The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
By: Stephen Chbosky


This book was fantastic. It is about a boy named Charlie and his first year of high school. It was written in kind of a letter or diary format which was a nice change from other novels. The book felt more personal, like Charlie was telling me specifically his story.
I enjoyed Wallflower so much for so many reasons. I felt like this book had a Catcher in the Rye feel in the sense that it is kind of dry and monotone, yet it kept me interested because of the situations and the narrations of them. Charlie was just so vulnerable and lovable that you couldn't help but fall for him a little bit. The friendships he formed, the experiences he had (some maybe a little too mature for him) and the downfall and strong return were beautiful. This was in a small way was how I felt about high school--on the outside looking in. I strongly recommend this book to anyone and everyone because it is honest, it is believable and it is comforting. Chbosky wrote a book about high school that almost everyone on some level can relate to and that many have actually lived.
Two thumbs very high up.

"When I look at you, I see forgiveness, I see the truth. You love me for who I am"

First off, sorry for the ridiculously long time in between posts. I have a very busy life okay! well, i have a very tired life...
Second, Happy Mother's Day!! Not just to my own incredible mother, but to my sisters, aunts, cousins and friends. I would do a list like my other sibs, but my mother knows EXACTLY why I think she is incredible to me because I tell her daily.
Thirdly (is that a word?), my little brother has continually made a good point about my blog: i don't blog enough. okay. at all. so, i'm going to change that by giving myself a theme that I'm pretty sure only amelia, mom and dad will appreciate. although, i think everyone will be blessed intellectually because of it. are you dying to know what it is yet or should i yammer on a little more? yammer you say? will do.
subway is crazy, but actually kinda fun this time around. It is hard time consuming work, but i really am enjoying myself surprisingly. school this semester has been difficult, but so far 2 of 3 classes have been graded (one A, one B :D). I will be taking one class in the summer--the dreaded but unfortunately needed math. and even more dreadful, it isn't even the math class i need to graduate. it isn't even the math class before the math class i need to graduate. boo. but since math and i do not get along, i think it is better that i start a little lower. (at least this is what i tell myself to not feel so dumb)
okay, onto my new blog theme. BOOK REVIEWS!
aren't you all giddy with excitement??? I know dad is excited for the written version of my book reviews instead of verbal because well, as you all know, i tend to ramble and repeat my rambles. So basically the reasoning is simple. I went to Philadelphia in November (remember that?) and i got a ridiculous and fabulous amount of books. I have just barely been able to get a real jump on reading them. So now I am recommending or discouraging books for you all. yay!
starting tomorrow-ish. :)
okay, i'm done. Good night!

"Vacation All I ever wanted Vacation Had to get away"

So the vacation part of my spring break is over but spring break is for two more days. unfortunately i have to work. a lot. :(
but i did have so much fun visiting st. george and las vegas. it was just the break i needed.
now back to real life.
okay. i'm done.

"You follow what you feel inside It's intuitive, you don't have to try"

quick update:
starting next wednesday (march 3rd) i will be a manager again. yay? yes. yay. It is good (ish) money, and I know i can handle it. it is temporary and I am NOT going to stop going to school but I am going to continue going part time.
i am going to be going to st. george soon for spring break and i am very very excited for that because i haven't been in YEARS which is just not acceptable. I'm not totally sure who i'm going with yet, but i am going. fun. :)
anyway, that's about it.
okay. off to work. :S

"I thought I lost you when you ran away to try to find me"

I just thought you'd all like to know that I am still alive. I haven't died, I just haven't had anything blog worthy (as mom says, anything is blog worthy, but i need to feel it ya know?) to post. I don't actually feel there is anything to really post now but I will just update I guess.
I am in my second semester at SLCC and it is going fairly well so far. I am taking Spanish 1020, CIS 1020 (basic computers) and Pilates. Pilates pretty much rocks my world. It is super relaxing but also quite effective--I am sore after each workout. I am doing it at home as well because 2 times a week just isn't enough.
I'm still at Subway but i'm getting paid $10 an hour which is kinda nice.
Nothing else is really report worthy...
I'm happy, I'm healthy, but I am kinda broke, but I'm managing. Gotta love help from parents.
i will try and post more. Loves.

"Don't you know that I'm thankful (for the moment) When I'm down and you'll just try to make me smile"

I know. I know! It has been more than a month since I've posted!! Lo siento! Pero muy ocupado y cansada!
Anyway, I just wanted to post the things that I am grateful for...briefly at least.

A) I am so very grateful and blessed for the many opportunities I have had to Travel to all the many places I have been including (but in no means limited to): Scotland, Maine, Boston, Bahamas and New York.
B) I am beyond blessed with so many incredible friends in my life. There aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am so..
C) I am grateful for the love and support my family has always given me. Whether I was struggling with depression or moving across the country alone, my family has never failed to be there.
D) I am grateful for my cousin and wonderful roommate Diane for making living on my own for the FIRST TIME so fantastic!
E) (and lastly, for this blog post anyway) I am grateful for my health, my happiness and my life.

There really aren't enough ways to say "thank you" to the people in my life, but I hope this helps gets my love across.

Mucho amor!!
Es todo.
Hasta luego!!

"Man she saves me To this day I don't know why She picked me up When i was down on the road"

alright everyone. I need some help/suggestions.
For my English 2600 class (Critical Intro to Lit), we are doing presentations on our choice of either a short story, poem, essay, or short dramatic work. I asked my teacher if I could use a song because, let's be honest, songs are just lyrical/musical poetry. I am trying to choose something smart, moving and just good. The presentation is to discuss/teach my reaction and interpretation of my chosen piece. I was wondering if my fab readers (the 5 or so there are ;) ) could help me out by putting what SONG has stuck with you for years and why. Who knows, I might choose yours, or it might give me the inspiration for mine. I have a few choices (which yes, I will list and no, I will not defend) but I'm not sure if those are the right ones. Anyway, comment as you will.

John Lennon--
-"I Don't Want to be A Soldier"
-"Born in a Prison"
-"Woman is the N***** of the World"

Beatles--
-"Happiness is a Warm Gun"
-"Something"

Eminem--
-"Mockingbird"
-"Like Toy Soldiers"

Kanye West--
-"Jesus Walks"