Day 16--A Song That Makes You Cry (or Nearly)

I always cry when I listen to Gortoz A Ran-J'attends written by Hans Zimmer. It's from the movie "Black Hawk Down." (Never seen the movie oddly enough.) The song just releases some kind of trigger in me and I can't help it. It's so beautifully sad. (The tears came even before I was pregnant so it's not some hormonal thing either.) Usually, for me, words detract from a song, but this is in a different language and their voices are so haunting and evoke a lot of emotion in me.

Gortoz A Ran-J'attends

Day 15--A Fanfic

No fanfics worth blogging about so...I am not writing about that.

I finished "Sweetness" and I love it. It's definitely one of my favorite books now. As mentioned in a previous post, I am not good at reviews...at all. I have a hard time really saying what I feel about books because I know other people may not think that when they read. So I will try and overcome that. That being said...

This book had one of the best main characters/narrators I've ever encountered in literature. Flavia de Luce is an 11-year-old girl with the wit and brains to keep you entertained the entire way through. From her fascination with chemistry (especially with poisons) to her quest to get sweet revenge on her two older sisters, Flavia never fails to delight. The plot, I feel, is propelled forward at just the right speed and the mystery is neither too complicated, nor too easy. I highly recommend this book and hope that you find it as enjoyable as I did.

I started reading another book yesterday (The Monsters of Templeton), but not far into the first chapter the author drops the f-bomb twice. How pointless. It really disappointed me because I had really high hopes for this book...and I still really want to finish it. The plot sounds enthralling, but, if the author feels the need to use that language in the book, then I don't need to read it. I hate how authors ruin perfectly good books like that.

Starting to pack up the house today. We found a house to buy in a neighborhood about 5-10 minutes away from our current house. I am so grateful to have found something that we can move into before the baby is born, especially something we can buy instead of rent. I am sad to leave my ward, but am looking at the bright side and knowing that they are all still only 5-10 minutes away. I detest packing and moving...strongly detest, but I just have to tell myself that the end result is worth it...and it totally is.

J and I went shopping yesterday. He was in need of shoes and a few clothing items. While we were out, I showed him a cute jean jacket and some onesies that I had seen earlier. He loved them too...so we bought them! I adore the jean jacket...SO cute. We got to the counter and I told J, "I'm shopping for my boys today." And I almost started to cry (yes...those emotions are running high and it feels like I'm a leaky faucet). I can't believe I'll have my son in my arms soon. I love him so much...I can't wait!

Day 14--A Non-fictional Book

I thought I would type this now so as to avoid missing a day again as I think I will be working/reading all day (I have a lot of books to get through before I need to return them to the library).

This is, by far, my favorite *non-fiction book (besides the standard works, but that kind of always goes without saying). I am not good at reviews and making it sound so appealing where people want to read it. All I can say is read it. It's worth it. It will give you a whole new perspective on the Atonement and how to apply it more fully to your life. My testimony of the Atonement was strengthened by having read this book. It's a fast read--fairly short. Go get it. Now.

*This book has fictional characters (very realistic characters whose story could be anyone's story, really) in it, but the main things (scripture stories, the principles that the author is trying to teach) are non-fiction which is where I am basing my "non-fiction" categorization on.

Day 13--A Fictional Book

So I didn't type this yesterday because I was reading this fictional book all day. It just might be my favorite new book, but I am not done yet so I will let you know.

Due to the fact that I'm not quite finished, I will save my review/synopsis for a later date. I don't want to rave about how great it is, then have it end horribly (the kind of horrible ending that ruins the entire book).

Day 12--Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

The red is the temperature that "came" with this thermometer picture. O how I wish it were that temperature. But the orange is what we've actually been dealing with this week (110-115). Luckily, I've only had to go out in it a couple times. Today I went out. My feet haven't returned to their normal size since.

My brain is fried. I can't write anymore.

Day 11--A Photo Of You Taken Recently

In answer to yesterday's trivia question, I am the cute little thing first row on the left, sittin' all lady-like. I was one cute little girl.

Not so cute in this picture though...

This photo was taken of me last night. The first time my trusty boxed highlighting kit failed me miserably. Very grateful for being naturally brunette...when you are naturally dark...mess ups are way easier to fix.

Day 10--A Photo Of You Taken Over 10 Years Ago

Can you guess which one is me?