Summer 2014

This blog, I've realized, has become a personal diary that I can use to reflect on later in life. So much has happened this summer and it's truly exciting.

Event wise: I've been to Lake Charles, Louisiana, Pensacola, Florida, and HOBY and I'm also taking Scholars, Testmasters, and Sear's driver's ed. This might sound like the most boring summer ever but hey, at least I wasn't wasting my time at home. :)

Book wise: I've read quite a few so check out my goodreads site for more info!

Now let's focus on me me me and my emotions. (What a narcissist!) As you all know, I've been doing Blogilates. This July celebrates the one year anniversary of my doing it. (I honestly don't remember when I started.) I do wish I had taken before and after shots so I can fully see the change. This past week, I felt something I never thought I would. I felt completely happy and comfortable in my body, thanks to Cassey. I never quite loved my body- it just wouldn't look the way I wanted it it to. And although I am far from my ideal body, I 100% love and appreciate my body. So incredibly thankful, I am counting my blessings. This finding has allowed me to not be so harsh with myself when I don't do a scheduled workout or eat too many ice creams; I know my body deserves and you really do only live once. This inner peace I've found has changed me. I honestly feel like I've been looking prettier- maybe it's just my perception now that I'm changed, I don't know. :)

Today, I took a practice PSAT and made a lower score than before, which was disappointing, but it has really motivated me to study. Junior year of high school is coming up which means SAT, SAT, SAT. Ah, the stress (not really). So I've been (or I will) studying for that........... Getting ready for a lot of disappointment :))))))

K-dramas: I'M ADDICTED!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH. NO WORDS.

Random loves: Chobani yogurt. Sia's new album. Clyde from Driver's Ed.

"Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

Much love,
Jennifer

Short and Simple: To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before - Jenny Han

After eyeing this book for months, I finally read it and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! I've been an avid fan of Jenny Han's contemporaries for so long- with Shug and The Summer I Turned Pretty, I was hooked! Burn for Burn was a bit of a disappointment but she definitely came back with this one! I can go on and on about what I love. I truly became attached to the narrator and her family. Everything was realistic and just screamed Jenny Han. I had no clue the love interest was Peter; I assumed it would be Josh but after reading halfway, I found myself falling for Peter and I was thinking, "Oh no, I have second lead syndrome. Story of my life," but trick was on her (actually still me) because Peter was the main lead! Peter was adorable and just AMAZING. I loved his faults and how this isn't a typical love story. Josh could have been more developed; I felt nothing much with him, but I understand why he played such a small role. I am SO excited for the sequel where we get to explore another boy from her letters~ I can't wait!

FIVE STARS!

Side note: When someone would interrupt me while I was reading, I would just exclaim, "THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD, OH MY GOSH." You can ask my mom; she can verify it.

Love you lots,
Jennifer