Chimera
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Are there any foods that you have never ever tried?
Chimera replied to tbain's topic in Food, Cooking & Recipes
Never tried snails either or frog legs, contrary to the french stereotype *laughs* Probably many other things... -
Janet's Reading Through The Decades Challenge **Completed**
Chimera replied to Janet's topic in Reading Challenges
Nice challenge! I'm curious, have you chosen any children books yet? -
Quite right. And I probably didn't choose very wisely... 10mn after finishing The Kite Runner I started on Anne Frank Remembered. I had recieved it from Amazon a few days earlier and really wanted to get to it. It was one of my favourite books when I was a kid/ teenager and I must have read it at least 2 or 3 times (before now that is *laughs*) so it was a bit like meeting an old, half forgotten friend Now, it definitely isnt shallow! It tells the story of Miep Gies, one of the persons who helped Anne Frank's family to hide during the war, and shows the same events as Anne's diary does but from her point of view, as an adult and someone who wasnt in hiding, who saw what was happening outside, before during and after the war. Unfortunately I found it quite hard to get into. Maybe because I knew it too well already, and at the same time had high expectations of it because I hadnt read it in so long (does that even make sense? *laughs*). But I certainly blame The kite Runner as well! As you said, nothing was going to top that one off. It was still a fantastic read though, and terribly sad and enraging as well. I'll post a proper review soon, hopefully tonight. Review now posted here.
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I see what you mean This We I spent way more time on the forum than reading *laughs*
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Welcome tillymint! See you around on the board
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LibraryThing is positively evil... *laughs* I was sceptical but after reading this thread I decided to give it a go. That was about 2 hours ago and since then I have added 125 books and sorted them in all kind of tags I'm using it to record the books I have read (well, those I wrote down or remember), whether I own them or not... It is nice to see my virtual library But at the rate it is going I will soon outgrow the 200 limit and I'm not sure its worth paying for more.
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I did, about a year ago. I was on holidays with a group of friends and one of us had brought it along as some light, *no need to think* reading... But she got passionate about the whole intrigue and couldnt help commenting it every step of the way until we all wanted to read it as well and the book went all round the group... You wouldnt believe the passionate discussions it provoked! Especially from the guys, who had dismissed it as laughable chicklit at first: they were so caught up in it and indignant about susan's behaviour... they couldnt bear the thought of a woman treating them that way *cracks up* In the end it was a very nice reading experience from a book I would otherwise never have read...
Sound like a good program! You knit? I tried when I was little but never managed to make even a decent scarf *laughs*. What do you make?
I'm sure ice hockey is nice too...
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What do you stubbornly refuse to read, and why?
Chimera replied to Freewheeling Andy's topic in General Book Discussions
I stay as far away as possible from horror/ ghost/ vampire stories (and films). The simple idea gives me the creeps, never saw the appeal of them! And I never managed to read Lord of the rings, eventhough I tried several times, loved the films, and my whole family are big fans of it... I dont know why, I just cant get into it for some reason. -
It does look great, thanks! I've ordered it from amazon today. I think I'll wait a bit before reading it though... The Kite Runner was a very intense read
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Actually I quite like alternating locations: it means I can enjoy both paris and the mountains (cant wait for the skying season!) *smiles* Though it is always a bit weird the first few days after a move. I'm never quite sure where I am when I wake up *laughs*
So by preserving our privacy on the internet we are really deluding ourselves, believing we are more interesting than we really are... nice theory! *cracks up*
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Hey!
I did, but then I gave it to my 'maitre de stage' so she could validate it and she pointed out a few problems... so now I have to check it over again *bangs her head on the wall* It shouldnt take too long but I keep putting it off so I might end up working on it late in the night again tomorow. ;-)
Hehe, nosy are you? Looking for my most private details?? *cracks up* I actually live in two different places at the moment, at near opposite ends of France: I'm doing my last year of studies in 'alternance' so I live in the 'banlieue parisienne' during my internship periods and near my school (nearer the mountains as well) during school periods. Where did you live when you were in France?
Actually when I first joined BCF I wanted to reveal as little as possible... I like the idea of the internet anonymity, not having to wonder who will stumble across what you are writing... but I find myself saying more and more, until I'm pretty sure someone who knows me would recognize me in a second. Ah well. *laughs*
*hugs* Chimera
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*laughs* Never too late! Thanks for the welcome
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Fiction exploring cultures and cultural identity
Chimera replied to Chimera's topic in General Book Discussions
Actually I hadnt gone that far in your blog Thanks for pointing it out! *shakes head contemplating her ever groing TBR list which was all nice and empty before joining BCF* -
Thats so mean! What theme was it? Mmm yes, at least it benefits the general level of the teams... Was that meant to convince me that sports arent only business ?? *cracks up* True, but generally the coach and all those who select/manage the teams also are variable, and tradable, quantity *laughs* Good luck! You'll have to tell us what you find out.
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Fiction exploring cultures and cultural identity
Chimera replied to Chimera's topic in General Book Discussions
It sounds good Freewheeling Andy, thanks! Both your and ii's suggestions are now on my tbr list. Another one I loved in this theme is Madame B -
I think I get it ii (after five or six reads - pumping in my far far gone economic knowledge *laughs*). So basically you are trying to see if this economic theory is relevant to the player trade and could be used to model (and make easier) the decision making process? I can see how it is a great thesis subject for an economist: it sounds really interesting, with a lot of research and 'playing around' with theories involved... But I find it sad to think that it could all be put down to models and theories. Unlike those execs you met I like to think that sports should be about more than economy (but I'm probably deluded about that *laughs*). For instance it never made much sense to me that a regional team should be filled with players from other regions/countries (potentially playing for the adversary the next year), but still reflect on that regions sports quality... What is the point of priding yourself of having the best team, of playing the best football or hockey or whatever, if it all comes down to who you were able to get in the player trade? I'm really not a sports fan so I might be talking nonsense, but the whole thing always confused me. I hadnt seen your second answer before writing this. I can see it is a bit different with hockey (not directly paying for a player). But still not for me. *laughs*
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Too bad its also hurting from the worms, those little beasts! *is now desperatly gasping for air and avoiding to look at ii or she'll lose it again* I love goat cheese too! Its actually my favourite.
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Ah well, that depends what criteria you use... Can you smell it from a mile away and have the worms checked it out for you? No?? Then its definitely not cheese! *cracks up completely* Sorry, that's my normandy roots speaking, cant escape them... I once told my dad that mascarpone is a kind of italian cheese, he looked at me like I had lost my mind
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Oh right. I wouldnt call it cheese but I agree, it is yummy, especially with spinach! If anyone has a recipe I would take it too
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Bindi. You found the right place!
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What exactly do you refer to as Indian cheese? I've been to India and love Indian food but I've never seen anything resembling (or named) cheese Then again I do have normand oringins, where anything less than runny camenbert is not worthy of being called cheese
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Fiction exploring cultures and cultural identity
Chimera replied to Chimera's topic in General Book Discussions
Thanks! I just saw the review you posted on your 'blog', it does sound great and like something I'd enjoy.
I just realised I might have said a bit too much in that last message, though I didnt reveal anything specific... I hope I didnt spoil anything for you! I'm really really sorry if I did! *hangs her head in shame* Ok, I'll shut up about it now and let you enjoy it 