Author Appreciation Week

Ok, so I know this title sounds random, but actually, it relates to CRPS. Well, I think it does. I read for escapism. I read to distract me from the pain. So it makes sense to thank those authors who help me get away from the "real" word, per se, during this week! Anyway, this will be short >.<

1. Suzanne Collins - absolute genius. I adore The Hunger Games Trilogy, and it's been a long time since I found a book which kept me this captivated!

2. Neil Gaiman - I met him three times over the weekend, and not only is he an amazing author, he is an incredibly lovely person. Which makes me even happier reading his books, knowing that the man behind the words is so nice!!

3. Sylvia Plath - I think it's because I can relate to so much of what she as a person was going through, so her writing, especially poems such as Tulips, really connect with me.

4. Scott Westerfeld - The Uglies series kept me so engrossed, that even when we were on a beautiful island, in the heat of summer, I sat in my room, reading!

On another note, CRPS retreat is going well! Kaylee and I are meeting up today to write down our action plan :)

xx love Ailsa xx

Support

A minute ago I was facebooking Kaylee, and suddenly I realised, "We have 119 people supporting our cause." On facebook alone. Wow. When we began this project, I was hoping that we'd get a few people showing interest. But this, this is remarkable. Absolutely unbelievable. Thank you. Thank you so so much.I mean it, when I say, Kaylee and I are so grateful for each and everyone of you reading this blog, telling others about this event, and for genuinely being passionate alongside us.

That's all I was really here to say, because after University, I'm really worn down. I will say this before I go though: later this week, I'm going to talk with Kaylee, and we're going to begin doing some serious planning. Will update you all when we have gotten more things put in place. I hope you're all doing well.

xx love Ailsa xx