Silly Literature and Powerful Mantras

Darcy Speaking:

Okay so I was reading another blog and they had a book spotlight of Elixir by Hilary Duff... Yes you heard me correctly Hilary Duff. I was simply curious just because I really liked Hilary Duff growing up so I wanted to know what this was all about. First off it was a good book but... I thought the writing was kind amateurish and it felt rushed and Twilight kept coming to mind. I don't want to give too much away but that sort of sums it up. But!!!!!... It was a good book!! There were no sparkly vampires and it sort of keeps you guessing of what will happen next. So I would recommend it to someone who is looking for a fun quick read... Oh but there is a sequel and then the third book doesn't come out till April 2013. 

The second book once again felt a little rushed and amateurish but it kept me wanting more just because it was an interesting concept that she was working with so I kept reading and am now upset that I have to wait till April to read the next one. I did find a 4 page excerpt online though of the third book that sort of helped me to fill satisfied till I can get my hands on the next book. So yes once you read Elixir I would then read Devoted. They were fun quick reads.  

Good Job Hilary!

So our beds are still not in the apartment so we are not moved in yet. We should get them over there on Wednesday though so maybe we will be sleeping in a new place on Wednesday night. Tonight I went to a FHE activity with my brother (Yes I am the annoying tag along) So since I am the worlds shyest person (trying to get over that by the way) I give myself pep talks in the car on the way to social gatherings. I am not making this up. They go a little something like this:

You are Fun

You are Vivacious

Funny

Smart 

Talented

Sexy

Outgoing

Etc. Etc. Etc. 

No really they do. I really say these things. Because guess what? They are true. I think that everyone needs to have pep talks with themselves like this just to buoy up their spirits and let them know that they are someone and mean something. So even though sometimes I come home from these social gatherings and not a single guy talked to me, I can know that I am still someone and someday some guy who is not afraid of a girl who is 6'0" will see these qualities in me. I am waiting for someone who will appreciate me for me. I won't settle and I won't come away from something trivial feeling defeated. 

Okay so now that I am done on the soapbox I will let you all go and recite your mantras!