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although i never say it out loud, i always say it in my head before i begin typing on this blog.

i've been reading a couple of new (to me) books. first stop in the new world by david lida and the alchemist by paulo coelho. first stop is about david lida's adventures in mexico city, it's mostly about the grit and grime that makes the city so unique. so far i am not so charmed by his book...i don't think i am supposed to be but it's good to get an ex-pat's view on what the mexican culture has to offer.

i've barely made a dent in the alchemist but i hope to this weekend so far its a tad slow and high school-feeling but i think that's the point, right? it was a recommendation by dave who gave it to everyone he knew for a while back in the day...i think its supposed to a be a little bit like oh the places you go by dr.seuss. coming of age, the world is your oyster, travel far and wide type of story.

i don't have much going on this week. a couple of craft projects for halloween. i'll post pictures another time. this year for my birthday i am throwing a halloween party with my friend rob at rob's house in madrona. i'm so psyched. a halloween dance party! i love those kind and haven't had a halloween party for my birthday since i was a kid. no bobbing apples though! my mom seriously made us do that!