Yes that's right I am done with the latest book and I am ready to tell you what it was about and what my thoughts were about it. As you know the last overview I posted on here was book one of the Pretty little liars series and yes I am continuing to read the series and now on book three. I however finished Flawless yesterday afternoon and should have blogged then but I was busy so it had to wait till now. So enough chitter chatter here it is.
Overview
Four pretty little liars have been very bad girls. Spencer stole her sister's boyfriend. Aria is broken hearted over her English teacher. Emily likes her new friend Maya as much more than a friend, Hannah's obsession with looking flawless is making her sick. But their most horrible secret is so scandalous that the truth will ruin them forever. Why shouldn't I tell they deserve to lose it all, with every crumbled note, wicked IM, and vindictive text message I send I'll take those pretty little liars down. Trust me, I've got enough dirt to bury them alive. A.
Thoughts
Just like the last one I loved it. The Chapter's leave you hanging and even the book left off just where the last where the last book left you hanging which was a thrill. I am loving the the thought of guessing who this A person is. Of course I know who it is in the ABC family series but I was warned that it could be different in the books so heck I'm reading.
My novel
I am on chapter 5 and page 23. I think writer's block is kicking in a little but I am trying to overcome day after day. Well that's all for now. Till next time xoxo
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Handmaking theme
I know it's only October but do any of you start thinking of Christmas gifts? What ever it might be just sneaking around a sibling's or child's room or just asking questions to see what they like? Some of you might like to do that maybe after Thanksgiving. Well people have always loved my gifts because they are different every year. Yes there are some people in the family that I do just give gift cards because I don't know what they like but there are a few that I enjoy purchasing an item for such as Hailee, mom, and now there is Carson who I feel like I still need help with as far as her likes and dislikes.
But I do know this she is in LOVE with leopard print and such so that should work. :) I am also thinking of doing a home made theme this year as far as the gifts. No not for all but for some such as the ladies I am thinking of making them something special. I am latch hooking a photo a photo for my grandparent's and I was thinking about something a long that line but I might be out of time so I am not sure what do as far the hand making but I will look on pinterest for ideas I guess so wish me luck. :)
But I do know this she is in LOVE with leopard print and such so that should work. :) I am also thinking of doing a home made theme this year as far as the gifts. No not for all but for some such as the ladies I am thinking of making them something special. I am latch hooking a photo a photo for my grandparent's and I was thinking about something a long that line but I might be out of time so I am not sure what do as far the hand making but I will look on pinterest for ideas I guess so wish me luck. :)
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Fall cravings, Atwood festival update
Do any of you have fall cravings this time of year whatever it be to buy corn stalks, pumpkins, or go to a festival? Well fall is mom's and my favorite time of year so of course the corn stalks are up, we got pumpkins to make the house look pretty, and we have been drinking apple cider, and of course I made a carmal dip, and yes I went to a festival which I am about to update you on. We went to the Atwood festival last Saturday and I must say we couldn't have picked a better day. It was in the mid 80's and when we rode on the pontoon boat from aunt Lisa's parent's house the breeze felt wonderful. For the record the Atwood festival has been a tradition for many years. We have gone in many kinds of weather. cold, hot, rainy, you name it but it's worth it.
Yes, grandma and I both missed a year. I missed last year because I was invited to stay with dad, and the year before grandma passed on going because she didn't sleep well and it was rainy and muddy, and freezing. They have all these trailers and tents where you can go in and look around and they are decorated beautifully with handmade things you can purchase or sample. Uncle Craig and I got a chance to sample these two fruit jams that these two women were selling. One was a raspberry and the other was a carmal apple. I was very surprised to find that I liked the raspberry better.
