Book Worm

I'm a book worm.

I love to read.

And read and read and read.

I choose reading over watching TV nine times out of ten, except when Lost is on.

LOST is the best TV show of all time.

I currently have at least two books I'm reading. It depends on my mood.

Goodnight Nobody by Jennifer Weiner is really good. I may have to hold a giveaway when I finish it, to share it with someone else.

Because I love to share the things that make me happy.

So, in the interest of sharing, here is the latest game I found online called Bookworm.

It's so much fun. And addicting.

Try it. If you enjoy playing Scrabble or word games, you'll love it.

What book are you reading right now?

Are you addicted to any online games?

The Tempest

I was excited to see a new DHARMA station last week on LOST. I can't believe how many stations and buildings the DHARMA Initiative built all over the island, not to mention how elaborate and secretive it all was. Their financial backing must have been incredible.

What bothers me most about this episode is how easily Ben manipulated Juliet again. He sent Harper to tell her to kill Dan and Charlotte, and she believed him!! Shouldn't she know by now how evil Ben is? (I really enjoyed seeing his evilness in this episode though, because he's such a fun creepy character.)

Juliet scares me a litte, although I still really like her character. I had a mouth-dropping open moment when she betrayed Sun and told Jin the dirty little secret. I mean, wow.

On last night's episode, I was heart broken at the end with the revelation that you-know-who doesn't make it off the island. I have to assume he dies...but I guess it is also possible he stays on the island. We don't really know. I'm trying to not release spoilers in case anyone hasn't seen it yet.

Also in last night's episode, I kind of liked the captain (besides his unwillingness to save Regina) because he was so straightforward. Should we trust him or not? I don't know...I tell you what, I definitely don't trust the Kevin Johnson!!!

Harper showing up in the jungle has me boggled as well. How can she appear and disappear to quickly? Why do the whispers accompany her? Is she really the smoke monster looking human again? What's up with the whispers and the smoke thingy? I am dying to know more!!

Love the show, as always. Desmond is one of my favorite characters by far and Sayid.

New DHARMA station - The Orchid Video

I listen to the ABC LOST podcast, and the producers told fans that they could find a new DHARMA station orientation video on You Tube. The video is for The Orchid Station. It's short, but to the point. I think we saw this coming...

And, for those of you who are total LOST fans, Lostpedia is a great website to check out facts and theories.

LOST

This is the most amazing drama on television. EVER!!

Let me start by saying that I didn't watch the first season of this show when it premiered. It didn't sound like something I was interested in: plane crash survivors on a mysterious tropical island. Then I eventually tuned in because I heard some interesting buzz about the show, and I was sucked in immediately.


The musical score for the show is incredible. It is performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphany Orchestra and composed by Michael Giacchino (who also did music for the show ALIAS and for the movie THE INCREDIBLES).


The show is filmed in Hawaii, which is obviously one of the most beautiful backdrops possible.


The cast is huge, which leaves room for lots of character interactions (and slowly revealing cioncidental unlikely character connections). Relationships are essential. The first few seasons are largely character motivated, which each episode focusing on one character with flashbacks to their life before the crash. The characters are flawed, all having major struggles in their lives. Their arrival on the island has given them a chance for change and to confront themselves and their issues. The discover mysterious inhabitants, The Others, and they find evidence of the DHARMA Initiative research stations throughout the island. This is no ordinary island.



The show explores huge issues like good versus evil, fate versus free will and faith versus science. Unlike most TV shows, they don't tell you WHAT to think. They leave it up to you. Each show brings up tons of questions...each episode might answer a little, but ask even more questions by the time it's over. It's a show that allows you to think for yourself and encourages thought long after it's over. Fans could spend hours researching electromagnetism or various other scientific ideas broached and essential to understanding the island.



Comedic relief is ever present and I find myself laughing out loud at some of the characters' actions and remarks. Some characters are con men, and I am forever trying to figure out if they pulling a con or not...and the bad guys...they can be really bad. In a delicious, bad, finger-licking way you'll love.



And, each episode reveals more clues...some obvious, some in the background that you have to really search for and study. There are so many fan sites devoted to exploring every possible clue and meaning. It is easy to get sucked in.



I could go on and on, and I probably will, but for now, this is my introductory speel on my favorite show ever. Run. Don't walk, RUN to your nearest video store and rent Season One. I dare you not to get hooked. The mythology, the intelligence, the mystery...it leaves you wanting more.

ENJOY!!!