Book Shoutout!

I want to talk real quick about two books I've read recently.


Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev is a delicious modern retelling of Jane Austen's most beloved Novel. Dr.Trisha Raje,Neurosurgeon  is our Mr.Darcy. There are times when your heart alternates from bleeding for her and wanting to shake her.  As our Elizabeth Bennet, we have DJ Caine, Chef Extraordinaire. As a male Lizzie, he does a fine job. I want to tell you more but I have a tendency to overshare. I will give away the end in some way, shape, or form. All I will say is this, if you are an Austen fan and love tales involving the blending of different cultures, read this scrumptious book. Like yesterday and thank me later. I read this in one day.

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a hilarious Rom-Com that needs to be made into a movie. Olive Torres is the bad luck twin. Nothing in her life seems to go right. Ami, in contrast, is the twin who basically won a free wedding. But when the entire wedding party gets food poisoning from the seafood buffet, Ami urges Olive to go on her (free) Honeymoon. The only catch is she has to go with the best man, Ethan Thomas, who just happens to be her nemesis. From there, this story takes you all over Maui as Olive and Ethan encounter bosses and exes and little dark secrets. You will love this book, folks. Trust me.

And now I will leave you to it. If you have a book suggestion, don't be afraid to leave me a message. I'm friendly, I promise.😀 

And the winner is......

Duncan Laurence! I congratulate you on your spectacular win. The Netherlands will now be hosting Eurovision 2020. I think next year will be just as much fun as this past one. Hopefully we'll see some familiar faces ( Yes, I'm talking about  Joci Pápai). 

Pulpitist Update: Spring is a pain

So, I just wanted to update you all (as in the bots and bored humans who click here) on how I am doing.

Once upon a time I loved spring. I enjoyed the yoyo weather. I mean, it's part of what makes life exciting,right ? Not anymore. Just when my mouth is used to the lovely warm air, we get a blast of what seems to be arctic air (to me at least). My mouth scrunches up, people tell me I look angry, and I visualize hurting the irritating people around me in some creative ways.

I'm not happy that the pain causes me to become a grade A grouch. I try not to complain, really I do. It's almost been a year since I was diagnosed with Reversible Pulpitist and I'm still waiting on the reversible bit. One of my brothers gets an attitude whenever I'm in pain. He's all "Are you still going thru that?" Grouchy Me: "Yes, I am. Would like to make my freaking pain go away? Can you do that? 'Cause I can't".

My Dad says "Get the tooth pulled". Because a canine isn't that important. The standard procedure for RP is Tylenol which doesn't work at all for me. Plus, I really, really hate pills.

The end results is that I've been taking it one day at a time. I wrap a scarf around my face while shopping in Walmart because it's always frigid in there. That led to an awkward moment when some man thought I was Muslim. Yeeaaah, I'm not.

So, this has been me lately. Will let you know how summer goes.    

What I've been reading

Okay, I got sucked into the world of Lit and had a bit of trouble getting back to the real world.

I have read Jojo Moyes' Me Before You and After You. If you want a book that will make you laugh and cry, these are it. I'm sure many may have seen the movie for Me Before You. Let me tell you, the book is way better. And the sequel helps you deal with the first book, a little. A very, very little. I haven't gotten around to reading the last book, Still me, yet. I don't know if I've recovered enough.

I have read almost all of Georgette Heyer's Regency novels and read all her Georgian novels. Her work is smart, funny and witty. Reading one of her stories is like taking a trip into another world. She now ranks as one of my Favorite authors.

I've discovered a fondness for YA Dystopian. The Selection series, The Lunar Chronicles, The Maze Runner Trilogy, and (of course) The Hunger Games Trilogy are the ones I have read so far.


I owe you one by Sophie Kinsella is another laugh-out-loud joy by one of my favorite writers. Fixie Farr's biggest fault (in her eyes, anyway) is her overwhelming urge to fix thing. From a soda spill to her loved ones lives, Fixie has to fix it. I want to say congratulations to Sophie Kinsella on having Can you keep a secret? turned into a movie. I can't wait to see it. If you haven't read that folks, do it soon. You'll thank me later.

