Book Review #1 - Karen Kingsbury

Summertime is the only time I can find enough time to lose myself in a book and finish a book in a reasonable amount and time. (And lately, the time it has taken me to finish a book has been about a day.) During the school year, so many things pile up, that when I finally finish my homework I just want to rest.

I have found an author I love. 

And once I finish all of her books, I may cry. 

Karen Kingsbury is officially the best author I have found. She writes amazing books that are so realistic. They are the kind of books that you get so connected with one character, you can't seem to put the book down. 

Even if it is one in the morning. 

Every book I have read so far from her, I highlight powerful quotes. 

Once I write them down, I can have up  to two pages of notes... and sometimes four. 

A lot of her books are in series, varying from 2 books a series to 5. If you end up reading one of her series, read them in order. Her website will also inform what books are in what series.

They are powerful books that keep you reading. She knows how to write... and write well. 

(I am currently reading Between Sunday Mornings, which is a stand alone title)

Please email (sydhuss16@gmail.com) if you end up trying one of her books, and let me know how you like it. 

So yes, you could say that this isn't a book review, that it is more of a author review.

Who is your favorite realistic fiction author?

Love, Sydney 

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School Pictures and Freshman Orientation

Today marked the day that proves to me summer is nearing its end. It was time to go back to school and register, pay fees, get textbooks and schedules, and see all of my friends (the best part!).

Because I am a freshman going into high school, (and high school is a whole new thing) my school had an Orientation for students and parents. While I was in a group with upperclassmen ambassadors, parents were in the auditorium learning the ins and the outs of high school.

Before going to the orientation, I was really nervous about high school (I have been scared since 4th Quarter in 8th grade); I had so many questions and honestly had no clue what to expect. The concept of high school scares me. 

This orientation fixed that. 

Yes, high school is still scary and just saying to myself, "You're a freshman now" is frightening, but now I have a little more understanding of what it is going to be like. GPA's start to matter, and this is where we have to start looking into the future to figure out what we want to do with our life after high school; we can't expect for teachers to spoon feed us - we need to be willing to ask. 

It won't be easy, but I need to find ways to deal with the stress and pressure, while also having fun with all of my friends, embracing this fun time in life.

While at registration, I had to take the dreaded ID Picture. I hate getting my photo taken for this, because 1) they only take one shot, and 2) you don't know how it looks until the first day of school. 

This was my outfit for registration. A simple black tank with very light pink shorts, and a pair of ballet flats. I wore my Tiffany necklace, pearl studs, my rings, and had a clear coat of nail polish on my fingers to finish off the look. 

I hope you all have good orientations/registrations that help you feel comfortable in your school.

What is your favorite part about getting ready for school? (Orientation/Registration)

Love, Sydney

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Adding Prep to your Binders

Happy August! 

I cannot believe it is already August. June and July have flown by, and in a matter of weeks I will be back in school. (Didn't I just graduate?) It is so hard to believe.

Pinterest is my new addiction & I pin things like crazy. While pinning over the summer, I came across these free and easy DIY Binder Covers. 

Preppy Printable Binder Covers - Jessica Marie Designs Blog 

Once getting to the site, the process is easy and self explanatory.

To make this work, make sure you get binders with a clear plastic sleeve on the front. Also, print your covers on card stock. It will make them much more durable. 

Below I have just a few pictures of how my covers turned out. 

What is one way you personalize your school supplies?

Love, Sydney

P.S. If you end up making your own binder covers, let me know how they turn out!  

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