Bad Blogger

I haven't been a very good blogger lately. I have read quite a few more books lately, in fact I'm only 5 books away from my goal of 50 books this year, but I feel like that's all I ever blog about and that its boring for you guys to read about. So I need some ideas of what to blog about. What do you guys want to know about me or my life? Then maybe I can mix in some book reviews with the new stuff.

Fall 2011

Well its here again, I'm back in school. This semester I am taking English 2100 as well as Math 1050 again!!

Yes, that's right, again. I failed to pass the final last semester by 1.5 pts. Yay for me. Well anyway, I love my math teacher so far. She reminds me a lot of my cousin Alyce. She's totally sweet.

My English class on the other hand is a completely different beast. I am taking this class online and will never meet my teacher but so far she doesn't seem like the sweetest lady on the planet. May we say BIOTCH!!! This is gonna be a struggle for me to stay on task and get the homework done on the schedule that she has set for us.

So far though, I am doing a good job keeping the pace in both classes. Wish me luck. I really don't want to take Math 1050 again.

Number Thirty-two

I just finished The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan. This is by the same author that wrote the Percy Jackson series, about the Greek Gods, only this book is about the Egyptian Gods. I liked this book a lot, though it was a bit more difficult to get into, probably just because I have never learned much about the Egyptian Gods. I really enjoy the way that Riordan writes though. There is always a lot of humor in his books, which makes them more fun to read then just a bunch of serious kids running around saving the world. I will probably read the other books in the series as they come out, but mostly I am looking forward to the next book in the Lost Hero Series, I can't wait.

Aunt Fattie

I don't exactly know how to start this post.... For all of you that know me, you know that I have consistently been gaining weight for about the last 6 years. To anyone in my family this is not a surprise, but I haven't been feeling good about myself lately nor does my body feel so great so I figure its time to start doing something about it. My friend and I have started a friendly wager between us as a little incentive for both of us, which is definitely helping, don't get me wrong. I am still struggling though, somehow I just can't get my mind wrapped around it completely. So I have a question, 

How do I get in the right frame of mind for this? 

I've had it before I just don't know how to get it back. As an extra little incentive for myself though, I will be posting my progress though the weeks, lets hope it helps.

As of this morning I have lost 6.2 lbs.

1st round of competition ends Nov. 4th

Suprise! Guess What I've Been Doing....

The Inheritance Series

So I started this series way back when Eragon first came out. Of course I wasn't too much of a reader back then so I couldn't really get into it. This time I persevered and came out on top! I just finished Brisingr on Thursday. When I finished Eragon I wasn't too excited about the story yet because its a lot of teaching you about they're world and why things are they way they are etc. So the story really didn't get started until about halfway through Eldest, which is when I really got into it. Eragon reminds me a bit of Harry Potter as a character he is very young and doesn't really know what is going on in his world, when he is suddenly thrown into a position of power and hope. And lets all hope he comes out on top!!

I know I have read a lot of bad reviews on these books because of how thorough and detailed they are but personally I think it makes for a better story in the end, so I'm willing to sit though a couple extra pages. I can't wait till the next and final book comes out in November. 

Pretty Little Liars

Well yesterday at work was a bit slow so I started and finished this little book. This is the newest installment in the Pretty Little Liars series that I love so much. These girls litterally make me laugh out loud sometimes. They are just fun and silly reads yet you HAVE to know what happens next, which is why I am disapointed I didn't just wait till all the books were out to read this next series of secrets.........Oh and I think all the girls in this series have gone CRAZY!!!

Yet Another Book...

Alright I had to tell you guys about this one right away.......

Well to cut to the chase, with all the hype out there about this book and the movie.........TOTAL LET DOWN. I mean it  was okay.... I felt like there was a whole lot of blah blah blah and then lots of stuff happens and then its over. I guess if you're more into books for the love story and that then its probably a good choice for you. I personally like a good plot, and lots of details... You do learn a lot about circus life and people though. I can see how it would make a good movie though. Just thought I'd give you another opinion before you think you're gonna read this super awesome book, like I did.

Reading Update

Well its been a while since I posted something about the books I've been reading, which hasn't been nearly as many, but I have a few for ya....

