Follow Friday (5)

Hey everyone! This is the fifth Follow Friday posting on by blog. It is also the last Follow Friday of 2010!!! *Tear*

This is hosted by Parajunkee at ParaJunkee's View where there’s a great opportunity to meet new bloggers.

This week’s question

Follow Friday: What are your new years book blogging resolutions?

1. Finish all the challenges I have signed up for before end of 2011
2. Read more books in general

3. Take some books out from the local library (going to become broke at the rate I’m spending on books lol)
4. Put some good use into my new Kobo e-reader

5. Put up more reviews

6. Improve the quality of my reviews

7. Post more author interviews

8. Post more international giveaways if the opportunity arises

9. Read more books from debut authors from all genres, especially YA and Paranormal

          10. Comment more on other blogs. I read so many posts but don’t comment on all.(Stalking is fun :)!)

For those of you who follow me through Follow Friday make sure to leave your link so that I can follow back! :)

In My Mailbox (2)

Hello again everyone!

Welcome to my second post of In My Mailbox, hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren inspired by Alea. For those of you who are not familiar with In My Mailbox, it is a showcase of the books you have received for review, have purchased, or have picked up at the library during the week.

Here is what I got during the past two weeks!
 

For Review & Contest(s) Won:

- "Logic of Demons" by H. A. Goodman

- "Black Wings" by Christina Henry

- "Room" by Emma Donoghue (Audio book)

 

I would like to extend a special thank you to H. A. Goodman, Penguin Group USA and Hachette Canada.

I would also like to thank Stephanie & Athenna at Paranormal Haven and Mary at Book Hounds for the great opportunity of winning their giveaways.

For Christmas (Book Related):

- Kobo Wireless eReader - Onyx

- 30$ Gift Card at Chapters

From my Family!!! Thank you sooo much!! :D

Currently Reading:

I am currently reading “Bella” by Steve Piacente and I will be posting a review in a few days so keep an eye out!

That’s all for now!

Happy reading until next time!

Merry Christmas!

Hello everyone!!

I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!!

Thank you all for your continued support.

Wishing you all the best and good health for the holidays!

Have a lovely day!

Love you all!

Author Interview With Lori Pescatore and Human Blend Giveaway!!!

Lori Pescatore kindly allowed me to interview her about Human Blend, her debut release. I really enjoyed this book and if you haven't read it yet...do so immediately!

 About The Author:

“A preschool teacher by day and a wife & mom by night. Although I love all of these titles, I can now add published author to the list of things I can consider myself. I was proud the day I got married, I was proud the day I gave birth to each of my boys, (now grown men) and I was proud when I got my certification to teach. My newest accomplishment in being a published author is my latest proud moment. Writing all my life for fun, family and friends, creating my own story and original characters has been a wonderful journey, one I hope is long lived. It is what I want the rest of my life to be about.

Human Blend is the first of a trilogy of books in the romance/fantasy/science fiction genre. It is what I love to read and what I love to write. I hope you enjoy my labor of love.” Source

Find Lori Pescatore on the Web: Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter

Interview

Seeing that you’ve been writing for a while, please share with us what you enjoy most about writing?

I think the most enjoyable part about writing is when the characters take over the story and direct the action. I love hearing what they have to say and how they react to situations. Most of my books are character driven stories. 

What do you think makes a good story?

I think a good story is created from likeable characters. I think you have to like and care about the characters for the story to carry itself.

When you are not writing or teaching, what do you like to do on your spare time?

In my spare time I love reading. There are so many amazing authors out there, some that I have had the pleasure of meeting online through the Paranormal Romance Guild. I love spending time with my husband and boys. My boys are all grown up so it is wonderful when we can all get together.

Name the top three books you can’t live without.

Eclipse, Poison Study , Interview with a Vampire

What are the first three things that come to mind when thinking about the paranormal genre?

The first three things that come to mind are Ghosts, Demons and Vampires

What inspired you to create such unique supernatural abilities belonging to the characters involved in “Human Blend”?

The inspiration came from the characters themselves. I'm a bit unusual as I do not plan too much out a head of time, at least for the first book in the series. The other two in the trilogy are all planned out but the first one just comes from the characters. I did want to do something that has not been done before, though, so that may have influenced my pattern of thinking and creating.

Which character in “Human Blend” do you think you relate to most?

