No, I am not shipping any couples or going on a cruise (that nightmare has yet to become a reality). By the time you all have read this, I will have most likely shipped the hats, scarf, and blanket off. I will feel relieved when I get it on leg two of it's journey to it's forever home.
I really want to avoid the Christmas gift shipping rush that takes place in the days following Thanksgiving. My life is way calmer without that level of chaos. If any of you know someone who works in the postal or shipping field, give them a lot of love and respect. It is not easy dealing with the amount of packages they got to deal with.
Thankfully, it is one little light box, not fifteen heavy boxs. I would yank my hair out if I had to handle that. I am not savvy like that. I always stared in awe of those people who could do that.
I will keep this post brief. On Sunday, I realized my shoulder was super sore. Like, I pitched the entire World Series solo for funsies-type of sore. It has been several days but I still hurt. It even burns periodically.
I am about to put some heat onto it and use our massager. I hope it will be better by next week. As always feel free to leave me a message below.
My back hurts after spending a whole week turning 31.5 ozs of yarn into a blanket. To be honest, it's more of a throw blanket or blanket shawl than anything else. I just finished it and am buzzing with the high I get when I finish a project. It's making my back pain feel worth it.
Now, all I need to do is ship it out later and then all good! Before I forget, the pictures of everything are below. I didn't forget my promise to you all.
Our mannequin is named Mandy. You might see her more from now on so I thought I should introduce her. Mom named her. She was also the one who picked her up at the store. It was a little weird watching her carry around a disembodied head but I like to think I'm adaptable. The sibs just adore Mandy.
Well, I am going to go take care of my aching back. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.
Since last Friday, I have been knitting like mad. I have knitted two hats, one scarf and am about to start working on a blanket. A few weeks ago, we found out that a close family friend was diagnosed and undergoing treatment for cancer. We are several states away and unable to do more than calling daily. My mom asked me to knit some things for our family friend.
So that is what I have been doing lately. I am keeping this post brief as I have the biggest project to start. I promise that I will post pictures when it's all done. Please be patient.
I can't believe that it's already my 300th post. To my readers (and potential bots), I thank you for bearing with me. Here's to 300 more (hopefully!😁).
In other news, I lost one of my SD cards that carried my KDrama watch list. I was devastated and am still in the process of looking for it. I am trying to recreate it on a different spare card I had on hand. I am preparing for it to be missing for a few months. I'll be honest, it's a tiresome process I don't enjoy.
Yesterday, my Mom and I went shopping and came home with so many different teas, you might think that we are having a tea party. Nope. We just really like tea. Even as I write this, I am sipping on a tea we bought yesterday. Bigelow's Salted Caramel black tea makes me think of Cremé Brulé Coffee. It's just less acidic and gentler on my tummy. I will spare you the details of what coffee does to me.
We also bought a 5lb, 15oz can of Hot and Spicy Menudo. 7 out of my 9 siblings threw a fit. They hate that Spanish beef tripe stew. Dad isn't that fond of it either. So, my mom, two siblings and I are going to have to eat it all I guess. Whatever shall we do with all the leftovers?😏 Guess lunch is taken care of if there are any leftovers that night.
I have mentioned Against the Current on this blog before. Their lead singer released a solo EP with seven songs just recently. Chrissy Costanza dazzles with her vocals in this EP. I am listening to it on repeat as I write. Before AtC fans start to panic, Chrissy didn't leave. She's just exploring musically who she is outside of AtC.
If I'm not mistaken, Luke Eisner of Voilá helped co-write a lot of the songs. I do know that he is featured in one track. She is also on tour with them.
I will try to tell you my thoughts on each of the tracks so please note that these are my impressions. Do give the EP a listen and form your own opinions.
