Book Review: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

  A lot can happen in 24 hours. You can sit on your couch and read all day, tea and coffee mugs piling beside you as you read. You can shop in a bookstore, you can drive in the country or walk around a city. But in Hadley's case, she is off to her father's wedding to a woman she's never met, in London, and she knows that her life as she knew it will be over soon. Hadley does not start her day off well, missing her plane to London by four minutes. Cutting it close, she books the next flight to London.
  Hadley meets Oliver, an English boy who is also flying across the sea to change. Hadley and Oliver spend the whole flight talking. And when they arrive to London, Hadley doesn't really want to leave. But there isn't much time, as Hadley rushes to her fathers wedding.
  Hadley and Olivers' day is a whirlwind of surprises, new beginnings, endings, and love. Like I said, a lot can happen (and change) in 24 hours...
~Lizzie Rose~

Book Review: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

  So I have mentioned before of my admiration of the author Stephanie Perkins. I reviewed her first book Anna and the French Kiss a while back, but I never reviewed its sequel Lola and the Boy Next Door.
  The novel centers around Lola, a creative costumer high school senior who has 3 withes for the year. For her parents to approve of her rocker boyfriend Max, to go to the winter formal as Marie Antoinette, and to never see the Bell twins again.
  But when the Bells move back into their old house next door to Lola's, her wishes start to go up in smoke. As time goes on, Lola and Cricket start to become friends again, but Lola is wary, dead set on making her relationship with Max work. But as Lola and Cricket grow closer and closer, she starts to feel old feelings again.
  I loved Anna and the French Kiss, as did many Stephanie Perkins fans, but many have given Lola and the Boy Next Door thumbs down. I can see where some are coming from. Lola is a compulsive liar, both to herself and others. But where people say it isn't as well written as it's predecessor, I must agree to disagree.  The story is just right for Lola, and I think that it is the perfect sequel (we even see Anna and St. Clair from time to time during the book!). I can't wait for the third book, Isla and the Happily Every After, to come out in 2013! I'm dying in suspense!
~Lizzie Rose~

Book Review: What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones

  So while I was looking over some of my old posts, I saw that I said I would review this book, What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones. But as I looked back, I saw that I never did post a review, so I thought I would now! No time like the present, right?
  What My Mother Doesn't Know is a novel in verse. Actually, It's the one that inspired me to write my own! Sophie is a fifteen year old high schooler struggling with family issues, boy craziness, relationships, breakups, and first love(s). Sophie is just like you and me, making this book so realatable, sometimes it might feel like you're looking into a mirror. Sophie is just trying to make sense of the world, of her heart, and most of all, growing up, and is doing so in her poetry (and art). What My Mother Doesn't Know is a beautiful narration of this, and should be read by every girl entering the scary years of adolescence.
~Lizzie Rose~

Book Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky

So if you have been following my blog for a while, you'll know that I'm obsessed with this book, the movie, Logan Lerman. But I don't recall ever actually reviewing the book, so I will now!
The book is composed of letters from high school freshman Charlie. Starting each letter with "Dear friend," Charlie writes of his first year of high school. Struggling with family issues, relationships, friendships, and the ghosts of his past, we see how Charlie grows from a boy to a young man during the progression of the book. With a surprising twist ending that no one expected, this book is impactful and will stick in your mind for years to come.
Being a teenager myself, I think that everyone entering high school should read this book. Please go check it out now!
~Lizzie Rose~

Book Review: Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach

   Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach is a wonderful little book, a childrens' mystery. Hero is starting sixth grade in a new town and a new school., and Hero is less than thrilled to be the new kid again. But this new move might prove to be much more interesting than the other countless moves that her family has made. When Hero meets her new neighbor, the elderly Mrs. Roth, she is told of the Shakespearean mystery that centers around Hero's new home and it's previous owners. Intrigued by the mystery, Hero feels compelled to solve it with the aid of Mrs. Roth. But then comes along Danny Cordova, who wants to help solve the mystery, too. But Hero soon finds out that Mrs. Roth and Danny are mysteries all on their own
  This has been one of my favorite books since 5th grade. And even though it's been years since I first bought my copy at my elementary school's book fair, I have reread Shakespeare's Secret over and over ever since. If you're in the mood for an interesting little mystery, Shakespeare's Secret is the way to go!
~Lizzie Rose~