Hmm relate to most... that is a tough one. I'm guessing my main Character Julie/Laney because she puts herself before others constantly. My husband complains I do that too much. I understand though because for me doing things for other people is what makes me happy.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

There could be several if one chooses to look deep enough. The more evident message would be that it is okay to trust some people in your life, even if the past has taught you otherwise. You may miss out on some great relationships if you can not learn to trust again. 

Can you give us any hints on what’s in store for your readers in your next book in this trilogy?

The next book will act as  prequel in the first set of chapters, kinda filling you in on the paranormal creatures in the book and how and why they are there. It will lead up to the end of the fist book and continue from there. I think fans of the first book will enjoy the background information on some of the main characters.

Lori Pescatore has kindly offered an e-book and a print copy of Human Blend for giveaways! There will be two lucky winners, one for the e-book and one for the hard copy! Please specify in your comment below which of the two (or both) you would like to be entered for!

This Giveaway is International!

Ends January 5, 2011!

TO ENTER:

**Must be a follower of the blog**

Leave a comment about the interview.

 

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**Note: The winner of the print copy will be announced and contacted on January 6, 2011. He/she will have 24 hours to reply to my e-mail with their mailing address otherwise another winner will be chosen.**

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Good Luck!

Follow Friday (4)

Hey everyone! This is the fourth Follow Friday posting on by blog.

This is hosted by Parajunkee at ParaJunkee's View where there’s a great opportunity to meet new bloggers.

This week’s question

Follow Friday: What are you plans for this fabulous day (Christmas)?

On Christmas eve I will be working 11:00am to 6:00pm, then have supper at my brother-in-law's parents' house haha. We will be having a huge supper! Filled with Italian and Portuguese food yum! On Christmas day, I will be spending the day at my boyfriends house. We will unwrap gifts and we will be eating Greek food haha! And finally, on boxing day, I will be working all day and then come home to have more presents and more food woohoo! LOL! Of course, I will be adding reading time for myself! This Christmas is going to be amazing! Merry Christmas everyone!!!

For those of you who follow me through Follow Friday make sure to leave your link so that I can follow back! :)

Human Blend by Lori Pescatore

Title: Human Blend
Author: Lori Pescatore
Publisher: Self-published
Format: Paperback, 230 pages
Date Published: June 12, 2010

Overall: 4.5/5

Source: Won in contest/Sent by author

Marion, Virginia seemed like a nice place to live a normal life, but she is not a normal girl. Laney has special abilities that keep her looking over her shoulder as she makes her escape from the men who had kidnapped her. A young doctor's interest is piqued when he witnesses her mysteriously curing a young child's illness. He befriends her due to his growing fascination with uncovering the true nature of her abilities, but not without harboring secrets of his own. Laney's budding relationship with a local boy puts both of them in danger when the men she was hiding from find her. All of their lives will change forever as ancient secrets become unearthed.

 My Review:

Laney escapes from a life where she has been used by others for their own personal gain. Having escaped as far away as possible, Laney, now Julie Miller, finally gets to experience the life she never had before. She is immediately befriended by two individuals; Austin, a teen who soon becomes more than just a friend, and Eli, a doctor who is fascinated and intrigued by her supernatural abilities. She finds a job as a volunteer at a local hospital and develops numerous great relationships, however, Laney aka Julie is unceasingly aware that all this could be taken away from her in a split second if ‘they’ find her.

Julie’s history and supernatural abilities are slowly unraveled throughout the course of the book. New characters appear throughout the story and they each serve a purpose in Julie’s quest to make a new life and at the same time, they help answer so many questions that lead her to discover who and what she really is.

Lori Pescatore’s self-published novel Human Blend will keep you wanting more. It is filled with mystery, romance and a paranormal twist. What immediately drew me to this story was the uniqueness of the characters. Lori Pescatore has a remarkable talent in creating such unique supernatural abilities which have not yet been seen in other books of this genre. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat, leaving you wanting to know more.

I am so thrilled to have had the opportunity of reading this book. It was very well-written, unique, filled with passion and mystery. I definitely recommend this book to all who enjoy paranormal novels, with plenty of romance and mystery! Human Blend is an enjoyable read with a cliffhanger ending, leaving you wanting to find out what comes next in the next book of this trilogy. I will be keeping an eye out for Lori Pescatore’s next book!

Fabulous Read, Highly Recommended

**Please Note: This review is my honest opinion and I received no monetary compensation from it.**

Find Lori Pescatore online:

Facebook | Goodreads

Buy it online:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Smashwords (ebook) | The Book Depository

Taking on The 2011 Debut Author Challenge!

