Book Review: The Maze Runner

    Ok, Ok... I do realize this is like literally my 5th book review in 2 weeks or so. Oh well, I'm an avid reader... shoot me. So this book has a
very interesting plot. It can get a little complicated sometimes. However,
in the simplest way possible, I'm going to try to explain it. So basically,
this book is about a boy named Thomas who gets dropped off in a box to
this weird maze-like place. There, he meets these other boys who have
basically made their own little society within this weird maze-like place.
The really strange thing about all this is that they can't remember anything about themselves, their lives or who put them in this weird place. So, they spend their time keeping themselves alive and trying to escape.... and then some pretty crazy stuff starts to happen. DUH DUH DUUUHHH!!!! <-- that was a pathetic attempt at a dramatic fanfare type thing. Oh well, anyway...  I really REALLY did like this book. I am waiting on getting the 2nd and its going to be exciting, and i know I'm going to like it.... because I'm me and i know these things. :) Oh, and EXCITING: i think a movie is coming out for this book, so that's something to look forward to. And if I have been misinformed, I apologize for getting all of your hopes up for nothing. Sorry :( ! Yep, so if you want to know more about this book, head on over here! If you want a website where you can  BUY this book... well then click here!


 If any of you have read, are planning on reading The Maze Runner or have never read it and are not planning on it (i don't discriminate) comment below... and tell me about your opinion.



Coming up soon!
Book Review- The Scorch Trials

The Scorch Trials picks up where The Maze Runner left off. The Gladers have escaped the Maze, but now they face an even more treacherous challenge on the open roads of a devastated planet. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. Can Thomas survive in such a violent world? 

This summary was taken from here, 

here the book is also up for purchase.

A Cup of Tea

Ok, So this is a weird post. I get it. But i thought I would shake things up a bit... (besides, all this talk about tea is making me feel British! Yay!) Oh and btw there is a Book Review of the Maze Runner that will be up later today for anyone who is actually interested. 

Yogi Tea
I love tea and one of my favorite brands is Yogi. 
It's 100% natural herbal tea that's caffeine free. They have over 60 blends such as Soothing Caramel Bedtime tea and Berry DeTox tea which are meant to promote overall health. Each individual blend has a different purpose such as energizing your body, regulating your digestive system,
supporting your respiratory track, and cleansing your body and mind in order to help your body maintain its balance.

(Cute little sayings on the tags of the tea bags)

 Nothing is better than winding down after a tough day with a warm cup of Yogi tea. My favorite is the Comforting Camomile Tea which relieves mild tension. Another thing I love about this tea (yes, it gets better!) is that on the side of every box that you buy there is a yoga pose you can perform that is also meant to relax you and make you feel more youthful.    
Discover your perfect tea here!






Tip:  When you make your cup of tea don't use sugar, use honey instead which will give you the same sweet taste along with antioxidants that will cleanse your body.

The Versatile Blogger Award

First off, I want to begin by thanking Lauryn over at Bracelets and Bangles for  nominating me for this incredible award. She is so amazing and such a doll! This is really awesome that I'm getting to do this... so here it is. So for those of you who don't really know how this works:

With this awesome award I get to do three things:

1. Give this award to 10 of my favorite blogs
2. Tell you guys seven facts about myself
3. Brag about it 

So here is to my 10 favorite blogs of the moment- love you guys!

1. http://mybigfatgreekmove.blogspot.com/

2. http://fashioninflux.blogspot.com/

3. http://onlyaflightaway.blogspot.com/

4. http://dian-ajeng.blogspot.com/

5. http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com/

6. http://youreatulle.blogspot.com/

7. http://www.ducklingtoswan.com/

8. http://www.jfashionandbeauty.com/

9. http://miaoliver.blogspot.com/

10. http://www.what-now.net/

Ok, so now that thats done... I am going to reveal seven facts about myself (totally random and probably worthless) . 

1. I'm almost ambidextrous, I used to be obsessed with learning how to write with both hands, 

and ever since then my left and right hand have had very close reflex times. 

2. I'm a bibliophil at heart, and I always will be... Ever since I was younger, I have always had a thing for books and this has turned me into a speed reader (and a fast talker)...

3. I have very strong views and am always picking for an argument on anything... controversial or not. (I will disagree with someone, just for the sake of starting a real, in-depth argument on our views) 

4. Online shopping is the best kind of shopping... 

5. My favorite preposition is BEYOND, and my favorite punctuation mark is the semicolon ; this is only because most people don't know how to use it and I feel smart whenever I try to explain it. 

6. I am in love with traveling and the idea of living in different countries around the world.. I adore languages & cultures. ( Oh, and despite the blog title, I am not british... this is just an example of my adoration for other countries, I know... weird right? In fact, I live in the US... but its not where I was born) 

7. Seven is actually my favorite number, so that makes this fact my favorite. 

February Favorites

Reading Material: The Maze Runner by James Dashner. The Hunger Games & Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. (Book Reviews under the Books page) The March Issue of Marie Claire. Bangles: Forever 21

February Favorites: Ok, so technically, the month is not over yet...But, these are just a few of the items I found I was reaching for the most. This includes reading material, makeup, perfume, jewelry and other various favorites here and there... *cough* tea. The pictures are pretty self-explanatory but I will try to post some captions wherever I can.