Happy Birthday Post #1

Hi everyone!
So, as you know, today is this blog's first birthday! So,  have a couple things planned. Firstly, I have prepared 5 book reviews for you all! I have read (or reread) all of these books in this past year, and I love love love them all! So I hope you enjoy those...
Also, I have planned a couple more things for the celebration. I went through all of my old posts, and made a list of the Songs of the Days. So, without further ado, lets start with the Songs of the Days from 2011-2012!

Endtapes- The Joy Formidable 12-29-11

A Thousand Years- Christina Perri 12-30-11

We Wish You A Merry Christmas 12-31-11

Marry The Night- Lady Gaga 1-1-12

Dead Hearts- Stars 1-6-12

Set Fire to the Rain- Adele 1-16-12

Superman- Taylor Swift 1-27-12

The Way You Look Tonight- Frank Sinatra 1-28-12

Rumour Has It- Adele 2-3-12

Firework- Katy Perry 2-27-12

We Live for Love- Pat Benatar 3-8-12

Paperback Writer- The Beatles 4-17-12

Summer's Not Hot- Selena Gomez 6-9-12

Santa Will Find You- Poema feat. Aaron Marsh 12-21-12

Poison and Wine- The Civil Wars 12-26-12

So I hope you enjoyed the Songs of the Days for the past year, and I'll start posting those reviews right away! Enjoy!

~Lizzie Rose~

Christmas books and birthday surprises

Hello everyone!
So I thought I would share a couple things with you guys. Firstly, I thought I would share with you all the books I got for Christmas...

Moonglass by Jessi Kirby

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

 Once by Cameron Dokey

 Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard

Kissing Shakespeare by Pamela Mingle

My family is definitely feeding my obsession for books! So after I read all of these, I will try to review them for you! And being a librarian's child, I must say that if you want to read these books, maybe go check them out at your local library? That would be wonderful :) And of course, you'll have to tell me if you like them if you do read them!
Okay, so for the surprise. Tomorrow is Lizzie's Garden's first birthday! So, I thought that I would review a few books that I read this year in honor of the occasion. So, I will be posting those tomorrow for you. I hope you enjoy!
So I guess I'll get started on those reviews. So many books, so little time!
~Lizzie Rose~

Is it snow? Is it rain? What is it?!

Hello everyone,
I've been stuck inside all day, without a clue of what to do. Thanks to the snow/rain (no one seems to know what it is, the news says its snow, but it sounds like rain... What is this madness?!). Feeling un-inspired, I've had to resort to alternating watching random YouTube videos, and watching Breakfast at Tiffany's. I guess it's just the day-after-Christmas-blues.
I really dislike the 26th of December, because after almost a months worth of Christmassy cheer, it's just like what now? But even though it's past Christmas, it isn't stopping me from watching Christmas movies. Tonight's movie selection? It's either going to be The Grinch that Stole Christmas (animated) or Holiday Inn... Oh, who am I kidding? Holiday Inn all the way!
Only 364 more days to go until next Christmas!
~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: Poison and Wine- The Civil Wars

Ohmygoshthissongisamazinggolistentoitnow! (Try typing without spaces. Go ahead, try. It's harder that it seems.)

Merry Christmas!

Hello everyone,
Okay, so I'm writing this on my phone with the Blogger app, so if there are any typos, that's why...

So I hope everyone had a beautiful and warm Christmas morning! I certainly did. especially because of the surprise I woke up to this morning.... A white Christmas! And according to the news, its the first one for where I live since 2002!

We'll, that's it for me for right.now! Let's go spend some valuable family time!
Merry Christmas everyone!

A Merry Christmas Playlist

Hello again!
Here's the playlist I said I would put together for you... Enjoy!

