Showing posts with label Reflect and Renew. Show all posts
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Friday, September 27, 2013

Reflect & Renew: September 2013

Hello readers! Say hi to Reflect and Renew which you will be seeing around here at the end of each month. Inspired by Monthly Rewind at the Perpetual Page Turner. Enjoy! :)


REVIEWS:

BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
Where Beauty Lies by Elle and Blair Fowler
Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Feed by M.T. Anderson
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
The first day of school. Surprised to say this but it honestly couldn't have gone any better!
Gobbling up mooncakes for the...moon festival? Or is the autumn festival? Someone HELP.
Filling out the application for stage crew - it was...interesting, to say the least.
Purchasing my first phone ever!
And then, downloading apps for my first phone ever!
Receiving the Liebster Award - thanks Jasmine! 


MOST PLAYED SONG:
Brooklyn- Theo Katzman


THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN OCTOBER:
Halloween because who doesn't like dressing up?
Working in my blogging schedule!
FALL TV SHOWS!


AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE:
HelloGiggles publishes this list of 8 everyday words coined by famous authors.
Reem explains why you SHOULD listen to music while you read - plus suggestions!
Also at I Read & Tell, Reem sorts writers into fun categories. Check them out!
More free bookmarks from Epic Reads.
Take this fun survey at Flip That Page to find out what type of blogger you are.
This review of Adrokable by Debby really makes me want to read it now.
A wonderful post at Writer of Wrongs celebrating everyone's favourite bushy-haired know-it-all, Hermione.


That's all, see you next month! :)
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Friday, August 30, 2013

Reflect & Renew: August 2013

Hello readers! Say hi to Reflect and Renew which you will be seeing around here at the end of each month. Inspired by Monthly Rewind at the Perpetual Page Turner. Enjoy! :)


REVIEWS:

BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
Somebody Up There Hates You by Hollis Seamon
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Winger by Andrew Smith
Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Seven Deadlies by Gigi Levangie Grazer


MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
Attending a live taping of a show!
Zooming down a 310 foot high roller coaster at the amusement park
Having a baking day with my friends
Watching Simon Schama's Power of Art back to back to back
Getting free razors on the street
Finding an amazing Mexican restaurant
High school orientation!
Chowing down on some delish Middle Eastern food
Getting my nails painted at Sephora
Seeing Victoria Duffield in concert (!!!)
Watching CATS
Watching the movie, Once
Eating some great fro-yo (Menchies and The Red Bench)
Wandering around Honest Ed's before it closes!


MOST PLAYED SONG:


Roar - Katy Perry


THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN SEPTEMBER:
The first day of school - duh!


AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE:
Reem talks about the different types of readers. Which one are you?
This post inspired me to take 'must-read' out of my vocabulary. Find out why.
Chrys is officially the queen of infographics with this super cool one about bullying in the blogosphere.
Meredith at Lit Up Review shares five GREAT tips on how to balance school and blogging.
If there's anyone who understands what little book bloggers go through, it's Shanelle. Here's proof.
Carrie shares tips on how to speed-read! With school kicking in full mode, I definitely need to learn how to do this!
Claire cracks down on some of the things book snobs say. Incredibly entertaining!
View great fan made covers for classics here!
I have no clue how to use Google Analytics but now I know how to use it to check pageviews for items on my sidebar. Thanks Tanya!


That's all, see you next month! :)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Reflect & Renew: July 2013

Hello readers! Say hi to Reflect and Renew which you will be seeing around here at the end of each month. Inspired by Monthly Rewind at the Perpetual Page Turner. Enjoy! :)


Lately, I've been a bit down in the dumps so I've decided to take some time off from blogging crazily like I did for the past week. Seriously, I don't understand how some people can blog every day ALL YEAR ROUND. Kudos to you because I cracked after a week. I'm still going to be posting reviews of books I've read but I think all the discussions and features and of course, the Book Blogger Challenge will have to wait. I still haven't made up my mind to continue with the Blogger Challenge or not so I can't tell you too much about that.