No I did not purchase a bottle of it. After a bit we decided to get something to eat. Aunt Lisa's parent's went straight for the home made ice cream but we passed. The rest of us wanted something else first that felt like a meal like hot dog which grandma and I got. Aunt Lisa and Uncle Craig split this HUGE pork sandwich. Yes we ended up getting ice cream. I got this huge bowl of pumpkin pecan because I was in the fall mood. It had five scoops of this delicious flavor. Grandma helped me eat some of it. :)
We left the festival at 2:30 because aunt Lisa's family needed to get ready for a party that they had to attend but heck we spent just enough time there if you asked me. I would have taken photos and put them on my instagram but my phone went dead which bummed me out but oh well guess there's always next year right? Well better get going. XOXO
Yes, grandma and I both missed a year. I missed last year because I was invited to stay with dad, and the year before grandma passed on going because she didn't sleep well and it was rainy and muddy, and freezing. They have all these trailers and tents where you can go in and look around and they are decorated beautifully with handmade things you can purchase or sample. Uncle Craig and I got a chance to sample these two fruit jams that these two women were selling. One was a raspberry and the other was a carmal apple. I was very surprised to find that I liked the raspberry better.
No I did not purchase a bottle of it. After a bit we decided to get something to eat. Aunt Lisa's parent's went straight for the home made ice cream but we passed. The rest of us wanted something else first that felt like a meal like hot dog which grandma and I got. Aunt Lisa and Uncle Craig split this HUGE pork sandwich. Yes we ended up getting ice cream. I got this huge bowl of pumpkin pecan because I was in the fall mood. It had five scoops of this delicious flavor. Grandma helped me eat some of it. :)
We left the festival at 2:30 because aunt Lisa's family needed to get ready for a party that they had to attend but heck we spent just enough time there if you asked me. I would have taken photos and put them on my instagram but my phone went dead which bummed me out but oh well guess there's always next year right? Well better get going. XOXO
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Crack, crack, I needed that
I am sure many of you have heard something crack in your body whenever it be a knuckle or your back, but have you ever had that experience where you want it something to crack or go into alignment and it won't and you might need to go to a chiropractor. I have had that experience many times especially with my back alignment since my walk is off a bit and it causes my spine to go out of alignment but I never had to go see a chiropractor because whenever I would go to dad's his friend Laura would come over who was a chiropractor and she was happy to adjust me and you could hear the crack. Well anyway a couple days ago as I was sitting outside with my grandparents and uncle Rick and Judy Uncle Rick looked at me and said,
"Are you having back pain?"
At first I thought he was joking and I gave him a mischievous smile saying "No why?"
But he wasn't joking he said I was sitting funny and I seemed to be rubbing my back.
Yes I was telling the truth because I wasn't in pain at that time but I did feel some tightness in my back and it helped when I rubbed it but yesterday I told my mom there was just something different about the tightness and I almost wanted someone to sit on my back to see what would happen. She said for me to lay down and that she would message me. I was very surprised by how good it felt and mom pressed down on the usual places that Laura did and a few more additional places and we both heard and felt two loud cracks. Mom was a shocked and said "Jeez Heather!"
I must admit it did feel wonderful and I did feel like a truly needed it :) Well better get going. .
"Are you having back pain?"
At first I thought he was joking and I gave him a mischievous smile saying "No why?"
But he wasn't joking he said I was sitting funny and I seemed to be rubbing my back.
Yes I was telling the truth because I wasn't in pain at that time but I did feel some tightness in my back and it helped when I rubbed it but yesterday I told my mom there was just something different about the tightness and I almost wanted someone to sit on my back to see what would happen. She said for me to lay down and that she would message me. I was very surprised by how good it felt and mom pressed down on the usual places that Laura did and a few more additional places and we both heard and felt two loud cracks. Mom was a shocked and said "Jeez Heather!"
I must admit it did feel wonderful and I did feel like a truly needed it :) Well better get going. .
Monday, September 23, 2013
Emotional breakfast
I must admit this month has pretty sad and emotional for our family as many of you probably know my mom's cousin from Florida passed away and it seems like only yesterday I was over at his house giggling and laughing and sampling food that he was cooking. I also remember him wishing me a happy mother's day and me giggling and saying "Thanks but I am not a mother." He just laughed and said "Not yet but I am sure you will become one when you meet the right guy." I never got to see Jeffery that much since he did live in Florida but there are a couple things I will always remember such as his cooking and his sense of humor. But anyway he will always be missed and emotions are still pretty raw especially for his his immediate family like uncle Robert and aunt Sue and Jeffery's siblings.
