January 29, 2017 Book Club Notes - Origin (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Thought it was ok. Entertaining. Would not recommend, unless on vacation. 3/5
Ali- Found it alluring. Liked it, entertained. Would not recommend. 3/5
Meriah- Not bad. Didn’t like the repeating of information. Would not recommend. 3/5
Maren- Liked. Consider it a beach read. The love story annoyed me. 3/5
Jocelyn- Considered it junk food. Thought it would be more about her adventure outside. Dragged a lot. Would not recommend. 2.5/5

“Your eyes are like bits of the sky seen through the leaves. Like the rain washes the mud from the leaves. You wash the darkness from the world.”

Favorite Characters: Julie- No Favorite Ali- Alai, Uncle Antonio and Eio Meriah- Eio Maren- Uncle Antonio Jocelyn- Alai and Ami

$$$ Balance: $....close to $300??? Jocelyn, Julie and Meriah paid up, Maren $20 next club, Julie paid ahead for February and March, Ali’s Birthday club…..free

Next club is February 26th at Maren’s house. Book is Revival by Stephen King 385pgs

Next pick is Julie’s….Emory’s Gift by W. Bruce Cameron 360pgs

Book Pick Order: Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali, Maren

Dinner: Chips and Salsa; Brea ball; Chicken Spinach Enchiladas; Cuban Beans; Coleslaw; Blueberry Coffee Cake; Absolute Manderine Punch.

Duties: Maren-main; Ali-Glasses/App/Salad; Meriah-side; Julie-dessert; Jocelyn-drinks

Announcements:
Ali- Birthday Month!! Harsh break up, rolling with the punches. Got great socks.
Meriah- Alyssa cut off all her hair. In the market for a new car. Looking at Toyota 4Runners. Maureen got in an accident. Maren- Only have to deal with Mac 2x a week now. Liam is potty trained. Left Alanon for Women’s bible study. Jocelyn- Crashed my Trucky, now the owner of a Subaru. Sotero is actually going to Cabrillo. Cypress is playing Basketball and Wrestling. Julie- Lived with mom for part of the storm. Back home now. Find out baby gender on Feb. 1st. Adopted 2 year old Pixie.