Books VIII-X

Since we had two weeks, I split my reading of the Odyssey into two sections. So, I just finished Book VIII-X, and I'm really starting to get wrapped up in the story. In this section, it once again focuses on Ulysses, and his efforts to return home. And once again, I am really happy that we get to see more of Ulysses. I'm surprised to find he's one of my favorite characters, always doing the right thing, and such. I also appreciate how Homer is really developing the characters more. We got to see some of Ulysses' humanity in these books, as he gets both angry and emotional at the house of Alcinous. We also get to see his great skills at many different sports, against the sons of Alcinous, among others. We see how powerful he can be when he is taunted, and yet at the same time, how weak. Later, he describes his journey before he is trapped with Calypso. It was really great to see the story I had heard a lot, the story of the Cyclops, actually written in The Odyssey. Now, we continue his back-story, as he reaches yet another island. (So many islands...) As a side note, I would also like to note a quite annoying word, that I have absolutely no idea how to pronounce. On page 68, at the top, it's the "Aeaean Island." There is literally five vowels in a row. That's more than queuing! (Or not. Scratch that.) But seriously, is it "Aaaeeeeaaaeeeeannnnnn?" Or something? Like, do you stretch out all the syllables? Because that's what I've got at this point. But anyways...

Book- Patriot Games- Tom Clancy
Video Game- SKKKKYYYYYRRRIIIIIIMMMMMMM *squeals
Music- Through the Fire and the Flames- Dragonforce
Classical Music- Danzon No. 2- Arturo Marquez (Note that this isn't exactly classical persay, but it's a symphony and whatnot so yeah)

Also, if you haven't heard the good news (which means you aren't friends with me on Facebook) then I made All-State Orchestra, which means I'm the 5th best cellist in the state :D :D :D
But that's it for me. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Just don't let it get in the way of NANO!