In case you weren't aware, Valentine's Day was last Friday. I love Valentine's Day! Of course, I haven't had a Valentine's Day single since 9th grade, but that's besides the point. I love the love that pours out of everyone on this day, as if we were all reminded that it is okay to tell … Continue reading Bacchanal Wine Date Night
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Yesterday, I sat down and wrote a blog post on Valentine's Day and how important it was to tell people that you love them.Then I reread it, and realized that the blog post that I wrote would be much better suited for a personal card to those people I love, rather than a blog post … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!
A First Reading of TFiOS (via Snapchat)
Last week, we had a few snow days here in South Louisiana. Personally, I spent quality time with Netflix, my pjs, and my cats. On Wednesday evening, my cousin Allie texted me.. YESSSSSSS. That text led to this wonderful post, where you can live through Allie reading the novel for the first time. THERE WILL … Continue reading A First Reading of TFiOS (via Snapchat)
January Wrap-Up
It's the end of January and we are 1/12 through 2014! What a January it has been… Lots of crazy weather here in Southern Louisiana, including THREE snow days! Crazy! I'm so looking forward to spring and the warmth that it brings (even if I will miss these lazy days with my kittens!). January in One … Continue reading January Wrap-Up
New Year’s Resolution Update — Persue a Healthy Lifestyle
It's January 28th... How are you doing on your New Year's Resolutions? Oh? Those things? Yea.I've found that with my verb choice for my New Year's resolution, it's been pretty easy to keep up with it. I don't feel pressure to EXERCISE or EAT RIGHT or DON'T SPEND MONEY. It's more about pursuing the lifestyle … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution Update — Persue a Healthy Lifestyle
Book Review: Attachments
“There are moments when you can't believe something wonderful is happening. And there are moments when your entire consciousness is filled with knowing absolutely that something wonderful is happening.” ― Rainbow Rowell, Attachments
That Time I Quit A Book
Let me preface this post by saying that I do not protest book quitting. There are billions of books out there; if you aren't getting into a book for whatever reason, be it the writing style or super lame characters or a sucky plot, then by no means should you push forward just because you … Continue reading That Time I Quit A Book
Book Club — January 2014
Last night, we held our book club meeting for January. One year ago, we were discussing our first book ever, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, at Barnes and Noble. Last night, we met at Pour, the local wine bar, to discuss our twelfth pick. (You can see a list of books we read in 2013 … Continue reading Book Club — January 2014
Review: The Impossible Knife of Memory
“Having a friend made everything else suck less.” ― Laurie Halse Anderson, The Impossible Knife of Memory
Refocusing
Whew! Hello!What a whirlwind of a few weeks it has been! As a child, Christmas was always my favorite time of year. I mean, whose isn't? The presents, the food, the pretty outfits, the presents…. I love the festivities and the excitement, plus the free time to run around with my cousins while my parents … Continue reading Refocusing