I read The Giver again. I have to say I did not remember anything about this book from when I was in school. It is a very strange world they live in. I don't even know how to explain this book without telling everything. It is a must read if you haven't yet, even if you're like me and haven't read it since like 6th grade. You won't be dissapointed.

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter was a very interesting book. To me it was very strange to read a fictional book about a historical character. I was getting all mixed up about what really happened in his life and what did not. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book, it was very different as far as vampire books go. I honestly couldn't put it down. I suggest this book to anyone who enjoys the vampire genre.

The Lost Hero is a continuation of the Percy Jackson series I have previously read. I really loved this book. I just want this series to go on and on forever. I can't seem to get enough. Nothing more to say..... I Love it!!

Dead Reckoning is book #11 in the Sookie Stackhouse series. Though this is no longer my favorite vampire series I still think its better others, and can't give up on it. In this book a lot of loose ends are tied up and a lot more left undone, as to continue the series. There is one unsetteling situation in the book that does not get resolved and it is still annoying me to this day. Other than that, I would say that this is a good continuation of a complex series.

I finally finished the last Dan Brown book on my list. Digital Fortess was a thriller from front to back. Totally held up to all my Dan Brown expectations, I would say this one is up there with Angels and Demons for me. Definately better than Da Vinci Code. Honestly it is crazy...

I loved this book. It was so sweet and so funny. I can't even explain it with words. Its so funny to hear things from a dogs point of view (though I know this isn't really the case.) I thought it was very creative of Stein to come up with this different point of view. It really brings something to the story. In the end the book left me happy and crying at the same time. Though not for the reason  you're expecting. I recomend this book to EVERYONE!! Even if you're not really a dog person. Excellent!!!!

I Need Suggestions

I'm not really interested in any of the books on my to-read list right now....So I need some suggestions. Really people give me your top 5 books that you just love, and  your favorite series. Maybe they will be my new favorite books. I'll start :

 #1 Angels and Demons, Dan Brown
#2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J. K. Rowling
#3 Eclipse, Stephenie Meyer
#4 The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
#5 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo/ The Girl who kicked the Hornet's nest, Stieg gLarsson

and my favorite series is: The Rachel Morgan Series, by Kim Harrison.

Reggie Is Friggin Adorable!!

So, I took Reggie to get his shots and heartworm test on Wed, and Thurs he got to go to the groomers, hallelujah! He looks so much better! He is freaking too cute to handle. Everyone who sees him falls in love. Even the vet and groomers are all in love with him already.  Here are some new pics...

My boys.....They are so freaking cute!!!!

Cosmo and Reg are getting along great! Though Cosmo still isn't so sure he wants him around ALL the time. They are both such good dogs, I am so lucky to have them both. 

The Newest Addition to My Family

Today while stoping by Petco to buy dog food I saw the cutest little guy waiting to be adopted. Mom and I sat and talked with him for a while while and saw that he was a sweetie.

Well people I couldn't resist, I've been thinking for a while about getting Cosmo a friend to help with his separation anxiety and I think that Reggie is just what I've been looking for.

He is absolutley perfect for us. He is already potty trained and is about 2 years old I think. He is sweet just like Cosmo and he just loves Cosmo already, Though Cosmo isn't so sure about him yet...... I'm sure with time they will be the best of friends.

He's in dire need of a haircut, but first he has to get his shots. So the good news is I think I can get both done this coming week. Check back for updated pics. I think he's goona be adorable....

I Might Fail Math 1050

Um, so yeah. I hate my math teacher with a fury of a thousand fires. He has literally got to be the worst teacher in the world. Okay, I'm being a little dramatic but I'm serious, he is the worst teacher I have ever had my entire educational experience. I wish that I could actually get across to someone that matters this point, and they wouldn't let him teach anymore. I understand that he has a minor degree in math, but that doesn't mean you know how to teach worth a damn.

My boss is actually in this class with me and she hates him just as much as I do, and the worst part is I hear other people in my class, during class, saying how much they hate him and how he can't teach. Seriously,  how long can this go on? Now I know that 1050 is an intense class, and that it takes a lot of work, but seriously like 8 hours of homework a week plus 5 projects in a semester, how is anyone supposed to keep up with this class? Unless it is your job and you have no life outside of school is this even possible?

