Whoo.

Sorry guys, I know it's been a while. I've just been EXTREMELY busy lately. Last week was Girls Camp, then this week I've been working everyday and working out with my PT. So, in short, I'm exhausted. Don't worry, though. It feels good to be busy. I finished another book yesterday, so be expecting a book review soon. Now I just have to get my privleges back by cleaning my room (I'm not actually supposed to be on the computer right now).


Sorry this is so lame. I haven't really had time to write about anything decent either. I'll add it to my list and hopefully by next week, I'll have worked out a system.


:)

Baby Steps

Well, I'm working on another goal from my New Year's list. I was actually able to get a personal trainer, and according to her, I'm going to lose at the very least 16 lbs this summer. I've been working with her for the past couple of days, and I have to say, I'm actually excited. So we'll see what happens.


Sorry I haven't been able to blog lately; I've been busy and my mom works on the computer a lot. Hopefully I'll be able to write another book review soon.

Book Review: The Host

If you are planning to read The Host by Stephenie Meyer, prepare for complete immersion. This unique story tells of extraterrestrials and survival as well as love and compassion. Undoubtedly, this thriller will have you sweating until you finish the last page. Overall, The Host is a very enjoyable read.

Just like the Twilight series, you’re hooked from the very beginning. Wanderer, a “soul”, is placed inside a host body. One thing she doesn’t count on is the fierce Melanie fighting to keep the people she loves, Jamie (her brother) and Jared (her boyfriend), safe. Through Melanie’s memories, Wanderer comes to love Jamie and Jared as well, succumbing to human emotions, and she’ll now do anything to keep Jamie and Jared safe.

This is a brilliant read; however, there were some flaws in the writing. Wanderer, the main character, doesn’t know much about human emotions other than what she’s been experiencing. Yet as the story goes on, Wanderer suddenly knows all the answers. Correct me if I’m wrong, but that’s not a human quality at all. This book was about Wanderer getting used to imperfections, instead of conquering them. Nevertheless, this miniscule problem is best overlooked when one is looking at the big picture.

It’s worth every stressful second to read this novel. The plot is designed well and, it’s also creative; it’s hard to find a boring moment. This was an extraordinary story to tell. Despite the plot’s contribution and originality, it’s actually the characters make this novel a success. Just like in the Twilight books, Stephenie Meyer has created real, distinctive, and erratic characters that people make connections with. You laugh with them, you cry with them, you get annoyed with them, and you cheer with them when they’re triumphant.

Despite its insignificant defects, this novel was incredible. Stephenie Meyer shows she can go beyond the Twilight series and still be an artistic genius. The plot will have you tense, and the characters will drive you crazy. In a peculiar way, it’s a good thing, and I think everyone needs
to experience it.



How'd I do? Anyone?

Addicted

All right... I need to come clean about something. Don't worry - it's nothing too serious. In fact, it's not necessarily bad; it's just not normal, at least, I think so.

It's Amazon.com. I can't stop ordering books. I'm sorry. Sue me. I have, at the very least, a package of $25 worth of books every month. This month was worse because I made two orders - both over $25. Yeah, bad I know. I should be saving for college. How am I going to pay for college if I spend all of my extra money on books?

I'm probably overreacting. Besides, I think books are a worthwhile investment. It's better than wasting it on something that I'm never really going to use, right?