I think I really needed this time off because I've been pushing myself really hard this month and it's been exhausting. I love this blog and all of you guys but sometimes, you just have too much on your plate and you need to call stop. But even though this blog has been inactive for the past few days, my Tumblr is still going steady and I'm trying to update my Twitter more often as well so you can chat me there. And also, I have a super-secret project I've been working on that I'm really excited about. I can't wait to tell you! But you'll just have to wait! :)


REVIEWS:

BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
The Summer of Firsts and Lasts by Terra Elan McVoy
All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill
Somebody Hates You Up There by Hollis Seamon
Seven Deadlies by Gigi Levangie Grazer
Winger by Andrew Smith


MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
Visiting the art gallery -- I loved the contemporary art exhibit and the interactive rooms!
Watching Despicable Me 2! It was so funny!
Going to Stratford and seeing Blithe Spirit!
Walking through an outdoor festival and buying the cutest button pin EVER!
Discovering the best croissants ever.
Spending a very hot day in a very hot car driving around a very hot park
Buying the CUTEST shirts known to man -- not joking.
The 15 Day Book Blogger Challenge!
And having fun with my friends!


MOST PLAYED SONG:

Royals - Lorde


THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN AUGUST:
Being in the live audience for an episode of The Next Star!
Visiting the amusement park with my friends - again!
Hitting up tons of festivals
Volunteering at the local daycare and the library!
Getting ready to go back to school!


AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE:
As a typography lover myself, I was ecstatic to come upon Debby's post on cover typography.
Brittany has written a great post on commitment (it's even greater because it includes New Girl gifs!). This is a great idea and I'm looking to trying this out in August! I miss that freedom I had before!
I love this article explaining literary techniques using Disney movies! So useful and nostalgic!
This is why I love Random Rantings over at Book Rock Betty. Seriously, every time I see that phrase pop up, I know I'm in for a treat!
Speaking of a treat, check out these ice cream/book pairings! Elena sure knows how to get my mouth watering!
After being inspired by blogging boards on Pinterest (yay! I'm not the only one who does this!), April created this amazing challenge for book bloggers! Go check it out!
I thought I was the only one who went through this! Reem talks about rating a book you know is good but just not feeling.
How do you tell that you're a book blogger? Bec gives us some examples!
Reem makes a second appearance with a great list of survival tips for fictional characters.
Mel shares a great guide to buying eReaders. I definitely needed this!


That's all, see you next month! :)
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Reflect & Renew: June 2013

Hello readers! Say hi to Reflect and Renew which you will be seeing around here at the end of each month. Inspired by Monthly Rewind at the Perpetual Page Turner. Enjoy! :)
Well, with the turn of a new month, Google Reader and Google Friend Connect will now officially go the way of the dinosaurs. I've already shared the news with y'all back in March. I also included a link to an awesome post over at Radiant Shadows looking into some Google Reader substitutes. Honestly, from what I've seen, it's between Feedly and Bloglovin. My personal preference is Bloglovin (there's more information here) so if any of you have Bloglovin, you know you can find me there! Just click the first button on the right with the B and the heart and you'll be taken straight to my blog! There's also always the 'Follow by Email' option available. Just enter your email in the box and Feedburner will do the rest for you! :) Hope to keep in touch with y'all, and to my fellow Canadians, happy Canada Day!


REVIEWS:


BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brandon Halpin
The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys
Geektastic by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci
Peregrine Harker and The Black Death by Luke Hollands
Stunning by Sara Shepard
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey
Miss Peregrine's Home for the Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs


MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
Going to Montreal with my friends! 
Watching Now You See Me with my grandmother (Magic!)
Watching The Internship with my friends (I kind of want to work at Google now!)
Grad ceremony!
Discovering some awesome indie & used bookstores, cool cafes


MOST PLAYED SONG:

Demons - Imagine Dragons


THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN JULY:
Getting some down time
Possibly volunteering at my local library
Possibly volunteering at a daycare centre
Having lots and lots of fun before school starts again!
Canada Day!
Camp Nanowrimo!


AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE:
Lit Up Review kicked off this month. It's written by four amazing girls, you'll definitely want to check it out!
Jamie shares her reading timeline. What a cool idea!
Epic Reads share some super cute cards. I'm already bookmarking some for upcoming birthdays!
I've heard about the evil sentence (I released a breath I didn't know I was holding and all its variations) but it took Kelley to mention the crooked smile until I realized just how common it is too!
I know a lot of us are prepping for Camp Nanowrimo, me included. This post by Ms. Nova Ren Suma on outlining really motivated me to outline - something I rarely do!


That's all, see you next month! :)
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Reflect & Renew: May 2013


Hello readers! Say hi to Reflect and Renew which you will be seeing around here at the end of each month. Inspired by Monthly Rewind at the Perpetual Page Turner. Enjoy! :)

REVIEWS:


BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
Anatomy of a Single Girl by Daria Snadowsky
Outcast by Adrienne Kress
A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brandon Halpin
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Wither by Lauren DeStefano
I Heart London by Lindsey Kelk
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks by Lauren Myracle


MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
Making two clay bowls in pottery (can't wait to use them!)
The Leafs playoffs! We were so CLOSE! Well, there's always next year, right?
The crazy "contact improvisation" workshop we had at school. Oof, you do not know how much my back hurt after.
My last Girl Talk sesh! I'm going to miss getting to have deep discussions with y'all!


MOST PLAYED SONG:

Goldrushed - The Royal Concept

*I just had to squeeze this in here, everyone check out Entertainment by Phoenix. Such a good song.*


MADE
Dark chocolate rice krispies. Yum! Dipping things in chocolate is the best!
I already said this, but two amazing bowls in pottery! Can't wait to use them!
An awesome playlist with the help of my awesome friends!
A bad, bad, bad Romeo & Juliet adaptation for Performing Arts Class. I'm a guy. Does that convince you?


THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN JUNE
To break out my short shorts! It's about time!
My trip to Montreal! I'm coming for you!
Also, all the other grad stuff I have to attend
END OF SCHOOL!


That's all, see you next month! :)
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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Reflect & Renew: April 2013


Hello readers! Say hi to Reflect and Renew which you will be seeing around here at the end of each month. Inspired by Monthly Rewind at the Perpetual Page Turner. Enjoy! :)

REVIEWS:

BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Dualed by Elise Chapman
Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sarah Mlynowski
Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt
Wither by Lauren DeStefano


MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
My school's food fair - yay, go yummy stir fry!
Making some awesome clay buttons at pottery class
Finally finishing a crossword for the very first time by myself! I deserve a pat on the back, don't you think?


MOST PLAYED SONG:
Long Distance Call - Phoenix

MADE
Some really good tuna egg salad. You should really try it. So good, especially with saltines!


THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN MAY:
Warmer weather!
To finally finish all the books I currently have started/in my possession
To get out of my reading slump - I have to!



That's all, see you next month! :)
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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Reflect & Renew: March 2013

Hello readers! This is my very first Reflect & Renew, of which I am very proud to unveil! Inspired by Jamie at the Perpetual Page Turner, I recap my month in blogging and give you guys a look at what's coming up! :)


REVIEWS:

FEATURES:

BOOKS NEXT UP ON MY TBR LIST:
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS:
Gorging on a giant platter of fish and chips...with a dessert of apple crisp and homemade ice cream (Yum!)
Going to the Canadian Opera House and attending a concert
Attending my last pottery class for the term :(
The month's not over yet - Iceland!

MOST PLAYED SONG:
Feel Again -OneRepublic

STARTED:
Watching Lizzie Bennet Diaries...so far, so good!

THINGS I CAN'T WAIT FOR IN APRIL:
Time for rest - I'm really dragged down by all the homework. 
Eleanor & Park being shipped to me! 


That's all, see you next month! :)
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