White Christmas- Bing Crosby
Blue Christmas- Glee Cast
Wool Coats- Poema
Santa Will Find You- Poema feat. Aaron Marsh
Always in the Season- Pomplamoose
Jingle Bells- Pomplamoose
Christmas Must Be Something More- Taylor Swift
Baby It's Cold Outside- James Taylor

Okay, those are some of my favorites (believe me, the list is waaay to long to put on Blogger). Enjoy!
~Lizzie Rose~

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Hello everyone,
Well, we survived the 'end of the world'. Now that I have today and school over with (at least for 11 days), I can finally concentrate on one thing: Christmas! I have my gifts wrapped, and ready to go underneath the tree. I don't know what it is, but this time of year never fails to get me into a cheerful mood. Whether it's all the decorations around me, family time, or the possibility (however small a possibility it is) to have a White Christmas. I especially love watching Christmas movies, here are the ones that my family watches every year...

A Charlie Brown Christmas! A classic, and a movie that we watch at least five times during the Christmas season.

This movie is hilarious! If you haven't seen it, you must! You'll be laughing the whole time.

Holiday Inn is next, another classic. From the1940s and when Hollywood was in its heyday, I love everything about this movie.

 If you watch Holiday Inn, you have to watch White Christmas, too!

 The Grinch! I think that it's my personal favorite...

And then there's The Santa Clause! This one is soo funny, too!

Well, That's it for tonight. I think I'm going to make another post now, my Christmas soundtrack! But if I don't blog again after that, Merry Christmas! I'll make sure to get back on for my New Years posts and a special 1st anniversary post (It'll soon be a year that I've been blogging! Can you believe it??).
Also, I would like to request prayers for the families grieving the loss of a loved one this holiday season, for the families of the victims in Connecticut. May God be with you.

~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: Santa Will Find You- Poema feat. Aaron Marsh

I love this song, it captures the warm fuzzy feeling that comes every Christmas! Also, Poema is one of my favorite bands.

Fall Leaves and Pre-Sandy Beauty

Hello, everyone!
It's been a long time since I've posted, and it seems like nowadays there are a few months between each post, and every time I say that I'll try to post more. This time I don't think I'll make any promises, but I'm enjoying writing this blog now :)
So about two weekends ago (pre-Sandy) I took a drive with my mom to my Aunt's to welcome my new baby cousin Eli into the world. During that drive, I couldn't help but be in awe by the beauty of the fall leaves. All the vibrant colors, reds, browns, oranges, and listening to Taylor Swift's new CD while enjoying the beauty around me. Now I'll always associate that CD and fall with the birth of my cousin, and what a wonderful afternoon that was!
Also, I'd like to request prayers for all those severely hit by Sandy. My home got hit, but not hard at all, we were so lucky. But others in New York City and the beach towns and the other places hit hard by the terrible storm are still recovering. Thanks for the prayers :)
I know how awfully short this is, but after having a nice big cup of tea and watching J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life I think I'm finally tired enough to go to sleep. Have a great weekend everyone, and don't forget to turn those clocks back! (An extra hour of sleep, how great will that be?) Hopefully I will be able to blog more soon...
~Lizzie Rose~

My Top 10 Favorite Trailers!

Hello everyone!
So I mentioned in a blog I posted earlier that I was a big movie trailer fan (geeky I know, but come on, it's me). So I thought just for fun I would post some of my favorite trailers! (Can you tell I'm kinda restless tonight?). I won't re-post the trailer for The Perks of Being a Wallflower, even though it is one of my favorites.

Trailer #1: The Art of Getting By

Trailers #2 and 3 (because they're both good): Like Crazy

Trailer #4 (a classic): Titanic

Trailer #5: The Great Gatsby (the new one that isn't out yet) 

Trailer #6: Soul Surfer

Trailer #7: My Week With Marilyn

Trailer #8: LOL (the French version)

Trailer #9: Easy A

And finally...

Trailer #10: HappyThankYouMorePlease

  Well, those are my top 10 favorite movie trailers! I hope you enjoyed this totally-random-off-subject-kinda-dumb blog, I really had a lot of fun going through my YouTube favorites list and picking through all the videos I have Favorited over the last, like, year and a half. 

