Everyday Blessings

> My own space
> coffee
> relaxed mornings
> cereal
> loving family, crazy brothers that keep life at home interesting
> friends who make weekends worthwhile
> patience for college stress
> the city I live in, so chill and yet so much to explore
> sunsets
> books that I can escape into after long days
> scented candles that smell amazing and fill the room with magic

A Work In Progress || Current Book Update

   I got this book for my birthday last month. Connor Franta is a popular YouTuber. His videos are funny raw and original. He loves talking to the camera, ever since he was young, his father filmed all family events. So it was natural for Connor to sit in front of a camera and talk. This is his first book. So far, it's been about his life. It's not the cheese typical type of memoir. There are alot of photos and quotes and tips, memories, letters, jokes.... the list goes on. It is enjoyable and easy to read, the pages are a good quality and the cover is creative and artistic. I'm pretty sure I'll finish the book today. This is the second book I've read that was written by a YouTuber. The first one was Zoella's book Girl Online - great novel.
   Usually I'm not that too fond of books that author's write about themselves. But Connor's book has proven to be different and he's a very unique and interesting person. If you want to learn more about him, check him out on YouTube, Connor Franta.

Thxoxoxo

The Summer I Turned Pretty || Current Book Update

I started reading this trilogy yesterday. I'm only on the first book, so far. It's about a 16 yr old girl who goes to her mother's best friend's beach house with her older brother and mother every summer. Her mom's best friend has two sons. One is 16 and the other 18. They grew up together. They are family. But things begin to change when they get older and Isabelle, matures into a beautiful women...

thxoxoxo

Revealed || Current Book Update

Onto the next book of the summer, which is titled, Revealed, by P.C Cast and Kristen Cast. This book is part of the House of Night series which has 11 books that were published from 2007 to 2013. Revealed, is the 11th book of the series, and my mom bought it for me signed by the authors! I've spent a few years reading this series, so it means a lot to have a signed copy.

I just did some research to see if there is a 12th book, and there is! It is titled, Released. It has already been published, so it is definitely on my list to read!

I started reading Revealed, right when it came out in 2013, but with college and work, I didn't have time to read it. I wanted to really sit down and enjoy the story, and putting in 10 minutes of reading it each night wasn't making it enjoyable. So, I set it aside and read shorter lighter books until just recently, when some of my time freed up after finals were over and I started working. I figured that since I didn't have any studies over the summer, I'd catch up on my reading list, and now I'm finally going to finish this one!

A quick summary of the story line; A young girl finds out she has been marked to become a vampire. Not only has she been chosen, but has also been given an affinity for all elements. She has to leave home and live at a school with many other's like her, and yet she always seems to end up at the center of all that goes on in the House of Night.

Thxoxoxo
Any suggestions? Leave a comment below!!

The Distance Between Us || Current Book Update

Hello everyone. I am starting a new series on my blog all about the books I'm reading. Since I'm now on summer break from university I've begun recreational reading. So, here is an update on the current book I'm enjoying.

I am reading a novel titled, The Distance Between Us. The author is Kasie West. According to my Kindle Paperwhite, I am 84% through the book *sad face* I don't want it to end! Quick summary for you guys, it's about a 17 year old girl who falls for a super rich guy who pushes her out of her sheltered life and helps her find out who she is. They help each other find their passions and it's a romance about two people with two totally different lives, who have a connection that brings them together. Ahhhh I am a hopeless romantic. Many people may think that this book it cheesy and "typical" but I love it so far. It's adorable and such a smooth read with really relate-able scenarios.

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If you'd like to check out this book, I bought it on my Kindle Paperwhite for $1.99!! What a deal ;)

March || Favorites 2015

Here are my favorite things from the month of March, enjoy ;)

Beauty:

1. Secret Clinical Strength deodorant - I sweat a lot during the day. It's very frustrating, coming home, from a long day, and feeling uncomfortable in your clothes. I used to have to wash my shirts after wearing them once! This really wore out my clothing. I've tried a variety of deodorants, from spray to gel, and all different kinds of scents. But this product is by far the best one. Highly recommended for people who sweat easily.
2. One Direction's One Moment Body Lotion - Putting all the 1D drama aside *sigh*, this lotion smells fantastic. It's a stronger scent, I would recommend it for evenings out.
3. Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion from Bath and Body Works - Japanese Cherry Blossom is my favorite scent at Bath and Body Works. This body lotion is triple moisture, so it glides super smooth on skin, and it doesn't leave any residue or sticky feeling!

Fashion:

1. Jeans Vest - This is an essential for every women's closet. A jeans vest can be worn, pretty much over anything. You may have already noticed this is many of my OOTD I've been posting. I think jeans vest can bring a look together. If you feel like your outfit is missing something, layer on a jeans vest. Even with a sweatshirt/laid back look, a jeans vest can make you look put together even though you may have just rolled out of bed.
2. White Converse - This is another essential to every women's closet. White converse match every. single. outfit. When you don't know what shoes to wear, you can always rely on converse to match. When I'm running late, and can barely decide what to wear, it's just one less worry to know that my converse will always match my outfit.

Randoms:

1. Book The Death Cure -  The last book of The Maze Runner trilogy. Action packed, suspenseful, definitely a page-turner that brings adventure to reading. I'm going to talk more about this book in another post. (keep an eye out for that, coming soon!)
2. Movie Insurgent - Movie modeled after the second book of the Divergent series. A thriller that constantly kept me on the edge of my seat. It was very well edited, the graphics are super modern and "on point".

Thanks guys! Make sure to share with your friends, and comment below YOUR March favorites!

A New Kind of Post

Happy April everyone!

   Each month I am planning to share with you some items that have gotten a lot of love in the past month. They vary from makeup and clothing, to books, food, and movies! Ill be posting my March Favorites tomorrow. Check it out!