^ My sister in-law, brother and, of course, Connor.
^ My niece, Gracie, and her little brother, Connor.
^ Again, my niece and her brother.
<3
Monday, September 17, 2012
New life.
My nephew, Connor Philip Bostek, was born September 16th at 5:45 in the morning, weighing 7 lbs, 3oz. <3
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Matched
That's where I am. As you may know from my previous post, I'm on vacation here. Yay, vacation. Anyhow, I probably metioned(if I didn't, now I am) that I don't have Internet access at my grandparent's cabin. That is still true, but I'm writing this at the library.
Ha-ha, I found some way to get to the library. Actually my grandfather offered because he loves it here too, and I just-so-happened to want to go. I decided that while I'm here, since I can get on the computer for free, why not update my blog? I think I'll do a book review. On a book. Called Matched. For some odd reason this computer doesn't show that I can put italics or anything. :\ But anyway, this book is by Ally Condie.
This book is about a girl named Cassia who lives in a society where the government knows everything. The book begins on the night of Cassia's match banquet. A match banquet is where you get matched with someone who you will marry. You pretty much eat, wait until your name is called, and then see who you'll be with for the rest of your life. Well, until you're eighty and you're pretty much put to sleep (I mean you eat food and ten minutes later you're dead).
No living longer than that.
Anyway, Cassia's at her banquet with her best friend Xander, and her name is called. Normally, the face of her hubby would pop up on the screen and they would smile at each other until the face dissolves into black again. Alas, Cassia's screen stays black. Then all of the sudden, someone walks on the stage and says that Cassia is, in fact, matched with her best friend Xander.
Yay, happy ending! Not so much. The story continues on as she takes her box that tells about her soon-to-be-hubby and BAM. That face isn't Xander. Well it was, but now it's Ky. As in, her other friend. The Abberation. Buuuuuut, the Society doesn't make mistakes y'all. That means this was a "cruel joke," as Cassia's officer put it.
But Cassia can't help but notice things she didn't before she knew Ky was an Abberation. He's sweet, gentle, nice--everything she likes. But so is Xander...
Join Cassia in a huh-uge adventure as she falls for Ky, drifts from Xander, and rebels against Society. It is quite entertaining.
I love this book and am off to read Crossed, the second book and to rage about how once I finish Crossed, the third book won't. be. out. yet. Not until Nov. 13th.
Ah well, enjoy yourselves and I do hope I'll have pictures of camp to show you!
Ha-ha, I found some way to get to the library. Actually my grandfather offered because he loves it here too, and I just-so-happened to want to go. I decided that while I'm here, since I can get on the computer for free, why not update my blog? I think I'll do a book review. On a book. Called Matched. For some odd reason this computer doesn't show that I can put italics or anything. :\ But anyway, this book is by Ally Condie.
This book is about a girl named Cassia who lives in a society where the government knows everything. The book begins on the night of Cassia's match banquet. A match banquet is where you get matched with someone who you will marry. You pretty much eat, wait until your name is called, and then see who you'll be with for the rest of your life. Well, until you're eighty and you're pretty much put to sleep (I mean you eat food and ten minutes later you're dead).
No living longer than that.
Anyway, Cassia's at her banquet with her best friend Xander, and her name is called. Normally, the face of her hubby would pop up on the screen and they would smile at each other until the face dissolves into black again. Alas, Cassia's screen stays black. Then all of the sudden, someone walks on the stage and says that Cassia is, in fact, matched with her best friend Xander.
Yay, happy ending! Not so much. The story continues on as she takes her box that tells about her soon-to-be-hubby and BAM. That face isn't Xander. Well it was, but now it's Ky. As in, her other friend. The Abberation. Buuuuuut, the Society doesn't make mistakes y'all. That means this was a "cruel joke," as Cassia's officer put it.
But Cassia can't help but notice things she didn't before she knew Ky was an Abberation. He's sweet, gentle, nice--everything she likes. But so is Xander...
Join Cassia in a huh-uge adventure as she falls for Ky, drifts from Xander, and rebels against Society. It is quite entertaining.
I love this book and am off to read Crossed, the second book and to rage about how once I finish Crossed, the third book won't. be. out. yet. Not until Nov. 13th.
Ah well, enjoy yourselves and I do hope I'll have pictures of camp to show you!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Another outfit and a quick update.
