Gandalf goes to the World Cup

In light of the current controversy over the vuvuzelas being used by soccer/football fans over in South Africa, I thought this was just too funny. . . I simply had to share it with you all! :-)

Edit: and I just found this video, too. . .

Jane Austen's World Cup Team

Read the post here at Jane Austen Today. I LOL'd. . . 

Panic. . .

I don't think I ever really understood the meaning of the word until now! It is so scary to wake suddenly in the middle of the night and start coughing, gasping, "whooping" myself hoarse, desperate for air but unable to breathe. Whooping Cough, I am so over you! I just want to get better now. Please!!

It's usually not so bad during the day. It's just at night when I have these dreadful coughing fits. It is most alarming when I am alone, in the dark. If there's someone with you, you don't tend to panic so much.

School starts today. This year, I hope to remain on speaking terms with my maths book. I will happily read and/or write all day, but when it comes to mathematics. . . *heavy sigh*

I have been enjoying watching the Australian Open. Especially Joe-Wilfried Tsonga. He played magical tennis last year when he made it to the final against Novak Djokovic, but this year he's been even better. Definitely one of the most entertaining players today! But as for the cricket. . . *headhitskeyboard* I have temporarily given up on Australia's cricket team. 

I am currently reading Louisa May Alcott's Jack and Jill. From what I have read of it so far, I would have to say it is one of the worst Alcott books I have ever read. It's still pretty good, though! A nice place to escape to - 1880s New England in winter, covered in snow, full of adorable rosy-cheeked little girls and mischievous young boys. I wouldn't mind a bit of wintry weather just now - it's been very hot and humid these last few days. We've spent most of our time inside with the air-conditioner on.

Hope you all have a great week!

~Elise

Current Mood: Thoughtful

Jesus played cricket (?!!)

Have a look at this article from The Age. Ha! it proves what we cricket tragics have known all along. . .

Hmmm, I use the word 'prove' very loosely. I don't think the ancient text referred to in this article is at all credible - it's probably just bogus. But still, it's interesting to speculate that the game of cricket might date back thousands of years to Roman times - older than one would ever imagine.

(And just in case you were wondering, the batsman in the above photo is Marcus Trescothick - definitely not Jesus.)