7 Minutes in Hell ft. VOILÀ -
This song felt like it should be the soundtrack for every novel where the "good" girl falls fast and hard for the "bad" boy. Like, they both know that their relationship is doomed but whatever. The heart wants what it wants. Is it toxic? Yep. Will you need years to recover from this? Probably. Still gonna do it? Totally. This isn't going to be 7 minutes in Heaven as we both know there will be no good ending. That is how I would describe it. Basically, it's a dark romance set to music.
But, What If I Fly -
Hope. That it is the one word that comes to mind with this one. With punchy guitar and drums in the background providing an upbeat feel, Chrissy's lyrics tell a story of breaking out of the cage and soaring. In short, it's beautiful and if she does an acoustic version, you will find me sobbing in a corner somewhere.
Pick Your Poison -
You know the phrase, between a rock and a hard place? Pick Your Poison is about knowing that no matter what you choose to do, all paths lead to the same end. You just get to choose which end you get. But it will be an end.
If Looks Could Kill -
Such a jam! This one is the closest to feeling like a track AtC would release. I would say it has that soundtrack feel. The Grand entrance at a party scene after all your besties gave you the world's best Glow up. That is where I'd place it.
I Tried to Act Your Age -
This one had me choking up. If you have ever looked back to a time in your life where you lost a bit of innocence and naïvete, this song is for you. It's about looking back and wishing you'd managed to save or say goodbye to that innocence you'd lost by acting more mature than you actually were.
Some Like It Hot -
This track made me think of a quote I saw on Pinterest. It said " Beware the Quiet Bookworm. They notice more and have dirtier minds than the rest." This is a bouncy pop/rock jam that feels like a nod to those quiet bookworms Pinterest talked about. You know which ones I'm talking about.
You'd Be Right -
Revenge bragging about your new boyfriend to your still single hung up ex. Very satisfying for some reason.......
In a way, VII feels like a glance back on a relationship that wasn't the best from beginning to end. There were good moments but there were fissures in the foundation of that relationship that doomed it from the get go. I think if you play with the order of that songs, the story they tell will be clearer.
That's it, folks! I hope you enjoyed this post. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.
Last year, I read a book I found delightful. I really enjoyed it but I forgot the name of the title and the author. I have spent months searching for it through my vast ebook library but couldn't find it. All I could remember was the book cover. I tried Googling it but some how got recommendations for Dark Mafia Romance. Yeah, not what I was looking for. Incredibly, I managed to find the book in my ebook library on Monday. So, without further ado, allow me to introduce The BFF Role by Jaysee Jewel.
'Not every girl wants to be the hero of her own story.
Zilla is an average high school senior aspiring to become a nurse. The only unique thing about her is that she adamantly believes she is living inside a poorly written romance novel and her best friend Cindy is the main female lead.
Taking her role as the best friend very seriously, Zilla dedicates her free time to protecting her best friend from the author’s drama-hungry fingers, preventing the writer from interfering with Cindy’s love life. However, just as things are starting to go well between Cindy and the sweet boy-next-door who just moved in, a rival appears who could screw up Zilla’s plans.
The school’s notorious playboy, Axel Burns, decides to ask Cindy out for prom, singlehandedly turning what was going to be a sweet love story into a love triangle. Zilla won’t stand for it! But when Zilla tries to draw Axel’s attention away from Cindy, she accidentally turns it toward herself and ends up in a romantic side plot she doesn’t want any part of.
Fans of Love, Rosie and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before will adore this trope-subverting, coming-of-age love story about friendship, relationships, and overcoming one’s flaws.'
I found the author's clever use of irony a fun and fresh take on tropes that can be dry and boring if not handled right. Zilla is a snarky and sarcastic bestie that anyone would want to have in their corner. As often as she labels herself a side character, she practically radiates with Main Character Energy, especially when paired with Axel. Zilla and Axel have incredible chemistry. Their banter practically sparking off the page. I also enjoyed the growth and character development that they all underwent.
I started rereading the book as soon as I found it. I hope you all can give this book a try. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.