THE 2011 DEBUT AUTHOR CHALLENGE: Hosted by The Story Siren

HOW IT WORKS:

•  The challenge is to read a minimum of twelve novels from Young Adult or Middle Grade Authors. While twelve is the minimum there is no maximum limit!

•  Anyone can join. You don't have to be a blogger, and you don't have to live in the United States.

• You do not have to have an blog written in English to participate.

• Deadline to join is November 20, 2011. The challenge runs from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

TO SIGN UP:

Visit this post to sign up for the challenge: 

2011 DEBUT AUTHOR CHALLENGE!   

MY DEBUT AUTHOR CHALLENGE LIST:

** As I read the books listed below, I will cross them off and link to my review. I will also be adding books to the list as I go!**

1. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
2. Choker by Elizabeth Woods Read 
3. XVI by Julia Karr 

4. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

5. Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton  Read 
6. Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver

7. he Iron Witch - Karen Mahoney

8. Haven by Kristi Cook

9. Falling Under by Gwen Hayes

10. Clarity by Kim Harrington (Review)

11. Fury by Elizabeth Miles

12. Forgotten By Cat Patrick

Follow Friday (3)

Hey everyone! This is the third Follow Friday posting on by blog.

This is hosted by Parajunkee at ParaJunkee's View where there’s a great opportunity to meet new bloggers.

This week’s question

Follow Friday: What did you study in college, or are currently studying and did it lead to your current 9 to 5 or are you doing something totally different?

I have completed college in Communication studies and I am currently studying in Accountancy as a major and minoring in Management Information Systems in University. I do not have a full-time job as I am a full-time student at the moment however, I am looking to have a full-time job relating to my studies sometime in the near future :). It would be great if I can find something along the lines of Forensic Accounting or Enterprise Risk Management however, I am still hoping that someday I can find an opportunity where I can have a job relating to books *sigh*.

For those of you who follow me through Follow Friday make sure to leave your link so that I can follow back! :)

My Very First Giveaway: Winners!!!

Hello everyone!

Thank you to all who participated in my very first giveaway!

The winners have been selected with the help of Random.org.

So, without further delay, here are the winners!!!

•  BJ (entry # 4) winner of Stephen King: The Dark Tower VII
•  T.V and Book Addict (entry # 16)  Adrienne Sharp: First Love
•  Sugarbeat (entry #2 )  Linda Nieves-Powell: Free Style
•  CT Mom (entry # 14)  Sidney Poitier: The Measure of a Man

•  Laura H (entry # 6)  Peter Schaffter: The Schumann Proof
•  Laura (entry # 8)  Cassie Miles: Protecting The Innocent
•  Bella (entry # 9)  Richard Telchy: The Paris Years of Rosie Kamin
•  Aik (entry # 12)  Cathy Kelly: Past Secrets
•  Rhapsodyinbooks (entry # 5)  Helen Dunmore: Counting the Stars
•  Meghan (entry # 1)  Jane Elizabeth Varley: The Truth About Love
•  Zoë (entry # 3)  David Russell: Deadly Lessons
•  Miranda (entry # 10)  Linda Howard: Loving Evangeline

The winners have been notified and they now have 24 hours to reply to my messages with their mailing addresses otherwise, new winners will be chosen. I will do my best to send out the prizes before the weekend if everyone replies on time!

Congratulations to the winners!

Waiting On Wednesday (1)

Welcome to the first Waiting on Wednesday here on my blog! For those of you who don’t know about Waiting on Wednesday, it is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking The Spine, in which we highlight an upcoming book release we're eagerly awaiting.

My selection for this Wednesday is The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong. This is part of Kelley’s “Darkest Powers” series. If you didn’t know before, Kelley Armstrong is one of my favorite authors and I really encourage you all to read this teen series along with her adult series “Women of The Otherworld” if you have not yet done so!

For those of you who follow me through Waiting on Wednesday, please add your link in the comments below so that I can kindly return the favor!

From Kelley Armstrong’s page:

Maya lives in a small medical-research town on Vancouver Island. How small? You can’t find it on the map. It has less than two-hundred people, and her school has only sixty-eight students—for every grade from kindergarten to twelve.