After watching The Finest Hours, I simply had to read the book. The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman is a book that I had trouble putting down. I love how they take you further than the movie and let you know what happened with the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer. While Disney did a great job on the movie, I don't think Bernie Webber would've liked the movie portrayal of himself. In short, if you enjoyed the movie you are going to want to read this book.

If you ever have gone a terrible breakup due to a lying cheating mate, The Ladies Room by Carolyn Brown is pure delight just waiting for you. When Trudy goes to the ladies room at her Great aunt Gert's funeral, she never expected to overhear her cousins gossip, much less about her. As Trudy learns that her perfect life is all a lie, she resolves that no one is going to call her "Poor Trudy" anymore. The best revenge is a life well lived. The Ladies Room is one novel you will struggle to put down at 3 am. This is experience talking.

Sofia Khan is not obliged by Ayisha Malik is for anyone who ever had to hear that irritating question from family members " So, why aren't you in a relationship?". Those questions ought to be banned. Sofia breaks up with her boyfriend right before Ramadan because she in no absolute way wants to move in with him, his parents, his brother and sister-in-law plus two kids, and his sister and brother-in-law plus three kids. It's a tad crowded. After mentioning it casually at a work meeting, her Boss asks her to write a book about Muslim dating. How on Earth is she supposed to do that? We follow Sofia for a year as she tries to write a book, hide her dad's cigarettes, and maybe, just maybe find true love. Sofia is a gem. Ayisha Malik does a wonderful job portraying what life is like when you're a hijabi in the UK.

This is only a portion of what I read. Keep Posted!

Eurovision 2019 Tel Aviv

Belated Congrats to Netta for her win last year! Loved your song. Here is my thoughts on 2019s contestants based on the Official Recap of all 41 contestants:

