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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The Selection - a whirlwind of emotion

The Selection by Kiera Cass.
Oh. my. word.
I got 6 books for Christmas, I've read 3 of them, this one included, all three have sequels, and though I would die for Prodigy (The Legend sequel), this is the one I want the sequel to the most. I want it in my hands right now. Give it to me. Please?
The Selection was a little different from what I usually read, it wasn't overly exciting or action-packed, but I enjoyed even more than I expected to. The writing was awesome and the dialogue had me laughing out loud throughout the whole book, to the point where all I could think was "ASDFGHJK; MAXON AND GAH AND AMAZINGNESS SO FREAKING HAHAHAHAHA" 
Really not an exaggeration.
If you don't know what The Selection is about, this is the basic synopsis from Wikipedia:

"The book follows America Singer, a teenage girl that is chosen to participate in a contest to pick the future queen and bride of the handsome Prince Maxon. Despite the glamour, wealth, and power that such a position offers, America isn't happy being chosen- especially as she hides a forbidden love for a boy named Aspen in a lower caste, the same person who urged her to enter the contest. As she participates in the contest, America finds herself drawn to both boys"

Now, without giving too much away, by the end of the book I was hitting my self in the head with it repeatedly going "Get. Over. Him."
For those of you haven't read the book, first, go pick up a copy of it right away because you SHOULD read the book, second, as much as I'd like to keep it to a minimum so that you can read as well, this next part may contain spoilers, read at your own risk.

Okay, first off, may I just say that my favorite part of the book is the way Maxon and America ease each other? It's just so real and sweet and adorable and had me giggling throughout the whole book, I mean really. #TeamMaxon
And when I say I'm Team Maxon, I mean that with every fiber of my being. Don't get me wrong, Aspen is sweet, he looks out for his family, and he must care about America or he wouldn't have made her sign up for The Selection. (confusing, but true.) I'm just not a fan of Aspen and America's relationship. If you didn't know this about me, I'm a hopeless romantic in all accounts, but it even made me gag. It was all touchy-feely blech. They literally did. not. speak. They had short conversations that had little or no value and then... ugh. no.
And don't even get me started on the "We've been in love for two years" crap. You were freaking 15 when you met. I am 14 now and I don't see myself "falling in love" in a year. And the "I've always been crazy about him, from the first time I looked at him" *gags*. Maybe I'm a failed hopeless romantic to say that no, I do not believe in love at first sight. 
Because 1. "First sight" means you've never met the person, 2. You know absolutely nothing about them (they could be an ax murderer for all you know at "first sight") and 3. You're saying you're "in love" with them, based purely on their looks. Excuse me. No. Don't get me wrong, you could meet someone that you instantly feel attracted to and the after getting to know each other and spending a lot of time together, you could get married and live a long happy life together and good for you! But at "first sight", that was NOT love.
*rant over*
Along the same lines as what I said at first, Aspen and America's relationship disgusts me. Whereas Maxon... *swoon*. Maxon and America started as friends, the way you should, America didn't want the crown, or him, for that matter, so they spoke as friends, they teased each other, made fun of each other, and talked freely, and when a relationship did start to bloom, it was in a quiet way, that she still was trying to figure out her feelings for him.
And enter: Aspen. (All spoilers from here on out)
I actually got really mad when he showed up, I wanted to scream at America to tell Maxon who he was and kick him out, but nooooo, apparently she still loves him. And then America got mad at Maxon, which I thought was dumb in itself, what was he thinking!? That was the one time in the book that I got mad at Maxon, OBVIOUSLY Celeste was a brat with no redeeming qualities, and America could pretty much prove it, as I'm guessing her dress had yet to be fixed. I couldn't believe he was being so petty as to deny it and keep her around.
And because America was mad at Maxon, she got reckless. Okay, Maxon was being annoying, but she knew that what she was doing was practically treason and it took her way too long to decide she couldn't do that.
I did get annoyed at America in multiple parts of the book, as I mentioned before, the idea that she was "in love" with him since she was 15 (and he was 17 at that) made me sick. And Aspen broke up with her because he was petty, she'd been trying to get rid of her feelings for him and then he shows up and she still loves him. He begs her to take him back. blah blah blah. Honestly, I just thought she should get over it. Their "love" was all physical, and it was gross. Maybe she should actually try and talk to him. Or not. Okay. Meh.

