Reading Wednesday: Thirteen Reasons Why

  Jay Asher is one of my favorite writers. His writing is easy to follow, but also very much in depth of that person's life or what the book is about.
  My favorite book by Jay Asher is Thirteen Reasons Why. Thirteen Reasons Why is about Hannah Baker who committed suicide. She sends out a package of cassette tapes each with a message to one person who had betrayed or hurt her in one way. Clay Jensen is who the book is mostly about. Clay Jensen listening to the tapes and his relationship with Hannah Baker.
  This book is a very interesting read because crazy things happen. You find out what the thirteen people did to Hannah Baker to make her commit suicide and also what Clay Jensen had to do with Hannah's suicide.
  Thirteen Reasons Why is going to be made into a movie with Selena Gomez playing Hannah Baker. I'm very excited to watch this movie, although I already know that the book is going to much better then the movie. Cause books usually are.
  Another good Jay Asher read is the Future of Us.

Happy Readings
 Samm

Tunes Tuesday: Mistletoe by Justin Bieber

  Last year Justin Bieber came out with a Christmas album featuring the song Mistletoe.
  This is a very cute Christmas song, Justin is singing about missing all of the Christmas traditions because he is waiting underneath the mistletoe for his girl.
  Now I am not a die hard Justin Bieber fan, so I went onto YouTube last year to try and find other talented singers covering this song.
  I am a big fan of Cimorelli it is a group of 6 sisters who are great at harmonizing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOyBqO7SVe8 that is a link to the group singing Mistletoe by Justin Bieber. I love this video it shows the girls personality and their little brother Joey plays a great Santa.
  Another one is Ebony Day's cover here is a link to her video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-3ZzDvd50g  I like Ebony Day's version best because of the tempo of the song is a little different then the original.
  That's all I have for Mistletoe covers, but I want y'all to go to YouTube and find your favorite Mistletoe cover and post it in the comments. I will watch all of them.

Happy Readings
 Samm  

Movie Monday: Elf

 Okay so for the month of December I am going to be doing a lot of Christmas themed things. I apologize if you don't celebrate Christmas, but I hope you still enjoy.
  Today I am talking about Elf. One of the world's favorite Christmas movies of all time.
  Elf is about Buddy the Elf, he was raised in the North Pole with Santa. Until Buddy figures out he was adopted and goes to New York to find his real father. Buddy tries to bring Christmas cheer to all of the world and his father.
  I love this movie and I watch it at least once every Christmas. It is so funny and cute, it is also a great family movie. Buddy the Elf is played by Will Ferrell and you know it's going to be very funny with Will Ferrell as the main man. Starring along side Will Ferrell is one of my favorite actresses Zooey Deschanel.
  If you haven't seen this movie or even if you haven't go watch it and always remember. The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!

Happy Readings
 Samm

Fashion Friday: Fit Me Foundation

  Okay guys I have some good news for everyone out there. I have been using the Cover Girl foundation clear skin or something to that effect. I wasn't a huge fan of this stuff because it was very heavy on my skin, but I ran out so I tried the new Maybelline Fit Me foundation. I have to tell you this is the greatest foundation I have tried so far. It is very light it goes on more smooth and I can barely feel it when it's on my face. I love this foundation because it has great converge on my skin because unfortunately I wasn't blessed with flawless skin.
  Now all I need is a great bronzer to go with this foundation and then I'm all set.
  My shade is 135 and it blends in nicely with my skin tone. It irritates me when my neck and face are different colors. A tip for you if your face does not match your neck after putting on foundation. When you are applying your foundation rub it in underneath your chin. Same with bronzer or powder, and I also run my powder down my neck a little to make my skin look nice and even.

Happy Readings
 Samm

Theme Thursday: The Pretty Committee

  Okay now I have already talked about Massie Block. Today I am going to talk about the rest of the girls in the Pretty Committee. My favorites and least favorites.
  First is the beta who wants nothing more, but to be alpha and take over the Pretty Committee. Alicia Rivera, the richest in the PC. She loves to tell and hear gossip and eventually she is the made the morning announcer at OCD.
  Then there is Dylan Marvil, her mother has her own talk show. Dylan has two annoying sisters, but Dylan doesn't fit in with her family. Unlike the rest of the Marvils, Dylan likes to eat and burp.
  Kristen Gregory is the poor girl in the book series. She acts as if she fits in with the rest of the PC, she wears designer clothes and acts like she lives in a fancy expensive place. The PC finally figures out Kristen's secret in the beginning of the series. Kristen plays sports and is very intelligent.
  Last, but definitely not least is the new girl from Florida  Claire Lyons. Claire moves into the Block's guest house, which helps Claire become good friends with Massie and the rest of the PC. Claire in the only member of the PC who has a friend who isn't a PC member. Layne Abeley is the weird girl at OCD, but Claire's best friend. Cam Fisher is Claire's boyfriend for pretty much the whole book series.

Happy Readings
 Samm

Reading Wednesday: The Carrie Diaries

  The Carrie Diaries is one of my favorite recent reads. I love Candace Bushnell's writing, it's fun, but she writes as if she was there.
  Candace Bushnell is the author of Sex in the City. Carrie Diaries is about Carrie Bradshaw in high school. It is a series (I think), as of right now there are two books out The Carrie Diaries and Summer in the City. Carrie Bradshaw is a fun senior with best friends (who aren't in Sex in the City which I thought was weird). Sebastian Kydd is Carrie's love interest in the book. He is the regular new bad boy to the school.
  I really liked the Carrie Diaries and I started the Summer in the City, but couldn't get into it. So when I read that one I will definitely tell you how it is.
  Definitely give this book a shot and before January 14 because that is when the Pilot episode of The Carrie Diaries airs on the CW.

Happy Readings
 Samm

Tunes Tuesday: You Me At Six

  Hey all today I have a special guest blogger. My brother is going to post today about his thoughts on his favorite band You Me At Six. If y'all enjoy his thoughts comment below and he may even blog on Tunes Tuesdays more often.

Happy Readings
 Samm

  Sup guys Samm's brother Chris here. Today I'm going to tell you why you need to check out the greatest British band You Me At Six.
  I've been in to them since about 2008 but until about a year ago is when I really got into them. You Me At Six is five lads from Weybridge, Surrey and the band formed in 2004. While being a big deal in the UK, the guys struggled on some of the past Warped tours that they played. Although this past 2012 Warped Tour they drew in some pretty big crowds and have really had some big jumps in the U.S.A for fans.
  I went to this past tour got to meet the YMAS lads and when I saw their set I ended up crowd surfing for the first time. It was a really sick experience. I really do suggest that anyone reading this go check these guys out. They have three studio albums(1. Take Off Your Colours, 2. Hold Me Down, 3. Sinners Never Sleep) and all are different, but still have the You Me At Six sound that everyone loves to hear.
  The first album i suggest people to check out is Hold Me Down. I believe that this album is their most radio friendly record. My favorite song by the band has to be Jealous minds Think Alike off the Take Off Your Coulours record.
  I hope you have all enjoyed this brief blog on You Me At Six. If you are in the London area on December 8th then go to Wembley Arena and watch YMAS Final Night Of Sin show. Or be like me and order the live DVD from that nights show.

 Keep the Vibe Rockin
Chris