Hope was Here

This month I have read a book called Hope was Here by Joan Bauer. This book was very engaging from the minute I opened the book to read it. It's a book that you don't really want to put down when it is time to go to bed. There were a few  minor things that the author could have done a little better.Things that appealed to me in this book were the characters, Hope dreaming of her father, and G.T. becoming mayor after all. Non appealing things to me was that when a chapter ended it started something different than what you just read, that Hope's mother just dumped her off on her aunt, and that G.T died and didn't get to finish his term as mayor.Overall, I loved this book and wish to read it again sometime.

Bean Trees

 I read a book this month called Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. It was an interesting book that engaged a reader from the beginning. The things I liked about this book are: it's an easy read, the characters, and it kind of reminded me of Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery. The thing I did not like about this book were: the pages at the end of the chapter that don't help bring you into the new one,the language, and lots of complaining by one of the characters. Overall, I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to read it. I really enjoyed this book because it just made me want to be outside enjoying spring weather like the characters were.

Fault in our Stars

 The Fault in our Stars by John Green is not your average book. The main character of this book is a 16 year old girl named Hazel who has thyroid cancer with mets(fluid) in her lungs. Once a week, Hazel goes to a church for support group(people who have cancer),and share how they are doing. One afternoon at support group,Hazel meets Augustus Waters who is 17 and has osteosarcoma(which left him with one leg). Augustus loved Hazel, but she just wanted to be friends, until he used his wish to go to Amsterdam and take Hazel with him. Once they get back from Amsterdam,Augustus's health starts to fail until....he dies exactly one month after they got back from Amsterdam.
 Over all, this was a good book. I would have liked to know what happend to Hazel or Isacc. I also thought the book should have ended after Augustus died just because it doesn't really make sense after that. Also, I thought that Hazel and Augustus should have gotten married.

Inspiration

  I have a pretty big family that consits of a host of aunts,uncles,and cousins. Today the person in my family who inspires me is my Uncle Chris. Uncle Chris and I have the same personality type: a protector (ISFJ). Some of my favorite things about him are: when he does the singing at church, he loves his family, and that we share an enjoyment for the Mannheim Steamrollers. Uncle Chris also does a lot to make his house and yard always look nice. When he's not working, you can catch him playing golf with a friend, or spending time with his family. I love Uncle Chris!                  

Inspiration

 I have a lot of people in my life who inspire me and this week the person who is inspiring to me is my mom. My mother likes to spend time with her husband, children, and dogs. She is the youngest of eight children and has a giving heart. My mom is always finding ways to help and reach out to others and share Jesus' love with them. My mom also enjoys going to the beach,gardening,and cooking. I love my mom!

Painting

My aunt likes to paint by number while sitting by a window that has a beautiful view of a pool. She began painting about five years ago to give her something new and fun to do in retirement. It has been such a great and challenging hobby, and I think you might like it too!

There are many things you need to get before you start painting by number. The first thing you'll need is paint brushes, which you can buy from a local craft store like Joann Fabrics. My aunt also uses colored markers to make sure the colors in the painting are kept separated; you might want to buy those as well. The next thing you'll need are some paint colors and a magnifying glass, which helps you see the numbers easily while you are painting. Don't forget to buy a boxed kit for your painting project. The kit will include the picture, the paints, and a sheet or little picture of what you will be painting. This will help guide you in your painting.

Last but not least, let's be neat and not mix up any of the numbers. If you see an eight when there is a really a one, you might be painting the wrong color in the wrong spot.

After you have finished painting, you will want to go back with your colorful marker and make sure you have painted in the lines and kept all of the colors separate. Take a step back, and you'll see a beautiful masterpiece.

Now that you have done your proofing of your painting, you are ready to enjoy it, or give it to a friend or family member for them to enjoy. Happy painting!

Inspiration

 I have a lot of people in my life who inspire me, but the one person i'm going to mention who inspires me this week is my cousin, annie. Annie is more than just a friend and cousin, she is a fuzzin. She is also my teacher for school and runs a bookstore channeling her inner Kathleen Kelly. Annie is an intellegent, funny, and caring person who loves her family and friends. Annie has one sibling, a brother, named Chet, a husband named Jordan, and a cute dog named Junie B. Annie is also a fantastic bible class teacher for both little and older kids. I thought this would be a great way to let Annie know how she inspires me. I love Annie!