Hello! How're you guys? I do apologize for not updating in a while, I've been quite busy with starting the new school year. I want to update you all about what's going on also. Friday, I will be leaving for vacation to Buckhannon, West Virginia. My grandparents own a little cottage on the river that we like to call "camp." We'll be there until the 16th, and I will be unable to update my blog because they don't have any internet connection.
This place is very calming for my entire family. We can't get distracted with school, work, phones, television, or the Internet. How will I live without those things, you may ask. Honestly, it isn't hard. First, we have family there to hang out and converse with. Second, outdoor activities; hikes, swimming, rock climbing(climbing rock-to-rock on the river, not that kind of rock climbing), and fishing. Third, we have the town. It may take fifteen minutes to get to the town, but once you're there you have plenty of activities.
I will also have another book review going soon. Yay! And now for the outfit;
Blazer:
This place is very calming for my entire family. We can't get distracted with school, work, phones, television, or the Internet. How will I live without those things, you may ask. Honestly, it isn't hard. First, we have family there to hang out and converse with. Second, outdoor activities; hikes, swimming, rock climbing(climbing rock-to-rock on the river, not that kind of rock climbing), and fishing. Third, we have the town. It may take fifteen minutes to get to the town, but once you're there you have plenty of activities.
I will also have another book review going soon. Yay! And now for the outfit;
Tank:
Blazer:
Jeans:
Boots:
Messenger bag:
Pirces~
Tank: $19.95 at ae.com
Blazer: $39.94 at Oldnavy, gap.com
Jeans: $30.00 at yesstyle.com
Boots: $39.50 at hottopic.com
Bag: $49.95 at tillys.com
The prices aren't too bad. A little high, butttt...oh well. Enjoy! (:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Clothes & Poems
Alright. I've chosen which poems I want to enter. I'm thinking "The Beauty of Art," "Until the End," and "Waiting for You."
What do you think? Also, I've seen on Emma's blog about those cute putting clothes together and I thought I'd give it a try; it sounded fun. So, tell me what you think. I kind of have a wild style so. ;p
What do you think? Also, I've seen on Emma's blog about those cute putting clothes together and I thought I'd give it a try; it sounded fun. So, tell me what you think. I kind of have a wild style so. ;p
THE SKIRT:
THE TOP:
THE SHOES:
THE CLUTCH:
Skirt Price: $42.00 Lulus.com
Shirt: $59.99 Modcloth.com
Shoes: $59.00 JustFab.com
Clutch: $49.00 Justfab.com
Enjoy. (: And sorry for the prices.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
I need YOUR votes.
Alright. I got a message on Figment about a magazine looking for poetry and/or short stories. I'd really love to enter my poetry but I just don't know what to put in. That's why I'm going to ask all of you guys what your favorite is and what you think would be most likely to win. Alright! Here I go. Please be honest! And, btw, you can only choose three!
Waiting for You:
I am here waiting
all alone.
Waiting for you,
for you to come home.
Over and over,
I sit here.
Every evening,
Waiting for you,
for you to come home.
I have tried
to forget about you,
But all I can do is sit here
waiting for you,
for you to come home.
I look back,
back at your photos,
and I cry.
I sit here,
waiting for you,
for you to come home.
Here I sit
longing for you,
for you to come home.
Until the End (A Figment and Inkpop favorite):
Dark.
It's a perfect day for a funeral,
dark and gloomy.
Rain is stained on the broken bricks,
and all love is lost.
Drenched in black, everyone is.
Eyes.
Covered in dark make-up,
when I cry, My tears are black.
Perfect for the occasion.
Hate.
That you're gone.
Those times what we were together,
are all gone.
They are simply memories.
Not reality.
Fake.
Is what you did.
You faked our love.
You said that you'd never leave,
what about now?
Where are you?
Lost.
Is what I am without you.
Tell me please,
where you are.
Dead.
That is what I am,
because you are gone.
We were going to die together,
don't you remember?
Selfish.
Is what you are.
Ladies first,
you always said.
It was me who should die first.
Dance.
You will do.
Dance,
dance with the Devil.
Forget.
Forget me,
and I will forget you.
I Wish You Well:
I'm So sick and tired.
I see right through you now.
I'm sickened by your surprise.
You left me all alone, to rot on my own.
As days go bye, I find myself breaking.
My heart becomes cold.