  You have no idea how many Big Bang Theory clips I have Favorited! I counted. 46 in all. I guess that makes me kinda obsessed, doesn't it?

  So this is kind of funny. I just realized, out of all the movie trailers I have here, I have only seen two out of ten of them in actual full-movie-form (If anyone is interested, it was Easy A and Soul Surfer, both of which I highly recommend!). Though I really really want to see all of them, especially Titanic.

  

  Also, I wanted to throw a prayer request out there. I think we all have heard about the tragedy in Colorado, the shootings in the movie theater. I just wanted to ask my readers (if I have any...) to pray for those poor people who are grieving the loss of their loved ones. In times of great need and tragedy, we all need to join hands and help one another. Whether that's praying for them every night or sending cards to the families who lost someone they loved so deeply. Thanks you guys!

So I guess I'll leave it at that, have a great night everyone!

~Lizzie Rose~

Summer Reads Book Review Series: Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

Helloo!
Here's Summer Read #2, and another awesome book!! Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson, read on to learn more about this truly epic book...

  The title says it all. The book revolves around Amy Curry's cross country trip from California to Connecticuit. A lot has happened in Amy's life, her father's death, her brother's addiction and mother's abandonment. And now she has to move across the country to her mother's new home. So to get the family car to the new home, Amy's mother arranges for her to drive it over rather than shipping it. But since Amy is afraid of driving since her father's accident, her mom gets the son of a family friend to drive her. And in comes Roger, who has some secrets, too. Together, they discover new places, and form a new friendship that might end up helping them through the journeys they need to make, both on the road and personal.
  This book is such a cute little read. And I kinda have a funny story about how I found this book! I was wandering around my local bookstore in early June and walked past a rack with a sign saying "Summer Reads". I stopped to look at it, and this book caught my eye, because I was just about to depart on my own month long road trip. I thought it was so ironic that I would find a book about a road trip days before I went on my own, so I just had to get it. I read the book while I was on the road, and even applied some of the road trip tips in the back of the book! So this book has a bit of a sentimental value with me, traveling all 6,620 miles right along with me.
  Highly recommended, this book is the perfect summer read. Check it out at your local library today to experience it for yourself!
  Enjoy!
~Lizzie Rose~

Summer Reads Book Review Series: Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

Hey everyone!

So I'm finally starting that summer reads series that I told you guys about... Which I now realize was about a month ago (sorry about that). So here's the first book review, enjoy!

  I know that this is such a huge cliche it's not even funny, but Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen is the ultimate coming-of-age story. This book has such a huge meaning with me, and I think that every girl should read this book. It deals with so many problems that teen girls go through today, bullying, confidence and self-image among others.
  The story is about Colie Sparks who has to spend the summer with her Aunt Mira, who is more than a little weird, in a small beach town in North Carolina called Colby. But Colie slowly starts to really love Colby, her job at the Last Chance Bar and Grill, and the people she has met along the way. Especially best friends Isabel and Morgan, who teach her about friendship and confidence. And the realities of life.
 Keeping the Moon is such a sweet read, and highly recommended! But can you really expect anything other than perfection from Sarah Dessen? Exactly.
 Out of five stars, this book has 5/5! If you would like to read this book, go on and check it out from your local library.
~Lizzie Rose~

Back from Vacation-- Random Blog :)

Hello again :)
Well, I recently got back from a month long vacation. I had a lot of fun, but if you have ever been away from home for a month or more, you know just how heavenly it is to finally be home. But the good news is, I got a lot of reading done! So you all can look forward to a bunch of book reviews coming up!

So I just wanted to just share some news with you all. First off is my new word count on one of my stories...

13,693 words!!!!!!!! I've never had that many words in one story yet! This may seem kinda stupid to more experienced writers, but this is such a cool new experience for me, being able to write soo many words in so little time. I'm very proud of myself :) This story is my baby, and this manuscript is the third volume of the series. The third volume is proving to be so much better in so many ways than the previous volumes, and so much fun to write!

