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RadicalTurnip
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Interests: computer, Ultimate Frisbee, books, JESUS!, chemistry, music, food
Expertise: randomness, listening, organizing events, the fantasy genre (at least in my circle of friends).
Occupation: Manufacturing/production
Industry: Manufacturing
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Member Since:
3/21/2005
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| With the quickly approaching (and, for many, already here) beginning of school, I decided to follow someones advice and make a Paul's Reading List. They will be in order of a need-to-read basis. Note that this list is highly subjective, since some people may enjoy certain types of books over others. You may also note that, while Orson Scott Card is my favorite author, and has probably written many of my favorite books, his series get neither of the top two places on this list. I will group entire series together. If there are questions reguarding the series, just ask (and I may get around to answering). Note that this list is by no means exhaustive, and it is only reading for enjoyment. I gleaned much enlightenment (and enjoyment) from ready many CS Lewis books, as well as various forms of poetry and other (often "Religious") works.
1) The Wheel of Time--Robert Jordan (an amazing series that mixes many cool aspects. Its best traits are its realism...for the world, and its complexity)
2) The Sword of Truth--Terry Goodkind (I possibly enjoyed this series more often than WoT, I know it is merely because it has more elements that I personally prefer, not because he is a better storyteller or writer)
3) Ender's Game--Orson Scott Card (especially the book entitled this, but also the series...a very awesome book that blew me away)
3) Ender's Shadow--Orson Scott Card (probably as good a book and a better series than Ender's game, it really should probably be read after Ender's Game)
4) Alvin Maker--Orson Scott Card (a fun lighthearted series with an interesting world and an exiting/amazing main character)
5) The Dark Tower--Stephen King (A little bit dark, but it had amazing symbolism and it takes your mind further than almost any other book that I have read)
6) The Wayfarer Redemption--Sara Douglass (I am currently reading this one...it may deserve to be higher on the list, but I haven't finished it yet, so I am afraid to put it higher. Definitely an awesome series all around)
7) The Hobbit--J.R.R. Tolkien (Many will be angry that I put these this far down, but that just gives you a hint how much more I like the other books)
7) The Lord of the Rings--J.R.R. Tolkien (What can I say...THE classic epic fantasy)
8) The Belgariad--David Eddings (a somewhat archetypal story, there was enough humor and were enough cool parts to keep it interesting)
8) The Mallorean--David Eddings (The sequal series that wasn't quite as good, but had its moments)
8)Belgarath the Sorcerer--David and Leah Eddings (A stand alone book that I mention because I enjoyed it more than either of the series...you probably need to read the series first)
8) Polgara the Sorceress--David and Leah Eddings (As Belgarath the Sorcerer)
9) Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn--Tad Williams (Somewhat elementary feeling sometimes, but overall a great series with great scenes of both beauty and ugliness)
10) Xanth--Piers Anthony (These were meant to be humorous, and did well at it. I greatly respect the author and enjoyed the series for the most part...it even has a few awesome parts...check out the Wikipedia on it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanth makes me giggle).
There are other series that I have forgotten to list, I am sure, but that should get you nice and started for a few years. Right now I am currently working on finishing The Wayfarer Redemption, then I want to go over and read some of Terry Pratchett's work, which I keep hearing is good. Well, I suppose that is all for now...
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| So, as some of you probably know, I managed to burn myself (fairly badly) with Mashed Potatoes. Here is the full story if any of you care to know. We had KFC monday night. Tuesday night, I was reheating some of the mashed potatoes to eat them. I put them in for approx. thirty seconds, and checked them; they were not hot. I added some more gravy (cause it was needed) and put them in for the remainder of the minute. Apparently the extra gravy caused the mashed potatoes to heat at a much faster rate. When I grabbed the container, the bottom fell out and I got burning potatoes all over my hand. It didn't feel like it burned very badly at first (just a little burn) and so I thought I would just quickly set them down on a plate or something. All of a sudden, excruciating pain hit me and I threw the potatoes into the trashcan and ran to the sink where I ran my wounded finger under cold water for a while. After that, I put some aloe vera (we have a plant at my house) on it. I stood there for a few seconds as the pain quickly went from "fairly painful" to "excruciating" and when I could take it no longer, I turned to cold water on again and re-ran my hand under the cold water for a time. After that, I retried the aloe vera thing, but it seemed to cause more pain than relief, so I eventually got some bottled aloe vera+antibacterial stuff and put that on, and it didnt hurt. Turns out I had third degree burns (in one small part of my finger) so it was pretty bad. The scary thing is, that finger went numb for a while, and my whole hand became really cold (and wouldn't heat up) for about an hour shortly after that. It was a strange experience that I wouldn't really wish on anyone...well...except for my brother. Punk.
