Monday, September 26, 2016

Books... (mine and Norah's)

My bullet journal (still loving!) now contains pages to list books I have read in 2016 and so far I am up to 36 books. It will be fun to see how many books I end up with at the end of the year. So here are books 32-36...

I decided to try reading a new author that had books out for awhile (so easy to get at library) and was a series. I picked up "Plum Island" by Nelson DeMille. At first, I wasn't sure if I liked this book or that I would stick with it. It was far fetched and I couldn't decide if I liked the main character or if he would drive me crazy. The book picked up with the second half being better than the first half and I ended up enjoying it enough to read the next one.

I liked "The Lion's Game" a lot more than the first book but yet...I think you need the first book to set up the characters for the next book. So I enjoyed this book and was sad that it ended. So immediately I got book number 3.


Book Three is "Night Fall" and I liked it but not as much as "The Lion's Game." It ends with September 11, 2001 so there is a eeriness to it. The 4th book was already checked out so I got on the wait list. Now I'm into the characters and want to see what they do next.


I have heard a lot about "The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware and knew I would read it. It is like a modern day Agatha Christie novel. Parts seemed strange and I felt that it could have been edited in some scenes yet needed more in others. It was a quick read.

Then another book I have heard a lot about is "Siracusa" by Delia Ephron and it was another quick read. It is based on 6 main characters with 4 characters being the narratives in the story. So you immediately know something has happened with one or both of the other main characters. This is a book that shows me why I like books in series. You kinda want to know more about the characters in the future and you really don't know enough about their pasts either. The book is basically a snap shot of an event/time in their lives. I can see that this could become a movie.


The last two books were good and more of what I consider lighter reads but I'm ready for a 500+ page kinda book with lots of details, characters, and a big ole' plot. ;) But who knows what I'll end up reading next!?

Also I thought I would add Norah finished reading the series "Wings of Fire" she has read the first 8 books and I believe number 9 will be out this fall.


I went to the library and they helped me pick up three books of different series to see if she wanted to start one of them next. (I LOVE OUR LIBRARY AND EVERYONE THAT WORKS THERE! Seriously it is one of my favorite things about living in Pawleys!)  Norah does seem to like to read books that are in a series...just like me!


Thursday, September 15, 2016

Randoms...

Life is busy as always and I have been so slack in picture taking. So here is some random stuff!

Some new wine I tried and liked...A Zinfandel and Cabernet. Both good buys. The Cabernet is the new one owned by Zac Brown (The Zac Brown Band) and I love the owl on the label! I've also been drinking some Merlot...I consider that a good light, summer wine. ;)


Found a new bar that is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Usually I do not like any dried fruit in my bars but this one is perfect. I love the texture...soft, chewy with a little crunch.

Another super love...is cold coffee!! I get this stuff from the grocery store and make my own iced coffee in the morning. Perfect!


I try to drink diet coke only occasionally so when I want something besides water...I love these Ginger Beers on their own! They are non-alcoholic so they are the perfect something special. But occasionally I like to throw in some vodka and lime for a little extra. ;)

Let's see...Jeff and I started a new show on Amazon Prime..."Mr. Robot"...we are only about 3 shows in. We are liking it so far.

Now onto something that so far has been super fabulous. My bullet journal. With going back to work, Norah's activities, lists galore, etc. I needed something to hold everything. I heard about a bullet journal...there is so much info online about it. You can start with the ORIGINAL (watch video) but there are tons of websites like THIS that can give you more info and hit up Pinterest. I'm definitely more on the simple side but so far so I'm loving it for me. I did get this NOTEBOOK (orange for Clemson!) and PENS...the monogram sticker is from HERE.

Another teacher at work drew this picture of me to put on the teacher wall until I get a real one...and I love it! It was so sweet of her to do! I love it and asked if we could keep it up all year instead of putting my real face up! Ha! I'm so enjoying being part of a team...love the ladies I work with...and the kids are so sweet...I give them hugs all day! :)

I did snap a couple pics of Norah on picture day at her school. She looks so happy. Love this girl! She also had her first soccer game which was awesome! She did amazing as well as her teammates...they won too! I didn't take one pic as I was so nervous for her! She is loving it!


Well tomorrow is Friday...can't wait!