An Introduction

Welcome and hello!

My name is Carter Green. I am an avid and passionate reader as well as a fantasy enthusiast. Lore of exotic races and creatures, mystical forces, otherworldly realms, and of course, the concept of magic, fascinates me. I ardently immerse myself in these abstractions, which, though I recognize as non-existent, draw vividness and mystery into a reality of resolute laws of physics and mundane parameters. If one names it, there is a good chance I've done it: reading (of course), television and movies, Renaissance Festivals (I live near --arguably-- the largest and best in the United States), MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games, in essence the most "hard-core" type of gaming, often centered in a fantasy universe). "Cosplaying" or "LARPing" is on the to-do list, though I have yet to actually participate in either. 
One of my favorite universes is that created by author J. R. R. Tolkien: Middle Earth, stage for the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as the Hobbit and the Silmarillion. These are among my most favorite of films. Their story is gripping, their visual effects an ocular immersion, and their characters some of the most awesome and the most despicable or valorous. Being a strong believer in reading a book before one sees the cinematic adaptation, I am sad to say that, though I love what I have seen, I have not yet read the books. 
That is where this blog comes into play. Over the course of the next week to two weeks or so, I will be reading the first book in the Lord of the Rings, that is, the Fellowship of the Ring. Each day I will read at least one, maybe several chapters (I will attempt to group them well so as to tie in my responses) and write a reflection on my readings. In these compositions I will give my opinion on the story's progression both independently and with relation to the film, while sometimes incorporating Middle-Earthen culture or interesting information for a touch of extra engagement. 
My first post will be on Thursday, the 27th of June, 2013. Please enjoy and feel free to comment or respond.

Thanks for reading,
C