I am a huge professional cycling fan and watch cycling every chance I can get. In fact, my latest young adult novel features a cyclist on a junior developmental squad. But back to the blog… Women’s cycling isn’t featured as much as men’s cycling on television, so I was super excited that TourTracker was broadcasting […]
Gratitude is not only the greatest of all virtues, but the parent of all others. – Cicero Photo by laurakristina via Photobucket […]
Looking for Alaska by John Green My rating: 4 of 5 stars If only we could see the endless string of consequences that result from our smallest actions. But we can’t know better until knowing better is useless. ― John Green, Looking for Alaska Here’s another book that had been on my “too read” list […]
Yesterday, I heard this song on BBC Radio1. I am freakin’ lovin’ it!! Take a look-listen and tell me what do you think. We prayed for love Someone in the distance Who will listen Listen to our breaking hearts… — Pray for Love by Kwabs It’s available in the UK on May 20th. […]
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Secrets are more powerful when people know you’ve got them. ― E. Lockhart, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks I happened upon this book while perusing the audiobook section of the library and I’m so thrilled that I did. I […]
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do. -Helen Keller […]
This song was featured at the end of last week’s episode of Reign. First of all – if you haven’t seen that show, you must check it out. It’s historical intrigue and debauchery at it’s finest. Think The Tudors for teens with a love triangle that’s crazy good. Not to mention some awesome music. […]
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green My rating: 4 of 5 stars What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable? ― John Green, An Abundance of Katherines I thoroughly enjoyed this John Green novel. If you get the chance to listen to it on audiobook, […]
I realized a couple years ago that my passion is girls and sports. Sports changed my life and I can honestly say, that without sports, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Sports has taught me perseverance, persistence and drive for perfection. Teamwork, goal setting and leadership. To be confident, fearless and mentally tough. And […]
A couple weekends ago, the fam and I made the trip to The Lone Star State for my daughter’s gymnastics competition. Instead of coming home on Sunday, we detoured to San Antonio to check out that cool city. I didn’t realize how big San Antonio is. (It’s actually one of the ten largest cities in […]
