She's Got Her Head in a Book

I'm always told that I've got "my head in a book", and that phrase could not be more fitting!

I love to learn new things, especially through reading.

I try to read 1-2 books a month, and I am not leading a book club through work.

This month we read "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave, it was excellent and I HIGHLY recommend it. The author leaves you hanging at the end, only to allow you think for yourself about what you think the possible ending would be. As much as I don't care for authors who do that (I like closure, including happy endings) this author did it in a way that most could not.

This month we are reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, a pick for Oprah's book club as well!



The Help is a story about three completely different women who come together to work on a project that will put themselves at risk. Based in 1962 Mississippi, they are all determined to start a movement to "forever change their town".

Stay tuned for my thoughts when I'm finished!

Also, I am currently reading a book that was nonchalantly given to me by a friend of mine at work. She read this book and swears it changed her life for the best. I thought it was interesting just for the simple fact that it was written by Candace Cameron Bure, fondly known as "DJ" in Full House!

Have you read it? Thoughts?

Enjoy your weekend!!

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful that two of my friends had their babies this week, everyone is healthy and well! Katie announced that her daughter, Emeline Kay, was born on May 10th (now her very own Mothers Day!). Mallory welcomed baby girl Emery Grace into the world on May 12th. I know both of these wonderful ladies from growing up and I am SO very happy for them! What a great week! And two girls no less:o)

The top half of my screen burned out on my Kindle this morning (I guess I use it way too much) so I am thankful that Amazon's customer service is AWESOME and they are sending me a replacement as we speak. Thank goodness!

I am thankful that tomorrow is Friday and my amazing boyfriend doesn't mind going to see a chick flick once in a while. We are going to see Letters to Juliet after I'm done work! I'm like a little kid, I haven't been to the movies in MONTHS!

My little brother is a junior in high school and was asked to go to the SENIOR prom, so I am thankful that he's a rockstar and he decided to go. Don't you miss prom?? That was so fun! I will share pictures on Monday!

I am thankful that I have really buckled down and started to put a tiny dent into my summer reading list. I made a list of 20 books that I want to read by the time I start student teaching. So far, I have finished two (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell) and this week I'll be finishing The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (in honor of my trip down to Wilmington, NC-even though the book falsely portrayed the town and I'm kind of annoyed by it).

I am OH-SO-THANKFUL that I have met some fabulous ladies through my blog! Just last night I was emailing back and forth with a new friend that just happens to live a few minutes from me! Who knew!? Life is just too good:o)

Hope you're all having a wonderful Thursday! What are you thankful for today?

It's HERE! Carrie's Diaries!

As many of you may (or may not) know...

I LOVEEEEEEEEE Sex and the City

-the book

-the TV series

-the movie (soon to be movies)

-the clothes

-the characters

-the men:o)

-and now...the book that started it all..."The Carrie Diaries"

I was so excited that this was being released today, I watched the View to see Candace Bushnell talk about why she wrote it. I searched high and low for a copy that I could snag and take home to read (only because I was stubborn and didn't pre-order it through Barnes and Noble...I was hoping I could get it on Kindle...but I could not. grr.) FINALLY, I got it. I had my head in the book all afternoon.

Now, if you love Sex and the City as much as I do and you're really curious as to how Carrie came to "be", then go get a copy! You're gonna LOVE it!

*Be sure to also check out Chris Noth (aka Mr. Big) on the front cover of Cigar Afficionado magazine, he looks SO sexy!*

OH, and while we're on the subject...Sex and the City 2 comes to theaters in ONE month!

HELLLLLOOOOOOOO Aiden!

Wishful Wednesday*)

Kelsey at the Seattle Smiths gives a topic every Wednesday for you to "Wish" for...

Today's topic is:

'I wish' .... I could play a character's role in a book and it would be Andie Sachs from the Devil Wears Prada!

This book was SO much fun to read, I was so glad a movie was made from it because it was just as good! Meryl Streep as the big bad boss lady wearing Prada!? Pshh! YEAH!!

Andie, a new college grad with a degree in journalism, somehow lands an interview with Runway magazine (similar to Vogue) and has NO idea what she's getting herself into! She shows up for her interview in a wool cardigan, wool skirt, tights, clunky Mary-Jane shoes, uncombed hair and onion breath (from eating an onion bagel for breakfast). YIKES!

The editor-in-chief for Runway, Miranda Priestly, rips her apart during her interview and yet gives Andie the job as her assistant! Miranda is known to everybody as "the boss from Hell" and gives Andie many tasks that she believes will be impossible to complete. Andie befriends Nigel, the magazine's fashion director, and receives a head-to-toe makeover that completely transforms Andie's character. She walks in wearing the hottest designers and the trendiest haircut and makeup and wows the entire staff. She becomes extremely successful in the industry, working for such a difficult boss such as Miranda! Andie is chosen to go to fashion week in Paris (eek!) and somehow...survives. After returning home she leaves her job at Runway magazine and applies for a small job with a local newspaper, doing what she had always wanted to do in the first place...write. She is shocked to find out that Miranda had given her the best compliments and most sincere recommendation that any employee could ask for.

If you love Vogue magazine, fashion, scandal, fashion, Paris, fashion, makeover stories and, oh...fashion, then you will absolutely LOVE this book (and the movie too!).

Happy Wednesday friends:o)

Twists and Turns

After much anticipation, Dan Brown finally released his new book, the "Lost Symbol". If you've ever read any of his books, including his most popular novels such as the "Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons" (both made into movies), you understand why I think he's such a great author. The main reason I respect Dan Brown so much is because he does an incredible amount of research before he writes his books. As a history major, I can appreciate the amount of background information he gives the readers about cities, buildings, myths, symbols, etc. His books always keep me on the edge of my seat, turning pages and wanting more. This in many ways is his best book yet and I HIGHLY recommend it for those of you who love to read, I finished it in 3 days:o)