'LAZY-CALLY ME'

In case you are wondering what the title means, there are three explanations-
1) I am lazy (as evident from the long duration between this post and the last),
2) I was supposed to write a book titled 'Magical Me' and since that seems improbable in the near future, i thought that this piece may act as a substitute and
3) I am always out of titles for pieces in my blog.

Well, i am lazy not only in posting in my blog (which probably accounts for the low readership stats), but in almost everything in life. I am lazy to get up in the mornings, lazy to breakfast, lazy to work out, lazy to study... The list goes on and on. The only acceptable thing for me probably would be to lie in my beloved bed all day (and night!) and read some interesting book.

Which reminds me of two of the books that I read recently. I am not in the habit of doing book reviews simply because 1) i am not paid for it and 2) i don't think anybody would be interested in my reviews. Anyway, just some hours ago, I finished 'The Silmarillion'- the 'prequel' to The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit. It was a wonderful read. I have always been interested in history, and this book does just that- gives info on the history (mythology may be a better word) into all the characters and events that have been part of modern lore via these books. It took me back to the time when i was reading LOTR. At some instances, it was almost as if I was present at the times and happenings that took place. For lovers of Tolkien, i recommend this book, in case you have not gone through it.

The second book that I went through was also an interesting one. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by Jerome David Salinger. The narration is simple- the language all the more so, splattered liberally with swear words and american slang. The mood of the protagonist is the same throughout- always humiliated and ridiculed, with strange notions and ideas. The characters are interesting too. And the way the narration starts and abruptly ends- i found it really interesting.

Well, that sort of somehow sums up my lazy ways. Of course, i am going to start a new book in short order and am not looking forward to it too much. But i'll have to conquer my demons. That book is also an interesting one, though it didn't appeal much to me in my undergrad days. Well, since i'll have to do it, i'll do it. That book is titled 'Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine'.[:(]. Wish me luck!