Also, I'm so excited about another event coming up soon in my life.. A week at my favorite beach town in August! My whole family is going to be jam packed into our beloved house that we rent, and it's going to be the most fun ever :) So you'll probably see some beautiful pictures of that soon.

Okay, I've run out of things to ramble about so I'll sign off. I will be posting a book review soon!
Have a great night everyone...
~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: "It's Time"-Imagine Dragons

Okay, story time! So a movie is coming out this year called "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", which I have been looking forward to forever. And I think that that is because it has Emma Watson and Logan Lerman in it. But the only thing I think that I was looking forward to more than the movie was the trailer. Here it is from YouTube...

(Awesome, right?)

I have a really weird obsession with movie trailers, because if made well, they're pure awesome. And the trailer for this movie has to be the most epic one ever!! And this song is what makes it epic.

Summer!!

Hello everyone!
  Well, guess what it is? Summer!!!!!!!! Yay! The most awesome time of the year =) Can you tell I'm excited? I can write at any time I want, especially at night when I write the best! And, not to mention sleeping in on the mornings.
  So in celebration of the start of summer, I'm going to be doing a series of reviews on awesome books for the summer. Beach blanket approved.

I'll be posting a review very soon, and I will be blogging much more! To make up for my absence in the past month or so.
~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: Summer's Not Hot- Selena Gomez

An awesome song, it's kind of my theme song for summer!

Good Morning!

Hey everyone!
Hope everyone is having a good morning. I most certainly am! I was able to sleep in as late as I wanted, no school to worry about.
I was able to finally put my typewriter in my room, and now Dettie is safe and sound on her new spot on my desk. Here are some pictures of Dettie in her new home...

Well, I have to go, hope you all enjoyed the pictures! Have a great afternoon!
~Lizzie Rose~

Lollipops and revisiting Pride and Prejudice

Hey everyone!
  Today was the stuff that pretty awesome days are made of. Beautiful weather and a quiet walk home, no homework. Sitting on the couch near a window, blogging. Pretty great! I hope everyone else's day was great, too!
  So right now, I am reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Rereading, actually. The first time through I really didn't understand anything on the pages... Past the "Pride" and the "Prejudice", I was pretty lost. But now, maybe a year and a half later, I am attempting it again, and reading a bit slower this time, and I am having loving it again! I loved it before, the parts that registered I enjoyed and I thought were well written. (Well, then again, it is Jane Austen for crying out loud... Of course it's well written!) I am reading really, really slowly, though. I'm savoring and thinking over every part of the book.
 But I think that's how you should read a classic, or any book for that matter. The slower you read the better, so that you can catch the meaning of the book.
 That's how I remember so much about books. My friends are always surprised at how much I remember from a book I read, no matter how long ago it was. I guess that's a funny thing with me...

Sooo, anyway... I wanted also wanted to share a picture with you guys...

It's a huge lollipop!! Be jealous, haha! I got it when my school chorus ran a Sock Hop fundraiser, and my little chorus group sang Lollipop. You know, like on that old computer commercial.... I think it was for Dell...? I don't know, YouTube the song and you'll see which song I'm talking about.
  So anyway, everyone got all dressed up in poodle skirts and ponytails, the cliche fifties stereotypes... And it was sooo much fun!! everyone had a blast, and I even got a big lollipop out of the deal! I haven't eaten it yet, it's so pretty I almost don't want to! I'll probably open it tomorrow, it's so late now that if I eat it, I'll be bouncing off the walls all night, haha!
 On that note, I have to go to bed. Having a good day makes one tired, after all. Hope you all have a lovely night tonight and a great day tomorrow!

~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: Paperback Writer- The Beatles

This is such a great song, and it has a particular special meaning to me, since I want to be a published novelist. Also, it's been stuck in my head all day. That has an influence as on the Song of the Day as well. If you have never listened to Paperback Writer before... What's wrong with you?! Go listen to it! You'll never be the same again... Haha, just kidding, but seriously, go listen to it :)

Long time, no see!

