Thoughts on GONE GIRL book

I finished reading Gone Girl and you MUST go BUY it immediately!!  This is one of the best books I ever read since Hunger Games.  Other books I have read were great but not AWESOME like this one! If you lived in 80's, you will like this even better.   I do not usually like to read crime mystery novels.  My mother is a crime fanatic that she watches all kinds of crime shows such as CSI and Law and  Order, you name it.But its really not a mystery.  This book also reminded me a lot of Scott Peterson case. (if  you don't know who Scott Peterson is, google it up)  It's scary how media can really influence the way we think. I rarely ever believe 100 percent what Media says.  I've seen some true stories actually twisted into something else by the media myself. GO BUY THIS BOOK!  :) 

Divergent Book

Before I write my thoughts on Divergent, I want to start with a book description by Amazon first before I proceed.
In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

I enjoyed reading this book even though it reminded m a bit of Hunger Games (still different but still on a dystopian theme)  The Choosing ceremoney reminded me a bit of Sorting Hat in Harry Potter series, LOL  It is interesting how factions are identified and you find yourself wondering which one you fit into or would have chosen.  Amity Faction reminds me a lot of Switzerland's government.  This book is for young adults but anyone older can read it.  Lionsgate has already picked up this book for a movie. (movie release 2015)   If you miss reading something kinda like Hunger Games, then read this book.

I am currently reading Insurgent now.  So far, its good!

Happy reading!

On The Island Book

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 I saw this book listed as number five for E books in a newspaper. (Of course, Fifty Shades of Grey books  were first 3 top spots) I decided to go to Amazon and read the reviews. I was already intrigued.  As I read the first chapter, I got addicted to it right away. You cannot put this book down! I ended up reading this book all day and finished it.  I think it was even better written than Fifty Shades of Grey.I loved the way the author alternated between the characters' minds. This is a great beach read. I was lucky I had some coconut water at home. LOL The author mentioned that MGM has already picked up this story for a feature film. Im sure it will be way better than Blue Lagoon.  I give this book 5 FULL stars. Here is the book description from Amazon.
When thirty-year-old English teacher Anna Emerson is offered a job tutoring T.J. Callahan at his family's summer rental in the Maldives, she accepts without hesitation; a working vacation on a tropical island trumps the library any day.

T.J. Callahan has no desire to leave town, not that anyone asked him. He's almost seventeen and if having cancer wasn't bad enough, now he has to spend his first summer in remission with his family - and a stack of overdue assignments - instead of his friends.

Anna and T.J. are en route to join T.J.'s family in the Maldives when the pilot of their seaplane suffers a fatal heart attack and crash-lands in the Indian Ocean. Adrift in shark-infested waters, their life jackets keep them afloat until they make it to the shore of an uninhabited island. Now Anna and T.J. just want to survive and they must work together to obtain water, food, fire, and shelter. Their basic needs might be met but as the days turn to weeks, and then months, the castaways encounter plenty of other obstacles, including violent tropical storms, the many dangers lurking in the sea, and the possibility that T.J.'s cancer could return. As T.J. celebrates yet another birthday on the island, Anna begins to wonder if the biggest challenge of all might be living with a boy who is gradually becoming a man.

Please do let me know you read the book so I can discuss it with you!

INSANITY The ASYLUM Thoughts

I am halfway done with INSANITY The ASLYUM! I never dreamed I actually am using this program.  I may sound insane but I LOVE, LOVE this program!  Yes, there was a lot of times I wanted to punch Shaun T's head and thought he has lost his mind but he really challenges YOU and makes you see what you CAN do.  Its a very physically challenging program but its mentally challenging too.  People could give up after just 10 minutes because it is in all in their MIND that they simply cannot do it.  You CAN go at a slower pace or make modifications rather than just giving up.  This applies a lot in REAL life.  Do you just give up easily if you have a challenge or an obstacle in your life? Or you persist until you can solve the problem?  I may be digging deep into your thoughts but this program is a bootcamp to your body and MIND.  As I have a counseling degree, I love this fitness program more as I use it.  As I have Usher's Syndrome, I have limited vision and a TERRIBLE balance.  Do I allow this condition to prevent me from using ASYLUM?  No. I mentally tell myself I CAN do it (some modifications, of course)  If you used to play sports in high school or college, this is your thing.  This program uses a mix of sports drills such as football, soccer, swimming, baseball, basketball, etc.   It's not boring!  If you want to dig more into this program, just go here..  I remember watching a video clip of this and I thought to myself, "Forget that, I'm never going to be able to do those workouts!" Well, I overcame my mental part and told myself to TRY.

 ASYLUM 2 is coming out (rumored sometime in the Fall) and you cannot use this until you have done Asylum no. 1 first!

Our Room at Sandals Emerald Bay

Since it was our 10th wedding anniversary, we splurged a bit in a nicer room and butler service at Sandals Emerald Bay. This room was very spacious and nicely decorated.  We loved the balcony that had a hammock. Sadly, we didn't even use it much as it was cloudy most of the week so we could not see the stars at night.  The view of the ocean was the BEST part! I miss waking up in the mornings and just  gazing at the ocean. When we arrived to our room, it was fully decked with FRESH flowers! On some days, there would be towel art on the bed which was so cute! Since our room came with butler service, he drew a bath for one of us while we were at the pool or beach which was a nice surprise!!! We really did not use our butlers that much as we were self-sufficient PLUS it's not deaf friendly because the cellphones (they give you one to call them) do not have text capabilities so that was useless to me. Only my hubby could contact them if we needed them. However, it was NICE having them bringing us drinks in a cooler, frozen drinks, snacks when we were out lounging.   The last picture is where most weddings take place, I think. Gorgeous reflection pool! I am wrapping up this blog about Bahamas. Overall, we had a GRAND time! We definitely will go back to Sandals but we want to try a different location next time.




 

US at Sandals Emerald Bay

There are Sandals photographers on the resort ready to snap pictures of you. You can schedule a photo shoot too. (But they are not a professional photographer so hire one and bring with you if you are getting married!) As we were walking to our dinner reservation, Sandals photographer snapped a picture of us candidly. We found it funny as it was like the paparazzi!

Cabana

One of our favorite parts of Sandals Emerald Bay was the cabana! This resort used to be Four Seasons then sold to Sandals.  You would have to get up early at 7am to grab one as cabanas get taken really quickly.  It's perfect for reading and relaxation! Cats roamed around the resort too. (cute!) One cat had a flea collar so I knew someone is taking care of these cats.  A cat got under my hubby's chair and rested. (as pictured) Then he got on his chair and rested.  I guess the cat knew we were cat people.