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buddha-in-disguise · 5 years

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That Ultimates question!

I’ve seen numerous posts about the question asked of Chyler in regards to social media at Starfury Ultimates, May 2019. (Link will be at the end for her full answer if you haven’t read it or wish to refresh your memory).

The amount of disinformation as to who asked the question or what the question actually entailed is quite startling.

I’ve seen people say it was inappropriate, that the question should never have been asked. But before I get into this too much, I need to say the question was reviewed by a number of Starfury staff after the event and all agreed that it was a well worded question. These are neutral staff, who run these events for a living, so are perfectly placed on to what is or isn’t appropriate.

So my first point is this: one person asked the question, entirely on their own initiative. Let’s not blame someone just because you believe it to be true. It isn’t.

It was also talked about to others before Ultimates, seeing if it should be asked - and the driving force behind that question was truly about social media and hate. Not how it should be worded or to attack a group or people in particular.

So look, here it is. The photo of the handwritten question (that is accurate & not a mock up). This is posted with full permission.

So yes, Sanvers is mentioned, but in truth, we can easily say it was way beyond Sanvers on this question. Remember the way Chris Woods was attacked? Or how about Floriana. Both got horrific amounts of hate and that in turn led to some awful fights going on between sections of fans and it can and does still go on.

However, we can also say that once Azie was announced it became another horrible situation, and that was in part why this question was asked. I saw fans being attacked for supporting Azie, or for still supporting Chyler in her role as Alex, or still supporting the show and much more.

Let alone the hate that was spewed by fans towards the person posing the question was that was almost immediate on Twitter. Hate that could’ve had police involvement in some cases it was so bad. Yes possible police involvement was mentioned. That hate trickled down to anyone associated with the person who asked the question, the severity depending on the perceived closeness of that friendship. So I and my husband got some hate as well, albeit not to that level.

I personally got attacked by numerous fans over comments I made on my own timeline, that wasn’t directed at anyone beyond my own thoughts & opinions before Ultimates. I didn’t @ anyone or hashtag anyone or a fandom. Yet I got horrific almost immediate hate the moment I posted things. So did my husband. Both of us had posts completely misrepresented. In several instances people completely misread them and even when this was pointed out, we still got attacked.

I got DM’s telling me who I should or shouldn’t follow for months in advance of May from people I barely knew, or had never interacted with. All trying to sway my opinion on someone or something. Even when I politely asked these posters not do that, that I was getting dragged into something that had nothing to do with me, and that I really didn’t appreciate it - I’d get the replies of ‘yeah fine, we get it’ - only for them to carry on with more reasons why I should listen to them & agree with them.

Let’s just turn this around - If someone comes into your timeline or your DM’s & told you to stop posting about someone or something, or who you can & can't interact with, you’d be rightly annoyed.

I know we can’t always agree on things, but if there is one thing I am sure of it’s we should all use our own critical thinking on how we interact on social media. I absolutely do not agree with telling anyone how they should be around other users if I don’t like their friendship and especially wouldn’t say anything if I wouldn’t interact with them normally, or how they should post on your own timeline (unless it is outright bullying or racist, bigotry etc). That becomes authoritarian and in part egotistical if you turn around and say you can only listen to my opinion.

We can’t all like the same people or agree on the same things, yet too often this is taken as being an automatic attack on someone or a fandom, or group. The reality is, that is real life; we are all different, not robots to be commanded about how we think or act. That sort of expectation becomes more like a cult than fandom (and for goodness sake before anyone accuses me about making that comment specific to a fandom, I’m not).

So let me say from a personal standpoint; I was glad that question was asked, because I had seen my husband have aspects of himself attacked (especially being transgender and referred to ‘it’ more than once), or how I was pushed on how to behave, what to say or who to interact with, or just attacked especially behind the scenes. This was going too far. And yes - this was all from Sanvers fans in our instance. Not anons or alt accounts, but known active Sanvers fans. This is when I do mention a fandom, but it applies to more than one group. This doesn’t mean I’m dismissing others' experiences, but merely mentioning my own. If attacks were so bad after the question, that police involvement was a distinct possibility, that is what is not acceptable. These again were Sanvers fans and we can’t shy away from that.

Also I think it’s important we remember Chyler’s opening & closing lines on her reply, as it helps show how important it was for her to answer the question:

The start of her answer.

“So, so, I’ll be very honest with you, I’m very glad that you asked me that question, and this is a very big discussion amid our crew, in this season in particular, as far as our gaggle of gals has expanded. It includes Melissa, and it includes Azie, and it includes ah, Katie, and we’ve had multiple conversations about you know, about the fandom….”

The end.

“I love you all. And I really want to thank you for giving me this opportunity. I’m surprised I said so much.”

As for it put Chyler on the spot and she felt uncomfortable answering or it made her cry. If you go to enough conventions over the years, you know if Chyler didn’t want to answer I’m pretty sure she she wouldn’t have given the length or depth of answer she did. Reminder of her words: I’m very glad that you asked me that question.

I’ve seen guests plenty of times either politely decline to answer something (usually with; ‘this really isn’t a question I feel is right to ask or relevant to the panel’ or a variant of that, to answers that are brief & fairly basic). Chyler’s was neither of those.

Yes, Chyler did get emotional towards the end, but if you took the time to read what she said, it isn’t surprising. This was obviously something that was emotive for her, not because of the question per se, but because of what it meant as a whole. It was also asked at the Supergirl panel, not the Sanvers panel as that seems to be going around.

Plus refer to my earlier point, neutral Starfury staff had no issue over the question & thought it well worded.

