twists are good), un-clichéd answers to questions (hate it when I can predict what the characters will say, especially if it's ugh-clichéd), angst (have I mentioned my love for angst?), unravelling of what happened in the past (suspense? Cool!) and UST*.
The story kept my attention throughout, which is no simple feat as I have now developed the skill to skip over words that are redundant and I'm sure karma will strike when in the future people tell me that they've overlooked some parts of my story.
Plus, I like reading the quotes (from poems and song lyrics) at the beginning of each chapter. They really fit in and prepare you for whatever is to come.
( Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow )
By November Snowflake
( Tomorrow )
Is a prequel to 3T, and should be read after finishing 3T.
I wonder if there are people out there who have no idea how to read a prequel.
Reading it after will fill in the background behind the small details mentioned in 3T, and also gives the story more depth.
( Daybreak )
And if you, like me, prefer a confirmed ending rather than one that is concluded but still have space for imagination, that's the official ending to 3T.
For the best results of racing hearts and breath-taking angst, read the above fanfictions in that order, all in one sitting.
It's intrguingly sad enough to steal the bottom of your guts along with your attention, but the ending is good enough that you feel relieved enough for the boys.
*UST: Unresolved Sexual Tension
Labels: Fanfictions, Fic recs, TP SIP