I got tagged...

I got tagged by Sarah from Sarah's Random Musings.
Here are the rules:
Link to the person who has tagged you.
Write down six things that make you happy.
Post the rules, tag six others and let them know you did it.
Then tell the person when your entry is complete.


1. Family
2. Friends
3. Books
4. Writing
6. Book Blogging

Because I can't narrow down who I want to tag. I am tagging the people who haven't been tagged yet!

See ya' later!


PS- I just realized that Sarah and I have really similar things that make us happy.

And Then We Made History...

Today is possibly one of the most historical days some of us will live through. If you do not know what I am talking about. Why in the world don't you? Let me just say: Congratulations President Barack Obama! I watched the inauguration in class today, and I was just blown away. His speech was beautiful. Unlike a lot of the presidents before him, President Obama didn't say what he will do, he said what we will accomplish by doing it, and he pointed out that America hasn't been the best it can be. So, weather your a Democrat or Republican, you can't deny this day happening. So, Congrats Mr.President and I know you'll do great!

How To Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles

When I got this book out of the library, I hadn't read the back. But when I got home, I did. I thought to myself "Why in the world did I choose this book. I mean, there were at least 200 other books in the section that I was in, why this one." The answer was simple, something in me, wanted to read that book, and I am happy that I did. So, before I go giving my opinion, here is the summary of the book. (Taken from the Product Description):

Moshav? What’s a moshav? Is it “shopping mall” in Hebrew? I mean, from what Jessica was telling me, Israeli stores have the latest fashions from Europe. That black dress Jessica has is really awesome. I know I’d be selling out if I go with the Sperm Donor to a mall, but I keep thinking about all the great stuff I could bring back home.

Unfortunately for 16-year-old Amy Nelson, “moshav” is not Hebrew for “shopping mall.” Not even close. Think goats, not Gucci.

Going to Israel with her estranged Israeli father is the last thing Amy wants to do this summer. She’s got a serious grudge against her dad, a.k.a. “Sperm Donor,” for showing up so rarely in her life. Now he’s dragging her to a war zone to meet a family she’s never known, where she’ll probably be drafted into the army. At the very least, she’ll be stuck in a house with no AC and only one bathroom for seven people all summer—no best friend, no boyfriend, no shopping, no cell phone…

Goodbye pride—hello Israel.


Let me first explain to you one of the reasons I wasn't really thrilled with what the back of the book said. At the time I wasn't really looking for a novel that involves traveling and drama. I was looking for some kind of kick-butt type of thing. But, in a way, this book kind of had that. In a way Amy (the man character) kicks Israel's butt. She makes the the country work for her, though she doesn't see it and she doesn't want to, she makes the best out of her trip; and actually ends up liking Israel. All in all, this was a goof hear-warming story. It's an easy read, and I recommend it.


Silence is silver, but Books are golden...

Rhymes with Witches by Lauren Myracle

Wow, I am really behind on reviews. I first want to tell you that there might be more reviews coming soon. But, I can't be sure, because every time I say that, they never some soon. On another note. Here's a review of Rhymes with Witches by Lauren Myracle.

No one notices Jane--not the jocks, the stoners, the debaters, the drama geeks, the cheerleaders, and especially not the Bitches, the school royalty made up of one girl from each class who's so transcendently beautiful and fascinating that no one can help but worship her. Imagine Jane's surprise when the Bitches approach her to be their freshman member. She wants this kind of popularity more than anything, but when she discovers the sinister secret of the Bitches' power, she's forced to make the toughest choice of her life.


This is the fifth book (I think) of Lauren Myracles that I have read. And, it did not whatsoever disappoint. I'm not a big fan of books that include the popular group in high-school, but I know a lot of them do. The only thing thats different from those books and this book is that, I actually liked this one. So, hip-hip-horray, for Lauren Myracle, who is a fantastic writer! Go check out some of her books, you most likely won't regret it!


Silence is silver, but Books are golden.

The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith

So, last week when I came to school, my friend handed me a book and said "Here, read this". I was like "Um...okay, if you say so". Let me just start off my saying this is one of the best Vampire novels I have read. So, here is the "product description":

Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants.

Stefan: brooding and mysterious, he seems to be the only one who can resist Elena, even as he struggles to protect her from the horrors that haunt his past.

Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Determined to have Elena, he'd kill to possess her.

Collected here in one volume for the first time, volumes one and two of The Vampire Diaries, the tale of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.



Like I said, I really enjoyed this book. But, some things I didn't like about it was that some of the characters reminded me of characters in Twilight. But other than that, I loved this book, I just requested the next two from the library, so hopefully they will get there soon!


Silence is silver, but Books are golden...

New Books (5) part 1

So, I haven't done one of these in a while so this is going to be split into 2 parts. Some of these books I have read and not reviewed, some of them I have reviewed, and some of them I haven't read. So, here we go:

Forever... by Judy Blume
A Novel Idea by Aimee Friedman
On Writing by Stephen King
E.E. Cummings: Selected Poems
Me and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra Potter
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling
Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Extremely Lous and Encredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Devilish by Maureen Johnson
Son of the Mob by Gordon Kormon
Son of the Mob: Hollywood Hustle by Gordon Kormon
Rhymes with Witches by Lauren Myracle (review coming soon)
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles (review coming soon)
Leap Day by Wendy Mass


So, that was Part 1, and Part 2 will be coming shortly.



Total books read so far in 2009: 9
Total pages read in 2009: 2,312

Forever by Judy Blume

This is the first Judy Blume novel I have read, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Here is the short but nice product description:



The saga of Katherine's and Michael's love is a joyous one, filled with all the wonder of "the first time." They meet on New Year's Eve and become completely involved with each other. It's an idyllic affair—until they're separated that summer...


Like I said this was my first time reading a Judy Blume novel, unless you count when I was in like 3rd grade and read the "Fudge" books. I read this book straight through, it was wonderful. Judy Blume does a fantastic job writing. I strongely suggest reading this book, but only read it if you are a "mature" reader, there are some "mature" parts in it.


Silence is silver, but Books are golden...

Me and Mr.Darcy by Alexandra Potter

The first thing that drew me to this book was the cover, I loved it. The second thing that drew me towards it was the title, it sounded interesting. So, I now give you the description:



After a string of disastrous dates, Emily Albright decides she’s had it with modern-day love and would much rather curl up with Pride and Prejudice and spend her time with Mr. Darcy, the dashing, honorable, and passionate hero of Jane Austen’s classic. So when her best friend suggests a wild week of margaritas and men in Mexico with the girls, Emily abruptly flees to England on a guided tour of Jane Austen country instead. Far from inspiring romance, the company aboard the bus consists of a gaggle of little old ladies and one single man, Spike Hargreaves, a foul-tempered journalist writing an article on why the fictional Mr. Darcy has earned the title of Man Most Women Would Love to Date.

The last thing Emily expects to find on her excursion is a broodingly handsome man striding across a field, his damp shirt clinging to his chest. But that’s exactly what happens when she comes face-to-face with none other than Mr. Darcy himself. Suddenly, every woman’s fantasy becomes one woman’s reality. . . .



I read this book straight through, it was a really nice read. Some things I didn't like about it were that some of the characters were too "common", in a way that I sometimes knew what one of them was going to do or say. On the bright side, it was a light, fun book. I recommend it if you enjoy Jane Austen or romance/comedy novels.