Your kiss, my cheek
I watch you leave
Your smile, my ghost
I fell to my knees.
When you're young, you just run.
But you come back to what you need.
No, I did not write this beautiful piece of poetry. This a segment from Taylor Swift's amazing song, "This Love." I have been obsessed with it ever since I realized how much it related to a relationship in a trilogy my friend and I are writing.
I'm finally reading To Kill A Mocking Bird, which is extraordinary. AND tomorrow, I hope to pick up All Fall Down by Ally Carter. Yay, I finally get to read that book! I'm beyond excited.
What's going on in your life? We are four months away from summer, students. It's getting closer! Now I'm off to practice my speech. Can't wait to get that over with.
Thank you for reading:)
Monday, February 9, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Cilches That Still Sell Millions
Though it is a difficult thing to do, I try to at least check out and read the popular books in young adult fiction. Some books I read and love. Others, after I read the review, I say to myself, "Well, I'm not going to read that."
Nevertheless, I have read a good deal of popular fiction. While most of it I like, I have found a couple of clichés that are obvious, yet they're frequently used. In fact, some of these things were called to my attention recently. Now I've decided to finally rant about them.
1. Love Triangle.
Okay, this tops the list because everyone that this is in almost every hyped book in the teen section. Yet, more stories flood in that contain a love triangle. It might or might not be the main idea of the story, but it's there. Even if it's done well or not, it can get annoying after awhile. What's worse is that half of these love triangles are set up in basically the same way.
The female protagonist has a best friend whose a guy. She loves this boy. But a few chapters into it, bam! Another man comes in out of nowhere. At first, girl does not know what to do about him, out of loyalty for her male best friend. But the new guy interests here. It goes on. Eventually, it leads to the best friend getting jealous and the girl choosing the new dude.
It comes in different characters and settings, but 50% of the time, this is what happens. There's nothing wrong with this idea, but can we have a little variety here? In real life, love triangles are rare. I think we can all agree that romance can be interesting and sweet without having three people involved.
2. Abusive, Dead, or Neglecting Parents
This only came to my attention recently, but I see how sad it is. Consider you're favorite secular teen fiction. This is mostly applied to science fiction, dystopian, and fantasy. Here's some of my favorite characters as an example.
Katniss Everdeen- Dead father and awkward relationship with mother.
Tobias Eaton-Abusive father and absent mother.
Percy Jackson- Absent father and nice mother, but she isn't around much in the stories.
I could go on and on. But do you see what I mean? Even in The Selection, America's relationship with her father is very nice and relatable to me. But he's not even in the series about 80% of the time! Even if the parent is actually good, the author stuffs them out, making them unimportant. These are still great stories, but this is a problem.
Yes, I completely aware that absent and abusive parents are real, But no matter what, parents are effective in a child's life. Can we please have a parent that's good to the child and involved in the story, instead of a mean, violent adult who just causes problems for the poor kid?
3. Rebelling Against the Government
This is a extremely popular topic in dystopian. There's nothing wrong it. In fact, the rebellion is necessary. Only, it gets a tad bit old after tons of teen fiction written about it. Of course, the government always has something we disagree with, but do they always have to start a civil war?
4. Incomplete Last Sentences
Here's what that is. Someone is dying, either suddenly, or gradually. The protagonist leans down at his friend's dying face and screams her name. The life begins to leave this person and she whispers something, "Tell so-and-so I..."
That's it. Then she dies. It's cruel enough for a author to kill a well-loved character. They need to at least finish their last thought.
I could say a few more, but my time is limited. What are some annoying clichés you have found, in either books you hate or love? Comment and tell me about it. I'd love to hear it:)
Nevertheless, I have read a good deal of popular fiction. While most of it I like, I have found a couple of clichés that are obvious, yet they're frequently used. In fact, some of these things were called to my attention recently. Now I've decided to finally rant about them.
1. Love Triangle.
Okay, this tops the list because everyone that this is in almost every hyped book in the teen section. Yet, more stories flood in that contain a love triangle. It might or might not be the main idea of the story, but it's there. Even if it's done well or not, it can get annoying after awhile. What's worse is that half of these love triangles are set up in basically the same way.
The female protagonist has a best friend whose a guy. She loves this boy. But a few chapters into it, bam! Another man comes in out of nowhere. At first, girl does not know what to do about him, out of loyalty for her male best friend. But the new guy interests here. It goes on. Eventually, it leads to the best friend getting jealous and the girl choosing the new dude.