Now, strange things are happening in this claustrophobic town, and Maya’s determined to get to the bottom of them. First, the captain of the swim team drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. A year later, mountain lions start appearing around Maya’s home, and they won’t go away. Her best friend, Daniel, starts experiencing “bad vibes” about certain people and things. It doesn’t help that the new bad boy in town, Rafe, has a dangerous secret—and he’s interested in one special part of Maya’s anatomy: Her paw-print birthmark.

TITLE: The Gathering

AUTHOR: Kelley Armstrong

PUBLISHER: Harper Teen

RELEASE DATE: April 5, 2011

In My Mailbox (1)

Hello again everyone!

Welcome to my first post of In My Mailbox, hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren inspired by Alea. For those of you who are not familiar with In My Mailbox, it is a showcase of the books you have received for review, have purchased, or have picked up at the library during the week.

Here is what I got this week!
 

 For Review & Contest(s) Won:

- "No Turning Back" by Deanna Jewel
- "Human Blend" by Lori Pescatore
- "Bella" by Steve Piacente
- "Hannah - My True Story of Drugs, Cutting, and Mental Illness" by Hannah Westberg
- "Alexis - My True Story of Being Seduced" by an Online Predator by Alexis Singer
- "Rae - My True Story of Fear, Anxiety, and Social Phobia" by Chelsea Rae Swiggett
- "Plain Jeu" by E. C. Belli

I would like to extend a special thank you to Deanna Jewel, Lori Pescatore, Steve Piacente and Accents Publishing.

I would also like to thank Suzannah at Romance Ally,  E. J. Stevens at From The Shadows,  Lindsey at 10 Stories Up and for the great opportunity of winning their giveaways.

 Bought:

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

- "The Vampire Diaries: The Fury and The Dark Reunion" by L. J. Smith

- "The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Diaries Vol. I Origins" by L. J. Smith

- "Inside Out" by Maria V. Snyder

 Currently Reading:

I am currently reading “Human Blend” by Lori Pescatore and cannot put it down! The beginning is full of mystery and I can honestly say that I'm excited to find out what will happen next! I will be posting a review in a few days so keep an eye out!

That’s all for now!

Happy reading until next time!

My Very First Giveaway!

Hello Everyone!

I would like to thank you all for being so patient with my absence from reviewing since I have been so busy with school and exams. I thought this would be a great opportunity to show my appreciation.

This will be my very first giveaway ever! This includes a mixture of genres, because I would like everyone to have an opportunity to find something they like and not be restricted to just one type of genre. Also, if you have wanted to try something new
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

Now for the details:
There will be 12 winners, yes you read right, 12!!! (1 book for each winner)

The picture below includes brand new books which have not been read and are in excellent condition! (Just in case you wanted to know lol).

Book List:

•    Stephen King: The Dark Tower VII
•    Adrienne Sharp: First Love
•    Linda Nieves-Powell: Free Style
•    Sidney Poitier: The Measure of a Man
•    Peter Schaffter: The Schumann Proof
•    Cassie Miles: Protecting The Innocent
•    Richard Telchy: The Paris Years of Rosie Kamin
•    Cathy Kelly: Past Secrets
•    Helen Dunmore: Counting the Stars
•    Jane Elizabeth Varley: The Truth About Love
•    David Russell: Deadly Lessons
•    Linda Howard: Loving Evangeline


Giveaway Rules:

-    Must be a follower
-    Open to US / Canada (International followers there will be more giveaways soon I promise!)
-    To enter, please comment below along with your e-mail so that I can contact the winners when the
      giveaway is over.
-    If there is a particular book you would like to be entered for please indicate it in your post.
-    The winners will be chosen at random so everyone has a fair chance.


This Giveaway will end on:

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15th, 2010 at MIDNIGHT EASTERN time.

The winners will be announced the following evening, and after I have sent out the e-mails to notify them, they will have 24 hours to reply to my messages with their mailing addresses otherwise, new winners will be chosen.


Thank you for participating in my very first giveaway! :D

Happy reading until next time!

The Epic Contest of Epic by Beth Revis

Beth Revis, author of the upcoming book Across the Universe is having an unbelievable contest! It's EPIC! If you'd like a chance to win this prize pack or many many others, CLICK HERE. 

Contest ends December 20th. 

 

Follow Friday (2)

Hey everyone! This is the second Follow Friday posting on by blog.

This is hosted by Parajunkee at ParaJunkee's View where there’s a great opportunity to meet new bloggers.

This week’s question

Follow Friday: Do you have an under-noticed author that you think we should all know about?

