A Letter to My Teenaged Self

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To my teenaged self,

There are many things right now that you think you know the answer to, but really, you don’t. Not that you’re completely wrong, but you’re not completely right. Where shall I start?

For one, boys really do think with their dicks. They’ll tell you that they’ve liked you for x-amount of years, but the truth is, they’ll tell you that just so you’ll date them and really, they say that to all the girls they like. Also? They’ll use you. They’ll play with your feelings. They’ll make you think that they like you just to get something from you. But – That’s what being a teenager is. You’ll eventually learn that the right guy WILL come along, and when he does, don’t play with his head. There will be ups and downs in the relationship, but it will always work out and in the end you’ll have no regrets. (I promise!)

You’ll also find that friends come and go. You’ll be upset about it for a while, but don’t fret. High school friendships come and go and shouldn’t be taken too seriously. (Kind of like high school romances). There will be times later on in life where you’ll probably miss that friendship a little bit, but keep in mind that things always happen for a reason and there’s always new friends to be made down the road. It’s okay to be a bit of a loner.

There will be times when you’ll feel pressured to do and try things that you probably shouldn’t. These choices aren’t necessarily the right ones to make, but it will be a live and learn experience. Don’t ever feel compelled to do things just to make people like you; these things will just hurt those who matter the most – your family especially. They’ll still love you – that’s what family is for after all – but don’t lash out at them just because they do. Even if you don’t think it’s fair.

Finally – Remember to love yourself no matter what. Ignore what people say about you, because they don’t know the TRUE you. You’re amazing, you’re perfect just the way you are. Never forget that, even when you don’t think it’s true.

Sincerely,

Your future self

 

Listy Friday

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– I spent three afternoons in the kitchen making pureed baby food for Isla. It was a lot of work, but it should last us a while! I whizzed up carrots, green beans, peas, yams, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash and just froze them in ice cube trays for portion control. Too easy!

– Isla had her last swimming lesson yesterday and she got her report card. She passed with flying colours and is now a “Starfish!” We’ll probably take a break until the fall for lessons since Kyle’s mom has a pool, but I can’t wait to take her back :) (Even though Is don’t like public pools.)

– Chinese New Year is this Sunday and we’re celebrating the Year of the Snake! The morning news had Lion dancers on this morning and Isla was fascinated by them! I hope she grows up to appreciate her Chinese heritage even though she’s only 1/4 Chinese. For those of you who have no idea what the Lion Dance is … here’s a YouTube video! I’ve always found them to be amazing, but that’s just me.

– I’m so excited to be volunteering for HugABull tomorrow morning at their welcoming event in Kamloops! Plus, I get to play with some of their foster pups. YAY PUPPIES! Actually, they’ll be full-grown dogs, but whatever. PUPPIES!

That’s it for this morning. Happy Friday, and Gung Hay Fat Choy!

What I’m Reading: Gone Girl

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Synopsis from Goodreads.com:
Marriage can be a real killer. 
One of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, New York Times bestseller Gillian Flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this unputdownable masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrong. The Chicago Tribune proclaimed that her work “draws you in and keeps you reading with the force of a pure but nasty addiction.” Gone Girl’s toxic mix of sharp-edged wit and deliciously chilling prose creates a nerve-fraying thriller that confounds you at every turn. 
On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn’t doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but passages from Amy’s diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge. Under mounting pressure from the police and the media—as well as Amy’s fiercely doting parents—the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter—but is he really a killer? 
As the cops close in, every couple in town is soon wondering how well they know the one that they love. With his twin sister, Margo, at his side, Nick stands by his innocence. Trouble is, if Nick didn’t do it, where is that beautiful wife? And what was in that silvery gift box hidden in the back of her bedroom closet?
With her razor-sharp writing and trademark psychological insight, Gillian Flynn delivers a fast-paced, devilishly dark, and ingeniously plotted thriller that confirms her status as one of the hottest writers around.

My review:
I stared at this book in my Kobo “Wish list” for a looooong time before finally buying it. Thriller books aren’t my M.O., but holy crap, am I glad I did! I couldn’t put the book down!

The book is split up into two “parts,” and I thought that I had it all figured out after the first part – Why Amy went missing, who did it, etc. And then the second part of the book started and holy mother, was I wrong! There were points in the book where I wanted to scream at the characters for being so crazy. I really can’t say much because it will give it away, but wow, is one of the characters so NEEDY. (Those who have read it probably know who I’m talking about!)

They do a sneaky thing with this book that makes you unable to put it down by alternating between Amy & Nick’s stories. There seems to be cliffhangers at the end of every chapter, but of course, to get to the next chapter about Nick, you have to read Amy’s chapter. Then hers will be intense, so of course, you HAVE to read what happens to her next, so you read through Nick and his is interesting so … vicious cycle!

Overall, I give this book 4.5 stars out of 5! (Why can’t Goodreads have a half-star system?)

What did you think of this book?