Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Homecoming tips

"Oh no! I have nothing ready for homecoming! What ever shall I do??" I need a dress, some shoes, I have to make a hair appointment and get my nails done! Can someone help me?" If this is you before homecoming, then you are reading the right blog. Many girls have this problem before homecoming. They are disorganized and caught up in the excitement, but yes all of this can be done! Have no fear girls. I am here to help.

Homecoming has already passed, but did you have a night to remember? So many things come up and you have to make sure you have completed all of the tasks. If homecoming was a drag for you, then here is a checklist you can use for next years homecoming and make it the night of your dreams!

1) Start early enough so that you have enough time for everything. Then make a list of ALL the chores that need to be done! Make sure you have written everything down. Do not forget any little detail.

2) Get your dress now! Get a color that looks good on you and not one that washes you out. Do not get one that everyone will get. You want to be unique and stand out at your homecoming. Make sure the dress shows off your features well.

3) Shoes, Shoes, Shoes! Get a pair that matches your dress. This is very important. You also want to be able to move on your special night, so do not get drastically high heels.

4) Pedicure time! Clean up those nasty feet. Absolutely no hang nails, no long toenails, and especially make sure ALL the toes are painted. You can do this yourself (its cheaper) or you can go to a professional.

5) Hair! I recommend you go to a salon for your hair. Moms are great, but sometimes they go a little crazy. Most people go curly. You can or just what your comfortable with, but make your hair special. You might not be able to pull of the half up half down look, but if you can then that is great! Just make sure your hair compliments your face features.

6) This step is not necessary, but if you have time and want to then tanning is appropriate. Some girls have the summer tan lines and want to get rid of them before the big night. You don't have to, especially if your very pale because then you will burn easily. (or if your afraid of tanning beds, which is fine) If you do decide to tan then follow the rules and be safe!

These are tips that will make your homecoming dreams come true!


Thursday, October 15, 2009

Book review of Dream by Jeanine Le Ny

Le Ny's Dream caught my attention with her story about the real high school world and all of the drama.
Her style was much the same as other books I have read. The story was easy to follow along and she wrote with enough detail so that i could paint a picture in my head. I like reading books like this because they are easy to follow along and fun to read. This book is girly, but this kind is my favorite.
This book reminds me about my high school life. This book talks about drama and what happens when you keep secrets from your friends. I was able to connect with this book and really relate to what the book was trying to say to me. Books about real life are always good to read because you can really get something out of them.
In this book, three friends are all getting ready for prom. Jordan is running for homecoming, but wondering if she really wants that or her cute boyfriend. Tara is head of the committee and has to make that night perfect, but she needs to find a date all at the same time. Could her secret admirer be that date? Nisha does not even know if she can go to prom because her parents are so strick, and another problem is that she needs to tell them she already has a date. Will the girls get everything done before the big night?
This book is for teenage girls, who like a book about drama and boys! This story is interesting and a page turner.

Book review of Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

I have actually read Twilight two times because this story is so good! I have fallen love with this story. Meyer's Twilight mesmerized me with the brilliant story and non stop action.
Meyer's style is the kind that I like very well. The writing is very elegant and easy to follow along and not many twists where I have to think a lot. When I read this book, I always feel sophisticated. That is probably because her writing is classy, but at the same time she adds a little humor to go along with the serious story.
In the book, Bella is moving back to Forks, Washington to live with her dad. On the first day of school, she sees this group of kids that are not sitting with anyone and they are extremely beautiful. They are the Cullens. Edward Cullen is in Bella's class and he is always acting like he is in pain when he is around her. The funny thing is.. he is in pain. Bella finds out that Edward is a vampire and has been alive for quite awhile. When she finds that out, she finally realizes why he acts different around her. He wants to drink her blood, but he can not because he is in love with her. One day in Forks, there has been a report about hikers that have been killed. Edward is skeptical about that so he finds out that there are other vampires around and these vampires drink human blood not animal blood. James is another vampire that is attracted to Bella, but does he get to her or do the Cullens protect her?
This story is breathtaking and exciting. Readers who like romance, action, and vampires will love to read this book.


