Life of a Random

Hey guys! Two posts is a lot for one day (and I never double post) but I just wanted to let you know about a really awesome challenge that Go Teen Writers  is hosting. It's called February's Monthly Challenge: A Daily Idea and the gist of it is that you have to come up with a story idea every day of February. You can check out the link for more detailed information (I hear there's a chance to win an Amazon gift card *wiggles eyebrows*). I'm going to be doing this challenge because I feel like it will help my creativity in writing grow and also just make me more confident about my story-telling skills. I'll update on Twitter as far as how I'm doing... if I'm frustrated... There might be the occasional blogpost update too. :) And, if you decide to do it, I would love  for you to let me know how it's going for you. I already went out to buy special note pads to write my ideas in so I can make sure that I stay motivated and on track (and I'

Since I've been back at school for a week and seeing as how Kpop's such a huge part of my life now (as you probably have noticed in my song section of recaps hehe), I thought I'd incorporate it into one of my posts in a fun way. *grins* This way I get to talk about Kpop without totally losing you non-kpoppers. ;)  Welcome to my Back to School: VIXX Edition  post!  For those of you who don't know, VIXX is my favorite Kpop (that is Korean pop music) group ever. My favorite member is the cocky one who raps and... At this point you're probably rolling your eyes because everybody *cough* parents *cough* has told you this SO MANY TIMES.  But I'm here to tell you... being organized actually helps. Like a lot. I am normally a very unorganized, scatter-brained person but at school I have tons of things going on. Things with scary deadlines. Things that I have to carefully set up around each other.  So, be organized. I promised

This is just a quick interlude in the regular blogging schedule to give you all a survey which I really, really  hope you all will take a few minutes to finish. It only has nine questions and it won't take a lot of your time. :) It just asks for blog followers' opinions on different things like blog posts or social media. Create your own user feedback survey

It's been a while since I did a Top Ten Tuesday buuuut I'm back! At least, for this Tuesday. :))  The Prom Goer's Interstellar Excursion  by Chris McCoy This sounds pretty ridiculous which is probably why I put it in my TBRs. I know. My reasons are so profound. Passenger by Alexandra Bracken This is a beautiful (unique) cover and I'm all for books about time-travel. Roommate Wanted by Nina Perez First of all, in my opinion, the most interesting stories are about ordinary people who would've never noticed each other accept that somehow they now exist in each other's lives aka live in the same house. Second of all... Yeah. I only had the one point. Never Always Sometimes by Adi Alsaid I like lists. I like not being cliche. A story about trashing lists and being cliche? Hmm, interesting. In all seriousness though, I've heard great things and I've been wanting to read it f

The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, & Maureen Johnson Pages: 528 Published: November 11, 2014 Genre(s): Fantasy, YA, Magic Cover Rating:   ✰ ✰ ✰  (not bad, I like the picture and the title placement but it's not amazing imo) This collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit populate the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices . I'm so glad I read this book. I kind of already had a soft spot for Magnus Bane...his flair, his sass, and his continual help even though at times he seemed reluctant or cold (and of course he had the right to be).  But now I think I understand better how hard it could be to continue on through the centuries, continually finding and losing people. And how it would most definitely be easier to not care. Magnus is so strong.  He continued to he

Tansie  @Totally Tansie tagged me for this ages ago (something like September last year) and I have horrible memory please forgive my forgetfulness. I'm sorryyyyyy. *grins winningly* Anyways, thank you so much girl you da bomb. (This whole post is kind of ironic though as I don't like tea at all. Oh well.) Tea: the foundation of your reading life I would say either the Little House on the Prairie series or Marguerite Henry horse books. I know that I've always loved to read but I can't remember what I read when I was super little. I loved imagining Laura's adventures and constant traveling. And I loved horses. A lot.  Milk: a rich, smooth book I agree that Cruel Beauty was amazing (everybody should read it imo), but another book that I think fits this spot is The Coldest Girl in Coldtown . No... I wouldn't describe it maybe as the smoothest book. But it was rich and the language was beautiful and raw. It wasn't a story about vam

I have big hopes for this year :) I hope that I'll be more productive and less procrastinatory not only in school things but just in other things that I do because I love them. Like reading and blogging. I hope that I can find a good balance between hanging out with friends and getting over-exhausted by socializing. I hope that I sleep good hours and watch good movies. I hope I don't let stress run my life. I hope I dress up once in a while for no reason. I hope I actually go to the library in my college town once in a while. BUT, I've also made some defined resolutions. After all, what would a new year be without them? 1. Finish all the books I started but put aside. 2. Buy at least one Kpop album.  3. Finish my design website.  4. Go on small adventures.  5. Spend more time with friends.  6. Get my ears pierced.  Simple, pretty short. But I like it. And of course we can't forget my Goodreads Challenge. *grins* I know 35