Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Books I Love - Evermore

I am a little late to the party that is Alyson Noel's evermore, but now that I have had the chance to start the book I just wanted to share how much I like it. I think if you are a Twilight fan, this book will help satisfy your cravings for a similar kind of story.

Here is some more info on the book from Amazon.com:
"Seventeen-year-old Ever survived the car crash that killed her parents, younger sister, and their dog. Now she lives with an aunt in Southern California, plagued not only by survivor guilt but also by a new ability to hear the thoughts of all around her. She tries to tune out all these distractions by keeping her hoodie up and her iPod cranked loud, until Damen, the cute new boy at school, convinces her to come out of her shell. Damen, however, is frighteningly clever—and has the strange ability to produce tulips from nowhere and disappear himself at critical moments. Noël (Saving Zoë, 2007) creates a cast of recognizably diverse teens in a realistic high-school setting, along with just the right tension to make Ever’s discovery of her own immortality—should she choose it—exciting and credible."
I hope you will run out and get yourself a copy! (Book two, blue moon came out last month, too!)

xoxo,
bex

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Make it Work!

















One other silver lining to the start of the school year . . . many of our favorite shows come back to the air waves with new episodes. And one of my favorites starts tomorrow -- Project Runway!

I love this show because of its artistic elements. I think it's amazing that the contestants are issued different challenges with very little time in which to create their garments. From inception to design to creation, the process in so short a time is an amazing thing to watch.

Plus, I am a huge fan of Tim Gunn and can't wait to hear his latest witticisms.

What about you? Which shows can you not wait to see again? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Usually at about this time of year Staples, the office supply store, runs a commercial that shows two unhappy kids in the store while their parent rides a shopping cart with obvious glee. All to the song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." For some people, back-to-school may indeed be their most wonderful time of the year, but it never was one of mine. The end of summer was always a very somber time of year for me.

In search of the silver lining, I did find one aspect of this season somewhat appealing -- the whole experience of back-to-school shopping. Something that gives us an excuse to shop can't be all bad, could it?

So, what about you -- is this a wonderful time of year for you or not? What's your silver lining in getting ready to go back to school? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Just a Few Weeks Left!


With the remains of summer fast dwindling, what are some of the things you hope to cram in in the time we have left?

I haven't gotten my walk on the beach yet, so I think a trip to the shore may be on my to-do list. What about you? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex

Friday, August 7, 2009

John Hughes, Director of 'The Breakfast Club,' Sixteen Candles,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Dies at 59 - ABC News

John Hughes, Director of 'The Breakfast Club,' Sixteen Candles,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Dies at 59 - ABC News

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Such sad news to hear that John Hughes has passed away. His movies rank up there as some of my all-time favorites, with Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles leading the way. He was the voice of a generation and his influence was far-reaching. I have been on the look-out for the next John Hughes for years. Here's hoping his legacy will live on in many films to come.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Top 5

I love the Living Social Top 5s on Facebook. The other day I saw one asking participants to list the Top 5 things someone could use to lure and catch you.

So I got to thinking about which five things would be sure to make me stop and take notice. Here are some things most likely to draw me in:

1. David Beckham

2. Books

3. Birthday Cake

4. A plush, comfy bed

5. White hydrangeas

What about you? Can you name five things that someone could use to steal your attention and lure you in? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex