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book review: the hunger games …

March 16, 2010

i was recommended by many people to read the hunger games, by suzanne collins.it is young-adult science fiction novel. it introduces sixteen-year-old katniss everdeen, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world where a powerful government called the capitol has risen up after several devastating disasters. in the book, the hunger games are an annual televised event where the ruthless and evil capitol randomly selects one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts, who are then pitted against each other in a game of survival and forced to kill until only one remains.

it didn’t disappoint. i’ll be honest, when you find out what the story is about, you do sit for a minute and think, “am i really reading this?” but, then the more you read, you realize what an interesting/entertaining story it is, and you can put it down because you want to know what is going to happen next.i’m excited to read the next book, catching fire. then of course, the third book mockingjay doesn’t come out until the end of august.

book review: the happiness project …

March 14, 2010

i just finished the book, the happiness project last week.if you are not familiar with the book. it is a non-fiction book written by gretchen rubin. it is basically a memoir of her research and her year of trying out her resolutions each month and little by little see if it makes her a happier person.

i really enjoyed this book. i’ll admit it got a little slow for me somewhere in the middle, but i felt like i could really relate to her experience. and, i found it very hopeful that by just changing some small things in your life, can change your overall happiness for the better.i even tried a few of her techniques. there were many times in the last week that i remember biting my tongue instead of making a negative remark. it is nice to be more aware of what can make you happier in a situation. this book definitely gave me a lot to think about, and who knows, maybe i’ll even start my own happiness project? i’m know there are plenty of things i could work on.so, have you read it?did you like it?and, of course, i’ve got to know.. …. what are you reading?

organization …

March 1, 2010

wow! sounds like from your comments that you loved the book, the help too! it is getting a lot of buzz!

anyhow, last night i started the next book on my list, the happiness project.

i’ll post more about the book when i write up my review after i’ve finished, but i was intrigued by the first chapter and i have already gotten to work.

the first chapter is on organizing and de-cluttering your life. it completely makes sense that you feel a lot more at ease when you feel organized, and all is picked up.

so, wish me luck as i tackle my master bedroom closet today. i have a million other organization/de-cluttering projects. but, i’m going to take a deep breath and tackle one at a time, as to not completely overwhelm myself.

on that note, here’s a few pretty pictures to enjoy, and maybe even motivate you!
{jordan’s organized workspace/play area}{a wonderfully organized dressing room/closet, via design sponge, via russet street reno}{a front closet makeover, via real simple}{viv’s bookcase, via ish and chi}