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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Playing 'The Game of Life' now if only things were as simple as this! lol"

You still like your gaming Laura?

[Binari]

so difficult choosing school subjects for yr 11 and 12 and it doesn't help that i am so indecisive

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Binari wrote: "so difficult choosing school subjects for yr 11 and 12 and it doesn't help that i am so indecisive"

Good luck with that Binari:)

[Binari]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Playing 'The Game of Life' now if only things were as simple as this! lol"

You still like your gaming Laura?"
Yep! Very much still gaming :)

[Joanne]

Just edit my books collection for James Patterson on GR. It brings back lots of memories. My freshman year at uni, and how i follow each and every JP books like some fans following their super star. Its like back to the memory highway. Is that how some of you may feel after years seperation from what was then, your favourite series and favourite author books?

[Joanne]

Guess is not the time to ponder on the pass.Time for me to grab some sleep as i have a rather tight dateline for tomorrow. Having writers block again. Suppose to write a short bio for a conference submition, end up on GR. :)

[[deleted user]]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Playing 'The Game of Life' now if only things were as simple as this! lol"

You still like your gaming Laura?"
Yep! Very much still gaming :)"

Currently fav game?

Finally just got myself a copy of bioshock infinite...loving it

are you thinking of getting one of the new Xboxes or PS4?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Playing 'The Game of Life' now if only things were as simple as this! lol"

You still like your gaming Laura?"
Yep! Very much still gaming :)"

Melanie wrote: "Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Playing 'The Game of Life' now if only things were as simple as this! lol"

You still like your gaming Laura?"
Yep! Very much still gaming :)"

Currently ..."

Hey Laura and Melanie...why don't you revive this thread? I'm sure there are loads of other people who would love to join in with you:)

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Melanie wrote: "Finally just got myself a copy of bioshock infinite...loving it

are you thinking of getting one of the new Xboxes or PS4?
"

Binfinite is a good time. I just got the DLC, Burial at Sea, really need to reinstall it.

I've got a pretty top gaming PC (PC gamer master race), so probably not gonna get an XBone or a PS4.

[Neko]

Dug up the thread and posted in there for my reply :)

[[deleted user]]

I have been trying to enroll with griffith for the past 2 hours, you would think that they would have a good server to deal with all the students trying to enroll!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "I have been trying to enroll with griffith for the past 2 hours, you would think that they would have a good server to deal with all the students trying to enroll!"

Oh dear Melanie! Overload! It's frustrating isn't it! Good luck:)

[Neko]

Melanie wrote: "I have been trying to enroll with griffith for the past 2 hours, you would think that they would have a good server to deal with all the students trying to enroll!"
Sounds like my attempts at getting CC sorted for my holiday...Bloody annoying.

I wish you good luck on getting it sorted out :)

[[deleted user]]

and sorted! just found out there are 4 classes I dont have to do :)
winning

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ashleigh wrote: "Watching The Hunger Games in preparation for going to see Catching Fire on Friday. Will be reading the books again soon"

I'm going to see Catching Fire tomorrow and Ender's Game on Saturday. Happy days!

[Binari]

Phrynne wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "Watching The Hunger Games in preparation for going to see Catching Fire on Friday. Will be reading the books again soon"

I'm going to see Catching Fire tomorrow and Ender's Game o..."

Going to see catching fire this saturday. Can't wait. Hope the movie is all its cracked up to be.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Ender's Game is apparently really disappointing. One of my favourite novels, so I'm quite sad.

[Elaine]

Phrynne wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "Watching The Hunger Games in preparation for going to see Catching Fire on Friday. Will be reading the books again soon"

I'm going to see Catching Fire tomorrow and Ender's Game o..."

I'm seeing Catching Fire tomorrow too Phrynne!! Going with the girls from work. One of them is seeing it again...that's how good it was. So Binari hopefully it is all it's cracked up to be.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Elaine wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "Watching The Hunger Games in preparation for going to see Catching Fire on Friday. Will be reading the books again soon"

I'm going to see Catching Fire tomorrow an..."

The trailer looks excellent!

[Neko]

I didn't like the first Hunger Game movie..Found myself distracted through the middle of it :/

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I wasn't fussed on the film either, book is much better.

[B the BookAddict]

I've discovered that my enthusiasm for gardening wanes in direct proportion to the increase of weeds in my garden:(

It also wanes in direct proportion to the increase of books on my TBR:)

[Leonie]

Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

I thought it was an excellent movie - really well done, and portraying emotion extremely well. We did a double feature on release night (18th Birthday party!) - The Hunger Games and then Catching Fire, which was well worth the effort and lack of sleep to do.

[Elaine]

Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

That's good to hear Ashleigh.

[Elaine]

Leonie wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

I thought it was an excellent movie - really well done, and portraying emotion extremely well. We did..."

Sounds like a lot of fun, Leonie.

[Angela]

Bette wrote: "I've discovered that my enthusiasm for gardening wanes in direct proportion to the increase of weeds in my garden:(

It also wanes in direct proportion to the increase of books on my TBR:)"

Haha loving this confession Bette. I like looking at gardens but I never realised how much hard work it is. My back dislikes it immensely!

