Book review time!

Remember my New Year's Resolution to read two books every month? I am well on my way. I stayed up until 1:45am yesterday (yeah, it's a problem) to finish a spy novel yesterday. I just couldn't put it down! I only have one week to read another, so hello, long nights!

I read The Prince of Fire by Daniel Silva this month. In one word, it's amazing. The Prince of Fire is in a series Silva writes about an Israeli spy/hit man/intelligence officer. It's not the first book in the series, but you don't need to read them in chronological order to understand what's going on; he does a great job of sprinkling in the important details from earlier books.

The Prince of Fire is about the aftermath of a terrorist attack on the Israeli embassy in Rome. Gabriel (the main man) is retired from his espionage days, but is brought back in to get to the bottom of the attack and track down those responsible. From page one this book is non-stop. One more than one occasion I had to force myself to stop reading so I could get some sleep!

Aside from the fast-paced action, another highlight is definitely the vast array of locations described in this novel. Silva traipses Gabriel all across Europe and the Middle East in his man hunt. Having been to many of these places, I simply ate it up.

Overall, it was a fantastic read. It's quick, easy to follow, and packed with adventure--a modern-day Indiana Jones if you will. I recommend it if you're looking for some easy reading.

I love holidays. I have this idea in my head that I shouldn't do homework or anything like that on holidays. MLK day was no different for me. I slept in late, wore my pj's for most of the day, and then headed over to Katie's for an afternoon of cinematographic gold.

I watched Gone with the Wind for the first time when I was about eight. I was home sick (I think) and Mama Lo popped in it and we settled in for a long afternoon of Southern delight. I absolutely love this movie. Katie had never seen it so it was fun to watch her reactions. I forgot how childish Scarlett is throughout the whole movie! I'm still not sure what Rhett sees in her. I know they're the same and everything, but still, c'mon, Rhett.

Speaking of Rhett, Clarke Gable is such a fox! Scarlett should have snatched him up that first day at Twelve Oaks. Sure Ashley is the epitome of the Southern gentlemen, but seriously, Rhett Butler is kinda a cool guy, just saying. I also forgot how sorry I feel for Ashley. (Spoiler alert, but hey, this movie has been out for like 80 years.) The ending scene where his whole life is crumbling around him is just heart wrenching. Ugh, it's so sad!

And then there's Melanie. The only decent one of the bunch. The perfect lady and most compassionate character to ever be put on film. None of them deserved her.

So that's what I did for the bulk of MLK day. I love...love this movie. My friend suggested I read the book, so it's first on my list after graduation. Book review to come.


I was reading a blog that I really like when I stumbled on this vocab quiz. It measures how large your vocab is. Mine was pretty good, but  fairly average. I guess that's more incentive to read :) It was pretty fun though!

^^F. Scott Fitzgerald--he had a great vocab
Amazing. Simply amazing.


With my new sewing machine, I want to learn to quilt. I've always loved quilts. They're just so homey and comfortable! Is there anything better than curling up in a quilt with a steaming cup of herbal tea and a good book? It's one of my favorite things!

I'm having a little trouble picking a pattern for my first quilt though. I really like triangle quilts, but the herring bone ones are nice too. Which is your favorite?

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Maybe gingham?

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Happy New Year!!

2014 is shaping up to be an eventful year: I'm graduating from BYU and beginning the next chapter of my life. I'm still not quite sure what I'm doing but I'll keep you all posted :)

Normally I have a long list of resolutions, but this year I am keeping it rather short. Hopefully this year I will be able to keep most of them!


  • Read 2 novels every month
    • I am taking suggestions for which books to read, so hit me with your favorites!
  • Travel somewhere new
    • I'm hoping to go internationally...Europe has been teasing me far too long so that's top of my list. Any suggestions on where to go is great! I'm really thinking the UK
  • Learn to quilt!
    • I am getting a sewing machine for Christmas when I get back home and am super excited to do this one :)
  • Swim, swim, swim!
  • Keep up my flexitarian diet
  • Learn to dance like on So You Think You Can Dance
    • This probably won't happen but hopefully it won't me feel so lame when I watch SYTCD


^^just because it's been a while since I posted a SYTCD video
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