Viva La Juicy Eau De Parfum by Juicy Couture.

10 Travel Must-Haves

Ok, so this is for any semi-nomadics or even new travelers. Oh, and this list does not include the ESSENTIAL ESSENTIALS such as documents, suitcase, bag... etc. Those are a given.  This list is made up of ten items that are essential for survival. Ok, maybe not. But still. Here you go!

1. Entertainment
            This can be anything from a new favorite or anticipated book (CHECK OUT MY BOOK REVIEWS HERE!) a magazine, or a cool gadget. Having something to do takes your mind of of any long duration flights or car rides. It also works to calm and soothe and reduces nausea. Having any type of music player is also very useful... listening to music is a great and fun way to kill time.


2. Comfortable Shoes
       The LAST thing you want to do when traveling is to decide that you want to bring 3 pairs of stilettos on your trip. That is not the way to go. I get it. You wanna look cute. Guess what? Nobody cares. You need to make sure you are comfortable... trust me you will probably look like hell anyway (I know I do), you are NOT going to be focused on your footwear. If you have somewhere VERY VERY important to be right after you arrive, and you MUST wear really uncomfortable high heels, then bring BACK UP. I would definitely recommend bringing flats or flip flops with you and putting them into a big bag. Spare Soles are also a good idea, anything portable and easy to carry is great.


3. Emergency Toiletries
         This is very helpful during any emergency situation, but i didn't know the exact terminology for it so i used TOILETRIES. But, in this section I include such things:

-Wet Wipes
-Hand Sanitizer
-Travel Size: toothbrush & toothpaste
-Dry Napkins
-Lip Balm
-And I'm going to be really weird and also say band-aids.

And other such small items... All of these items can fit into a small compact bag great for throwing it into your purse for emergencies.


4. Digital Camera
      This is technically not a NECESSITY. However, I do recommend that everyone bring a camera on any trip. Memories are important and as much as everyone loves living in the moment... the second the trip is over, you will regret the fact that you have no pictures to share with family or friends. But, if this is something that is simply to much of a hassle to carry around. (I understand, there are too many cables, plugs, cases... yadayada that have to be taken care of. Plus, theres always the risk of losing your camera) Anyway, if this is not on your
top ten list. The next item(s) on our list will make up for it.


5. Pen & Paper
     A journal or any paper and writing utensil is a very good thing to have with you just in case you have no other way of recording memories or sharing thoughts. Usually if your traveling alone and in a foreign country, you may find yourself longing to communicate or express yourself in your language. This is where a journal comes in. Keeping a travel journal is also a great way to





6. Insect Repellent & Sunscreen
     This is one of those obvious ones. But just in case you were going to forget, Im glad I could be here to remind you of its importance. During any vacations where you plan on going to the beach, sunscreen is a MUST. It prevents premature wrinkles, skin cancer and sun burns. Even if you don't plan on going to the beach, i would HIGHLY recommend dabbing on some sunscreen before going outside. Same goes for the insect repellent. It is essential. Especially to humid or third world countries. It will prevent a lot of annoying rashes and bites that could have otherwise been avoided.


7. USB Flash Drive
   To some the idea of bringing a USB flash Drive with them on vacation may seem ridiculous but it can be a real life saver. Your camera's memory won't ever be full and you'll never miss a moment. Especially with Americans, who are used to having their computer at home with them 24 seven.. when traveling to a foreign country, having such a small portable item that you can save your entire computer too is very useful. Even on business trips, this is clearly a must... you can keep all documents and such all on one device. Its also pretty inexpensive here in the USA so I do recommend investing in one. ;) 

8. A Scarf
  Do this is great for when deciding your outfit, a scarf is a very cute accessory that can be a big help. During long plane rides, it usually can get pretty cold... BAM! you have a handy scarf to throw around yourself to keep you warm... seems pretty simple but is very useful! It can lightweight as well... just as long as you have the comfort of a nice warm scarf on a nauseatingly long and cold plane ride. This has certainly come in handy... good times. good times...




9. Foreign Currency

  Ok.. Scenario time. Your at a nice little cozy airport... but you are very tire, so luckily you just spotted a cute little cafe where you can have a seat and order something nice. You order the drink of your choice, and are VERY satisfied with the service... when the time comes for you to leave, you realize you have no euros (that was the first thing that came into my head) to pay the guy (or girl) ! OH THE SHAME!!! Well, that can be very easily avoided. You don't need to many, just make sure you have around 5-50 dollars in foreign currency. It will avoid any unwanted situations and make life a hell of a lot easier in any emergencies.

10. Voltage Converters & Travel Adapters
    What's more annoying than bringing your iPod, phone, camera, and laptop and finding our you can't charge (and therefore can not use) all of these devices that you lugged halfway across the world. This is pretty self explanatory yet you would be shocked at how many people actually forget this. Well, at least you won't.





If you have any travel must haves you feel should have been on this list, comment below... and FOLLOW!