I couldn’t help myself, oh Tuesday…..
It Happens
I couldn’t help myself, oh Tuesday…..
The Male Ritual
Ashley had already fallen into a new routine with John as her new roommate, living with a guy wasn’t going to be that big of a deal with the exception of where she could and could not put her shoes. Ashely had known all of John’s quirks from years of being friends, and truly she hadn’t been surprised by any of his actions, that all changed Friday night.
Ashley had planned herself a movie night for Friday, what she had not planned was her roommate having plans, not just any plans but a date. Ashley was not jealous, instead she found herself confused, she had never taken the time to watch John get ready for a date it was turning into quite the experience.
Who knew that a man could take so long and so many steps when getting ready; it wasn’t just shower, brush your teeth, get dressed and fly out the door as she assumed? It took John 25 minutes to pick the right shoes to go with his shirt without being too “matchy, matchy”. Not only that but an additional 10 minutes to select which wash of jeans worked just right with his baby blue button up shirt. Lastly, the shave, he slaved over the mirror to make sure he wasn’t too clean shaven, woman he said, “like the hint of danger that comes with proper stubble”.
Ashley was entranced.
I can’t help myself, Sunday Dreamin’
I know I usually wait until Friday before putting up some of my dream libraries but sometimes I just can’t wait. I saw this and fell in love, not only would it be an amazing way to display and keep track of your books but it’s a secret doorway. Let’s be honest who doesn’t dream of their house having a secret door and hidden passage combo???
What To Read
The Book to read is not the one that thinks for you but the one which makes you think.
Harper Lee
The Modern Look
I can’t help it Friday always brings a good feeling week after week, and of course it brings dreams…. mostly of the weekend but dreams none the less. This is different than any of the other libraries I have posted; it’s more modern and sleek and you don’t have to have an entire room to organize your books in a fun way.
Boom
It may take only a moment of time
Or
It could take an entire lifetime
Once it strikes; nothing else; matters
Completion, connection
Happiness.
-A
Shock and Awe
John had known Alex her entire life, he spent a lot of time at her previous places and had gone on several group vacations, but nothing had prepared him. Nothing he could have done, seen, or heard could have possibly prepared him.
The cold, hard reality smacked him across the face like a man challenging another man to a duel with a leather glove. The harsh smack of reality hurt like a boxer’s punch but stung like being whipped by a wet towel. Intense, reverberating; both his mind and body were held in a fog of pain.
Shoes. Everywhere. In every single closet of their new apartment. All of them, all of the closets, how did John learn this lesson? He found multiple pairs of obnoxious, neon heels in his closet, in his bedroom.
The Devil in The White City
The Devil in The White City by Erik Larson is a terrific book if you are looking to learn something about the dark side of society while also learning about its ingenuity. If you are not looking for a strong, substantive book full of intense detail, this book is not for you. If serial killers, the great World’s fair or even how the city of Chicago was built does not interest you, this is not going to be a book you would enjoy.
However, if you want to expand your horizons to a place they have never been and learn how some of our country’s greatest inovators in science, architecture and murger got their start do not miss the chance. This book will intrigue you, challenge you, and you will find yourself researching a variety of topics after finishing the last page because it will not be enough. Besides where else will you find a book that brings together the innovation of shredded wheat cereal, juicy fruit and murder by gas chamber?
Rating: 4 out of 5 Bookmarks
Versions
No two persons ever read the same book.- Edmund Wilson
A Real Dream Library
Friday is back and I am back to dreaming, somehow this library seems possible to me. All I need is an extra room in the house and someone willing to build the shelves because I am well on my way to filling it.
Literary.Land.of.Alysia 