I also have to ask: if this question had come from anyone else in the audience, would these kind of things be said? I truly doubt it would. For some maybe it wouldn’t change their opinion, but I really think that a lot of what has happened is not because of the question itself, but because of who asked it.

I say that in part because I saw Tweets flying around well before the question was even asked talking about who was in line to ask something, and variants of the theme of that it was bound to have a go at Sanvers fans, and how dare the bullies be given a platform to speak. So without even knowing what was going to be asked, people were placing their own opinion as fact out there on Twitter.

Another thing I should mention is that people are saying the question meant the Sanvers panel the following day became a moderated panel.

No. It didn’t. That moderation was announced by Sean before the Supergirl panel began, long before the question was asked or known. Again, don’t put your own bias on this. Why it was moderated had nothing to do with it, and placing that sort of accusation on people is not right.

Also when people say it wasn’t the right arena for the question to be asked. Why not? It’s a fandom event and the question was about fandom. This comes back to something I’ve mentioned before; if you don't like an answer to any question, it doesn't automatically make it that the question is wrong. In fact, if you simply say a question is wrong, even before an answer is given, it holds as well - it doesn’t automatically mean the question is wrong. Just as difference of opinion, no matter how unsavoury to you, doesn't mean it is bullying.

It’s also been said the question should never have been asked as it made attendees cry & get upset.

As much as I’m empathetic that some were upset, we can’t not ask questions purely because we feel it might not be well received by everyone there. We can’t know it will upset people to the point of crying, anymore than you can say it shouldn’t be asked. As I say, we have to genuinely ask, was it the person asking the question that caused that reaction, or the question itself?

If it was the question itself, what part exactly? Because as a question overall, without cherry picking out words to take them out of context, I personally feel it was valid and seeing Chyler answer as she did shows me it had merit.

Last but by no means least: It's obvious some people object to me and my opinion and that's fine. I accept people can't always agree on things. I just ask people don’t continue to come onto my account or my timeline to carry on discussions knowing we’ll never agree on something. That serves no purpose other than to browbeat someone and honestly, I don’t have the time or energy to keep repeating the same thing ad-infinitum. I post on my timeline, and don’t ask anyone to read it or retweet it. I don’t do it with any agenda beyond trying to spread kindness or awareness. If you don’t want to see my posts, by all means please block me. I don’t have issue with that, but if you or others continue to stalk my account, then you and you alone have that responsibility.

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surveys-at-your-service · 6 years

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Survey #163

i’m too tired to think of song lyrics rn.

