Oops, Wrong Number

 As a teenager, I used to daydream about falling in love with someone who called the wrong number.  As an epic homebody, it would've been the perfect meet-cute. The thought of having long, deep conversations with someone who you met by accident and have no idea what he looks like? That fed my little romantic daydreamy soul. Until reality backhanded me across the face. The age of cell phones makes wrong numbers a more rare occasion than before. Plus, all the call were from some lady looking for Jack.<insert very big sigh> 

So yeah,  that daydream was a bust. But,my fellow book worms, never think I didn't live vicariously through a book. In the three books below, our main characters got to live out my dream (with varied results).

Becky Monson - The Accidental Text

Wrong number. Right guy?

Once upon a time, Maggie Cooper lived for adventure. Jumping out of planes was child’s play. Now she can’t even work up the nerve to ask out her coworker. For a bit of self-therapy, she begins to text her recently deceased mother’s phone—the only problem is that the number has been reassigned and for weeks she’s been unknowingly texting a stranger her deepest thoughts and feelings. There have also been some not-so-deep texts, like the ones about her appreciation for her coworker’s butt.

When Chase Beckett, the unsuspecting stranger who has more in common with Maggie than he’d like to admit, texts back, Maggie is beyond mortified. But message after message and night after night, Maggie realizes that Chase’s wit, charm, and advice are exactly what the doctor ordered. Is it enough, though, to get her back up in the sky? And what about her heart? Can she risk taking a leap of faith for the man on the other end of her accidental texts?

I adored this one. It is a clean read so you can feel safe reading it out loud to your grandmother, if you so choose. It did get me a little choked up here and there though. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Allie York - Recipe for Disaster

World’s best Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 Step 2: cream the butter and sugar until light Step 3: Add eggs one at a time Step 4: Forget you have a new phone in a new area code and call a random guy Step 5: Continue to text random guy until you develop not-so-random feelings....

Aimee’s life was stable, normal, and loving; until it wasn’t anymore. In the blink of an eye, she lost her childhood home, her best friend, and her sanity in one swoop. But a misdialed number brings her an unexpected friend and a lot of new feelings. Life is finally looking up and Aimee sets out to live life to the fullest with her newfound friend. That is until...Aimee’s text life and real life collide to ruin everything.

This one is a cute coming of age romance. It is also one you can feel safe reading in front of your mom. You will be craving muffins though..

Elle Casey - Wrong Number, Right Guy

When a mysterious text message summons May Wexler to a biker bar in downtown New Orleans, she knows something is very wrong. Her sister has sent out an SOS, but when May gets there, she’s nowhere to be found and May is the one in trouble—she’s wearing pink espadrilles, she’s got a Chihuahua in her purse, and she’s in the middle of a shootout.

After tall, muscular Ozzie comes to her rescue, May has no choice but to follow him to safety. At the headquarters of his private security firm, the Bourbon Street Boys, she finds a refuge for the night—and the offer of a job. But it’s not long before a gun-toting stalker isn’t the only complication in May’s life: the more time she spends with Ozzie, the less she can deny that they’ve got some serious chemistry. A wrong number got her into this mess…Will it also get her the right guy?  

Spice Level: 3 out of 5 🌶 

It is as spicy as a pot of gumbo.You might not want to read this one out loud. There are some very spicy, should-be-rated R moments. Other than that I found May delightful. While May's quirky off-beat character is highly relatable, all the trouble I ever landed in has only left me getting scolded (so thankful for that). 

So, I hope you all get to enjoy one (or all, no judgement) of these books. As always feel free to leave me a message below.

My wireless headphone journey (so far)

 Yeah, remember that post from a month ago. I really liked my Bluetooth headphones. I really did. Then the battery life started to plummet and before I knew it, it became a mini popcorn bag. I think the one I bought was a dud. Ihip is a brand that does put out reliable products. Life happens and Li-ion batteries can be finicky. 

As an example of how finicky they are, let me tell you that my cousin had her cell phone catch fire while charging. Those headphones just weren't meant to be. So, I went to Walgreens and bought a set of off-brand Wireless Bluetooth headphones. And for a whole day, I was happy. They worked beautifully. Then the charging case died. As in, it stopped charging the buds. At that point, it was starting to feel like a me problem. The sibs were annoyed by my moping. 

I went back the next day and got a refund. (Sidenote: Was mildly surprised that they didn't ask why I was returning the headphones. But that was just me).  I had originally bought off-brand as I was trying to be cheap. For the second time, I purchased from a brand that I am immensely familiar with. JVC Gumy headphones are pretty much the staple headphones of our house. They are super reliable and long-lasting. So, I decided to give their wireless Bluetooth headphones a try.

