The Alchemist

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a story about a boy, Santiago, and his journey to find a treasure, and ultimately learn of himself and the world he inhabits. Along the way he finds his love, an alchemist, a journeyman/apperentice alchemist, and the voice of his heart. I would suggest the story of young Santiago to those who wish for an interesting journey. It is worth picking up but the reread level of this book is a little low on my list.

Mean Older Sister

Sean had an odd dislike of our pet lizards the first time we got them. He insulted them and I got fed up with it. I punched him in the arm, hard, and then sat the lizard on top of his head. He froze, skin turning pale and eyes bulging, he looked like some sort of mutated chameleon. I loved the hysterical look on his face.

Do I regret what I did? No. I don't. But I do feel a bit sorry for him now. But he got over the incident and his dislike for my dragons. He actually thinks it was funny that he reacted that way.

People are mean to others because it makes them feel better. Others do it cause it makes them feel powerful and in control. For me it was an emotion that I didn't control very well. But it worked out okay.