 1. Albania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokēs - Sounds epic, like really truly epic. Wish I knew Albanian.
 2. Armenia - Srbuk - Walking out - Girl got pipes! She is not in my top 5, or 10 for that matter, but if she should win, it wouldn't surprise me.
 3. Australia - Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity - What on Earth were you thinking, Australia? You've sent Dami Im, Isaiah, and Jessica Mauboy and now you're sending her? I mean, she is no where near their level. I expected better to be honest.
 4. Austria - Pænda - Limits - She has a very smooth voice. Good job, Austria.
 5. Azerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth - Video clip is mild on the creepy meter, music has jam potential. Wouldn't surprise me ...
 6. Belarus - Zena - Like It - Why do I feel like my childhood is making a comeback? I think it may have something to do with her adopting a little of Christina Agulerà's s style from the early 2000s. She is number 8 on my top ten list.
 7. Belgium - Eliot - Wake up - I have no idea why I like this song so very much. I just do. It is number 7 in my top 10.
 8. Croatia - Roko - The Dream - He makes me think of the crooners of the past.
 9. Cyprus - Tamta - Replay - The song is very catchy. I just wanted to know, why is she in the men's locker room?
10. Czech Republic - Lake Malawi - Friend of a friend - Well, this video looks fun. LM has an easy, carefree flow.
11. Denmark - Leonora - Love is Forever - On that big chair, they all look like little kids.
12. Estonia - Victor Crone - Storm - Another song I have no idea why I like. Number 9 in my top 10.
13. Finland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - Look away - Lady dancing over the DJ, dude singing, lights flashing and you want me to look away?
14. France - Bilal Hassani - Roi - Another very nice set of pipes. Again, not in my top 10, but it wouldn't surprise me...
15. Georgia - Oto Nemsadze - Sul Tsin Iare - Epic sounding Rock music with flame throwers? I like it. You get extra points for flames.
16. Germany - S!sters - Sister - A little off key at first but once they got going, they rocked it. Number 10 in my top 10.
17. Greece - Katerine Duska - Better Love - Video clip is approaching medium on the creepy meter. Nice voice.
18. Hungary - Joci Pápai - Az Èn Apàm - Joci's back! I love his song! Yes, I want him to win. He is number one in my top 10.
19. Iceland - Hatari - Hatrid Mun Sigra - Clip hit the high mark on the creepy meter.
20. Ireland - Sarah Mcternan - 22 - This is that song you raise the volume up on in the car when you're on the highway.
21. Israel - Kobi Marmi - Home - Uhhh... Ok. This is different, in a nice way. I'm just not feeling it, is all.
22. Italy - Mahmood - Soldi - This one is giving off bad boy vibes. I imagine he will get a lot of votes for that as well as his musical abilities.
23. Latvia - Carousel - That Night - They make me think about one of those classy lounges where you don't clap, you snap. I feel like I should be snapping my fingers right now.
24. Lithuania - Jurij Veklenko - Run with the Lions - Nice song.
25. Malta - Michela - Chameleon - Number 4 in my top 10. How can anyone not love this song? It's fun, catchy, and just ... perfect. Still want Joci to win.
26. Moldova - Anna Odobescu - Stay - As you may or may not know, I went through a Russian melodrama miniseries period. This song reminds me of it.
27. Montenegro - D Mol - Heaven - All those kids in white! How did they keep them clean? Oh, nice song by the way.
28. North Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud - Another Epic Song.
29. Norway - Keiino - Spirit in the Sky - Epic Norwegian Jams, that is where this song is headed.
30. Poland - Tulia - Fire of Love (Pali Sie) - Is this song sung in traditional Polish style? The clip doesn't show. Must see video later.
31. Portugal - Conan Osiris - Telemoveis - The creepy meter for this clip goes high then shifts to the weird meter and just hangs out there.
32. Romania - Ester Peony - On a Sunday- Lovely singing but that clip made it to medium on the creepy meter.
33. Russia - Sergey Lazarev - Scream - Yes, Sergey is back. How many times has he been here? And why are all his songs all so epic sounding?
34. San Marino - Serhat - Say Na Na Na - Ah, San Marino. Thank you for always reminding us to party all night long like we have no responsibilities. Even when we very much do.
35. Serbia - Nevena Bozovic - Krena - She's got sparklers. She sounds very nice but she's got sparklers. She has an edge here, folks. Still Team Joci, though.
36. Slovenia - Lala Kralj & Gasper Santl - Sebi - Vocals are smooth and the beat is jam worthy.  This belongs in a chill out mix.
37. Spain - Miki - La Venda - We got Trumpets! This song is so fun. It makes me happy Spain is sending Miki.
38. Sweden - John Lundvic - Too late for love - This song is number 2 in my top ten. Of all the songs here, this is the only one I wish I could see performed in person.
39. Switzerland - Luca Hanni - She Got Me - Salsa dancing in Switzerland? Why not? I wish I could dance, I so would. Number 3 in my top ten.
40. The Netherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade - Epic Song of Sadness.
41. United Kingdom - Michael Rice - Bigger than Us - Written by John Lundvic, is it any wonder I like it? Number 6 in my top ten. I wouldn't be surprised...

I hope you have enjoyed reading my thoughts on the 41 contestants of Eurovision 2019. If you want to, feel free to leave a message below.

What on earth is Pulpitist?

A very painful condition, I'll tell you that. I've been out of it for a bit. The upside is I lost some weight. That was a plus, a small one but one none the less.

Pulpitist is when the pulp surrounding the nerves in your teeth swell, causing pain and agony. This occurs after your mouth has been in a thermal assault.You know, where hot and cold collide like a messed up particle accelerator, destroying all your comfort as you sit there thinking that your teeth cracked in half. There are two types, Temporary and Permanent. I got the temporary kind which means I get to keep my teeth. So, YAY!!!!!!!!!  

Because of that, I couldn't handle extreme hot or cold. Funny thing is that is what caused this whole mess any way. Word to the wise, never ever ever eat a bowl of soup with a icy cold fruit smoothie. No good will come of it.

For those who may or may not be worrying about me, I am almost all healed up. Key word : almost.

Chase Goehring and Books!

So, I like to look at acts from America's Got Talent from time to time. And today I found a singer who I just know will be big some day. His name is Chase Goehring. Check him out Below:

 I just love his voice! I've just had get his music.

 In other news, I finished Yours Truly by Kristy Greenwood. Absolute Laugh Riot! I also finished Remedial Rocket Science by Suzannah Nix. Adored it. For every nerd girl, this is your book.

I finished the Afghan. Look below to check it out.

My family seems to like it but I don't think I'll make another one soon. It took me a long time just to make this one.

Well, here it is. If you have any questions or comments, leave a message below.