Do you have a little sister? Yes. The last person you kissed, how many times have you cried in front of them? In her actual presence, I think once? Over a phone or Skype, like... two or three times. Do you know anyone who has been arrested? Yes. Think a lot before you fall asleep? SO MUCH. It's part of why I struggle to fall asleep. Brain doesn't stop. Ever been the only one trying to fix a relationship? That's the story of my fucking life. Romantically, just once. Are you guilty of flirting too much? Definitely not. Did you ever set up a lemonade stand when you were a kid? No. Does virginity matter to you? Not really anymore, no. So long you gave it up to someone you sincerely loved and were smart about it. Do you know anybody who was abused? A few emotionally. Have you ever bought or sold something on Facebook Marketplace? No. Do you feel uncomfortable sharing drinks with other people? YEAH. The only case in which it does't bother me too much is when I've been a *truly* s/o with you for a while. Like if I'd go beyond just kissing you, it shouldn't be a bit deal to just drink after you. Is there something that happened in your past you hate talking about? Does anyone not, really? Is there a difference between just love and in love? YEAH. Are you good at admitting your problems? Pretty easy for me. How many times have you dated the person you’re with now? Once. Has your cell phone ever rung in class? No. Do you ever feel like just laying down and giving up? Not really anymore!! I get down, but I never have the urge to just give up entirely. Have you ever lied about your age? When I was younger signing up for websites lmao. Lied about your name? No. Do you sit on the mattresses in furniture stores? Sometimes. Are there some topics that you aren’t very open about? Maybe? It depends on the person. Have you ever had an encounter with a very dangerous animal? No. Have you ever fed a wild animal people food? I mean I fed ducks bread as a kid/before I knew it was bad. Would you rather die or eat another human being? Die. Some things aren't worth living after you've done them. Do you wish that animals could talk? Why or why not? YES!!!!!! BOTH SIDES COULD LEARN SO MUCH!!!!!!! AND PEOPLE WOULD CARE ABOUT THEM MORE!!!!!!!!!!!! Who did you last fall asleep with? Sara. Now your cell phone, what color is it? Dark blue. Who were you last in a car with? Nicole. What color was the last vehicle you were in? White. Have you had “the best night of your life”? Eh. Probably not. Toilet papered someones house? I'm an adult. Who was the last person you high-fived? Probably Aubree or Ryder. Or the girl Colleen watches. Do you own a romper? Noooo, not my thing. What does your computer’s slow-loading cursor look like? Blue circle. Would you rather have a trampoline or swimming pool? Pool. What was the name of the first porcelain doll you got? Oh fuck that shit, I was afraid of porcelain dolls and still am. Do you sell any products? If so, what? No. If not, do you want to start a business? Well I wanna be a freelance photographer. Have your parents ever crushed your dreams? No. Do you own anything cheetah print? No. Have you ever made a collage for your bedroom wall? No. Do you make DIY projects and gifts? No. Don't have the motivation. Owls or peacocks? Owls. Lions or horses? Lions. Is your kitchen floor black and white checkered? No. What do you make wishes on? Nothing. What’s the best natural pain reliever? Sleep. Do you like trees? Yeah! What’s your favorite Paramore song? "That's What You Get." What is your favorite color for bridesmaid dresses? LIGHT PINK. Happy and soft colors! Do you think you are pregnant? That's impossible. Do you like the ocean? Yeah. You wouldn't see me deep it there, but I mean, it's cool. Are you too shy to ask someone out? Apparently not. I guess. I asked Juan, Tyler, and Sara, BUT only because I knew they liked me. The person you like kisses you on the forehead, do you find this cute? YES I FEEL SAFE AND LOVED AND IT'S JUST CUTE!!!!!! Is there a high chance of you going out to the movies soon? Dad and I may go see another soon-ish, but I doubt it. We both think The Meg looks good. What are you listening to? I swear I go back to binge "Cool Patrol" by NSP like every other month. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year? Once, and I can pretty much guarantee this one's gonna hit that mark. Would you be able to climb out your bedroom window to sneak out? If I could open the damn thing. Can you taste the difference between brand name food and store brand food? Sometimes. Would you be embarrassed to buy pads/tampons/condoms? Which one more? No. Do you still own a VCR? No. Have you ever purchased Girl Scout cookies? Yeah. Do you own a nightgown? No. Who is one rapper that just always tends to get on your nerves? Why? I can't stand Kanye, because y'know, he's a god-complexed dick. Has anyone ever made you breakfast in bed? Were they trying to suck up? No. When will be the next time you’ll get a shot? What is this shot anyway? I'unno. When will you next eat tacos? Do you even like tacos, or not so much? I hate tacos. Do you know anyone who is pregnant? One of my very best high school friends recently revealed she is and I am soooo fucking excited for her. Would you or have you ever engaged in casual sex? If we were both single there is one (1) person I probably would fuck I hate myself like a lot and I am a hypocrite. What’s your favorite thing about spring? Just the flowers. And that's it. Have you ever tried belly dancing? If so, did you like it? No, & that would be a blinding display. Were you a part of any clique in high school? Kinda? The goths, emos, metalheads, and scenes all kinda. Naturally came together. Most knew everyone's names and we kinda had this unspoken bond with all the others. We always sat together at lunch. Have you ever given blood? Yeah. I'd actually like to do it again, I think, with me drinking a good amount of water now. Do you like the way you grew up? The only thing I'd change is I wish chores were more firmly enforced. I don't do them enough, and I'm approaching 23. Would you prefer to read or write poetry? Write. If you were to have a child, what would the last name be? Well, mine? But once married I'd definitely get it changed to Sara's. I will not doom her with mine lmao. Are you currently working? And if so do you like your job? No. Have you ever walked out on a job or just not showed up? No. Have you told your parents all of your secrets from when you were a teen? No. Would you rather be able to fly or walk on water? Fly. What’s the best club you’ve ever been to? Never been to one. Which sport are you the best at playing? I wasn't bad at basketball last I played. Do you know anyone who has gotten pregnant despite using contraception? Probably. Are you planning on buying a house in the near future? Not the very recent future. A house/apartment will probably be rented first. What was your favorite family vacation you went on as a kid? Disney World. What's something about you that others might find unpleasant or off-putting? I'm hard to get to know due to me fearing judgment. I can be very defensive if you push me to talk about some things. Have you ever kissed someone with a beard? Jason had more of a goatee sometimes. When you were younger, did you believe in Santa? Yeah. Are you going to make your kids believe in Santa? I don't want kids. If I did however, I probably would. Have you ever made your own calendar? No. What foreign language did you take in high school? One semester of Latin, German for four semesters. Do your parents have gray hair? Yeah. What's your favorite Katy Perry song? Uhhhhh I guess "E.T." What was the last thing you did that made you feel proud of yourself? I haven't acted on it yet, but I made the decision that I would make a sincere effort to fight AvPD and be way more open about myself. What was the last significant and great thing that happened in your life? Met Sara. What is your favorite Starbucks' drink? I don't go there. Who are your last 3 missed calls from? Vocational rehab, Mom, Colleen. Do you like Skittles? Yesssss. Do you blow dry your hair? No. How do you like your eggs? Fertilized by Mark Fischfuck goddammit What song is the catchiest song you know? Hmmm. I suppose maybe "Bad Romance," because I can enjoy like, ANY cover, as well as the original. What is your greatest life accomplishment? Healing. Who is the last person you left a voicemail for? VR. Which is better: the Twilight book, or the Twilight movie? I haven't read any, never watched any. Do you enjoy crossword puzzles? Yes. Do you own any records? No. I wish. Something I'd love to collect. Who was the last guy you called? Dad, probably. You can only listen to THREE CDs for the rest of your life. What are they? "Black Rain" by Ozzy Osbourne, "Black Album" by Metallica, and "The Ascension" by Otep. What is the most unique or uncommon thing about you? Uh I dunno. I guess having blue eyes??? Idk. What happened the last time you were in a fight with someone? I cut her ass out and ignored her. Have you ever been in a physical fight? Who started it? No. What is your favorite type of kiss/way of kissing? Hardcore making out. Favorite form of affection in general/not sexual/etc? Hand holding. Or tight hugs. What do you think about anime? They have some of the most interesting stories, tbh. Who is the last person you