Saturday, October 28, 2006

The Kite Runner

I'm still in Afghanistan and just finished reading "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. I'm down south on a mission and I found this book in the room I'm staying in that another provider left behind for others to enjoy. I don't know if it's because I'm in this country and the book is about two boys who grow up in this country, but I could not put it down.

I finished reading it in one day. I started reading it early in the morning and couldn't sleep because I wanted to know what happened. I took two breaks, one to the latrine and the other to call my husband to let him know what a great book this is. OK, three. The third is to order it online as a gift to my husband's brother who I think will enjoy reading it as well since I was ordering gifts for his family anyway. Many of the passages reminded me of my experiences when I was younger. I highly recommend this book.

It's a coming of age book with the Afghan revolution as a background. You will not be disappointed. This is now one of my favorite novels.

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Leo...Capricorn.... Leo...Capricorn...

My husband sent me this to "put on your blog", so here it is per his request. He's a Leo, and I'm a Capricorn and it's yet suprising to me again how accurate this is just like my previous posting about Capricorn (see previous comments). Now that I've read this, I can better appreciate my husband and his personality, and I hope he can do the same with mine. I'm glad he sent this to me! TACTMCYA

Love Compatibility of Capricorn with Leo
Leos love to give affection and gifts, especially at the beginning of a
relationship. The problem for you Capricorns is that Lions want
reciprocation and love in return, and those aren't things you're used to
giving. Leos have a hard time understanding that demonstrative affection
isn't in everyone's natures. Instead, they're more likely to take it
personally and sulk off into a corner to lick their wounds.

Business Compatibility of Capricorn with Leo
Leo makes a stimulating but challenging colleague. While you're both capable
of tremendous hard work, you have very different needs and expectations. The
Lion wants fame, while you're seeking a fortune. Leo loves glamour, but you
enjoy understated elegance. This sign spends lavishly, whereas you save
obsessively. If you can manage to negotiate these differences, the two of
you can build a profitable empire. You can find great success as land
developers, film producers, or talent agents. In the event you work with an
employer, Leo should work with the public, while you keep busy in the back
office. You're better suited to handling the finances, but it may serve you
well to spend a little extra money on creature comforts for the office, as
they will boost Leo's performance tremendously.

Love Compatibility of Leo with Capricorn
Capricorns are conservative and practical, and might be annoyed by your
playful ways. While Goats want to get ahead, Lions just want to be admired.
Your Capricorn can be condescending, and your relationship could end up with
more of a parent-child dynamic than a romantic one. But if you can learn the
virtues of hard work and responsibility - and start taking responsibility
for your own well-being - your Goat will be able to see you as a valuable
part of his or her life. They might just lighten up and start learning how
to have a little more fun, too.

Business Compatibility of Leo with Capricorn
Capricorns are conservative and practical and might be annoyed by your
playful ways. While Capricorn want to get ahead, Lions just want to be admired.
Your Capricorn colleague can be condescending, until they see just how
creative and charismatic you can be. What the Capricorn lacks in public relations
skills you possess in spades. Conversely, you can learn a great deal about
running a profitable business operation by following Capricorn's lead. The
two of you could find great success at a financial institution, real estate
company, or jewelry business. If you're working for an employer, let
Capricorn attend to the day-to-day operations, as well as the long-range
plans. You'll excel by presenting ideas to the public and meeting with
customers.