Some book amusement
May. 19th, 2006 10:24 amWhilst doing the new fun (well I think it is fun) cataloguing project at work I came accross an advert for:
The Vacillations of Hazel by Mabel Barnes-Grundy
Needless to say, this amused me (it doesn't take much).
Also on the same advert were two of the most dodgily titled books I have seen for a while (same author):
Two in a tent - and Jane
The Undressed Heroine
I am waiting to see if we have any of these on the shelves ...
Edited to add yesterday's contradictory title:
Men dislike women: a romance by Michael Arlen
The Vacillations of Hazel by Mabel Barnes-Grundy
Needless to say, this amused me (it doesn't take much).
Also on the same advert were two of the most dodgily titled books I have seen for a while (same author):
Two in a tent - and Jane
The Undressed Heroine
I am waiting to see if we have any of these on the shelves ...
Edited to add yesterday's contradictory title:
Men dislike women: a romance by Michael Arlen
Mammoth Update
Feb. 1st, 2006 06:44 pmQuite a lot to say this time as it has been a while since I updated.
Work is well ... work. Mostly things have not improved in the slightest, and I don't think they will as long as I remain in my current position. I was looking to leave this year, but now I have had a possible research project suggested, which sounds really good. So I am a little torn.
Study is going slowly, although I am enjoying this module a lot more than the management module - it is jsut getting back into good study habits that is proving very hard. Again, I am getting more support for that at work (somewhat indirectly though)
On a more positive note, I have lost 6kg/12lb from my heaviest weight - which I am really pleased about. The Yoga is going well too, so <fingers crossed> my health should finally be on the up! I have even done a little Yoga at home, which might start me exercising at home now too (especially as I have exercises to do from the physio too).
The knitting is coming along nicely, and I should be able to get to both 'Stitch 'n' Bitch' meetups this month, as there is no Yoga next week. Speaking of which, despite my recent defection from the Gwerin, I have decided to join Team Wales for the Knitting Olympics:


Why not? I qualify under their rules ....
I have still not started the cross-stitch I need to have done, and framed, by Mothers' Day, as my motivational issues are spilling over into that too. I really shall have to get a move on with that after the weekend.
I am also more determined than ever to learn to crochet, as I have had some great crochet books out from the library recently.
Work is well ... work. Mostly things have not improved in the slightest, and I don't think they will as long as I remain in my current position. I was looking to leave this year, but now I have had a possible research project suggested, which sounds really good. So I am a little torn.
Study is going slowly, although I am enjoying this module a lot more than the management module - it is jsut getting back into good study habits that is proving very hard. Again, I am getting more support for that at work (somewhat indirectly though)
On a more positive note, I have lost 6kg/12lb from my heaviest weight - which I am really pleased about. The Yoga is going well too, so <fingers crossed> my health should finally be on the up! I have even done a little Yoga at home, which might start me exercising at home now too (especially as I have exercises to do from the physio too).
The knitting is coming along nicely, and I should be able to get to both 'Stitch 'n' Bitch' meetups this month, as there is no Yoga next week. Speaking of which, despite my recent defection from the Gwerin, I have decided to join Team Wales for the Knitting Olympics:


Why not? I qualify under their rules ....
I have still not started the cross-stitch I need to have done, and framed, by Mothers' Day, as my motivational issues are spilling over into that too. I really shall have to get a move on with that after the weekend.
I am also more determined than ever to learn to crochet, as I have had some great crochet books out from the library recently.