unfollowed on Tumblr, and why did you do this? Someone whose posting content changed and I didn't enjoy, probably. What are some upcoming concerts in your town/city? The only one I know of and care about is Metallica in January. Is there any type of medicine you can’t take? For what reason? Not that I know of. Would you rather have potato or chicken noodle soup if you had to? Never had potato, but I don't think I'd like it, so. I don't really like chicken noodle, either. If something on your body hurts, which part is it most likely to be? My damn knees. Is Russian or Native American history more interesting to you? Native American. Have you ever put gum on the bottom of your desk/chair? I'm not an animal. Would you rather go to the movies, drive-in, or stay at home and watch a movie? Go to the movies. Would you ever be a race-car driver? No. What kind of deodorant do you use? Secret. Have you ever wished you were born the opposite sex? No. What was the last thing you spent a lot of time thinking about? I'm not sure. What do you think about astrology/the zodiac? If you used to believe/not believe in it, what changed your mind? It's absolute bullshit. What is one conspiracy you believe in? Or one you think is total crap? You literally cannot convince me 9/11 wasn't orchestrated by the government. Stupid one, lizard people. Where was the last place you didn’t want to go but had to anyway? Urgent care. When was the last time you yelled/screamed and why? I dunno. What was the last big decision you made? Do you think you made the right choice? Permanently, absolutely, kick Colleen out of my life. I know it was the right choice. What Hogwarts house are you in? What do you think about the “stereotypes” regarding your house? I took a quiz out of boredom before, and I got Hufflepuff, very closely followed by Gryffindor. However, some questions were hard for me, as I know pretty much nothing about the series. So, don't know stereotypes either. What is something you want to do, but you don’t think you’ll ever be able to? Skydive. Don't have the guts. When was the last time you left somewhere for forever (or at least don’t plan on returning)? Ha, mental hospital. What was the last thing you quit? Meat. Do you like to help people? How about animals? Which would you rather help, if it applies? Duh!! And I dunno, really. I see us as equal. I don't really know which I'd go to first if both were in a crisis or something. As an adult, what is the most and least you’ve weighed? I don't even want to say what I weighed at the end of '16. The least was ~120, what I'm desperately trying to get back to. @_@ What is something you like that no one else you know likes too? *shrugs* What is something you don’t like that everyone seems to like? Mexican food came to mind. Do you follow a particular diet/meal-plan/ethic? Currently I do a 16-hour fast every day and then I'm also a vegetarian. What is a subject you tend to avoid with other people, for whatever reason? Politics. What is the longest (or most involved) thing you’ve ever written? Well, RP. You put all the shit I've written together, and it'd probably be longer than the Bible lmao. Do you prefer to live with others or by yourself? Why is this? OTHERS. I GET LONELY. What scares you about getting older? Feeling the physical effects. What about something you’ve done that sounds too wild to believe? I don't think anything, really. What was the last thing someone made fun of you for? I don't know. Do you have a member of the opposite sex you’ve told everything to? Jason knew everything at the time we were together. What color hair do you find sexiest on the opposite gender? I like unnaturally colored hair most, so... but for "normal" colors, black. Who last slept in your bed besides you? Sara. If the last person you had sex with asked you to date them, would you? I would *actually* kick him in the dick if he had the audacity. If you could see any musician live, front row, who would you choose? Metallica with Mom. What is your favorite social networking site? Facebook for the sake of keeping up with people, Tumblr for entertainment purposes. Has anyone in your family fought in any of the wars? No. Has a stray dog ever tried to bite you? No. Are you normally a person to tell people off? Deeefinitely not. Do you even wear any jeans other than skinny anymore? I don't wear jeans anymore period. What did you talk about at lunch today with your friends? I'm not in school. Are you sensitive to caffeine? Nope. How do you usually get around? Mom drives me. Have you ever been accused of being too clingy? No, even though I know I'm very clingy. Do you like vitamin water? I've never tried it. Do you think too little or too much? Waaaay too much. Would you rather vacation by a beach or a lake? Lake. Do you ever keep arguing when you know you’re wrong? It can make me feel embarrassed, but in most cases, I'm quick to drop it. Would your mom care if she found condoms in your room? She'd be confused as fuck considering she knows I'm not with a guy. Are you ticklish? Ugh yes. What do you think of dating websites? They work for some people, but, in general, I don't think they're the greatest idea when you consider how many desperate people there are. Now yes, there's most certainly sincere ones, but. I think you'd have to do some fishing to find the right person. Which show is better: SpongeBob Squarepants or The Fairly Odd Parents? Duuuude the latter. Show was dope my dude. Think you could cut off your own foot if it meant saving your leg? To save my leg, I think so. Well... I dunno, I guess it depends on the situation. I'd be concerned about blood loss. What is the worst thing about having a pet? Knowing they'll die. Have you ever actually seen someone fall on a banana peel? No. Do moths freak you out? They're absolutely beautiful to me, but at the same time, the size of their eyes are a liiittle bit creepy. Did you ever cut your own hair when you were little? No. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries. Who last messaged you on Facebook? Bethany to let me know when the new wedding date was. Have you ever had surgery or stitches? Both twice. Do you own any clothing that has animal print? No. Does your family eat dinner together? Almost always. What was the last video game you played? Silent Hill 3. Have you ever touched a shark? No. Do you prefer writing in print or cursive? I write mostly in cursive. Do you have any family traditions? Like what? Not that we still do. What is the best time you’ve ever had with your family? I'm not positive. Maybe some summer days when we'd all be swimming and cooking out together. What’s the scariest experience you’ve ever had? The night of the breakup. No overdose or panic attack or anything was scarier than when I realized he was leaving. What’s your favorite computer game? World Of Warcraft kms. What’s the biggest mistake people make on the first date? Just my personal opinion, but some people get sexual way too fast. If you're looking for an actual, long-lasting relationship, you have to connect more emotionally. Do you get turned on easily? It depends on who you are, definitely. Some people can't do anything, yet another person can do the same thing and I'm turned on in an instant. Do you still like to color? Not especially. What’s your favorite children’s show? Pokemon. Would you ever get band artwork tattooed on you? Metallica has some badass designs, but I don't know. Eh, actually, that may be something I'd get whenever my mom passes away considering her quote, "All I need in life are my babies and Metallica," and I think she means it lmao. No one loves them more than this woman. Is there someone you liked so much and nothing ever happened? The biggest crush I had that didn't go anywhere was on Sebastian in high school, but I don't know about "so much?" Like I wasn't desperate to be together. Has the last person you kissed met your family? My mom, Dad, and Nicole. Hopefully Ashley and the kids if her husband doesn't wanna be a homophobic shit. How many people of the opposite sex do you fully trust? Just my dad. What is the one thing you remember most about January of last year? I was in the worst state of my life. Approaching my suicide attempt, so I was having the thoughts badly by that point. How do you think you will look 3 years from now? I better be a skinny legend with bomb-ass hair and more tats, boo. What would be number one on your bucket list? Touch a wild meerkat. Probably a pup above all. How old do you think you’ll be when you make your will? I dunno. Do you get any of your songs from Limewire? Lol how old is this??? I used to. Do you call anybody ‘baby’? Literally all my pets and Sara. Where is the fanciest place you have ever visited? Uhhhh I guess somewhere in Disney World??? Are your parents night owls or morning birds? I guess the latter is more accurate. Where did you buy the shirt you’re wearing now? Somewhere online. I found it on Facebook, don't recall the site it led to. Are you easy to get along with? I think and hope so. I'm very accepting. What do you usually do right when you wake up? Check the time. What’s your biggest passion? SPREADING POSITIVITY!!!!! Have you ever thrown your phone in anger? I believe I might have once when Jason and I were arguing?? If I did, it definitely wasn't that hard. I have a vague memory of throwing in onto the carpeted floor.