[★ Jess]

Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

the movie adaption of Catching Fire is streets ahead of The Hunger Games. I only tolerated the first movie because I loved the book, but the second is fantastic. Go see it.

In other news Ive been awake for 26 hours, oh boy

[Tracey]

Angela wrote: "Bette wrote: "I've discovered that my enthusiasm for gardening wanes in direct proportion to the increase of weeds in my garden:(

It also wanes in direct proportion to the increase of books on my..."

I am the Grim Reaper of gardens. Seriously. My Mum used to joke that when she died we should plan 2 funerals, one for her and one for her beloved garden and she was pretty much on the mark.

Somehow though, in spite of my ability to almost kill plastic plants, I have managed to keep alive two plants my Mum really loved, a money tree and an absolutely ugly cactus that blooms at night with the most stunningly beautiful white flowers. I've always been glad they stayed alive as Mum loved them both and it's nice to have a living memorial for her.

I changed my degree from business to event management and marketing - I think they will both be more useful skills to have in the future and the course is still online and only 12 months at a go at your own pace.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

the movie adaption of Catching Fire is streets ahead of The Hunger Games. I only tolerated the first m..."

Why Jess? You'll be wrecked!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "and sorted! just found out there are 4 classes I dont have to do :)
winning"

Congratulations Melanie! That would make you feel much better:)

[★ Jess]

I went to a friends house last night and we just didn't sleep. Ended up getting home early this morning as my brother was getting ready for school, weird. I had a nap for a few hours, so I feel fine now

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "I went to a friends house last night and we just didn't sleep. Ended up getting home early this morning as my brother was getting ready for school, weird. I had a nap for a few hours, so I feel fin..."

At least you had a fun night!! And you'll sleep well tonight, even after your nap;)

[★ Jess]

In bed and ready to sleep at 8:38, love it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "In bed and ready to sleep at 8:38, love it :)"

Enjoy a nice long sleep Jess!

[★ Jess]

I know. I've finished year 12 and am only getting work shifts on the weekends. Ive got nothing to do all week, it's incredible!

[★ Jess]

Aw that sucks man. How long is the shift?

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "Lucky you Jess and here i am having to work Christmas day. :/"

Join the club!

[B the BookAddict]

Angela wrote: "Bette wrote: "I've discovered that my enthusiasm for gardening wanes in direct proportion to the increase of weeds in my garden:(

It also wanes in direct proportion to the increase of books on my..."

Haha loving this confession Bette. I like looking at gardens but I never realised how much hard work it is. My back dislikes it immensely!


Oh yeah, believe me, you get past 40 and your back hates lots of things! My garden is over 1100sqm so it's a lot to keep going; I need to weed regularly but I haven't done that in last month:(

[Angela]

Bette wrote: "Angela wrote: "Bette wrote: "I've discovered that my enthusiasm for gardening wanes in direct proportion to the increase of weeds in my garden:(

It also wanes in direct proportion to the increase..."

You need to find a strapping young neighbour to help you out...

I live in a flat and miss having a garden until I remember the maintenance. Mind you, even pot plants seem to die in my hands. Cacti included!!

I bet your garden looks gorgeous at this time of year though :) A little reading sanctuary

[Elaine]

★ Jess wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

the movie adaption of Catching Fire is streets ahead of The Hunger Games. I only tolerated the first m..."

Did see "Catching Fire" last night and must agree it was awesome and definitely better than the first movie. I'm now reading Mockingjay so I can know what happens. I can't believe I didn't read it straight after I finished the second book!!! Clearly I got sidetracked. I do highly recommend the movie...it's very true to the book and works really well as a movie.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you enjoyed it Elaine! I'll be reading the last one too...still haven't seen any of the movies though:)

[Neko]

Elaine wrote: "★ Jess wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

the movie adaption of Catching Fire is streets ahead of The Hunger Games. I only tole..."

Interesting to know it's very true to the book because the first one really wasn't.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I don't even like Harry Potter but this is really tempting.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "I don't even like Harry Potter but this is really tempting."

Good deal, only $11 per novel! Thanks for sharing Liam!

[Neko]

I never read HP before just played the Lego games...This scares some people..lol

[★ Jess]

Everyone with any interest in reading them would have surely done so by now

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Pretty much.

[Neko]

Nah, I don't think so. Sometimes things just sit on the back shelf for a long time. Besides there are a younger generation of children growing up who might know something about HP but haven't read the books yet.

[Elaine]

Laura wrote: "Elaine wrote: "★ Jess wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "I've heard Catching Fire is really good. I've had a friend go see it twice."

the movie adaption of Catching Fire is streets ahead of The Hunger Gam..."

I read the book a while ago now but seeing the movie brought a lot of it back in great detail so that's why I think the movie was an accurate adaptation of the book. Seeing it on the big screen was a lot like I imagined it when I was reading it. I liked the first movie too and I didn't really think it strayed too much from the book...but then again maybe we have different expectations Laura. I think that's why I always prefer to read the book before I see the movie. A movie version can really spoil a book for good!! :)