Reading:
This week I began the first 'challenging' book for myself, 1984 by George Orwell. I've probably only read thirty pages so far, but already it doesn't seem to fit the typical 'classic' category that other novels in the far corner of the Etymology library. It's not the writing by any means (although I don't really have any place in critiquing writing) but the novel feels too contemporary to be shoved into the same category as Great Expectations and The Catcher in the Rye. The idea that has intrigued me the most (and I've found a lot of what I've read so far intriguing) is probably the Ministries. The contradicting ideals of their motos: War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, and Ignorance is Strength, is a conflict I look forward to seeing play itself out.
Also on my radar this week is this delightful tumblog, This Should Be In A Museum. Tuesday through Friday, the blog offers up tasteful vignettes of various museums around the globe. The diversity of the museums selected has helped me add to my 'list of places to'. The author of the blog throws in casual anecdotes about the location of the museums and his/her love of what she does is very apparent. Something is very satisfying about reading or seeing someone so passionate about something that you can't help but be engaged by default.
Listening:
Recently on a trip back from a (rather disappointing) Harry Potter spoof, a friend of mine discovered that my dad can hook ipods up to his car and project them throughout the vehicle. The first person she wanted to play was Linsey Stirling, I've always loved violins but having an orchestra-oriented friend to explain the subtleties of the songs greatly increased my appreciation for her pieces.
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