Book Tuesday!

Synopsis
To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world....
It's where he was born, it's where he and his Ma eat and sleep and play and learn.  There are endless wonders that let loose Jack's imagination-the snake under Bed that he constructs out of eggshells, the imaginary world projected through the TV, the coziness of Wardrobe beneath Ma's clothes, where she tucks him in safely at night, in case Old Nick comes.
Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it's the prison where she's been held since she was nineteen-for seven long years.  Through her fierce love for her son, she has created a life for him in that eleven-by-eleven-foot space. But Jack's curiosity is building alongside her own desperation—and she knows that Room cannot contain either indefinitely....
Told in the inventive, funny, and poignant voice of Jack, Room is a celebration of resilience-and a powerful story of a mother and son whose love lets them survive the impossible.

This book in one word- AMAZING! I have never read a book quite like it. Emma Donoghue had captured the innocence and beauty of a five year old perspective as well as creating a world that is dark and terrifying.
You NEED to read this book!

JACK KETCHUM

(The video above is movie trailer for Red, which is based on a Jack Ketchum Novel. Very good by the way!)

I have become a HUGE fan of his in the past couple of months. His writing style is just so raw, edgy and just REAL. What I love so much about his novels is that what he writes- could actually happen.

His novels are not for the faint of heart. It can be disturbing, horrifying and just plain mean! So if you only read novels with a happy ending- it might not be for you. But I highly recommend you read just one of his books.

Mix Tape Monday

I have these two songs on "repeat" for the past couple of weeks now. If you check my Ipod, it is usually on one of the two.

Country Song- Seether

Jar of Hearts- Christina Perri

I have been obsessed with Seether since high school! There really hasn't been a song of theirs I don't like.

Christina Perri- I just love her voice. It is such a pretty song!

Enjoy!

I'm BACK!!!

It has been a few days since I have wrote- apologies!! I've been working night shifts ALL weekend and they take so much out of me I don't think I could have formed a proper sentence if I tried!!

BUT- During my night shifts I came up with a few ideas. Here they are:

Mix Tape Monday- I will tell you about songs that I am currently obsessed with

Book Recommendations Tuesday- Pretty self explanatory

Favorite Things Wednesday

Movie Fridays!!

I'm still writing other things as well on these days but I figured this would be pretty neat as well.

ALSO:

My darling husband is going to be my "guest poster" in the not to distant future!! Pretty exciting- but if you know my husband, BEWARE!! It's going to be his opinion- and it might be offensive! Sarcastic little bugger! :)

So stay tuned my lovelies!!

I Want.....

These are just a few things that I want to achieve or purchase in the next 2-6 months! It's another list! YEA!!

1. I want to start a hobby- I have come to the conclusion that I either don't have much talent, or I just haven't found what I am good at yet. So I am going to be trying new things to see what is my niche in this life. I may fail terribly, but there must be something I am good at. Right??

2. I am going to learn more about Blogging- Right now, my blog is just on the run-of-the-mill template with no pictures but my profile. I want to learn how to spruce it up and make it more unique.

3. I want to buy a new camera- I need to take more pictures of my life. The most recent picture of Aaron and I is nowhere near frame-able!

4. I want to have a wedding picture professionally framed- That is where Coral comes in. We just need to pick a wedding picture and we'd be all set!

5. I want a new cell phone- Time to join the world, Meg!

6. I want a pairs of glasses- D&G!!!!!!!

7. I want to get in the habit of practicing Yoga- I think this will help in so many aspects of my life, not just fitness.

That is what I came up with for now. More to come later.

Dear 16 Year Old Self:

I saw this article about people who were on Twitter were"tweeting" their 16-year old selves advice. I wanted to try that out, so here it goes:

Dear 16 year-old Self:

Where do I begin?

The next couple of years are going to be hard on you. You are going to loose two people that mean the world to you. It is going to hurt like hell and there will be day when you feel that you cannot go on. But you are strong, even though you don't feel that you are. The pain will eventually subside but you will think of them everyday.

You need to stop letting people take advantage of you. They see you as a kind person and they think that they can walk all over you. You DO NOT need these people in your life.

I know that you feel like the relationship you are in right now is the one that you are going to be stuck with forever. When you pictured the "perfect guy" he sure as hell wasn't it and you feel trapped. You will find someone and it will happen when you least expect it. He is absolutely perfect for you. He will support you, take care of you and love you for who you are. He is your soul mate.

This might come as a shock to you, but everything mom told you about high school was right!! I know!! Some people peaked in high school- you don't. You're lucky.

There will also be a time when you actually thank you're parents for being so strict with you. I know you must think I'm bullshitting you now, but it's true!

So chin up, Hun!! It might not seem like it now- but you are going to have a great life! :)

Love,
Meg

Top 10 Guilty Pleasures

1. Horror Movies- I absolutely LOVE them. Slasher, monster, campy, serious, even "torture porn"- it doesn't matter, I will watch it (and most likely love it). Note: "Torture Porn"= movies like "SAW" not snuff films- just to get the record straight.

2. McDonald's Vanilla Ice Coffee's- YUMMMMMM.......

3. J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood novels- It took me forever to start reading this series. The covers kept putting me off because it looked like one of those "bodice ripper" novels. Eventually I joined a book club online and one of my challenges was to read a book series I have never read before. I am glad I did- I'm completely obsessed with them now. I feel like such as girl!

4. Naps- I would sleep my whole day away some days.....

5. Singing loudly in the car- there is something about singing off key on your way to and from work that helps you unwind.

6. Facebook- I check it several times a day!! I hate that I love it.

7. Watching Crime shows- I am fascinated by what makes people just SNAP and go on these murderous rampages.

8. Dairy Queen's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard- YUMMMMMMMM......AGAIN.......

9. Looking up baby names- Like I have said in an earlier post, I do have a case of the baby fever. :)

10. Disney Princesses- Love them! (The movies, the porcelain figurines etc.).

24 Lessons for "24"

This is another idea I came up with while lurking on-line. It took me a couple of days to come up with it but here it is!

24 Lessons I have learned for "24":

1. You can't save everyone and it really isn't your responsibility. "They" are responsible for saving themselves.
2. There really are two sides to every story.
3. There is no shame in asking for help.
4. I love owning our own home!! It was a scary process but I'm glad we pulled through.
5. Remember to take time for yourself.
6. Sometimes things have to get absolutely terrible before it gets better.
7. It's okay to say "No".
8. I'm not ready to have a baby yet and will enjoy watching my friend's little miracles until I'm ready.
9. There is nothing wrong with planning your live.
10. I will disappoint people with my decisions- I cannot please everyone.
11. Sometimes you need to take a chance. If you fail- LEARN FROM IT.
12. Things happen for a reason.
13. I can be selfish and that's okay!
14. Just Breathe.
15. I have to respect that some people will not change- no matter how much I wish they would.
16. I can be irrational, moody, crazy, bitchy (basically a hot mess) and Aaron will still think I am a beautiful/wonderful person. I'm lucky.
17. Reading is my escape- and I will always justify why I should spend my money on books.
18. Trying to cut drama out of my life is actually a hard thing to do.
19. I'm lucky to be in love with my best friend.
20. Friendships will come and go.
21. You need to leave work at work- otherwise it'll just drive you crazy!
22. I was meant to be in the helping profession.
23. Negativity will eat you alive if you let it.
24. Tell your parents you love them- they're behind you 100%