It comes in different characters and settings, but 50% of the time, this is what happens. There's nothing wrong with this idea, but can we have a little variety here? In real life, love triangles are rare. I think we can all agree that romance can be interesting and sweet without having three people involved.
2. Abusive, Dead, or Neglecting Parents
This only came to my attention recently, but I see how sad it is. Consider you're favorite secular teen fiction. This is mostly applied to science fiction, dystopian, and fantasy. Here's some of my favorite characters as an example.
Katniss Everdeen- Dead father and awkward relationship with mother.
Tobias Eaton-Abusive father and absent mother.
Percy Jackson- Absent father and nice mother, but she isn't around much in the stories.
I could go on and on. But do you see what I mean? Even in The Selection, America's relationship with her father is very nice and relatable to me. But he's not even in the series about 80% of the time! Even if the parent is actually good, the author stuffs them out, making them unimportant. These are still great stories, but this is a problem.
Yes, I completely aware that absent and abusive parents are real, But no matter what, parents are effective in a child's life. Can we please have a parent that's good to the child and involved in the story, instead of a mean, violent adult who just causes problems for the poor kid?
3. Rebelling Against the Government
This is a extremely popular topic in dystopian. There's nothing wrong it. In fact, the rebellion is necessary. Only, it gets a tad bit old after tons of teen fiction written about it. Of course, the government always has something we disagree with, but do they always have to start a civil war?
4. Incomplete Last Sentences
Here's what that is. Someone is dying, either suddenly, or gradually. The protagonist leans down at his friend's dying face and screams her name. The life begins to leave this person and she whispers something, "Tell so-and-so I..."
That's it. Then she dies. It's cruel enough for a author to kill a well-loved character. They need to at least finish their last thought.
I could say a few more, but my time is limited. What are some annoying clichés you have found, in either books you hate or love? Comment and tell me about it. I'd love to hear it:)
Monday, February 2, 2015
You're Amazing and So is Your Blog Award
Hello peoples! I don't know about you, but I am unprepared for this week. However, the game last night, reminded me of life. We get so confident and one mistake can make it all fall apart.
So you wonderful followers continue to tag me for things and I still fall behind. But I finally found the time to do this tag. Yay! School continues to kill me so I apologize for the less-than frequent posts.
The first person I'm going to thank is Bethany from Bright Life by Bethany. Be sure to check out her super cute blog! Thanks, Bethany.
Why do you blog?
I blog because I love words. I love expressing my opinion, creating long and short blog posts, and thinking of original words. I love it even more when people, who I've never met before, take the to comment and encourage me! Thank you guys so much!
A big storm (of snow) and the TV says you are going to be stuck inside for at least three days, so what do you go to the store and buy?
Soup. Have I ever told you how obsessed I am with soup? I'll also go to the library and stock up on books. Next, I might go to Family Video and rent something. Last but not least, ice cream! (Yes, I buy ice cream when a snowstorm is coming. Why is that weird?)
Spring or summer?
Right now, it will be summer. No school. Oh, summer, come back to me! Now I have Olaf's masterpiece in my head!
Which color? White or black?
I like to wear black more than white, but white is a better color.
Lord of the Rings or Star Wars?
Lord of the Rings. I've only seen two of the Star Wars movies, but even then, it's no contest. Can you believe that Tokilien actually thought of that idea when there was no movies or television? Mind blow!
If you could go anywhere in the world right now, all expenses paid, where and why?
Hmm.... maybe to London. London just sounds like an amazing place.
The next person who tagged me for this is Guinea Pig Lover from Lord's Girl. Thank you so much! Check on her blog:)
What is your favorite junk food?
Cheese crackers. I can't get enough of those. I usually munch on them every morning.
Are you a tomboy or girly-girl?
In the middle. Shopping for clothes bores me extremely, but swimming in a pond doesn't attract me either. So I guess I'm a little bit of both.
What is your favorite post you have done? Link it here:
I really liked The Ticking Monster post that I wrote this year, but I also enjoyed writing my Ten Favorite Fictional Heroines.
If you only had one hour to live, where would you live it?
What a thoughtful question! But always home.
Comfortable, or uncomfortable fashion?
Usually, I prefer comfortable, but even when it's not, I tend to forget about it.
The last person who tagged me for this is Maddy from Digital Diaries. Thank you so much, Maddy! The link to her blog is up there:)
When did you start this blog?
June of 2012, I believe.
Your favorite school subject?
Anything that has to do with writing and reading. Literature.
What is your dream vacation?
In the USA, Disney World, but worldwide, Europe.
Your favorite book?