Well anyway yesterday was the day that uncle Robert and aunt Sue and grandma were coming in from Florida for the memorial that's taking place on the 27th. Mom was the one who was going to pick them up from the airport and Mark and grandpa, and I were at grandpa's preparing breakfast or rather warming up breakfast that mom prepared ahead of time. Mom had made a breakfast casserole and all that needed to be done was prepare some bagels that grandpa had purchased. Anyway it was all ready by the time they arrived but we didn't eat right away we just sat around and talked and that was when it got emotional. Uncle Robert had pulled out his cell and said that he'd better call Bobby, and everyone in Fl to let them know that they got in safely but before he said Bobby's name he Jeffery's name slipped out and it hit him and me kind of hard too. He started to tear up and mentioned that Jeffery called him every morning and that he loved cooler weather and he seemed extra cheerful when it got done in the 50's in Fl.
It was cooler yesterday. everyone was in jeans and heck I was in my UGG boots which are my favorite shoes ever. I LOVE both pair of my Uggs. I said to mom if you buy me another pair of UgG boots in another color for Christmas I will be so happy. :)
Well anyway just seeing Uncle Robert cry got to me because you rarely see a man cry and I remember when I was little I remember thinking when a boy reached a certain age like 18 he couldn'tcry anymore so yes it gets to me. Well anyway I think I better go. Lots to do. Have a great day. XOXO
Well anyway yesterday was the day that uncle Robert and aunt Sue and grandma were coming in from Florida for the memorial that's taking place on the 27th. Mom was the one who was going to pick them up from the airport and Mark and grandpa, and I were at grandpa's preparing breakfast or rather warming up breakfast that mom prepared ahead of time. Mom had made a breakfast casserole and all that needed to be done was prepare some bagels that grandpa had purchased. Anyway it was all ready by the time they arrived but we didn't eat right away we just sat around and talked and that was when it got emotional. Uncle Robert had pulled out his cell and said that he'd better call Bobby, and everyone in Fl to let them know that they got in safely but before he said Bobby's name he Jeffery's name slipped out and it hit him and me kind of hard too. He started to tear up and mentioned that Jeffery called him every morning and that he loved cooler weather and he seemed extra cheerful when it got done in the 50's in Fl.
It was cooler yesterday. everyone was in jeans and heck I was in my UGG boots which are my favorite shoes ever. I LOVE both pair of my Uggs. I said to mom if you buy me another pair of UgG boots in another color for Christmas I will be so happy. :)
Well anyway just seeing Uncle Robert cry got to me because you rarely see a man cry and I remember when I was little I remember thinking when a boy reached a certain age like 18 he couldn'tcry anymore so yes it gets to me. Well anyway I think I better go. Lots to do. Have a great day. XOXO
Monday, September 16, 2013
A miniture Thanksgiving day
Well if you all have been following me since last year you all should know that my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. As I recalled I mentioned that in the post that I titled Thanksgiving preparations or Preparations for Thanksgiving either one it was the same post and I explained why it was my favorite holiday and how I share that with my dad. Well anyway Saturday dad had invited me over for the night and to watch football Sunday and he had the menu planned for Saturday night which were burgers, tater tots, and whatever we wanted to drink. Sunday he was originally going to make his usual which are spaghetti and meatballs, and homemade garlic bread but then he thought of a small twelve pound turkey he had downstairs and he said I better cook that now before it goes bad. So of course he called James and said mentioned that he will need some help frying the turkey and that Nate and him were welcome to come over along with Hailee and Carson. If you are wondering about Carson she's James's new girlfriend and Hailee's best friend.
Anyway Sunday literally did feel like a miniature Thanksgiving. Yes at Thanksgiving people are usually by the TV watching football or the parade and eating chips or gathered together laughing and the one who is frying or basting the turkey is joining in on the laughter but keeping an eye on the turkey as well. It was all being done but everything was smaller then a normal Thanksgiving including the crowd. Nate didn't want to come and Hailee didn't know about it. Dad made of course two of the usual sides which was the green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes and used cambells gravy as a shortcut.