"Take me, take me," I say once again.
"Please let me in. Don't break me again."
You smile your devilish grin, ignoring me,
and continue to walk over me,
like you've done for years now.
Tomorrow you'll be talkin' to yourself, askin' yourself,
"Why did I do this?"
I'll come back, just to shut you out again.
I wish you well, my dear, I wish you well.
Some of the Thing I Love:
We gather 'round the couch,
my Dad reminds us not to slouch.
We talk so long,
our voices like a song,
no matter how long.
A small hand takes mine,
and we dance;
we shine.
Together tonight,
we use all our might,
to keep our friendship strong
no matter how wrong.
These are only some of the things I love,
we kiss, we love, we hug.
To spend time together,
our love as fragile as a feather,
these are only some of the things I love.
Dark Days:
My darkest days have come,
unfortunately not followed by the sun.
My faith in you is dry,
and I need sometime to be my guide.
If you reach out your love,
maybe then will come the sun.
But until that day,
I will have to sit here and wait.
The Beauty of Art::
They say a smile is worth a million words,
but you can't see it if Mona Lisa's back is turned.
Not even the crinckle of her eyes and the dimples that she hides.
And what about Van Gogh; the starry night he shows?
You wouldn't even know how bright the night is,
no, you wouldn't even know if your eyes were closed.
So I tell you, open your eyes to the beauty outside, and
never turn your back, unless you promise to look back.
Because you can't always see when your last second will be,
and your creativity is just ready to breathe.
Love, Faith, Trust, and Hope:
Love is fragile, love is rare,
love is something that we share.
Faith is strong, faith is long,
faith is something not many live on.
Trust is hard, but trust is great,
no matter how long it will take.
Hope is trust, hope is faith,
hope is love, and so, so great.
_________________________
All of these poems are written by me, I promise. Remember, only choose three! Thanks SO much<3
Waiting for You:
I am here waiting
all alone.
Waiting for you,
for you to come home.
Over and over,
I sit here.
Every evening,
Waiting for you,
for you to come home.
I have tried
to forget about you,
But all I can do is sit here
waiting for you,
for you to come home.
I look back,
back at your photos,
and I cry.
I sit here,
waiting for you,
for you to come home.
Here I sit
longing for you,
for you to come home.
Until the End (A Figment and Inkpop favorite):
Dark.
It's a perfect day for a funeral,
dark and gloomy.
Rain is stained on the broken bricks,
and all love is lost.
Drenched in black, everyone is.
Eyes.
Covered in dark make-up,
when I cry, My tears are black.
Perfect for the occasion.
Hate.
That you're gone.
Those times what we were together,
are all gone.
They are simply memories.
Not reality.
Fake.
Is what you did.
You faked our love.
You said that you'd never leave,
what about now?
Where are you?
Lost.
Is what I am without you.
Tell me please,
where you are.
Dead.
That is what I am,
because you are gone.
We were going to die together,
don't you remember?
Selfish.
Is what you are.
Ladies first,
you always said.
It was me who should die first.
Dance.
You will do.
Dance,
dance with the Devil.
Forget.
Forget me,
and I will forget you.
I Wish You Well:
I'm So sick and tired.
I see right through you now.
I'm sickened by your surprise.
You left me all alone, to rot on my own.
As days go bye, I find myself breaking.
My heart becomes cold.
"Take me, take me," I say once again.
"Please let me in. Don't break me again."
You smile your devilish grin, ignoring me,
and continue to walk over me,
like you've done for years now.
Tomorrow you'll be talkin' to yourself, askin' yourself,
"Why did I do this?"
I'll come back, just to shut you out again.
I wish you well, my dear, I wish you well.
Some of the Thing I Love:
We gather 'round the couch,
my Dad reminds us not to slouch.
We talk so long,
our voices like a song,
no matter how long.
A small hand takes mine,
and we dance;
we shine.
Together tonight,
we use all our might,
to keep our friendship strong
no matter how wrong.
These are only some of the things I love,
we kiss, we love, we hug.
To spend time together,
our love as fragile as a feather,
these are only some of the things I love.
Dark Days:
My darkest days have come,
unfortunately not followed by the sun.
My faith in you is dry,
and I need sometime to be my guide.
If you reach out your love,
maybe then will come the sun.
But until that day,
I will have to sit here and wait.