I can't think of anyone that is under-noticed however, these authors do need more recognition for their work.

I'd like to start off with Maria V. Snyder as Parajunkee did because, I completely agree with her, Maria's books are amazing and everyone should take a look at them! My personal favorite books would have to be from the Study Series which you can find here: Poison Study(Book 1) Magic Study(Book 2)  Fire Study(Book 3). Another author I'd really like for you all to check out is Kelley Armstrong, yes a lot of people know her from her Teen series however, I'd really like you to check out her adult series: Women of the Otherworld. Thank you for reading!

For those of you who follow me through Follow Friday make sure to leave your link so that I can follow back! :)

2011 Challenges!!! Come Join In On The Fun!

Hello again!

I am really excited to share with you some of the really great challenges running through January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 which I have decided to participate in! I’ll be posting my lists for each challenge under my Challenge Page which you can find at the top.

Here they are! Come join in on the fun!!!:

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VAMPIRE CHALLENGE 2011: Hosted by ParaJunkee’s View

HOW IT WORKS:

The challenge is to read 20 books that have a vampire as a main character, either protag or antagonist.

TO SIGN UP:

Visit this post to sign up for the challenge:

Vampire Challenge 2011 Signup

MY LIST:

** I will be adding the book titles as I go!**

1. The Deviant by Orren Merton

2. Teeth: Vampire Tales by Ellen Datlow

3. My Love Eternal by Liz Strange (Review)

4. A Second Chance at Forever by Liz Strange (Review)

5. Dark Lover by JR Ward

6. Lover Eternal by JR Ward

7. Lover Awakened by JR Ward

8. Lover Revealed by JR Ward
9. Lover Unbound by JR Ward
10. Lover Enshrined by JR Ward

11. Lover Avenged by JR Ward

12. Glass House by Rachel Caine

13. The Dead Girls Dance by Rachel Caine

14. Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine

15. Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
16. Pretty Souls by Julie Particka (Review)

17. The Music of Chaos by P. Kirby

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SHIFTER CHALLENGE 2011: Hosted by ParaJunkee’s View

HOW IT WORKS:

The challenge is to read 20 books that have a shifter as a main character, either protag or antagonist.

TO SIGN UP:

Visit this post to sign up for the challenge:

Shifter Challenge 2011 Signup

MY LIST:

** I will be adding the book titles as I go!**

1. Changeling Moon by Dani Harper (Review)

2. Changeling Dream by Dani Harper (Review)

3. Pretty Souls by Julie Particka (Review)

4. Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

5. Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

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2011 SHOW ME THE FREE READING CHALLENGE: hosted by The Unread Reader 

HOW IT WORKS:
Should you choose to participate in this challenge, your goal is to read at least twelve (12) legally obtained e-books which you got for FREE for your e-reading device. While twelve is the minimum there is no maximum limit. Twelve is the minimum, THERE IS NO MAXIMUM and best of all, anyone can join!

To get started, check out the Top 100 Free books on Amazon, or the Free e-books on Barnes & Noble.  Net Galley e-books DO NOT COUNT!

LEVELS:
Coupon Clipper: 12 Books
Penny Pincher: 24 Books
Super Saver: 30+ Books
For more information please visit here: 2011 Show Me The FREE Challenge

TO SIGN UP:
Visit this post to sign up for the challenge:
2011 Show Me The FREE Challenge Sign Up

MY LIST:

** I will be adding the book titles as I go!**

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OFF THE SHELF CHALLENGE : Hosted by Bookish Ardour's Reading Challenges

HOW IT WORKS:

This challenge is to read those books you own copies of, but have never got around to reading. If you don't have many that you own, but have a massive TBR shelf you're welcome to read those ones as long as you don't add new ones. You don't need to actually get rid of your books after you've read them, this is just to read them.

