Fanning the Flames.

Some numbers for you.

1. Number of books currently checked out from the library: 6
2. Number of books/DVDs available for pickup from the library: 8 (6 books, 2 DVDs)
3. Number of books/DVDs in transit, and likely available for pickup today or tomorrow: 8 (3 books, 5 DVDs)
4. Number of books/DVDs that are on hold and will not likely be available for at least a week: 6 (3 books, 3 DVDs)
5. Number of books that I had to add to my wishlist because I finally realized that my list of requests was getting out of hand: 12

I think I might have a problem.

But, on the bright side, I am nearly finished with my second book of the year, and have a good start into books 3 and 4.  I have decided (not surprisingly) to keep a list of all of the (new-to-me) books that I read this year, and another list of all of the (new-to-me) movies that I see.  Since Joe and I rarely get out to the movies these days, I can pretty much get anything that came out in late 2008 or in 2009 and it will count in the new-to-me category.

Speaking of movies, have you heard of the movie "Paper Heart"?  Joe thought it was dumb, but I thought it was very sweet.  It's a mockumentary about a girl who doesn't know how to truly love, and she travels around, interviewing people of all sorts to find out about their perspectives on love, all while her own relationship story unfolds.  The interviews that she conducts are true, and sort of channel the interviews on an old favorite of mine, "When Harry Met Sally".  I recommend it.

Also, Joe and I rented "Up" and, please, let me just warn you now: if you're anything like me (or my sister, or most of the other people that I know who have already seen the movie), you will cry within the first five minutes of the movie.  And, then, you will cry again about an hour later.  I was actually sobbing uncontrollably when the movie first started, and had to work very hard to remind myself that I was watching a cartoon.  But, it's a truly heartstring-tugging event.  And, it's well worth watching more than once.

Five Things:
1. Reusable grocery bags.  There are some great prints available, which, of course, totally makes me want more. (Plus, those long straps make it much easier to carry into the house while simultaneously lugging in a 24.5 pound little boy).
2. The distinct smell of each season.
3. Farmer's Markets.
4. Books of quotations.  I love a good quote.
5. Ultra fine point pens.  They're the best in pennery.  Yes, pennery.