I finished reading Howl’s Moving Castle last night. Did I enjoy it? Yes. I am quite surprised by this. Why? I did not like Howl at all. His character was very flawed. But then again, all the characters in the book were all flawed – even Sophie. And I appreciated that. Sophie and Howl from the movie were softer. Good but a lot softer than their book counterparts. The plot in itself was also darker – way darker than the film. Understandable. The Miyazaki version did feel more childlike. The book has a very sinister undertone to it. I really liked it a lot. And yes, I also just found out that there were three books in the series. Well, more like there were two companion novels out to Howl’s Moving Castle so I want to buy them and read them all.

I did sleep pretty late last night just because I couldn’t put the book down on the last 150 pages. There were certain things that I wished were adapted into the film – like the magic fight scene between Howl and the Witch of the Waste. I wished I could have really seen that visually. But I mean, it’s all good. I enjoyed the film as it is. As I did the book.

My hun and I decided to hang out earlier today so he can hang out with his friend and play some video games. We were able to play some Stardew Valley. It was fun. I really enjoyed the relaxing nature of the game. And I appreciate the fact that my hun enjoys playing it with me as well. We did end up watching a couple of episodes of The Great British Baking Show and an episode of Bob’s Burgers. That episode of Bob’s relaxed me quite a bit and I started feeling quite sleepy.

I did end up taking a couple of hours of nap after that. And now, I am cooking some beef with veggies and white rice. I wish it would turn out well. My allergies have been pretty bad since yesterday, even when I woke up this morning my arms and thighs were full of welts. So I want to indulge in some Roma-proof food in the next few days.

Since I finished reading a book last night, I need to find a new read. Or maybe I should pick up Lamb again. I don’t know. I’m actually not sure what genre I am in the mood for right now. It could be fantasy since Howl’s Moving Castle is technically a fantasy novel. Not sure. I’ll give Lamb another go though. I hate having unfinished books on my bedside.