LEVELS:   

   1.    Tempted–  Choose 5 books to read
   2.    Trying – Choose 15 books to read
   3.    Making A Dint – Choose 30 books to read
   4.    On A Roll – Choose 50 books to read
   5.    Flying Off – Choose 75 books to read
For extra hard challenges
   1.    Hoarder – Choose 76-125 books to read
   2.    Buried – Choose 126-200 books to read

TO SIGN UP: 
Visit this post to sign up for the challenge:
Off The Shelf Signup 

MY LIST:

** I will be adding the book titles as I go!**

1. Choker by Elizabeth Woods

2. Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

3. Teeth: Vampire Tales by Ellen Datlow

4. Dark Lover by JR Ward

5. Lover Eternal by JR Ward

6. Lover Awakened by JR Ward

7. Lover Revealed by JR Ward
8. Lover Unbound by JR Ward
9. Lover Enshrined by JR Ward

10. Lover Avenged by JR Ward

11. Clarity by Kim Harrington (Review)

12. Tyme's End by B.R. Collins

13. Waking The Witch by Kelley Armstrong

14. The Complete History of Why I Hate Her by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

15.  Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

16.  Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

17. Once Upon a Nightmare by Lee Molyan

18. Daughter of Mine by Laura Fabiani

19. Radiance by Alyson Noel

20. Shimmer by Alyson Noel

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I'm really excited to start these challenges at the beginning of the new year!!!

I really hope you all come join in on the fun!

Well that's all for now! 

Til next time!

Life Is Good Award!

I’m really excited to have been given this award! It's the second award I have received since I’ve began my blog on November 28, 2010 (8 days ago wow!).  I would like to thank Caroline at (Bon Bons and Reveries) http://bonbonsandreveries.blogspot.com for giving me this award and all my friends, readers and followers that have been so amazing and supportive!!!

Life is Good Award Rules:

1.  Thank and link back to the person that gave this award.
2.  Answer the 10 survey questions below.
3.  Pass the award along to other bloggers whom you think are fantastic.
4.  Contact the bloggers you've picked to let them know about the award.


The Questions:

1.  If you blog anonymously, are you happy doing this; if you are not anonymous, do you wish that you had started out anonymously so that you could be anonymous now?
My Answer:  I decided not to blog anonymously, (apart having an alias as Moonlight Gleam to fit the name of my blog), because I think it’s great having the opportunity to meet other bloggers and sharing common interests online. It’s nice knowing I’m not the only book-a-holic out there haha!


2.  Describe an incident that shows your inner stubborn side.
My Answer:  I would say the only (re-occurring) incident that could show my inner stubborn side is … refusing to make my bed when I will be staying home all day no matter how many times my parents rant about how “someone might be coming over so it has to be clean”. OH-MY-GEE mom, dad, no one should be going in my room other than me okay? :) haha. (Yes this is also an excuse to get out of cleaning up lol)


3.  What do you see when you really look at yourself in the mirror?
My Answer:  Wow this is a tough one, a little embarrassing too ... I see someone who is slowly but surely, building up her confidence after having been called a failure, been bullied and been hurt. Underneath all that, I’m optimistic, open-minded and determined to prove some people of the past and present wrong.


4.  What is your favorite summer cold drink?
My Answer:  I have two! Haha Smirnoff-Ice and Second Cup’s Iced Chocolate Chillatte - DELISH!!!


5.  When you take time for yourself, what do you do?
My Answer:  READ! Lol I think that was a given haha, I also listen to music, take pictures and try to organize my room (*cough cough*.. Key word “TRY”) lol! 


6.  Is there something that you still want to accomplish in your life? What is it?
My Answer:  Definitely! *Takes a deep breath* I plan on volunteering a lot more in the following year. I would like to finish my Bachelor degree in accountancy, get a job at an accounting firm and hopefully continue on to become a Chartered Accountant (aiming high yes lol). I would also love to someday have my very own gothic styled library room in my future house, just like the one in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast :). Last but not least, perhaps someday open my own photo studio as I have mentioned before that I have a passion for photography.
If there were a lot more opportunities out there, my ideal career would include anything involving books. I’ve always enjoyed reading as well as writing my own material. It is something I’m very passionate about.


7.  When you attended school, were you the class clown, the class overachiever, the shy person, or always ditching?
My Answer: In high school I was the shy girl in class and got bullied a lot; however, I was involved in many volunteer programs such as: Reading Buddies, Big Brother Big Sister Program, Peer Mediation, Media Club, and the Terry Fox Program. Now that I’m in University, I’m a lot more confident, social and enjoy making friends and meeting new faces.  


8.  If you close your eyes and want to visualize a very poignant moment in your life, what would you see?
My Answer:  The day I switched programs from Communications to Accounting. I let go of a program I was very passionate about but realized that I needed a compromise to be able to support myself in the future. I want more opportunities for myself, for my family (years from now) and I have realized that I can become successful through determination and hard work. I can follow my dream to becoming anything I want to be; but in order to get there; there are some basic stepping tones I must face.

