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November Goals

I can’t believe that it’s already November. It seems like the year has flown by, and before we know it, we will be in 2020. Crazy, right? This November, I decided to create some goals for myself to not only get stuff done, but to have a healthy month. And, without further a due, hereContinue reading “November Goals”

13 Thrillers Worth Reading Those Spooky Season

Spooky season is in full swing, so you know what that means: an appetite for thriller movies. For me, this means spending the month reading thriller novels. So, if you’re like me, here are some of my favorites: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine Ghosted by Rosie Walsh The Last Time I Saw YouContinue reading “13 Thrillers Worth Reading Those Spooky Season”

Things To Remember on World Mental Health Day

I found out that today is World Mental Health Day. Hopefully, today we take the time to be more aware of all of the mental illnesses that are out there – from anxiety to depression to eating disorders to bipolar disorder. And, there’s so many more out there that – some that many of usContinue reading “Things To Remember on World Mental Health Day”

Five Spooky Reads I Hope To Read This October

When October rolls around, I start getting in a spooky mood. I’m talking about Halloween themed movies, pumpkin flavored everything, and apple cider. And of course, my kryptonite, Apple Cider Donuts. One of the ways that I do this is through reading a ton of spooky reads. Halloween is fast approaching, and one of theContinue reading “Five Spooky Reads I Hope To Read This October”

Book of the Month YA: Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi

In addition to getting a Book of the Month subscription, I also get a YA Book of the Month. Now, this month, I had a hard time picking out which book to get. It was a cross between Frankly In Love by David Yoon and Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi. The reason why IContinue reading “Book of the Month YA: Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi”

Is Crying a Sign of Weakness?

I got some pretty upsetting news one night this week. As a result, I began to cry. It just happened. It felt natural to cry in that moment. However, during that time I was crying, I was told to stop because it was a sign of weakness. How can something that feels so natural inContinue reading “Is Crying a Sign of Weakness?”

Books on My To-Read List I Need to Read

My to be read (TBR) pile is insane nowadays. Therefore, as a way to get through them, I am instilling a book buying ban until Black Friday. Here are some books that I hope to get to during that ban. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Wedding Date series by Jasmine Guillory Don’t You ForgetContinue reading “Books on My To-Read List I Need to Read”

Let’s Get Back to Living A Physical Life, Not A Digital World

I just finished listening to Nev Shulman’s book, In Real Life: Love, Lies and Identity in the Digital Age. The book talks about Nev’s experience with being a victim of being deceived online, how he struggled with identity and issues throughout his youth, and online behavior. After reading this novel, I began thinking about myContinue reading “Let’s Get Back to Living A Physical Life, Not A Digital World”

How I’ve Changed The Way I Read In the Past Year — and Read More Books as a Result

If you asked me a year ago what I thought the best methodology to read books was, I would say that there is nothing like reading a physical book. Yup, you know paperbacks and hardcovers. Then, I discovered the e-reader. Here’s what drew me in: the ability to read in any light, the compatibility soContinue reading “How I’ve Changed The Way I Read In the Past Year — and Read More Books as a Result”

eBook vs. Physical: Why I Refuse To Pick A Side

I started using an e-reader regularly about a year ago. My mom had an Amazon Fire Tablet that she never used. I had an iPad, but it was hard to bring around because it was a larger size. I downloaded a few books, such as The Hate U Give and Girl, Stop Apologizing. That isContinue reading “eBook vs. Physical: Why I Refuse To Pick A Side”