Hey, everyone!
  Life has been so insane, lately! I swear, between mid-terms and sickness, I have had absolutely no time for a whole lot of the things I like (for example, blogging). But I am back, and I hope to be able to blog more. I am procrastinating right now, I have a puzzle page to do for my math class. It's always that one annoying teacher who assigns something for the weekend. Thanks a lot, teach.
  But anyway... It is a lovely Sunday afternoon, the kind of day I like to go out to our deck and read, or go for a walk, etc. I had a nice weekend as well, my grandparents came over for a chorus function and stayed Friday through Sunday afternoon. The time passed way too quickly, but it was nice to see them! (Shout-out to my grandmother, who is my most faithful reader :D)
  My Grandmom brought along with her her old typewriter and passed it down to me, and I am ecstatic! She says that her parents gave it to her when she was a junior on high school in 1960, and it is a beautiful typewriter in great condition. In fact, it looks like a cross between these two pictures I found...

 

 It's mostly like this one above, with the coloring and the open top, but it is a Royal like this one below, with the scrolls for the paper and the lever on the left.

Later this week, we will be taking it to a shop to have it cleaned up a bit, because it's a bit dusty underneath and the I key sticks, and then I will take a picture of it and post it for you guys to see. Also, I named it Dettie, in honor of my grandmom :)
  Well, I hope you guys are having a great day, and I will be posting much more soon! See ya :)
~Lizzie Rose~

P.S. I'm on Pinterest! There is a Ointerest button on the sidebar now, and it's linked to my page if you would like to go take a look. I have, like, 150 pins, I'm obsessed!

Awesome old books :)

Hi everyone!
Look what I found at a book sale yesterday, some awesome old books! Here are some pictures...

 Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Paradise Regained by John Milton.  Here are the books alone...

 Here's the page of my very favorite poem in Sonnets from the Portuguese...

Look at the design of the H. I think that it is so cool! Books should still be made like that today!

And here's Paradise Regained...

The camera really doesn't do it justice! Look at the picture on the cover, and the detailing on the other side. Up close, the detailing on the whole cover is so ornate and, well, gorgeous! I'm especially happy about this find!
Here's a look at the inside of the book...

It's in pretty good condition, it's hardly yellowed at the edges of the pages!
I'm so happy I found these! Surprisingly, these were only two dollars each. Pretty nice, huh?
I hope you enjoyed these pictures. Hope everyone is having a lovely day! Or had a lovely day I guess is more accurate...
~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: We Live for Love- Pat Benetar

I love this song because I can sing it, even the really high notes :) It's a really awesome song!

A book that made me cry...

Hello everyone!
  So today, I was in one of my classes, and I finished taking a test. I had forgotten my book at home ('cuz I'm dumb like that) and had to go digging in my backpack for reading material. As I dug I found A Child Called It.

  My sister (well, my honorary sister... she's one of my best friends and she acts like my sister, so that's what I call her) had lent to me the book, since it's one of her favorites. Really intense books like that aren't really my speed, but I couldn't find my book, so my only choice was to plop myself down in my (insanely uncomfortable) desk. I started to read it, and by the first chapter, I was hooked. I read most of it in the forty minutes I had to myself. I had to skip a few parts, because I didn't want to break down into a bundle of sobs in the middle of a very quiet classroom, but the other parts really had me tearing up too. I left that classroom a mess, sniffly and stomach-aching. I just thought that a child going through that complete and utter torture by him own mother! The book is an account of Dave Pelzer's own account of abuse forced upon him by his mother and family members, who 'mother' had brainwashed to think the same as she did of David.
  After reading the book,  I came home today and thanked my own awesome and loving mother for being awesome and loving. This book really opened my eyes to what I take for granted, and believe me, the blessings I have been gifted will never be taken for granted again.
  I highly recommend this book, not because it is an enjoyable read for a cozy Saturday, but because it is something everyone should have knowledge of. If you haven't already, please pick up this book and read it. It will give you a completely different perspective of life and make you appreciate your blessings so much more!
~Lizzie Rose~

A weekly library run.