#survey #quiz #questions #random

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facepalming-since-chernobyl · 6 years

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Love is like a fart - an anti SC fandom fic

On AO3 HERE

For people who are tired of THAT fandom’s BULLSHIT.

Love is like a fart. If you have to force it, it's probably shit.

ME: This fic is very serious. No joking. No sarcasm. No irony. I’m dead serious. Serious like a heart attack. Serious like-

MON-EL: Like Serious Black?

ME: It’s SIRIUS Black and what the hell are you doing here?! Go back to the fic!

MON-EL: :(

ME: *cough awkwardly* Well, enjoy.

Lena and Kara, the loverbirds tortured and separated by bad writers, bad boyfriends and bad dead boyfriends were finally sitting in a super fancy, super exclusive apartment that Lena bought for Kara. Every free space was filled with roses. Lena also bought Kara two restaurants, super expensive car, a cottage in mountains and Monaco.

Because this is what you do when you truly and eternally love someone - you overwhelm your lover with not needed stuff. Because this is a sign of magical and pure love.

And well, because you are loaded, don’t give a shit about money and you can make that person feel like she owes you. #HealthyRelationshipGoals!!!

MXY: *munching popcorn* I can relate.

ME: What the fuck are you doing here?

MXY: Stalking.

ME: UGH.

Kara and Lena were sitting on a couch and sharing a blanket, because there is nothing more romantic than stealing scenes from the other ships, especially when your ship doesn’t have a single, normal, not delusional aka OMG-they-are-breathing-in-one-room!! canonical romantic scene.

(Sounds of SC fandom sobbing in the distance.)

So, they were sitting on the couch and the chemistry between them - nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide - was like always sparkling with unresolved sexual tension.

MXY: Wait, you just listed the elements of air.

ME: Because there is no other fucking chemistry there, duh?

MXY: Sad truth.

Kara looked at Lena lovingly like she was her best friend….

(Best friend? Wait a minute!)

ME: Kara, put your crap together and look at Lena like she’s the love of your life.

KARA: But I don’t know how!

ME: Just look at her like you look at Mon-El all the time, ok?

Kara lovingly looked at Lena, like Lena was Mon-El, because there was no other fucking way to make this shit genuine and relatable.

“Lena,” Kara asked sweetly.

“Yes, Starling?” Lena answered.

JACK: Hey! Stop stealing my fucking lines!!!

ME: Shut up, who cares? You are dead.

JACK: :’(((((((

MXY: YOLO, dude.

“Lena... why are you chewing your lip?”

“Because, I’m hungry, honey,” Lena said suggestively.

“I’m starving too, let’s order some food.”

“Silly, I’m hungry for your pussy.”

Kara stared awkwardly at Lena. Lena stared awkwardly at Kara.

“That was weird...” Kara said finally.

“Yeah, I know. But I found it in sc fics.”

“There are fics about us?!”

“Yes, in most of them we want to fuck each other and act super OOC, Mon-El is portrayed like the biggest OOC piece of shit that has nothing in common with canon and the shippers can’t tag properly their abusive crap even if their lives depend on it.”

“That’s why I don’t check tumblr these days.”

Lena gasped, suggestively because she did everything suggestively, and took out her phone “But you have to check this amazing cats video I -” and then she started crying. Suggestively.

“Why are you crying?”

“I just found posts made by SC shippers claiming Katie McGrath can’t play a straight character and have no chemistry with men actors! Kara, does it mean they think she is a shitty actress?”

Kara sweated (suggestively), “Well...”

MXY: *munching popcorn* Basically, they seriously claim she is a shitty actress.

LENA: *stares into the camera* That’s why Katie McGrath doesn’t have official accounts on social media.

ME: Because of the haters?

LENA: BECAUSE OF HER FUCKING STANS!!!

“Well, let’s just talk, ok? We are best friends after all, right?”

Suddenly Kara started crying too (suggestively, of course).

“Why, are you crying?”

“I don’t know, I just got a very canonical and weird feeling about the best friend thing. It’s so amazing that we have nothing in common and I can’t even tell you I am a fucking alien and that I lie to you all the time because, tadah!, I’m a freaking Supergirl! For sure it’s not going to kick my ass one day and fuck up our relationship, right? And it’s not like you are going to die in 50 years, leaving me alone and heartbroken, because I’m going to live forever, lol. We are super duper relationship goals, right?”

Lena blinked dumbly (and very suggestively) “Wait, you are an alien and Supergirl?”

Kara sweated in a super sexual way, “Ahahahaha! I’m joking!”

“Ahahaha!” Lena joined her, very sexually and suggestively, “So, funny! Supergirl? OMG, you look totally different, you wear glasses! I’m a freaking genius after all, I would realize my BEST friend is Supergirl, lol”.

They both laughed (very suggestively) for some time and finally Kara said:

“So, we should talk more, we are best friends and have so many interesting topics to discuss!”

...

Silence.

Still silence.

Super silence.

ME: Ugh, it’s awkward.

MXY: Yep. Make them talk about hot guys.

ME: They can’t talk about hot guys.

MXY: But it’s canon.

ME: It’s a SC fic, so we ignore the canon.

MXY: Make it sexual then.

ME: *sighs*

Suggestive sexual silence and tension like in every scene with Kara and Lena (at least in SC shippers’ eyes).

MXY: See? Everything is fixed now.

ME: *whispers to Jack’s Ghost* Is it?

JACK’S GHOST: *whispers back* Don’t ask me, I’m fucking dead.

ME: Let’s just move on...

“Did you know that shipping SC is the most progressive thing you can imagine?” Lena asked with a low, suggestive voice.

“Shipping two white, privileged women who like dicks is called progressive these days?” Kara blinked her eyes in a very sexual fashion.

“Yes, I have a tumblr post that proves it,” Lena smiles. “And did you know that fucking writers are queerbaiting our fans?”

Kara gasped (suggestively), “No way! But didn’t they say we are only friends and Kara is not gay?”

Lena blinked, not very suggestively but you know, SC shippers are going to interpret it like that no matter what, “Well, they did, but my actress bites her lip, you know, in a sexuall way.”

“So, your actress… queerbaits SC fans, even if it’s not in the script?”

Lena blinked. Kara blinked back.

LENA: Does my actress queerbaits SC fans?

ME:...

MXY:...

JACK’S GHOSTS:...

ME: We don’t talk about it.

LENA: *CRIES IN IRISH*

Kara looked at Lena’s trembling lips and said:

“Maybe we should just move to the part everyone lusts for and kiss passionately.”

So they did and….

Hospital, an hour later

Sniffing Kara was standing near Lena’s bed.

“I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean it!” she sobbed.

“Don’t worry,” said Lena, covered by the bandages like a mummy “I’m fine. You just broke my nose, both hands, ten ribs and spine. I’m sure I’m not going to be paralyzed forever.”

Kara sniffed, ”So, do you want to go for another date?”

Lena opened her mouth and -

Lena’s apartment

Lena woke up screaming.

“And then she asked me out again and I screamed and I woke up,” Lena sobbed into Jack’s chest few minutes later, after telling him the whole nightmare.

“It’s ok, it was just a dream,” Jack kissed her hair and hugged her tightly.

Suddenly, James switched on the bed lamp.

“Guys, I love you both, but can we go back to sleep? I need to fucking get up in the morning.”

Kara’s apartment

Kara woke up laughing like an idiot.

“Rao, I just had the funniest dream you can imagine.”

“Can we talk about it in the morning?” Mon-El mumbled tiredly into her neck.

“But I want to hear it now!” Brainiac5 popped out from under the blanket and hugged Mon from behind.

“Can you stop rubbing my ass?” Mon-El growled.

“I thought you like it,” Brainiac said tearily.

“Not in the 5 in the morning, raodamnit!”

“What the hell Brainy is doing in our bed?” Imra asked suddenly.

“The more the merrier!” Mon and Brainiac said together.

Suddenly, a lightning stroke outside, the door to their bedroom opened and Lightning Lad walked in:

“Someone said something about the more the merrier?! ”

Imra and Kara looked at each other.

“We need a bigger bed,” they said in unison.

THE END

I’m not sorry.

P.S. BTW:

Me:Moniac5 for the win!

Mon-El: Winn is here too? *checks under the bed*

Me: WIN not WINN! Mon, stop-

Mon-El: *takes out Winn from under the bed*

Me:...

Me:They seriously need a bigger bed…

THE END END

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Major Essay 2

Rheanne Harkness

Professor Timothy Greenup

English 112

28 November 2017

Aspects of the Self: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Over this last month, if there’s anything I’ve taken away from our rather in-depth class-wide examination of the concept of bildungsroman and how it forms the backbone of works like Mariko Tamaki’s “Skim”, it’s that the influence of external forces on transitional periods in young adult lives shapes everyone a little differently. However, the emotional upheaval such forces put us through often comes into conflict with our identities, calling who we are and what we stand for into question so much that it results in we ourselves needing to reestablish a more permanent sense of identity altogether. Sometimes though, this type of conflict can constitute a rift between how we carry ourselves in the public eye verses the private eye depending on the kinds of impressions we want to give off so that others may see us in a certain way. A lot of this is true for the character of Skim as it is for so many of us, she herself is trying to figure what kind of person she is to the point where there is a rift that was brought to my attention very clearly during group presentations between how Skim acts around others verses when she’s alone, yet her public and private selves always feed into each other. This got me thinking: if Skim’s goal as well as the audiences’ is to take stock of who she is based on how and why she carries herself at different times, then what is it we learn about Skim from her diary entries (the main manifestations of her private self) compared to her conversations with other characters (the main manifestations of her public self) and how do both sides serve to paint a picture of Skim’s true identity at its core?

It’s a bit ironic that the entire story of “Skim” is told from the main protagonist’s point of view mostly by way of her diary entries because most people who’ve never read it before would probably take this to mean that Skim is giving the audience a first-hand account of all the turmoil that’s befallen her life along with her reaction to it. (See for example, a broken arm has hindered Skim’s ability to write, her dad nearly died twice due to heart attacks, there’s a lack of any genuine support coming from her mother and supposed best friend, etc.) Now Skim does do this, but only on a very base level, summing up her thoughts and feelings with equal signs rather than full statements such as when she’s describing herself and her parents in the most dismissive black-and-white manner possible - “Mom says the heart attacks have turned my father into a cream puff...My dad says my mother is a cold cynical women who has no appreciation for a broken heart...My parents = serious issues...My dad signed my cast with an ugly happy face that I am scratching off. Me = serious issues” (Tamaki and Tamaki 10). From this and other snippets of her diary, whether paired down by shorthand or not, it’s easy to gather that Skim is feeling depressed, angry, even confused about all these sudden changes that’ve soaked up all the attention in her life and are putting a damper on who she is. The irony? Even though the whole point of having a diary in the first place is to be able to have something to bare your soul to without fear of being judged by anyone else for the way you think and feel, Skim writes about what she’s feeling but keeps vague as to the reasons why. It’s almost as if the character herself was aware that the diary would be published and read by millions in real life so here she is making a last-ditch effort to save face!

In all seriousness, Skim in a sense really is trying to save face through the act of ”self-censoring”, as put so eloquently by Margaret Lang in our first group presentation. Much of this can be cited in the comparatively detailed commentary Skim makes that is laced with more overtly irrational cynicism than usual - think of when the whole school is hung up over John Reddear’s death and Skim is treated by Mrs. Hornet and Julie Peters as a premature suicide statistic just by virtue of being associated with goth culture, to which she wrote this in response: “Truthfully, I am always a little depressed but that is because I am sixteen and everyone is stupid (ha-ha-ha). I doubt it has anything to do with being a goth” (Tamaki and Tamaki 22). Additionally, there are many times throughout the story when Skim writes a complete thought that would give everyone, including herself, some proper insight as to why she feels the way she does if it wasn’t, say, followed by a question mark or delayed with an ellipsis: “Things That Make Me Sad - Love. Things That Make Me Happy - “Love?” (Tamaki and Tamaki 67). Perhaps most striking though, are the thoughts that Skim crosses out (as Luke Langton called particular attention to in the second group presentation) and sometimes replaces with other deliberately less direct comments which at best reveal half-truths in place of whole truths: “I didn’t know what to write. Because...I’m not sure. I didn’t know what other people would think about my answer. It’s a stupid question” (Tamaki and Tamaki 61).

All the above examples to me suggest that Skim not only has trouble being honest with herself, but is also afraid of offering any outright explanations as to why she’s been so depressed, even in her diary. This is because doing so might make her appear too vulnerable on top of already being unsure of who she is as an individual. Consider Skim’s pentacle, a doodle of a star that shows up quite a few times throughout the book. We see it drawn twice on Skim’s list of things that she still needs for her altar, Skim paints a tiny star on her face (but washes it off) right before the Wiccan AA meeting, there’s even a pentacle drawn on Skim’s cast. We find out towards the end of the story through a conversation Skim has with Katie Matthews that the pentacle is meant to protect her from “everything” but “It’s mostly just symbolic” (Tamaki and Tamaki 109). I think the pentacle has held more significance to Skim than she’s actually letting on at this point. It’s shown up enough times that I can’t help but deduce it is meant to be a safeguard, a way for Skim to protect herself against obstacles she’s having a hard time overcoming or things she’s feeling uneasy about (like a casted right arm and the strange Wiccan meeting). This is especially important because up until the end of the book, anything having to do with Wicca, as the star does, is a huge part of the new identity we see Skim trying to forge for herself. It’s only after Skim talks to Katie about it and later signs her cast with a pentacle “for good luck” does the star take on a meaning for Skim that really is just symbolic and nothing more, since by then, Skim has grown confident enough in herself that she no longer needs Wicca or the star doodles to feel validated.

