Darkness Reigns

Went down to Coop after work to shop for a replacement bulb, since the one that lights most of my room sizzled and fizzled on me last night. Nearly smacked myself on the head in public when I realized I had NO idea whatsoever what I actually need, i.e. what wattage or even size of lightbulb I should be getting. So now I'm back in my room, sitting in the dark, getting sleepier by the minute.

Snowed for the second straight day. It's terrific weather really, but I'm just not in the mood to enjoy it. Thought I was starting to feel better after seven weeks, turns out I was wrong.

Books I read recently:

Prey - Michael Crichton: The science-fiction thriller from this author of Jurassic Park, Sphere, and other works. This particular book is again based on the "secret-experiment-gone-wrong-and-cover-up-conspiracy" plot, only this time we replace dinosaur genes with nanoparticles. Comes with the usual twists and turns, but the book in general is found wanting. I personally preferred Airframe and Sphere, but then again I did finish all 364 pages of this book in the span of four days, so it's definitely recommended, especially for those interested in nanotechnology.

Mostly Harmless - Douglas Adams: The final book in the Trilogy of Five of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Adams is as funny as ever in this final installment as he puts an end to the series for good. I know of no author - Chinese, English, or any other language - more skilled at wordplay than Adams. His incredible level of creativity and imagination transforms mere words into pieces of art. Fantastic book for anyone needing a good laugh, but not recommended for those with an inadequate English vocabulary. By the way, the Answer is 42. (For those who can't get enough of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, here's a good link for you!)

PS, I Love You - Cecelia Ahern: Reading this book was like watching a chick flick. Why? Because if this book was made into a movie, it would be a chick flick. Why did I ever pick up this book then? Simple - I needed a third book for the 3 for £10 promotion at the bookstore. Honestly, two chapters into the book and I found myself repulsed by the womanly thoughts. Definitely a change from the books I normally enjoy. Not a bad read though. I thought the emotional rollercoaster experience was well-depicted. But hey, I'm a guy, what do I know right? My lady friends might be interested, but guys should probably stay away from this. (PS, I just found out... Cecelia was only 21 when she wrote this (her first) book, which was published Feb 2004. Kudos to this young writer!)