This book is 498 pages long

Book review of Ttyl by Lauren myracle

Lauren Myracle's Ttyl opened the girly side of me with her text message style and interesting story.
I have never read a book like this one before. Ttyl was written in text form and that made the book fun to read, but that also made the book hard to follow. I never really got the feeling that I was there with the girls. They were always talking about their day after the day had already happened. I always like a play by play when I read. Reading this book was enjoyable though because I had never read a book like this one. I always like to mix up my reading styles.
Myracle talks about three girls in her book. Angela, Zoe, and Maddie are best friends. Angela is the more outspoken one, and always looking for a boy to date. In the book, she has a crush rob and they date for awhile, but then he dumps her and she moves right on to the next guy! Zoe is more calm. She is shy and doesn't look for boyfriends. Zoe just lays low and goes with the flow. Maddie is harsh and rough. She is the tough one out of the bunch. No one messes with her but she does have a soft side. Maddie is also a little boy crazy. All of these girls remind me of the different types of people in high school.
In this book, the girls are starting their tenth grade year. They all get mixed up with the boys and then all of a sudden, Maddie becomes best friends with Jana! Jana used to be their enemy, but Angela and Zoe do not know why Maddie is friends with her. Jana tries to take Maddie away from the girls. While this is all going on, the three best friends are trying to plan a road trip, but Angela and Zoe do not want Jana coming. Do the girls get to go on their road trip with out Jana? Will everything fall into place before the trip? Read and find out what happens!
This book would be great for teenage girls. They would love to read the young, exciting novel by Lauren Myracle. This book will keep them entertained and turning the page.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Book review of The Time Machine by H.G. Well's

H.G. Well's The Time Machine filled my head with thoughts about time traveling and the scary future he created.

This book was very different from other books I have read. The author wrote with very long sentences and used many words I did not know. At the bottom of the pages, there were definitions and explanations of the meanings of phrases and words. That helped me follow along better.

The Time Traveler was a character the author wrote a lot about. He was an older man and seemed very ambitious with his work. He always wanted to show his fellow comrades The Time Machine. When he went back and time, The Time Machine was stolen and hidden and he did everything he could to get it back because that was his only way out of this new world he was in.

When H.G. Well’s described the future, his description was very different. I would have thought the future would be high-tech and advanced, but that was not true. In the book, the future had creatures that did not speak English. The two races were they Eloi and the Morlocks. They were very strange creatures and the Morlocks would try and eat the Eloi species.

When Well’s described the future, he used specific detail. I could picture myself there. When The Time Traveler was trying to get The Time Machine back, I could see him in my head hitting the bronze sphinx.

If you are a person who likes the futuristic and scientific books, then you will enjoy The Time Machine. You will feel like you are actually going to the future with The Time Traveler.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Book review of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Ashar

Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why caught my eye with his deep story and amazing detail. This book was very deep because the story explained the dark truth about suicide. In the book, a girl named Hannah records her life story about why she committed suicide. After she has committed suicide, she sends these tapes to thirteen people. All of the people on the tapes were part of the reason Hannah killed herself. In the book, the tapes go to a boy named Clay. He did not know her very well, but he had a crush on her. He has to listen to the tapes and figure out why his name is on them. The tapes change his life forever.
The author's style was very unique. Clay would talk for a little while, then he would play the tapes, then Hannah would start talking. When it was Hannah's turn to talk, the author italicized what she was saying. That made the story easier to follow along.
Every time I read the book, I felt like I was there. For example, I could close my eyes and see the characters and what they were doing. All of the actions were very detailed. He talked about Hannah and Clay being at a party, and I felt like I was there with them.
This is a very exciting book and if you are looking for a thrilling and suspenseful book, then this is the book for you. The story will keep you on edge and turning the page.