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The Magicians and Mrs. Quent, Galen Beckett

Pages Read this Week: 150

Pages Read this Semester: 635

Sentences of the MONTH:

1. "I have no idea how people function without near-constant internal chaos." A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

2. "This is like making electricity from dirt; it is almost too good to be believed, that we can make beauty from this stuff." A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

3. "Go back to your seat you omadhaun, you poltroon, you thing from the far dark corner of a bog." Angela's Ashes

4. "No one bothered to wave or call out in greeting as she passed; they had learned long ago there was no point in it when she had a book with her." The Magicians and Mrs. Quent

5. I'm sure people would be far gladder if they simply stopped searching for all the causes of their unhappiness." The Magicians and Mrs. Quent

These are my favorite sentences I've read this semester, in the order they appeared.  The first one is epic because I understand what he's saying.  I'm always busy, so internal chaos is something that I can relate to.  An average night for me includes band, dance, and homework.  That's it.  Yet somehow I still have to stay up until the wee hours of the morning to accomplish everything.  For a quiet girl, I'm a chaotic person.  I found my second sentence profound - the idea that we can take this crazy world and make it beautiful is inspiring.  The third one is simply hilarious.  Best. Insult. Ever.  I really hope to use this in casual conversation someday.  Number four is interesting because I can relate.  I love to read and I often find myself lost in books.  In the period before this class, I started to read then forgot that I was supposed to start on homework.  Oops.  Oh well, I'll finish it.  Finally, the last sentence is awesome.  I worry a ton, so I think it is good advice.  Instead of thinking about why they are unhappy, people need to instead search for ways to make them content.  So there are the creme de la creme of my sentences so far!  I have already found a few more for next week, so I'm looking forward to reading further.