Hello everyone!
I haven't been on in a while, my fault, I'm sorry! But over the past few days, I had the chance to go to the library, and I would love to share the books I borrowed with you...
First off...
Fifteen by Beverly Cleary

One of my all-time favorites! I do not own my own copy, though. I refuse to read any other copy of the book other than the one that my library has. I don't know how to explain it, but the moment that library takes it out of their collection, I will be the one there money in hand to get it. Prepare yourselves, ladies and gentleman!

Rosie and Skate by Beth Ann Bauman

I have only just started reading it, but it's a wonderful little read. Pick it up sometime!

How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford

I haven't started reading it yet, but I really am looking forward to! This book is vibrant (bright pink pages at the beginning of every month!) and having only briefly met the characters, I love them already.
If you have read any of these novels yet, tell me what you thought! I would love to hear some feedback!
Have a great night everyone!

~Lizzie Rose~

Song of the Day: Firework- Katy Perry

I have hat this song stuck in my head ALL DAY, but it's starting to grow on me... FIREWORK, come on show them what your worth!!!!!! ... Oh no! 

(I probably got the lyrics all wrong, I haven't actually listened to the song since 2011)

Sick of being sick!

Hi everyone...
So, for the past few days, I have been camped out on the couch, sick with a cold. To put it plainly... I. Hate. Being. Sick. Seriously.
I haven't even been able to read or write! You know that I'm sick that I can't even read! So I've been hanging around the house, watching movies and sipping ginger ale (not even Earl Grey tea sounds good!).
So I thought that I would make a blog about the movies that I watched over the past couple days, since I haven't been reading much... Or writing much... Ugh!

Movie #1: Groundhog Day

This is a hilarious movie! But I can't help but think that if I had all that time to kill, all that I could learn in that time! If you think about it, what could you learn if you had eternity to learn it?

Movie #2: Wimbledon

I watched this for the first time today, and I thought it was so cute! I found it at Kmart for 7 dollars in a four pack with 3 other movies, and I'm so glad I picked it up!

Movie #3: Roman Holiday

This is a nice movie, they don't make movies like they did back in Audrey Hepburn's day, but the ending to Roman Holiday, in my opinion, is rather disappointing. I always want a happy ending, and I hate that Ann and Joe didn't end up together in the end. At the end of movie, I just found myself  saying That's it?!

Well, I hope everyone else is well! I'm going to go and make myself a cup of tea and see if it he;ps... I'm crossing my fingers!
~Lizzie Rose~

One of those books...

Hi everyone!
So I'm rereading the awesomely amazing book by Alex Flinn, Beastly, which is one of my very favorite novels!

Highly recommended reading, ladies and gentleman! I love all the characters... well when Kyle becomes Adrian and isn't a jerk anymore... But I can relate to Lindy, who is forever consumed by a book, and has red hair. Terribly romantic and I can't ever put it down! I chomped through 175 pages in less than 3 hours, which is pretty good for an incredibly slooooow reader like me. Please read it!
I do want to see the movie, and I haven't yet. My friends all say it was really good, but different from the book, taking too many liberties. Have any of you seen it? I should probably go and rent it soon, but for now I'm just happy reading the book and making a little movie in my mind.
Just a little book babble, not quite a review, but just talking about the book as I read it. I think I'll do this more often, just talking about the book and not really reviewing it.
Going to bed soon, so so so tired! Have a wonderful night everyone!
~Lizzie Rose~

The winter blues

Hi everyone...
Well, last Thursday was Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter. So I just got to feeling a bit down today, longing for Spring to come! I miss the green! Everything seems so dull and... well... brown and icky! I was wandering around the internet and found this picture on one of my very favorite blogs...

Every bone in my body want to be there! It looks like the most peaceful place in the world!
Oh, why can't winter end already?!
~Lizzie Rose~

Shooting the breeze.

Hey everyone!
Well, I feel very, very girly right now. I just spent the nigt playing with my hair, and make up, and watching beauty videos on YouTube. (Which I confess, I do way too much!) But I had a lot of fun, it was a good Saturday! Spent most of the day with my family, went out to eat for lunch and drove around town, nothing really special.
 
