Mrs. Navarre's Book & Movie Club: The Hunger Games

Today we will discuss the best series that has been written in a very long time: The Hunger Games.

For the few of you left who have not yet read it, you need to change that immediately. Or not so immediately if you are unable to stop everything you're doing to become sucked into the world of Panem.

I've always been a big book worm.

And when I first read these almost two years ago, they were the best books I'd read in a long time. That record holds.

They are filled with fast-paced action, romance, character development, and deeper social commentary. They suck you into another reality, yet are very realistic.

I absolutely love "coming of age" stories. I really feel the Young Adult market has surpassed most literature written today. Mostly because everyone can relate to the coming-to-know-yourself struggle that is so magnified during this period.

Now my hunger for Hunger Games has only increased because of the upcoming movie.

I know movie to screen adaptions often fall short of reader expectations. But I can't help my excitement. I've become one of those fans, checking updates most days on websites like thehoborg.blogspot.com.

So far I'm really happy about the casting.

I know it wont be the same as reading the books, but that's okay.

What about you? Any thoughts on the series?

March 23 2012

is a long way off. 

we're still alive here...

though we might not be soon.

cause: post-easter chocolate coma.

i love these. and amazing post-easter sales make it too hard to say no. i bought 73 of these lovelies.

and a case of 37 peanut butter cup eggs.the best form of pb cups.

don't even ask how much we ate before easter.

anyways, i know i'm a slacker. i was reluctant to start a blog for this reason. life is busy, but i'm not so sure it's that interesting to everyone outside our little world here.

update:

caleb is almost done with this semester, hooray! he'll be taking a couple of classes this summer, working on his thesis, and grad assistant job stuff. he's serving in the young men's presidency, and that'll keep him very busy this summer.

i'm keeping busy with my work at the residential mental health facility. it's always an adventure. i've had my moments of

"i am so done with this!"

 but it's been a good learning experience for many reasons. it's helped me become more assertive in some ways, exposed me to lots of different people, given me opportunities to share the gospel, and hopefully i'm helping to better people's life.

i even got my cdl licence to drive the huge bus. (don't be scared, i've only hit a few curbs so far)

most importantly, it's strengthened my testimony and increased my gratitude of the gospel.

i'll try to be better about sharing our exciting life,

but no promises here!