Review: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So I braved to enter the world of Mr. Maguire. I sure missed this genre but proved to be quite a heavy reading for me but I do the love the world of Oz and the characters in it. I might not read another one from his offerings for the year but will include should I finish my 2017 reading challenge.

But first, some quotes:

I'm just trying to behave as I think a friend should behave. p141

Ask me no questions and I'll spell you no lies. p237

I loved you too much to keep in touch. p240

There was so much to hate in this world, and too much to love. p294

Nothing is written in the stars. Not these stars, nor any others. No one controls your destiny. p308

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It's elemental my dear!

Among other frustrations, I wanted to be a scientist.. astronomer or a chemist if you will. However, I was born a romantic so I focused more on boys and love more than my studies and here I am.

I have always wanted to visit the Mind Musuem since it's opened. Bought a fair deal on all-day pass at half price and went with D.

Four hours spent exploring the place, learning and having fun at the same time. Not sure though if we will be back soon. I will have to make a mental note not to miss the science museum on our SG trip.

Sea of Clouds

It's been more than a decade since my last night trek and I think it's high time to get my fix again. I am still at a loss of words as to how surprisingly unforgettable this climb came out to be. As the sky full of stars quietly gave way to the morning sun spraying the horizon with an orange glow teamed up with crawling soft white clouds at the foot of the moutain will no doubt leave one breathless (literally after climbing hundreds of feet teheh).

My desire to climb mt ulap or mt pulag is currently satiated but for how long.. that is the question. Meanwhile, I have these moments to look back to should the calling of the outdoors hit me again.