 

9.  Is it easy for you to share your true self in your blog or are you more comfortable writing posts about other people or events? 

 My Answer:  I do feel comfortable sharing my true self with other through my blog; however, I don’t want my blog revolve around me and would exclude any negativity. Instead I would rather discuss something that would benefit my readers and also discuss our common interests. 


10.  If you had the choice to sit down and read a book or talk on the phone which would you do and why? 

My Answer:  I would read a book hands down ... unless Brad Pitt called haha jk! I do however, enjoy talking on the phone with my boyfriend/best friend of nearly 4 years. He is the love of my life; I would stop everything to share every moment with him (corny yes but true) :).

Here are the great bloggers with amazing blogs which I award the Life is Good Award to!:

First I'll begin with sending this right back to Caroline because her blog is sooo awesome!!!
1. Bon Bons and Reveries  

2. NocturnalBites

3. Ivy’s Reads

4. Rabid Reads

5. Kiddies Corner Deals

6. Larissa's Life

7. The Bookish Type

8. I Read Banned Books

9. Midnight Bloom Reads

10. The Story Siren

11. My Makeup Addiction
12. ParaJunkee's View

Congratulations everyone!!!

My E-Reader Dilemma!

Hey everyone!!!

I have successfully convinced my parents to get me an e-reader for Christmas! Yay! However, I have run into a tiny little problem… I HAVE NO IDEA WHICH ONE TO ASK FOR!!!! They all look so amazing and they all have the same basic features.

I would love to get all of your opinions on this! Help me out on this one?

Keep in mind that I live in Canada and my parents don't know how to use the computer. They would need to go buy the e-reader in person and don't want me to order anything online on their behalf, so the Kindle will not be an option for me :(

Please leave a comment with the e-reader you have or would love to get based on reviews or friends and family. Don't forget to mention how much you like it!

Thank you!

Follow Friday (1)!

Hey everyone! This is the first Follow Friday posting on by blog.

This is hosted by Parajunkee at ParaJunkee's View where there’s a great opportunity to meet new bloggers.

This week’s question

Follow Friday: What do you do besides reading / reviewing as a hobby??

I have a passion for photography. It was actually something I’ve really wanted to pursue as a career choice and still remains as one of my personal goals in the future. I also enjoy learning new languages on my spare time. So far I know (aside from English) French, Italian, Spanish and beginner Greek. :)

For those of you who follow me through Follow Friday make sure to leave your link so that I can follow back! :)

Versatile Blogger Award: Passing It On

This morning I received a pleasant surprise! I was given a Versatile Blogger Award from aobibliophile at aobibliosphere™. 

I just wanted to blog about this to show my deep appreciation from the support I have been given. Thank you so much aobibliophile I truly appreciate this kind gesture.

 How The Versatile Blogger Award Works:

1. thank the person who gave the award and link back to him or her
 2. write 7 things about yourself that you might want others to know
 3. pass the VB award along to 15 other bloggers whom you have recently discovered and who you think are great
 4. contact the bloggers you have chosen and let them know about the VB award

7 Things About Myself:

1. Aside from reading, another one of my passions is photography

2. I can speak English, French, Italian, little Spanish and very little Greek (I enjoy learning new languages)

3. I’ve always wanted to bake cakes like Cake Boss from TLC

4. I’ll always pick sushi if given the option for meals

5. My favorite color is purple because it combines my other two favorite colors (pink and blue lol)

6. I enjoy dancing to traditional Italian and Greek music

7. I’ve been planning on creating my blog for over a year and finally got the courage create one 4 days ago!

Passing the VB blogging award to 15 other bloggers:

There is no particular order of the blogs I have listed below, they are all great blogs that I have been following and have showed me support in return. I’d like to start off with aobibliophile's blog to show my appreciation.

1.  aobibliosphere™

2.  Midnight Bloom Reads

3.  Book Hounds

4.  Reads, Reviews, Recommends

5.  Tynga's Reviews

6.  Parajunkee's View

7.  Reader Recommended

8.  Carol's Prints

9.  Ten Stories Up

10. Jay Fingers

11. I Am A Reader Not A Writer

12. The Secret Writer

13. Sugar Beat's Books

14. Midnight Glance

15. Hale & Salvatore’s Supernatural Must Reads

Congratulations to the 15 bloggers/blogs that I have chosen! 

It would be great if you all could check them out and show them some love for all their hard work!