Why am I so drawn to a good apocalypse story? Twenty years ago, I adored the mini-series The Stand with Molly Ringwald, which was about life after a deadly virus killed most of the population. A year ago, I became entranced with The Walking Dead, which takes it up a notch and has a deadly virus turn people into zombies.
Now I’m hooked on The 100, another apocalypse story. This time, Earth was ruined by nuclear warfare, and mankind fled to a space station. When the space station starts to fail, 100 juvenile delinquents are sent to the surface to see if Earth is survivable. The premise of the story reminds me of the criminals sent to a colony in Australia. I’ve just spent two weeks watching every episode I could!
This obsession with these kind of stories is puzzling; I also love a good romantic comedy, the exact opposite of shows like The 100. Ed and I watched The Switch with Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman on Valentine’s Day. We both thought it was very cute and funny. We agreed that the lice scene was even funnier since we have lived though our own lice experience at home!
The Martian by Andy Weir was another binge this week. I couldn’t put this book down! I read it when I should have been doing other things, such as feeding my children. An astronaut is accidentally thought dead and left behind on Mars. His struggle to survive on such an inhospitable planet is an amazing read.
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I can see The 100, but have not been tempted at all. Not my cup of tea so to say. I have heard about the Martian and might give it a go. After all, I have five weeks left of my sick leave so plenty of time to read!
I have been binging on apple juice lately. I only ever drink apple juice when I am sick, because it keeps my stomach in check. And since I am sort of sick (more incapacatated than sick really), I have been drinking liters and liters so far. But it still tastes good!
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When I was in the hospital, I loved drinking apple juice! It was perfect when I wasn’t feeling well! I really don’t drink it when I’m healthy, but the girls like it.
Ginny Marie recently posted…The 100 and The Martian {Spin Cycle}
Not so much into apocalypse type shows that is Levin, but love romantic comedies and so want to catch the Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman flick as per your suggestion 😉
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The Switch was a really cute movie, and perfect for a date night at home when the kids are already tucked into bed!
Ginny Marie recently posted…The 100 and The Martian {Spin Cycle}
I’m trying to binge on blog reading because I’m so far behind. No time for blog writing at the moment!
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I have been terrible at writing new blog posts and reading blogs! I hope I have a little more time this week!