Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Saving the world?

So being able to time travel doesn't sound too convincing to me. First of all, I'm not so keen on changing the aspects of the past. I think most of us have seen "Back to the Future", where the effects of changes were worse than we could've ever expected. Recently I've also read Stephen King's newest book "11/22/63" - talking bout travelling in time to avoid Kennedy's assasination, and honestly, the consequences of saving his life were quite... interesting (not to spoil for those, who decide to read the book). 
But if I absolutely had to change something I'd make sure Hitler never gets power over Germany, this way I could, hopefully, prevent WWII from breaking out. I'd use whatever methods I'd need to, maybe even hire an assassin... Sounds cruel, but saving 72 million lives for the cost of one? I think this decision is quite easy.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Better late than never.

Forgetting to finish the previous task, reminded me why I didn't like writing diaries - I'm way too undisciplined. But on the other hand - better late than never! When thinking bout my childhood fascination two words come to my mind - Harry Potter. I mean, who didn't like the books? All of my friends were crazy about them, and so was I. It all started in 2002, when my class went to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the theater and I got hooked. It was really interesting and enchanting. First thing I did after getting home? Begged my parents to buy me the books. I read all of them multiple times, and I have to admit because of Harry Potter I really get into reading. I started loving reading, and now I can't imagine a month without finishing at least two books - and it's really challenging when you're a full time student writing a diploma paper ;). You might say Harry Potter is so two thousand and late, but just a month ago I watched the last movie, and it made me feel like a kid again, totally engaged in the story. I know I will be reading the books even when I'm old, and bringing up a famous quote, when people will ask me "after all this time?" the only thing to respond will be "always" :)