Progress!

I just finished writing Chapter 18 of my novel - a big turning point between my two protagonists, based on trust. Seth may just have the answers Danica's looking for, if only she places her trust in him. But given his reputation and the things that he's done to piss her off from the very moment they met, she's a bit reluctant. Maybe he's not so bad, though... he actually followed her after the entire mess at the bookshop to make sure she was safe, and even took care of the wound she accidentally inflicted on herself in her irrational fit to find out if she did in fact possess pyrokinetic powers or was simply going crazy.

But we, as the readers, are left hanging until Danica finally lets go of her fears and her doubts about Seth and finally trusts him.

So why the urgent need for trust? Because Seth's about to tell her something so completely far-fetched and unbelievable that she would probably laugh it off and dismiss it as nothing but nonsense. Even though it's the absolute truth about who Danica really is, and the potential that may rest in the powers she unknowingly holds. More on that later. ;)

I'm a bundle of nerves... the first day of the new spring semester starts tomorrow. I have to get up bright and early in order to get ready for a full day ahead. My Thursdays are packed with classes, unfortunately. The only upside is that I get a break from 9:30 am until around 12 noon. Everything else is just classes straight through until 5:30 pm (I have Intro to Theater for 2 consecutive hours... I seriously hope the class is interesting instead of boring, otherwise I might just end up falling asleep). I won't be able to finally get home and rest until 6:30. Already, the prospect of living through tomorrow sounds extremely exhausting. But here's to a new beginning, people. We should all try to be thankful, even if we want another month's worth of vacation.

And speaking of being thankful... I know this may seem like a weird segue into this topic, but thank goodness the Knicks pulled through in the game against the Timberwolves last night. 132-105. A wonderful comeback from their losing streak, particularly that shameful 50 point deficit loss to the Mavericks this past Sunday. But anyway... moving on.

I shouldn't be surprised that Gallo made it onto the NY Post's list of Top 12 Most Eligible New York City Bachelors. I mean, why wouldn't he make it? He's stunning, he's in the best shape of his life (considering he had a major back injury last season), he's got a great career going for him, he's got a passion for cooking (which is a total plus for any girl... it'd be awesome if he offered to cook for me on a date. At least, in my dreams, hehe), and he's a really humble person. What more could a girl ask for in a guy?

And get this: Gallo's off to Dallas next month to play in the NBA All-Star games on the Rookie-Sophomore teams. He's mostly likely going to participate in the 3-point shooting contest, as well as assist Nate Robinson in the dunk competition. That's definitely a great honor. So more power to him. :)

Anyway... I'm going to go now and enjoy the rest of my last day of vacation. My sisters are already getting mad at me for making them wait -- we're supposed to share some kettle corn and watch Masterpiece Theater's Classic presentation of Jane Austen's 'Emma', starring Romola Garai and Johnny Lee Miller (a very good-looking and talented actor, I might add, who portrayed the famous poet Lord Byron in another film). I've seen the Gwyneth Paltrow version... but I wasn't all that impressed by Gwyneth's performance.

Maybe Romola Garai will portray a more vibrant Emma, the meddling matchmaker with dreams and a mind of her own.

More later, loves! ;)