Well, I know that was probably more in-depth than you care about, but I thought I would clear it up to the best of my ability. Laterz all.
Paul
PS it is making one amazing blister...and all the people with medical-like jobs tell me not to pop it, so I'll just show it off, and wince everytime I accidentally use that hand...
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| So I was thinking of bringing back The Bible in Three Minutes and trying to get some kids at my college (kids...hehehe) to play the parts. So, I commissioned mom to find that video for me, and then I plan on showing it to my drama director. Im sort of exited about it, because that is a REALLY amazing pantomime (isn't that what it is?) and it deserves to be seen more and experienced more.
In other news, it looks like I will be moving in with Daniel D. up at friends next semester (at the end of the summer) and hopefully I can get a decent job to work weekends so I can get some monies...but I think it would be good for me...keep me forced to do schoolwork and going to school regularly and all that jazz. Hopefully it works, because I really need a wakeup call, I think. Well, anywho...have a good one.
Paul
PS so they didn't have "The Magic of Recluse" under their book list, so I thought I would just put it here. It is a good book, but I read it a long time ago and recomended it to Mick, he bought it and started the series, and now I borrowed the first book again and am reading it. It really is pretty good.
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| Wow, Scott Porter really blesses me. I talked to him tonight after Arise and I just gotta say...I think this guy's my hero or something. We talked about a lot of things, but basically I came to the conclusion that I have problems with Maturity (as in, doing the responsible thing, being mature, etc). We agreed that if I moved out, it could potentially help out a lot. So...Im really pushing to move out now. This means I need to find a job where I can work more. My current job just doesn't offer me hours when I can work. Also, I need tocontact all the people that I may want to room with (especially those that already expressed intrust in rooming with me) and seeing what is going on. I think I will contact Dan first, see if that postion (or space, I guess) is still open, then probably Brad Abercrombie and maybe Patrick Laske. I am sure there are other cool people out there that I haven't thought of. I am a little wary about rooming with somebody I don't know...I think it has to do with being afraid they won't pay their portion, or they will eat all my food, or that they will just be jerks. Stupid jerks. Jeeze.
Paul
Oh, by the way, The Dark Elf Trilogy was pretty good, just FYI...
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| I hope you all had fun at camp (that went). I was wanting to tell more people this (in person, hopefully, but barring that, on the phone) but I couldn't find my cell phone. I am sorry to say that I will not be at Arise on Wednesday (technically today, as Im writing this). I have Final Dress Rehearsal for my drama. You are all invited to come. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all at 7:30. I am fairly certain that you can buy tickets at the door, and there is little chance of it selling out. We are in the giant clocktower building (Davis) at Friends University. It is on the third floor, in the (Alumni) auditorium. We will be performing "and then there were none" by agatha christie. It would be cool if any/all/some of you came. I would be happy to get a phonecall or email about awesome things that happened at camp...but I am rather busy this week, so good luck catching me. It is currently 2 AM, we finished rehearsal at around 11:30, and Dan and I made it to Taco Bell at 12:04. Apparently this stupid Taco Bell decided that THEIR drive through closed at midnight. I was rather annoyed, but I'm not sure if that is normal TB policy, or if was just them. Whatever the case, we went to Taco Bueno (which is still pretty good...I was just REALLY in the mood for the bell). I was acting a little crazy/hyper by the end of the rehearsal, probably from a mixture of nerves (we really aren't as close to ready as I would like) exhaustion (yesterday we had an 8 hour rehearsal, today was about 5) and weird hunger (I had a pack of ramen noodles before coming...and that was my brunchner (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Anyways, I was going all loco on the stage, and generally weirding people out/making them laugh (usually both at the same time). I realize that I am rambling, and I say that must be because it is 2:30 in the morning...but I have class tomorrow, or I would probably ramble on a lot longer. God Bless you guys!
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