I got mine in white. So far, the range is great and I haven't had any problems. I am hoping they last long as my audio jack is well and truly gone. I am trying my best to not be too excited. I don't want to be disappointed again. Honestly, my mom seems more ecstatic than me. She took a bud and spent the whole charge listening to kpop with me as we worked. It was a fun bonding experience. She tested the range capabilities for me.

As always, feel free to leave me a message below. And if anything changes in the headphone department, I'll let you know.

When you're a fan, not a fangirl....... Or stan

 I may or may not have mentioned that I enjoy listening to KPop music. Just today, I found out that a member of a group I am fond of is putting out a solo album later this month. I am super excited because this member (who will remain nameless as I don't want to be teased) has a voice that I enjoy listening to. It's a smooth, rich tenor voice that is incredibly flexible. R&B, Pop, Rap, Funk, his voice manages to shine. Taking into account that he is singing in a group with 8 - 11 other people, the fact that I can easily spot his voice is part of the reason I am a fan.

Anyway, I was excited but suddenly found myself with no one to share that excitement with.  Every time I get excited about something, the sibs accuse me of being a Fangirl. I am most definitely not. I don't have the funds, energy, or wish to be more than what I am. A girl who gets excited when some one she knows does something noteworthy or new in their life. My walls have pictures of nature, not singers or actors. I am not about to fly to wherever it it is they're at and wait outside for hours to try and get an autograph. If you all want to do that, you can have my place. I'm rooting for you to stay safe and be successful! 

My mom even teases me about being a fangirl. I told her repeatedly what I've said earlier but I think she's ignoring me so she can have fun. It might be extended payback because I didn't give her the chance to have that epidural. Her teasing is annoying but at least I know she is joking. The kids seriously think I am a fangirl-type of person. Now, there was an time in my teen years when that may have almost applied to me but not any more. They should let up.

As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

Just a wee bit stormy.......

 I was having trouble thinking of a post today when I looked outside and realized how stormy it was. Since Sunday, we have been having nasty storms. It messed with my sleep. 

I can sleep through a storm. That is not my issue. LS2 gets worried and can't rest so I promised long ago that whenever it storms at night, I would stay awake so she can rest. And that, my friends, is why my brain feels fried.

I want to nap but it looks like another storm is coming. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

Dry Bar Comedy

 As you all might have gathered, I spend a lot of my free time in the company of minors. I enjoy listening to stand up comedy but a.lot of comedians have sets that are not child-friendly.  Last thing I need is having to explain to my mom why her kids are making age inappropriate jokes. I like living. It's a great look on me.

Dry Bar Comedy is a clean comedy club in Provo, UT. They have a YouTube channel that I listen to often. They provide stand up comedy that I can listen to around the Sibs without putting my life on the line. The youngest sib likes to bring trouble to me sometimes. But, I'm not going down this way, the little pip squeak.

Below are some of the comedians that perform at the club.

I hope you got a good chuckle in. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

Wireless headphones are cool

 My tablet audio port (or jack) is acting super fritzy so I purchased a pair of wireless headphones from Jade Sales. I wasn't expecting much but the quality is pretty awesome. 

I know that I am slow on the uptake sometimes but I am quickly finding the upsides and downsides to wireless headphones. Upside #1: I have more mobility and don't have to worry about the wire catching on something. Downside #1: I can't binge-watch an unlimited amount of content. I will have to stop to charge. Upside #:2 I can't watch unlimited content so I will either have to read or sleep while it charges, both of which are very important things.  #priorities Downside #2: Time management will probably have to be used so I don't drain it over nonsense. Upside #3: I can finally break free from the shackles of the endless cat videos! Downside #3:We all know that's a lie. Cat videos are too cute to relinquish.

So, yeah. That is where I am at right now. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

Emarosa : a KY hidden gem

 One day, I was rambling around YouTube as one does and was recommended a band I never heard of before. As soon as I heard their music, I knew that my mom would love it too. I was right.

Their last two albums are a mix of 80's pop rock/synthwave. They sound like a summer mixtape. The good kind you pull out when traveling with your besties for a day out. I honestly want to blast their music while on the highway. I adore Emarosa's album, Peach Club. I am in the process of going through their older music too. But, Peach Club will stand out as my favorite album.

 Emarosa  was started in Lexington, Kentucky in 2006. The band currently consists of lead guitarist and founding member ER White and lead vocalist Bradley Walden, who joined the band in 2013. The group has undergone several line-up changes throughout its career, with lead guitarist ER White being the sole remaining founding member, according to Wikipedia. Vids below:

The last song is from the last album that had a AltRock sound. I hope you all can give them a listen. They deserve it.

It took me a bit put this piece up as we were working on the Wi-Fi today. So, that happened. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.