ESCAPE REALITY WITH READINGS

Since I actually have some what of a “free” summer, I have been able to finish a novel on my to read list. I am currently working my way through another book as I type this too!

My summer to read list (in no particular order):

- What Was Lost by Catherine O’Flynn
- A Nervous Splendor by Frederic Morton
- The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein
- The Truth About Delilah Blue by Tish Cohen
- Three Cups Of Tea by Greg Mortenson
- Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
- The Twins of Tribeca by Rachel Pine
- Guns Germs And Steel by Jared Diamond
- Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
- Nine Parts Of Desire by Geraldine Brooks
- The Postmistress by Sarah Blake
- The infinite Wisdom of Harriet Rose by Diana Janney (currently reading)
- I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak

There are more novels I want to get my hands on, but for now this seems like a good amount to start with. All I have to do is stop by a book store and pick up a few on my list; then enjoy it in the comfort of an air conditioned home (since there is a heatwave outside) on a comfy couch.

Question: What novel are you currently reading/or want to start?

- C

SURPRISE SUPRISE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Today is one of my best friend’s birthday (Anna), and she is spending it with her family. Us girlies (Andrea, Christina, Hilda, Winnie, and I) will see her coming Friday to celebrate with a post birthday bash. Anna is finally legal to order her own drinks, without worrying about being card and underage.

While wrapping all of Anna’s presents to the nines, I can imagine her struggling to open each and every single one. I have always loved gift wrapping…so I tend to go overboard at times. I use tissue paper to wrap each item, and then double sided tape to secure each open flap, then I top it all off with tightly wrapping ribbon around it.

Little does she know, the first item (pictured in front of the bag) contains more goodies inside that need to be unwrapped. It is all make-up related items, while the other part of her gifts are jewellery based. At the end of the day Anna will love everything!

- C

Haagen Dazs

i have a friend that absolutely worships Haagen Dazs.
just recently she told me (while looking at the tub of HD in her hand) “it’s like my friend…we’ve established a strong loving relationship”

one night while i was rummaging through my kitchen for my late night snack, i happened to walk by the stack of fliers near my kitchen table, and for some reason, i just picked up the one sitting on top. and i saw that my local grocery store was having HD icecream for sale for less than half price. i knew this must be fate because i never look at my fliers, and the sale was starting the next day. it’s a sign!

so of course the first thing i did was let my friend know.
and our conversation went something like this::

“omg i have to tell you something that will change your life forever!!!”
“what?”
“HD is on sale at price chopper for 3 dollars!”
“WHAT? REALLY? when does it start?”
“yea! it starts…um…TOMORROW!”
“ok we’re going to price chopper tomorrow ^^”

and this is the relationship most of the female population has with Haagen Dazs.
it’s a beautiful thing,
- W.