No. Please don't. My favorite book I read this year is, by far, The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riodarian! Ah, that book.
Country girl or city girl?
Both. Those places fascinate me.
Thank you so much for tagging me, guys! I really appericate it!
My Questions:
1. You have one question to ask your favorite author about th
eir books. What is it?
2. Favorite book you've written this year?
3. Movie you're anticipating?
4. If you redo one character death, who would it be and why?
5. Favorite lyric to your favorite song?
I tag anyone who wants to do this! Thanks!
1. Copy and paste these rules on to your award post.
2. Come up with at least 5 fun questions for your nominees to answer.
3. Nominate at least 5 people who you think are amazing and have an amazing blog.
4. List at least one reason why you appreciate the people you nominated.
5. Put this award on your sidebar or award/tag page if you were nominated.
6. Leave a comment on your nominees' blogs letting them know they've been nominated.
The first person I'm going to thank is Bethany from Bright Life by Bethany. Be sure to check out her super cute blog! Thanks, Bethany.
Why do you blog?
I blog because I love words. I love expressing my opinion, creating long and short blog posts, and thinking of original words. I love it even more when people, who I've never met before, take the to comment and encourage me! Thank you guys so much!
A big storm (of snow) and the TV says you are going to be stuck inside for at least three days, so what do you go to the store and buy?
Soup. Have I ever told you how obsessed I am with soup? I'll also go to the library and stock up on books. Next, I might go to Family Video and rent something. Last but not least, ice cream! (Yes, I buy ice cream when a snowstorm is coming. Why is that weird?)
Spring or summer?
Right now, it will be summer. No school. Oh, summer, come back to me! Now I have Olaf's masterpiece in my head!
Which color? White or black?
I like to wear black more than white, but white is a better color.
Lord of the Rings or Star Wars?
Lord of the Rings. I've only seen two of the Star Wars movies, but even then, it's no contest. Can you believe that Tokilien actually thought of that idea when there was no movies or television? Mind blow!
If you could go anywhere in the world right now, all expenses paid, where and why?
Hmm.... maybe to London. London just sounds like an amazing place.
The next person who tagged me for this is Guinea Pig Lover from Lord's Girl. Thank you so much! Check on her blog:)
What is your favorite junk food?
Cheese crackers. I can't get enough of those. I usually munch on them every morning.
Are you a tomboy or girly-girl?
In the middle. Shopping for clothes bores me extremely, but swimming in a pond doesn't attract me either. So I guess I'm a little bit of both.
What is your favorite post you have done? Link it here:
I really liked The Ticking Monster post that I wrote this year, but I also enjoyed writing my Ten Favorite Fictional Heroines.
If you only had one hour to live, where would you live it?
What a thoughtful question! But always home.
Comfortable, or uncomfortable fashion?
Usually, I prefer comfortable, but even when it's not, I tend to forget about it.
The last person who tagged me for this is Maddy from Digital Diaries. Thank you so much, Maddy! The link to her blog is up there:)
When did you start this blog?
June of 2012, I believe.
Your favorite school subject?
Anything that has to do with writing and reading. Literature.
What is your dream vacation?
In the USA, Disney World, but worldwide, Europe.
Your favorite book?
No. Please don't. My favorite book I read this year is, by far, The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riodarian! Ah, that book.
Country girl or city girl?
Both. Those places fascinate me.
Thank you so much for tagging me, guys! I really appericate it!
My Questions:
1. You have one question to ask your favorite author about th
eir books. What is it?
2. Favorite book you've written this year?
3. Movie you're anticipating?
4. If you redo one character death, who would it be and why?
5. Favorite lyric to your favorite song?
I tag anyone who wants to do this! Thanks!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Beautiful Words #1
You might have noticed, but I don't blog as much as I usually do lately. I still check my Blogger Dashboard daily and have ideas, but.... School keeps killing me.
With that said, I have realized that I don't have time to blog as much as I would like. But one of reasons for that is because my posts are long.
Here's what I decided to do. Twice or more a week, if I don't have the time to write a normal post, I'll post a quote. If I think of something good, it can be from me but I'll try to focus on other beautiful words, like a Bible verse, lyric or quote from a favorite book.
Maybe you can comment and tell me a good quote too, or what you think of it.
By chance, I did to think of something good recently. I'm going to use it for a book in the future:)
"I have found that no matter what happens in our life, there is always something greater than us, greater than our whole world. And, like most things, we cannot truly know it until we open our minds to the possibility."
Hope you like it! Feel free to come and tell me if it's any good or not:)
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