Year of Entertainment: TV and Books

Is it really 2014? Another year has been swept away into the wide expanse of time to usher in a great new year full of numberless possibilities. What a good feeling! Another good feeling is noting all the great TV shows and books I feasted upon last year. As an account, I list them here. Hopefully, you see some that will capture your attention to watch or read!

TV Shows:

• Switched at Birth seasons 1-2
• Touch season 1
• Doctor Who season 7
• Psych seasons 1-6
• Lie to Me seasons 1-3
• Fringe (I have 6 episodes left and I done. Love this show!)

Books: note - bold titles are my favorite reads of the year

• The Last Guardian (Artemis Fowl) by Eoin Colfer
• Wings by Aprilynn Pike
• So Yesterday by Scott Westerfeld
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible As Literally As Possible by A.J. Jacobs
• Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni
• Until I Die (Revnenants) by Amy Plum
• The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
• The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test) by Aimee Carter
• If I Should Die (Revenants) by Amy Plum
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
• Arise (Hereafter) by Tara Hudson
• Inferno by Dan Brown
• Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma
• Spells (Wings) by Aprilynne Pike
• Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
• The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White
• Cinder  (Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer
• Illusions (Wings) by Aprilynne Pike
• Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer
• Half-Moon Investigations by Eoin Colfer
• The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer
• Destined (Wings) by Aprilynn Pike

Through my journey with the written word this year, I have found a new favorite author--that being Marissa Meyer, author of The Lunar Chronicles series. She blew me away with her retelling of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood stories. Her writing style is unique and simply amazing. Out of all the books I read last year, I'd recommend hers the most. Oh, I can't wait for the next two books to be released. The dates won't come fast enough. The first two books covers are fantastic, huh?

And of course, TV-wise, I'd recommend Psych for sure, but if you enjoy some good sci-fi, then check out Fringe.

What are some of your favorite reads and watches from 2013? Have you read or seen any of the TV shows or books I listed above? Are you as much of a TV and book junky as me?

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Writing Jewels

Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas

Hello all!

I would like to wish you a truly magnificent Christmas and holiday season. For my post today, I thought this song would bring joy and the true meaning of Christmas into your hearts.

Enjoy.

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Writing Jewels

Christmastime: A Beautiful Time of the Year

During this time of the year, there are so many enjoyable activities that tempt our holiday fancy.

 

It is a beautiful time of the year!

 

I'm going to spend my time doing the following activities:

Relax like these cute pups...



 Spend time with loved ones...

Read...

 

Perhaps read some more...

Put a puzzle together...

Watch Fringe...

And write...

 This is going to be the life.

 

What are you doing during Christmastime?

 

Merry Christmas to all and to all happy writing!

 

Hugs

Writing Jewels

What the Body Needs...

I attended an essential oils party. I had used a particular oil this company produces some years ago and was only going to purchase it. That was not to be the case.

 

With a stroke of pure destiny and, I think, a miracle from God, the presenter randomly brought up an oil that she normally doesn't discuss. She passed around the bottle and said we all could taste it. The moment the oil registered with my taste buds, I knew, absolutely KNEW, my body needed this herb. Because of my excitement, the presenter read what the oil is used for.

 

Oddly enough, it helps with so many physical ailments I have suffered with for over a decade. A little while later, she read from another book of how it can help emotionally. I almost started crying by how spot on it was for me and what I struggle with on a daily basis.

 

Obviously, I ordered a bottle of it with high hopes that it will aid in my physical and emotional well-being. I did this because my body reacted so clearly that it was for me. I bought it because I need greater motivation in so many areas of my life, especially writing.

 

This "party" I attended was heaven sent. An essential oil might improve my bodily pains, energy level, clarity, confidence, and so many other aspects of my life.

 

My eyes cloud over with emotion as I type this. I want to share my stories that are kept prisoner in my brain; my mind that more often than not holds me back. I want to be free. My body must know a path to offer me that freedom. The freedom to create. The simple act of tasting an oil has opened my mind to the possibility of liberation. Sigh.

 

I hope it works! I will keep you posted. :)

 

What are your thoughts on the body knowing what it needs? Has giving your body what it needs set you free so you can fully embrace your talents and ultimately life? Has it helped your writing?

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels

IWSG: "Dam" These Insecurities

It's December! Yay! And the first week, to boot. That means it's Insecure Writers' Support Group Wednesday. Click here for more information about the amazing IWSG.

 

This month I'd like to share some "dam goat" pictures found at this link.

 

Amazing, huh? Talk about the hooves on those goats. They must walk in some sticky sap before they scale that steep climb.

 

How does this relate to my writing insecurity? Sometimes I feel like other writers can scale the writing climb better than I can. I'm not like the goats who can get all the way up there and hang on. I'm not strong enough or talented enough or good enough.

 

Or blah blah blah blah...

 

This is my insecurity in so many areas of my life. It sucks. Why can't I feel like I'm good enough? "Dam" this feeling of inadequacy.

 

Do you have these feelings? Are you struggling to keep climbing or staying put without falling off the writing roller coaster?

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels

A Little Fun: The Day of the Doctor

I'm a Doctor Who fan.

 

Yes, the Doctor is pretty much the coolest. Bow ties and fezzes are too.

 

Well, I feel privileged that I was able to see the 50th anniversary showing of Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor in the theater.

 

 

Here's a photo of my ticket stub:

 

The movie was an hour and twenty-five minutes worth of AWESOME!

 

And there were tons of people dressed up for the event. I have no idea "Who" these kids are but tons of people (me included) took pics of them in their brilliant costumes:

 

 

Adorable!!!

 

It was fantastic to be in a theater room full of hundreds of Whovians. The energy was thick in the air and the laughing and gasping and all of the above brought happiness to my soul.

 

My favorite parts were as follows:

 

1. The Doctor (David Tennant) holds up the little box and says: "It's a machine that goes ding."

2. The Doctor (David Tennant) and the Doctor (Matt Smith) appreciate each others' spectacles.

3. The beginning bit where the Doctor (Matt Smith) thinks the movie is going to be in 12D, not 3D. 

 

I plan on attending the 75th and 100th anniversaries too. This show will make it, especially since it has made it this far. It is the longest running sci-fi TV show. Bam! 

 

Have you seen this movie or the show? What are your favorite TV shows that you would love to see in the movie theater?

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels