My Compass, It is Golden

Soooo, yeah. The Golden Compass, as everyone knows, came out on Friday and has stirred up a massive controversy for various reasons. The book was similarly heralded with controversy and debate, and continues to be a source of strife with some people. That's what you get for writing such a blatantly anti-religion book, I guess.

Anyway, those of you that know me know that I cherish the His Dark Materials trilogy. The Amber Spyglass is my second favorite book ever after House of Leaves. Every time I read it it brings tears to my eyes, and not many books can do that. I grew up with these; they're close to my heart.

And I've been waiting for this movie for about three years now, and ever since I heard it was being made into a movie I've been worried that they'd kill it. So I'd been kind of bracing myself for disappointment.

My final verdict?

( My Alethiometer, Let Me Shows You It. SPOILERS. )

In other news, Sophia, Julie and I have finished watching the Anne of Green Gables trilogy, which is brilliant and awesome.

The year is coming to an end. Four more days of classes, then it's finals week.

The ice on the ground this morning was ridiculous. Here's hoping that we get more snow instead of freezing rain.

I want to open a hot chocolate/tea shop.