Seeing Red!

Here's a little glimpse into my life for the past couple of weeks and my new family!

wearing: Hunter rain boots, H&M leggings and sweater, Calvin Klein coat.

We got to go down the evacuation slide!

Our training cabin.

How cute are these salt and pepper shakers?

wearing: H&M sweater, random skirt from Nordstrom, Kelsi Dagger pumps.

wearing: random shirt, Forever 21 scarf, Ann Taylor Loft pants, Sam Edelman shoes.

And here's the entire crew! Every minute has been just as rewarding as it is exciting. Only one more week of training left!

Book Review: Sea Change

Ouch. Sea Change by Jeremy Page hits you right where it hurts. We follow a character that has been struck by tragedy, losing his daughter at a very early age. We watch him suffer through depression and denial, reminiscing on the memories that were once so real. It is definitely not a light hearted read since grief is a recurring theme throughout the book. Everyone deals with problems in their own way. For the main character, Guy, it was writing a false journal where his daughter and wife were still with him. To me, that a bit creepy, but if it helps someone get over the past then I'm all for it.

The story teaches you not to take anything for granted. No matter how bad reality may seem, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. It may seem bad now, but the situation could always be worse.

The only thing I didn't like about the book was the ending. It left the story completely up in the air for the reader to fill in the blank. I wish I knew what happened to Guy and how his life ended. All in all, this isn't a book for everyone to read. You have to truly appreciate the background, writing, and scenery of the story. It's a slow paced novel with not a lot of action.

I was compensated for this BlogHer Book Club review but all opinions expressed are my own.

Girl Crush: Gillian Zinser

perfect combo of edgy and fun. love love love all of her fashion choices!

 

Book Review: Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore

Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore, by Stella Duffy, was a quick and enjoyable read for me. Setting back to a time where women were used for a man's entertainment, it's definitely something to get used to while reading. Seeing how degraded women were in vulgar environment might not be the best read for everyone out there. There is, however, victory in the end. Theodora may have come from the bottom of society, but she worked her way to the top by becoming an Empress.

To me, it was entertaining to see how life through a different viewpoint. The book also kept my attention because it was about a real person in the past, not a fictional character. Duffy does a great job on giving you the nitty gritty. She doesn't sugar coat Theodora's life to make it glamorous for the reader. Although some parts may be a bit too obscene to others, I found myself genuinely liking Theodora and rooting for her well being throughout the story.

I was compensated for this BlogHer Book Club review but all opinions expressed are my own.