OCD

Ok, so I've been thinking about Smallville and Naruto again. Oh Rob.
Anyways, in one of the later episodes of season 4, Lex and his father Lionel are having a little tete a tete (pretend there are accents). Lex knows that Lionel is being less than truthful about the stones from Krypton (that everyone is looking for in season 4) and Lionel tells Lex that there is a difference between finding all the answers and understanding what they mean, and just what does he hope to achieve (which is kinda pot calling the kettle black).
I think I can sort of understand what he means. I was a heck of a lot happier before I read a bunch of books, but I still don't stop reading books. I have stopped thinking, though, that I'll ever find all the answers out.
Then I was thinking how Sasuke from Naruto is just like that. He's obsessive, and he's pursuing something. Only his goal is revenge. He too was almost a good guy, and his teachers all told him or rather tried to convince him that getting revenge is just a big let down. And when he finally killed his brother and got his revenge, it totally was, a big let down that is, especially because he found out it was all part of his brother's plan to protect the village. But isn't it weird that the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of a foe can both drive people to obsessive lengths and ultimately don't result in any satisfaction, but the exact opposite? But then again, life is pretty dull without obsession.

Rob reviews books he accidentally took a picture of

From Right to left,

101 Amazing card tricks: Amazing. Though I lack the dexterity due to not practicing at all.

The g.i. diet: Have not read, but sounds delicious.

Scott Pilgrim 4: The art totally changed in this one. Scott cuts a woman in half and there's some cool swords. Awesome.

Scott Pilgrim 3: I KNEW VEGANS HAD SUPERPOWERS! Though the DBZ rips are good.

Scott Pilgrim 2: This book is excellent becaus they go to the library. Casa Loma would also be an awesome level on THPS.

Scott Pilgrim 1: Bollywood kicks.

Scott Pilgrim 5: Scott fights a robot. Something else happened. OK.

Scott Pilgrim 6: I think this one is actually an ad for Bryan Lee O'Malley's line of clothing. Swords!

L'Etranger: I read the translation. True existentialists be warned, this world will ruin you by way of social contract. But no use crying about it. Also some pretty excellent stuff when his mind breaks.

Le Livre De Mon Ami: Did not read.

Canadian Short Stories: Did not read these ones.

The Ionian Mission: This one has lots of seagoing in it, and some good naval action. Mowatt was still alive too.

Evolution and Christian Faith: This book argues that Christian faith and the theory of evolution are not mutually exclusive beliefs. I guess I agree with the basic message of the book, but the book was painful to read. I think the author was trying too hard to be conciliatory and constantly dampened her arguments.

The Economics of Education: I only read a couple of pages of this one. Dry. Maybe I'll try again someday.

American Psycho: I only saw the movie. Why do you think I'm scared of Neo-Cons. Man Batman is crazy.

Oresteia: So I think I read this back in university, but I can't really remember what goes on. Like every other greek play it either blew my mind or made me want to stab myself.

The Stagnant Society: Did not read.

Tit-Coq: Did not read.

Candide: Did not read.

The Lives of Girls and Women: Did not read.

Above Ground: Did not read.

Man that was more books than I thought when it first occurred to me to do this. Luckily I haven't read most of them.