So a lot of my friends are going to see The Woman in Black with Daniel Radcliffe in it (here's the poster below...)

And are saying that it's really good. I am not a scary-movie person myself, but the huge Daniel Radcliffe and Harry Potter fan I am, I might have to see this. I can deal with nightmares for a month, can't I?
Well, if anyone's seen it, tell me what you thought! Good? Bad?
Have a great night everyone!
~Lizzie Rose~

A wonderful day out...

Hey everyone!
I had a half day at school today, and my Momma and I thought we would go into town and go to our favorite little cafe, and then go and visit mu Aunt who also lives nearby. So I came up with the awesome idea (or I at least think it's awesome...) to take you through the day with me! Most of the shots are kind of artsy (when I'm armed with a camera, I get a little out of control...) but I like them a lot!
We went to a little Cafe in the city near my house and I got my very favorite drink... Chai!

Before...

After...

I. Love. Chai! It's amazing!

Here's where the artsy comes out... These are my very favorite new shoes, on the checked floor, and I just had to take a picture.

And then I took a picture of the salt and pepper shakers... but I made it into an awesome picture, that I love! Especially the two little hearts. This was so much fun to make!

Then I went to visit my Aunt who lives near me, and played with my little cousin for the afternoon, which was so much fun! She is the cutest little kid ever, no competition around!
I hope you guys liked this post, and liked the pictures. I hope everyone had as good a day as I did!

Song of the Day: Rumour Has It- Adele

While in the car with Mom, we were listening to Adele's CD 21 in the car. She's one of my favorite singers that we both like, and we also think that this song is so cute!

~Lizzie Rose~

The Classics: One Word... Shakespeare!

Hey everyone!
For the second The Classics post, I thought I would post about the most classic writer of all! Shakespeare!

We know hardly anything about William Shakespeare himself, and everything that we do know is painfully vague. Even his birth date and birth place... and his authorship of his plays are questioned. But we do know very well are his plays, my personal favorites include Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and of course, Romeo and Juliet. (Hey, what else can you expect of me?) And also, his poetry!
All of his plays are masterfully and beautifully written. The lines of some of the most important characters poetic and have a rhythm to them. I know that if I could go back in time, I would go and see the opening night of Romeo and Juliet. Here's a picture of The Globe, where Shakespeare's works were performed...

Wouldn't that be amazing? And to meet Shakespeare would be so great, too, clear up the controversies surrounding Shakespeare and his legacy.
Poetic, romantic, and humorous, Shakespeare's theatricals and poems are simply perfect in every way imaginable.

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Keep checking in with me for more reviews on the Classics! Next up is Louisa May Alcott, then O. Henry! Lots of good stuff coming, including a review I've been preparing for a while about the poetry novel What My Mother Doesn't Know. Thanks for reading!
~Lizzie Rose~

The Classics: Jane Austen

Hey Everyone!
            Here's the my first Classics post! You ready to dig a little deeper into the best of literature? Let's start off with... Jane Austen!

 What do you know about Jane Austen? Little, maybe nothing? Well, you’re not far off; the world knows hardly anything about Jane Austen, who she was, even what she looked like. There are a few surviving letters and paintings of her, but that’s about it. But in my opinion, we don’t need any of that. We can see who she was through her writing: passionate, romantic, humorous, incredibly smart, and craving for adventure.

Her novels all reflect all this in many different ways, mostly through her characters. I know that I put a lot of myself into my characters, Stephanie from my series is almost exactly like me, with a few tweaks here and there. I think Jane must have been a combination of Elizabeth Bennet and Marianne Dashwood. Both are adventurous and romantic, but brave and willing to say what they mean.

Jane Austen is a fantastic writer and is definitely a genius. She is definitely my all-time favorite writer, and a role model of mine. We definitely owe a lot to Miss Austen, for writing her many amazing books… and for creating Mr. Darcy!

~Lizzie Rose~