The thing is, I'm reading this book for one of my classes, and it's a pretty good book, but the reason I'm reading it (right now, as opposed to...later) is that I'm supposed to write a book critique on it.
And I think book critiques are really dumb assignments. I guess my academic career thus far has been a little too rigorous, because I'm always wondering: "What is the point of a glorified book report?" The answer: To prove that I've read the book.
But I find no point in writing a simple summary and response to a book, so instead, my book critique becomes a time when I select an issue and then demonstrate how the issue is dealt with in the book. Which doesn't really fit the definition of "book critique," but it's the only thing I can do that doesn't drive me to the point of beating my head against the wall.
In other news, the Zebra M-301 is the only mechanical pencil in the universe for me. It's metal, lightweight, has a perfect 0.5 lead, has a grip that is not floofy, and has a thin circumference. In short: pefection.
Here it sits, visiting some of my favorite books. (See, it even has good literary sensibilities!) So, in short: buy this pencil today.
The end. :)
5 comments:
I second the motion; the Zebra penil is the best pencil.
Wow! If both of you think so highly of this pencil, then perhaps I should go buy it. Maybe I will find the same love that you two have found, although it will be hard for any writing utensil to take the place of my Paper Mate, medium, blue, ball point pen.
Okay, you're definitely procrastinating. Grab your wonderful pencil and GET TO WORK!! :) Yeah, I should take my own brilliant advice, huh?
"Hey, he's still got my pencil..." ("Where seldom is heard....")
Happiness. :)
What's an enigma?...never mind!
;o) happiness indeed!
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