Everyone but myself went up for seconds. It was that good. :) I wanted to but I am trying to watch my girlish figure lol. Anyway talk about Thanksgiving even came up. I will not be spending it with dad this coming year I will be spending it with my mom and Mark in South Carolina. :) But even though I was a miniature Thanksgiving it did feel that I celebrated it with my dad. :) Well better get going. XOXO
Anyway Sunday literally did feel like a miniature Thanksgiving. Yes at Thanksgiving people are usually by the TV watching football or the parade and eating chips or gathered together laughing and the one who is frying or basting the turkey is joining in on the laughter but keeping an eye on the turkey as well. It was all being done but everything was smaller then a normal Thanksgiving including the crowd. Nate didn't want to come and Hailee didn't know about it. Dad made of course two of the usual sides which was the green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes and used cambells gravy as a shortcut.
Everyone but myself went up for seconds. It was that good. :) I wanted to but I am trying to watch my girlish figure lol. Anyway talk about Thanksgiving even came up. I will not be spending it with dad this coming year I will be spending it with my mom and Mark in South Carolina. :) But even though I was a miniature Thanksgiving it did feel that I celebrated it with my dad. :) Well better get going. XOXO
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Book overview (Pretty Little liars book 1)
It has been awhile since I had posted a book review on the book that I was reading hadn't it? Sometimes I do go through a spurt as where I lose interest in the genera of books that I am reading and that I need to switch it up and I had the hardest time deciding what that should be until I watched a documentary of the making of the ABC family's Tv series Pretty Little Liars and the author Sara Shepard said that it was going the tv producers are doing things differently as far as the mystery, thriller, ect and I thought what the heck I am going to start and I read it in 9 days which is really fast for it usually takes a good two weeks to a month to get through a book. But then again it also depends on the length of it and what is going on. Ok enough chitter chatter.
OVERVIEW
Gossip thrives amid the Mercedes-Benzes mega mansions, and perfectly manicured hedges in the exclusive town of Rosewood Pennsylvania. Behind their big Gucci sunglasses, beneath their perfectly pressed polos, everyone has something to hide. Especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hannah. Spencer covets her sister's gorgeous new boyfriend, Aria is having an affair with her English teacher. Emily is infatuated with the new girl in school, and Hannah is using some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. Deeper and darker still is a horrible secret have shared since sixth grade, a secret that they thought was safe forever.
MY THOUGHTS
I loved this book because it kept me wondering about each of the characters and what was going to happen to them. Yes they throw some wicked curve balls at you as far as the differences from the show. Many of the characters have different physical traits then the TV series but the personalities were there. I however wouldn't recommend this book to a preteen such as 10 or 12 and I must admit there is a lot of drinking and cussing, and just really advanced behavior such as even bulimia. It is a teenage desperate housewives but heck if you are 16, 18, maybe looking for a good thriller mystery to start in high school or even when you are 25 like me give it a try. It will leave you hanging :-). I already purchased book 2.
Well better get going. Need to take a shower. :-)
OVERVIEW
Gossip thrives amid the Mercedes-Benzes mega mansions, and perfectly manicured hedges in the exclusive town of Rosewood Pennsylvania. Behind their big Gucci sunglasses, beneath their perfectly pressed polos, everyone has something to hide. Especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hannah. Spencer covets her sister's gorgeous new boyfriend, Aria is having an affair with her English teacher. Emily is infatuated with the new girl in school, and Hannah is using some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. Deeper and darker still is a horrible secret have shared since sixth grade, a secret that they thought was safe forever.
MY THOUGHTS
I loved this book because it kept me wondering about each of the characters and what was going to happen to them. Yes they throw some wicked curve balls at you as far as the differences from the show. Many of the characters have different physical traits then the TV series but the personalities were there. I however wouldn't recommend this book to a preteen such as 10 or 12 and I must admit there is a lot of drinking and cussing, and just really advanced behavior such as even bulimia. It is a teenage desperate housewives but heck if you are 16, 18, maybe looking for a good thriller mystery to start in high school or even when you are 25 like me give it a try. It will leave you hanging :-). I already purchased book 2.
Well better get going. Need to take a shower. :-)
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