Plus, my friends, the best part is that he grades every problem on the homework......Really? What a waste of my time and his. Are we in elementary school here? Obviously if we don't do well on the test we aren't learning what we need to so tell me what is the point of grading the homework except to under mind our time? Every math teacher I have ever had has never put that much stock on the homework, homework is meant for practice and to teach.....and its never even worth that much of your grade.

Okay sorry I'm rambling I"m just really irritated with the fact that I have put in so many hours for this class and am still in danger of failing.  Hooray for school!!!! I can't wait for summer semester to come around.

RIP Abbigale VonRotten

Well today when I came home I found my baby girl had finaly passed away. I will miss her so much, but I am also very happy for her. She has had such a hard life, from having puppies at an early age to getting her leg amputated, having a puppy pulled out of her while pregnant and finaly going blind and getting diabetes. We've been struggling with the later for about a year and a half now and it was definately time that she went and played with Schultz again. I feel sad that I will never feel or see her love for me again, but I think she stuck around way too long for me.

We will love and miss you forever Abbs. You will forever be my princess.


Back in her hayday...

Together again.

The day we brought our new puppy home....

Don't laugh.

Reading Update

I know all 4 of you really enjoyed reading my post about reading so I've decided to keep it going......maybe a bit more updating as I go..

The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich

What can I say other than, just watch the movie? Basically the same thing as the movie with less information. You don't know how the trial ends, or anything about the trial and what took place after so really much less information. I'm glad I read it but really unless your like totally into it then just forget it was ever written.

Pale Demon (The Rachel Morgan series #9)by Kim Harrison.

This is the latest installment of my favorite series. It left me giggling in the restroom days after finishing it. Kim Harrison definitely has a way of leaving you feeling good at the end of every book no matter what has happened during the events of that book. I loved this book and will probably love all the rest she plans to write for this series. Greatest paranormal series ever!!!! Like a million times better than Twilight, and we all know I loved those.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

After sitting on my shelf for three years I finally dusted this one off and decided to really dig in and get it over with.....I started it when it came out of course because I was a Twilight freak, but could never really get into it, so it went back on the shelf. I have to say I am liking it more than I thought I would, but its still not my favorite. I'm not sure anything is really gonna happen in this one. The story is just completely lacking.......I don't know what else to say about it. I don't dislike it by any means. I guess we'll see if anything exciting happens in the next 224 pgs.I'll keep you updated.

GoodReads.com

Well its a new year, and I haven't posted yet.

At the beginning of the year I set a goal on my goodreads page to read 15 books this year...........well I've already done that so I bumped it up a bit to 25. If any of you don't have a goodreads page and you like to read, be it just occasionally or often like my family, you should really sign up. Its a great resource to find new books you wouldn't have discovered otherwise and you can read lots of other people's comments on the books. Since I have signed up I have significantly branched out my reading. GoodReads.com

So far I have read this year the Millennium series...ya know, the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo....I really enjoyed these books, they definitely aren't for the faint of heart though. Lots of violence against women kinda books but ends on a good note. They are also very detailed and I know so people don't like this kind of writing so I'll leave that up to you.

I have also read the entire Pretty Little Liars series. These are really fun quick reads at about 300 pages each and written I believe on about a ninth grade maybe even tenth grade level. They are very dramatic and leave you wondering what in the world they could possibly find out next. Anyway I found them very entertaining and I had a hard time not laughing out loud while reading at work. I'm very excited for the ninth book that comes out in July and am very glad the Author decided to continue with the series.

The last series I have read recently is the Percy Jackson series, I loved these books. They were so cute and just fun to read. I will probably read them again one day. They are about a boy who's father is Poseidon, so you get to learn a lot about Greek Mythology which I thought was fun, since I've always been a bit curious about it. If anyone likes Harry Potter, these are definitely a close second. HP will always be my favorite. These are also a bit less complicated and a lot easier to read and keep straight than the HP series too, which I think actually makes them a bit more appropriate for the age group they were intended.

Right now I am in the middle of reading The Accidental Billionaires. The story of Facebook. So far its not far off of the movie. If you haven't seen the Social Network its worth seeing. Its very interesting and I enjoyed the way the movie was put together and how they tell the story. Though I'm not sure if its all accurate I still find it interesting. I guess I'll see how the book works out compared to the movie, though I've heard that the book was written before they reached a settlement so it kinda leaves you hanging. Good reason to read the book before you see the movie if you ask me.