book four: Diary

i finished book #4 a few days ago. Another book by Chuck, but, unfortunately, i think this was my least favourite of his, so far.
unlike his other books, all my questions weren't answered. I don't know how i feel about that. Sometimes i like it when there are serious Cliff Hangers, never answered, but in this case, it was just a bit annoying. It took me an embarrassingly long time to read this book, as well, bc i started right before all the craziness of moving, driving across the states twice, starting a relationship, losing a job, blah blah blah.
It's not bad, but i don't recommend it unless you're already a fan of Chuck Palahniuk, or until after you've read some of his others (see Invisible Monsters, my personal fav or Lulluby, Trav's fav).
Also, have fun on The Cult, Palahniuk's official site.


ps: some of you may have seen, in my previous post, that this is actually book 5 for 2010, but i'd rather not get into the book i read before this one, so i'm going to keep it to myself & keep on with the count.

have you read it?

what did you think?

[any books to recommend

i add to my list of "to read",

please comment them! 

-you can also see my 

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massive... MASSIVE... giveaway!

Your best friend Spanky has something fuck'n FABULOUS in store for one of my lucky luvies!
a maaaaaaaaaaaassive holiday/new year *give away* including a bunch of things that i absolutely luvs*

(sorry boys, i don't think that you'll find too much here you'll be interested in... it's a bit girly...)

all of these items have something relevent the blog, or are special little extras that i felt like giving.
i hope that everyone has a blast fighting to the death politely competing for this UH-mazing giveaway (if i do say so myself)

SpankyLuvsIt giveaway by SpankyLuvsIt on Polyvore.com

these are just a few tidbits of all the fun items for this giveaway.

explanation of goodies:

Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block: Read this book & you'll understand how i became me. I swear to you luvies, this book is responsible for 98% of my vocabulary (ok, maybe not 98, i guess i have to give the public school system SOME credit), but it is literally the book that opened my eyes to how words can really depict a beautiful, spontaneous, wonderful fantasy world. I've read it too many time to count (i've never been great at math though, so...)

Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk: This book was my introduction to the written word of Chuck Palahniuk. of course, i knew OF him because i was already way obsessed with the movie of Fight Club before i read this one. I ended up trading books with a Summer Duck & this was the book i gave him. Weetzie showed me literary luv & Monsters showed me belletristic beauty in fucked up tradgedy. It's a blow-your-mind kinda book that you cannot put down until your brains are all over the pages & you have nothing but a goofy, dumbfounded, shocked grin on your face. Oh Chuck, I can't wait to hear what my luvies think of this one...

Factory Girl starring Sienna Miller and Guy Pearce: Edie Sedgwick is, without a doubt, one of my absolute favourite icons EVER and Andy Warhol is just such an artistic genius with a sick mind of almost sociopathic quantities... but i'd hang out with him in a heart beat. fo' sho. This movie is gorg, sad and sure to make you fall in luv with poor little rich girl, edie.

"luvs it*" tee by one-word-tees.com: Oh yes, that's right! One-Word-Tees.com is making a two word tee bc they luv me & all of you SO much. O-W-T will be making "luvs it*" tees so you can all spread the luv all over the damn place! (more info on that available once we get the kinky's worked out)
-giveaway winner will receive a voucher for a free "luvs it*" tee. voucher will be a one time use, coupon code to be entered at one-word-tees.com to receive a SpankyLuvsIt.com special tee. (this way you can pick your size & colour options!)

-the others are either suprises, or self explained. We got some Essie nail polish in there (Material Girl and either Midnight Cami or Sexy Divide), some treats, a duck (bc every girl needs a duck like quack*), the soundtrack to the Beatles Cirque du Soleil "LOVE" show (that i saw in Vegas & gushed over) & maybe a few more mysterious extras!

what!? i have to have SOME secrets!

trust me, you want this shiz... i promise.

now the hard part... this is the mother of all give aways that i've even THOUGHT of doing, so you're going to have to worrrrrk for it. 

what you gotta do:

(*'s = required, **'s = required IF you are able, ~'s = optional for extra credit!)

1. Follow this blog (duh) *
   
2. Comment on this post (duh squared!) *
   
3. Tweet this post with a link & my twitter name - @SpankyLuvsIt **
4. Follow me on Twitter so i can see your post :o) **
   
5. Write a bitty post on your blog with a link to this post ~
6. Shout out on your blog/tumblr/facebook (whatever) with a link to this post *
7. Become a fan of SpankyLuvsIt on Facebook & post me a little "hey!" or something to let me know you're a reader! **
8. Wish at 11:11 that you'll win this give away *
9. Climb on your roof (CAREFULLY) & scream, as loud as you can that you "LUVS EVERYONE" ~

That outta do it.

this is a holiday/new years give away with wonderful things to start the new year, so i'll be pulling a winner right before the new year. winner will receive prize in early January, 2010!

ps: if you have a shop, or anything that you'd like to offer for future give aways, Puh-Lease let me know. i'm hoping to start semi-regular give aways & i'm aiming to really spread some luv for smaller etsy shops, inde sellers, etc. Anyone who donates will obviously get a spot on the wall that links to their www!

Ok, get to work! i hope to see a lot of activity for this one. (otherwise, i'll totes cry).

luvs it*

a few new things i wanna talk about...

Invisible Mosters by Chuck Palahniuk: I was recommended this book by my lil sister. She's a huge fan of Mr. Palahniuk's work and after writing a school paper about him and especially Fight Club and this book, Invisible Monsters, she got me interested. So i spent my free time over two weeks & read the book. It was way different than books that i've read in the past, but totally up my alley. So crazy, so fun. The fucked up story line, twists, turns, & crazy shocks made me never want to put it down... I fell in luv with these twisted fucked up characters & found myself a new friend in the process. I have been turned onto Chuck Palahniuk now & look forward to reading everything he's written. Good job Chuck... way to keep me on my toes!

-read it. it rocks.
-i just bought Diary by Chuck Palahniuk today & i'm going to start reading it tomorrow. more about that later.



A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints: So, ya, we all know that i have a total crush, but this flick is tight even if i wasn't jones'n on some Shia. It's rough & hard, and awesome. This movie immediately sparked my interest when i saw the ad. It's so much like so many of my favs. The Departed, Deuces Wild, even Boondock Saints. Gritty inner city, foul mouthed hot boys, punches being thrown. haha why do i luv these movies so much?!
-but, since it's my blog, Shia, you were fucking awesome in this movie. Why don't more journalists ask you about THIS role!? I LUVS Transformers & Indy & Disturbia, but this role is much more complex than Kale, Sam Witwicky & Mutt Williams (well, Mutt is pretty close.) but anyway, this movie is so good, everyone had break through performances. Channing Tatum, although again reminding me of my ex & weirding me out a little bc of that, Robert Downy Jr. was fantastic as the jaded ex-Astoria res. Chaza Palminteri played the tough & proud father to the t. I luvd this movie.
-rent it. it rocks.


Semi-Pro: I just watched it, it was Semi-funny. that's about all i have to say about it.


Deathproof: fucking SICK. What a ridiculous fucking movie, but i luvd it.

That's all for now my luvlies.

muah*