The Beauty of Art::
They say a smile is worth a million words,
but you can't see it if Mona Lisa's back is turned.
Not even the crinckle of her eyes and the dimples that she hides.
And what about Van Gogh; the starry night he shows?
You wouldn't even know how bright the night is,
no, you wouldn't even know if your eyes were closed.
So I tell you, open your eyes to the beauty outside, and
never turn your back, unless you promise to look back.
Because you can't always see when your last second will be,
and your creativity is just ready to breathe.
Love, Faith, Trust, and Hope:
Love is fragile, love is rare,
love is something that we share.
Faith is strong, faith is long,
faith is something not many live on.
Trust is hard, but trust is great,
no matter how long it will take.
Hope is trust, hope is faith,
hope is love, and so, so great.
_________________________
All of these poems are written by me, I promise. Remember, only choose three! Thanks SO much<3
Monday, August 13, 2012
Glimmerglass
Dana Hathaway lives with her drunkard mother in the United States, but when she shows up at her voice recital drunk...again, Dana decides she has had enough and goes to Avalon--the only place where humans and faerie intersect--to visit her father. Despite the stories Dana's mother has told her about her father being evil, she goes. Only to figure out that she's of a rare kind: a faeriewalker--the last one in fact.
Being a faeriewalker means that Dana can travel between Faerie and the mortal world. Also, she can bring technology into Faerie and magic into the mortal world. Having these abilities means that Dana is a sought-after girl. So sought-after, in fact, people want her killed.
Caught in between a terrible game of Fae politic, Dana must juggle creating a relationship with her new-found father, her friend ships with her crush, Ethan, and his sister, Kimber, also Dana's best friend. Caught between two worlds, Dana wonders if her world will ever go back to normal.
Author: Jenna Black
I would probably recommend this book 13+, due to slight language in the beginning, kind of progressing toward the end. Overall though, it was a very intriguing book, pulling me in and not letting me out.(:
There are two other books in the series: Shadowspell, and Sirensong. They're both good, but the second one is probably 14+.
Have a great time, guyssss!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Updates
Hi!
So I have a few things to show you/ talk about. First off, I accidently Googled my blog-- abbisbookblog is what I Googled-- and I saw this! ^^
http://it.twitter.com/EgmontUSA/status/160571120335069186
AH. :D Oh ma gawsh.
Second, I got my Sammy Keyes book in the mail the 25th. It was killing me not to read it right then, but I HAD to wait until the 26th so I could read it straight through. So. It was amazing. Duh. ;D
I totally can't write a review that would make it seem as awesome as it totally was, so you'll have to read about it yourself.
And third. Well. Honestly I kind of forgot what I was going to say. Oops. x)
This is a really short post. I don't know why. Probably because I totally just forgot what I was going to write.
I'll just babble.
So I've really been itching to write about an idea I had, but I'm absolutely positive I'll remember what the idea is(Unlike how I forgot what I was gonna write xp), so I think I'll wait until one of my books is finished. Even though that isn't in the near future, it will happen. I want to spend today writing more on Kidnapped while I re-install Sims 3 and its expansion packs.
I think I'll go do that now, because it's near-finished.
I really hope y'all have a great rest of the summer! Bye!
So I have a few things to show you/ talk about. First off, I accidently Googled my blog-- abbisbookblog is what I Googled-- and I saw this! ^^
http://it.twitter.com/EgmontUSA/status/160571120335069186
AH. :D Oh ma gawsh.
Second, I got my Sammy Keyes book in the mail the 25th. It was killing me not to read it right then, but I HAD to wait until the 26th so I could read it straight through. So. It was amazing. Duh. ;D
I totally can't write a review that would make it seem as awesome as it totally was, so you'll have to read about it yourself.
And third. Well. Honestly I kind of forgot what I was going to say. Oops. x)
This is a really short post. I don't know why. Probably because I totally just forgot what I was going to write.
I'll just babble.
So I've really been itching to write about an idea I had, but I'm absolutely positive I'll remember what the idea is(Unlike how I forgot what I was gonna write xp), so I think I'll wait until one of my books is finished. Even though that isn't in the near future, it will happen. I want to spend today writing more on Kidnapped while I re-install Sims 3 and its expansion packs.
I think I'll go do that now, because it's near-finished.
I really hope y'all have a great rest of the summer! Bye!
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