Hiding In Fiction

Sometimes ignoring reality can be a good thing. But even fiction is no longer enough to hide within. Especially now. Nothing seems  to be the same and there's nothing to use as a gauge to decide what to do next. At least I can play dress up in Second life still.

Skin : =-F'd Up-= Martini - Goth

Eyes & Makeup: [Void ] [V] Snowflake (Constricted)-- White --Eyes

                            

Hair : Raven Bell - Unbriel Hair [Crystal]

Mesh Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.1

Shape: My Own

Clothes & Accessories:  {MV] Malfean Visions Delirium Heels Gunmetal RARE

CUREMORE/Love Thief/ Bow&Arrow- Silver\

CUREMORE/Love Thief/ Goddess Tiara/ White

Lassitude & ennuni Seraphim wings- black dipped RARE

[Since 1975] GivemeloveArrow (gold/mouth)

Luas Ninette Dress RARE

                       

- I did use the Baked on Mesh option. My Head is my own head. So I know the skin may not have appliers? Not sure how that all works. ^_^

Music Monday : I've been Off Track

I know I haven't been posting as much as I would like to. I could try to come up with some excuse. Or I could be honest and tell a long story about everything that's been going on. But what's the point? Everyone is having a hard time right now, and comparing troubles isn't going to help anyone.

But we've made it through this month just about. That's something to celebrate right? All we can do is hope for good things to come. I hope you're all safe and that you're able to stay that way.

Alanis Morisette : Reasons I Drink

The Wrecks : Fvck Somebody

Barbara Streisand : Being Alive

Elaine Stritch : I'm Still Here

Avril Lavigne : We Are Warriors

Book Shelf Revisited: From Book to Movie to Book Again

The not so past past has been a wonderful time for fantasy and science fiction books and films. One lucky story that has stood the test of both readers and cult film is that of The Last Unicorn.

Unlike many of the stories we get so wrapped up in of late, where Vampires and Were's run rampant, a more innocent creature is the focal point.The interpretations of the story can be different, but there is one theme that runs deep.

Love.
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The Last Unicorn
by Peter S. Beagle
212 pages

The original copyright says 1968, which I personally wouldn't have suspected. The story is beautiful, and hints at mytholigy at first. Telling how Unicorns were reacted to and treated in the past.

But the words of a hunter send the Unicorn on a journey to learn what's happened to her kindred. Through the pages and adventure, there are various lessons learned. The reader is introduced to a variety of mythological beasts at one point, only to have most of them to be revealed as fictitious.

But Love, in the end turns out to be the strongest thing by the end of the story. It is definetly a wonderful read. I do not know if a younger reader would find it an easy story to read, but it can be enjoyed by anyone.
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I loved the book. Honestly though, I was first introduced to the story via the film. It is enjoyable, though there are some discrepancies that finicky film watchers might not enjoy.

But that's a different story altogether, and this is a bookshelf, not a movie locker. ^_~

Comic books are a popular thing again, with the rise in the popularity of Manga. So the fact that this story made it's way into the graphic book world is interesting. Especially upon realizing the original copyright.

But then maybe I shouldn't be surprised, since it's a timeless story.
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The Last Unicorn
by Peter S. Beagle
Adapted by Peter B. Gillis
illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon

This version is a lovely graphic rendition. Appropriate for comic book readers, or any collector that may have a copy of the original book itself. The artwork is amazing, and every time I pick my copy up I'm always afraid I might injure it in some way.

Honestly I never would have seen this book, if it Hadn't been gifted to me for my birthday earlier this year. I greatly appreciate it, because there's nothing better than a familiar story shown in a new way.
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I highly recommend any of the three incarnations of this book to you. And if you know of another one, feel free to let me know, okay?

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Originally posted November 26, 2011 at http://thebookshelfgoblin.blogspot.com

Mind Ramblings

You keep taking my breath away. You make my heart skip a beat, and I don't know what to do about the feelings you stir up inside of me. I want to run. I want to give up and let the unknown devour my mind. Because why am I lingering on maybe? Eventually? Someday?

The what ifs' of life, don't make it easier to exist right now. Everything reminds me that there are empty pockets in my life, where as time passes, I can't put anything. If I miss out on the chance to exist now, I may never get a chance again.

Or is it better to exist in the nothingness of someday?

I can't get it right. No choices that I make will make me feel better right now. The choices I have in mind sure make me feel guilty. Because everyone wants me to do the things that are easiest for them. I just need to get the thoughts out of my head. I really wish that I could be happier.

But what  is happiness when the rest of the world is burning in flames?

Is there anything that can fill the emptiness time leaves behind? Are memories actually good for anything? Will my thoughts and dreams matter at all in the future? I just can't figure it all out.

We all have hope. Small glimmers of hope, shining like distant stars in the vast uncertainty and chaos.

I guess that's all we can hold on to now.

But why are we holding on? I just...

I want more.

The Weepies : Please Speak Well of Me