Isobelle, disabled rights, Monica Gellar, and George R.R. Martin

My daughter is almost eight months old, and even now it's amazing to think that she exists. That she is alive, and is an extension of me. She's communicating more with grunts and sounds and cries, and she's laughing and paying attention to things. She interacts with toys and the people around her, and she loves to touch peoples faces. I've gotten used to being away from her now that I'm back at uni, but even so as soon as I see her when I get home I realise just how much I've missed her throughout the day. My fiancé watched her today and remarked upon how much she loves children's television. She has her favourite shows already, and always smiles and laughs when they are on. She loves Play School, Franklin, and Play School. I'd love to bring her to one of Giggle and Hoots shows one day when she gets a little older. I think she'd love it!

  My interview with Steve Davies, the local MP, went really well. Sometimes I stutter when I'm nervous because my mind is travelling a thousand k's an hour, but this time while I was nervous, I was also relaxed. Steve was a really nice guy, and I got to see a personal side of him that I didn't know about. I didn't realise he was so supportive of disabled rights. At the moment I'm just putting together the transcript, and then afterward I might share the interview through Twitter or Facebook. I was surprised that while interviewing someone was kind of scary, it was also exciting. I can't wait for my next interview.

  Uni is going well. I had such a fun time at my negotiation tutorial. I think I'm going to enjoy the subject as it progresses. I was initially apprehensive about role-play, but I found that I quickly slipped into the team leader position very easily, which surprised me. I realised that I'm like a saner version of Monica Gellar - I want to take control of things, but I love to include other people. Weird. I look forward to exploring that side of me! But I wont be wearing a fat suit!

  I started reading 'A Clash of Kings' by George R.R. Martin! As I'm up to date with the television series, I already know what happens, however the book just deepens my feelings for the characters, be it hatred or love. Mostly hatred. Especially for Joffrey. I already know what's going to happen to him, as I accidently viewed a spoiler a while ago, and it just makes me anxious to know who will gain the Iron Throne. I want Daenerys Targaryen to take it, however I also think Renly Baratheon has a decent claim. I think it would be great to start up the Targaryen dynasty again! I understand that the mad king had to be dethroned, but the seat should have been saved for the heir. One of my favourite quotes by Daenerys is 'If I look back, I am lost'. It is such a powerful expression. I really want to read up to where the television series is, but I'm not sure I can read so fast. I am also wondering what is going to happen when the television series and the book series meet. Everyone knows that it takes George R.R. Martin literally a decade to write a book. I guess HBO could finish the series off with Martin's notes, but it wouldn't be the same. Let's hope he doesn't get writers block!

This is what I want to see!


           

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Black Books.....such a good series. I wish they made more!

Claire