Got a new gig (volunteer)
Oct. 13th, 2010 10:19 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lydamorehouseI'm reviewing graphic novels and more for "Science Fiction and Other ODDysseys." My first post is up today: Review of Haven (Graphic Novel).
Even though this is volunteer, it is, in many ways, my second dream job (first, of course, is getting to be a writer.) I mean, how awesome is this new gig? I get early copies of graphic novels/comicbooks AND someone has to listen to what I have to say about them!
As it happens, the very first graphic novel I got happens to be a superhero(ine) who gets her powers from being a descendant of Donte, of the Divine Comedy fame. So, I was kind of the ideal reviewer being familiar with "Inferno," at least, (does anyone outside of academia ever tackle Pergatorio or Paraidiso?)
In other news, Mason and I had a blast once again at our karate class. I broke a board with my foot! Alas, before you ask, I can NOT remember the name of this place. It's Korean and on University Avenue about two blocks from our house, but the name is long and... well, foregin so it bounces out of my head the second I try to get it in. The sign in English says "Family Martial Arts," but I'm sure that describes a dozen studios in this town. So I'll write it down next time I'm at home and let y'all know what it is next time. Anyway, we found it through the St. Paul Community Education catalogue that goes out to everyone. They offered a parent and child combo, and it just looked too fun to resist. I'm glad we didn't. It's been doing WONDERS for my back, which has been kind of stiff lately (growing old, you know.)
Shawn has an appointment, so I need to go soon, but I just wanted to put in a pointer to my first big review!
Even though this is volunteer, it is, in many ways, my second dream job (first, of course, is getting to be a writer.) I mean, how awesome is this new gig? I get early copies of graphic novels/comicbooks AND someone has to listen to what I have to say about them!
As it happens, the very first graphic novel I got happens to be a superhero(ine) who gets her powers from being a descendant of Donte, of the Divine Comedy fame. So, I was kind of the ideal reviewer being familiar with "Inferno," at least, (does anyone outside of academia ever tackle Pergatorio or Paraidiso?)
In other news, Mason and I had a blast once again at our karate class. I broke a board with my foot! Alas, before you ask, I can NOT remember the name of this place. It's Korean and on University Avenue about two blocks from our house, but the name is long and... well, foregin so it bounces out of my head the second I try to get it in. The sign in English says "Family Martial Arts," but I'm sure that describes a dozen studios in this town. So I'll write it down next time I'm at home and let y'all know what it is next time. Anyway, we found it through the St. Paul Community Education catalogue that goes out to everyone. They offered a parent and child combo, and it just looked too fun to resist. I'm glad we didn't. It's been doing WONDERS for my back, which has been kind of stiff lately (growing old, you know.)
Shawn has an appointment, so I need to go soon, but I just wanted to put in a pointer to my first big review!
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Date: 2010-10-13 04:42 pm (UTC)--Lyda
Completely awesome
Date: 2010-10-13 04:51 pm (UTC)That is completely awesome. And congratulations on breaking your board! My hubby and I used to take karate together when it was just the two of us. Boy do I miss it. We just don't have the time for it now that there are four of us. What a great experience for Mason to share this with you too though. Gotta go check out your review now. :D