I know this was all one big rant, but all-in-all, I LOVED The Selection, it was such an entertaining, fun, and hilariously sweet book. May I just say THANK YOU to the lovely Kenzie for introducing me to this wonderful book. 

xoxo
Molly

Friday, December 27, 2013

M.I.A. -- Apologies -- Christmas

So... Hey.
Long time no see, huh?
I REALLY apologize for not posting, like, at ALL the last 2 weeks, obviously we've been really busy over the holidays, and I really had no ideas for what to post, I meant to post on Christmas... That didn't happen.
So,

Merry {LATE} Christmas!!!!

I hope your Christmas was as wonderful as mine, Christmas is most definitely one of my favorite times of year, my entire family gets together on Christmas Eve, then we chill out all day on Christmas, it's an amazing time with my family <3

I got SO much stuff for Christmas, I was shocked honestly, I didn't expect to get more than a few things and I was pleasantly surprised, I am so very thankful for everything and everyone who gave it to me, my friends and family know me so well.

And by that I mean, one of my brothers got me the Frozen soundtrack, and another one of my brothers got me and Olaf plush, and one of my best friends made (and painted!) me my own Camp Half-Blood necklace!

I won't bore you with what else I got for Christmas, but what was your favorite gift you got for Christmas???

I'm so sad Christmas is over, it's so strange that we spend weeks & months preparing for Christmas, and then it's all over in the blink of an eye.

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I promise I'll be posting more soon, I just haven't had much to post lately, if you have any suggestions/requests, please leave them in the comments, I need inspiration!

xoxo
Molly



Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Christmas Wishes

Christmas
I love everything about Christmastime
the lights,
the music,
the movies,
the love,
the laughs,
having my family together
Christmas is hands-down my favorite time of year

Recently, we put up our Christmas tree & I got to go shopping for gifts, all in one day :D
ahhh.... gifts.
Probably what quickly comes to mind when we think "Christmas"
Among our first thoughts being:
"What do I want for Christmas?"
Of course, Christmas is about so much more than presents,
it's about the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Who came to Earth to die for our sins.

That being the True meaning of Christmas,
I can't say I didn't start thinking about what I wanted for Christmas.
About 2-3 weeks before Christmas... my mind goes blank.
and I cannot think of a single thing I want.

After much thought and consideration, here are a few things I wrote on my Christmas list:

Boots

Disney Movies

+ - Ed Sheeran

Sharpies

Elephant sweatshirt {No joke, I want this}

An Olaf doll

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So there are a few things on my Christmas wishlist, what's on yours???

OH wait! I thought of one more thing!

Kristoff -- I want him, please can I have him!?

xoxo
Molly






Friday, December 6, 2013

Ups & Downs {#11}

~Thumbs up~
Christmastime!!!! 19 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!
Making lyric//quote art, I like to get a little craft now and then :)
Actually doing stuff in my Wreck this Journal. 
Our church Christmas play is coming up and it's looking to be pretty fun!
Scarfs. No explanation necessary, they're the best.
Always having this girl to cheer me up <3333
Working on her ^^^^^ Christmas present :D

~Thumbs down~
Both of my best friends got parts in the Christmas play... and I didn't. Seriously. It hurts. Is it wrong that I can't stop crying?
I HAVEN'T SEEN FROZEN YET GAHHHHH
I haven't been able to go Christmas shopping yet :/
We're supposed to have yucky weather today/tonight. Snowpocalypse up in here.
The temptation to look at the books my parents got me for Christmas on Amazon D: CHANGE THE PASSWORD.
Not knowing Her in real life. blahhhhh. Anyone want to chip in to buy one of us a plane ticket???

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I really hate it when it's easier to come up with downs than ups.

xoxo
Molly

Monday, December 2, 2013

Hello December

This is mine. All mine. No touchy-touchy. 

December... How did you get here so soon???

When did the warm weather give way to 
biting cold,
warm sweaters,
layers upon layers.

How snow & Christmas are just around the corner.
Christmas everything for the next few weeks.
Shopping,
excitement,
parties,
performances..
presents, given and received.

December is when it's officially winter,
coats, sweaters, boots, thick socks, scarves, hats, gloves.
Maybe we'll even get move snow than the light flurries we've had so far...

Oh what a different December in front of us than last year.
Last year, hectic would be an understatement. 
Didn't feel like Christmas until the day of. 
This year, I can enjoy my time.
Christmas movies,
laughter,
family.

I don't understand how we've come up on the last month of the year,
2013 has flown by.
2014 is coming up quick.

December...
What does it mean for you?

xoxo
Molly

P.s. You can use the picture, but give credit, I took it [last year] and edited it. Mine. Also, so what if it's December 2nd? I'm late with hellos apparently :P