"To Do" list

To do:

1. Apply leave for Monday 30/8/2004 and Wednesday 1/9/2004
2. Monthly Reports (due Monday 23/8/2004, 3pm)
3. Pay Maxis bill
3. Finish reading "Jack Shall Have Jill"

On the book "Jack Shall Have Jill" by Juliette Mead, hmm... this book has taken too long to finish. I must confess that I find the book rather dull (sorry Sheils, this book being yours, kena apologise I think), or maybe my heart is just not with the book. Also maybe 'coz I'm not focussed enough. Another minus point would be, the author goes back and forth between present time (1997) and the past (1986) of the lives of the characters in the book. And I personally find that very taxing on my concentration.

In short, I don't quite enjoy her book. She has some interesting points to feature though. Perhaps it's the way she writes it. A bit too long-winded at some junctures. Hehehe..

And after reading the first couple chapters of this book, my first thought of the main character, Olivia, is that: This is one selfish girl, grown to be a selfish woman indeed.

After reading most of the book (I still have about 20 pages to go), I find that Olivia is just following her heart. Which means, she's making herself priority. If that makes her selfish, then tough. Also, she's very good at wrapping people around her little finger. Especially if that person is of the male species.

Hmm, come to think of it, that sounds like some people I'm acquainted with.

OK, I definitely have to start another book soon. This book is making me depressed.

Wishing you a great weekend ahead :)