But while we’re on the topic of conversation, I notice a correlation between the most positive and negative interactions Skim has with other characters at the beginning of the book and the diary entries that are written about them after the fact. When Skim tries to speak her mind towards her “friend” Lisa, she is often shut down and insulted for it. In those situations, the best thing Skim can do to vent her frustration is insult Lisa back. Not surprisingly, these scenes in themselves tend to make it even more clear as to why Skim feels so dejected whenever she’s with Lisa than the diary entries do. The ramifications of such a relationship where Skim is almost never allowed to get a word in edgewise (and when she does, Lisa verbally abuses her for it) center around a lack of confidence Skim has in her ability to channel her thoughts towards other people and herself simply due to the fact that Lisa has never given Skim the option to do otherwise. However, Skim’s first meaningful conversation with Ms. Archer really puts things into perspective for the audience, as not only is she the first character in the story to let Skim speak freely without any fear of a hostile response, but she also asks why the students call the central protagonist “Skim” when her real name is “Kim”, to which the latter answers: “Because I’m not” (Tamaki and Tamaki 27). This little exchange here conveys by far the most important thing we ever learn about Skim as a person throughout the entire story - she does not think of herself as a light or superficial individual, (as two separate dictionary definitions of the term seem to allude). I dare say, that serves to make her nickname quite a contradiction to what I would claim the character of Skim is really like in spite of the confidence lapse she has to wrestle with for so long in public and private!

Yes, Skim most certainly is quite the introspective and layered character. Thus the climactic pay-off of when she is finally able to express herself, (effectively giving the GCL members a piece of her mind in defense of Katie and John Reddear without any care as to what will come of it afterwards) is made so much sweeter. Though please do not take this to mean there’s a great discrepancy between the Skim we get to know while writing diary entries and the Skim we get to know while interacting with others. Skim’s fear of appearing weak in the eyes of herself and of those around her was always present until we saw her get past that fear at the end of the story by standing her ground against unfair treatment instead of just blowing it off in the first respect, and by slowly becoming a lot more truthful and censoring less as she writes in the second respect. Neither of these public and private sides of Skim are any more in line with who she truly is by themselves because, to put it simply, you can’t fully understand one side without the other.

Works Cited

Lang, Margaret, et al. "Skim: A Social Commentary." English 112 Group Presentations, 16 November, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA. Student Presentation.

Langton, Luke, et al. “Skim.” English 112 Group Presentations, 16 November, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA. Student Presentation.

Tamaki, Mariko, and Jillian Tamaki. Skim. Groundwood Books, 2008.

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Book Blitz: Grand Finale: Family of His Own by Catherine Lanigan (Giveaway)

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Family of His Own

By Catherine Lanigan

We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops you can see snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below...

Launch - The Faerie Tour

Welcome back to THE SHORES OF INDIAN LAKE! If you’re reading the series and following our Prism book tours, I’ll bet you weren’t expecting something as fantastical as a Faerie Tale, especially after dealing with cops, drug dealers and PTSD like we did with Cate Sullivan and Trent Davis in PROTECTING THE SINGLE MOM, now did you?

Brooke Blogs - Isabelle’s Dreams

Isabelle’s ultimate dream is to see her paintings hang in a famous Chicago or New York City gallery. She is convinced that no art critic or buyer will ever want her silly faeries. She believes she needs to move on. To what, she is unsure. Her insecurity about her art and her future stymies her, to some extent, just as any fear does to all of us. She wants so much, but is conflicted about which direction to take.

Reading Is My SuperPower - Review

"This is not a book where you can easily predict the ending. I honestly didn’t know how it was going to turn out. Lanigan wove a story with complicated players and some unexpected twists, while once again infusing the novel with warmth and family. While I never really warmed up to Isabelle, Scott (and Bella and Michael) makes up for this in spades. And of course the setting of Indian Lake is one I’m always happy to visit"

It's All About the Romance - Painting Faeries

It was nearly six years ago when I started creating and building many of my characters for Indian Lake. Granted, there are some new ones, such as Isabelle’s entire family. They’re all new and I’m getting to know them now and you will, too, as we move into the future. Isabelle was quite vivid to me. Right from the beginning, I knew I wanted her to paint faeries. Not the little baby looking cutie pies inside flowers and laundry baskets, but real, honest to goodness faeries. I know…you are asking…are they real? Or you are asking, “Come on.”

Hearts & Scribbles - Excerpt

She had to force herself to focus. “Yes, the glasses. Uh, for the midnight toast.” He brushed his lips against her cheek. “And I’ll find you for my kiss to ring in the New Year.” Isabelle hadn’t realized she’d shut her eyes, immersing herself in the moment with Scott. She felt a whoosh of air, the temperature dropped and she blinked, returning to the present. Scott had left her.

Katie's Clean Book Collection - Scott's Dreams

Scott Abbott is one of those truly decent guys that come along one in your lifetime, if you’re lucky. He, like Isabelle, the heroine, was introduced in the first novel in the series, LOVE SHADOWS. Scott owns The Book Shop and Java Stop as well as being a reporter for the local newspaper. He grew up in Indian Lake and in high school, he had a crush on Isabelle, but after he went off to college to earn his journalism degree, Isabelle was left behind, working hard to help her mother pay for college tuitions for her brothers and sisters.

Christian Suspense Author Mary Alford - Review

"FAMILY OF HIS OWN, is a sweet love story about two friends finding their forever together. Filled with wonderful characters, and heart wrenching emotion, this story was impossible to put down until the end. I had to know what happened to Scott and Isabelle. Loved, loved, loved this book."

Rockin' Book Reviews - Promo

Mel's Shelves - Review

"I love spending time in Indian Lake! It's fun to catch up with some of the other couples we've met in previous books and learn what's happening in their lives. This book does stand well on its own, so if it's your first visit to Indian Lake, you won't feel lost, and will most likely want to get to know the other characters as well. I hope to meet more Indian Lake residents in the future!"

Getting Your Read On - Review

"With characters from previous books appearing, these books always provide a sense of community and feelings of coming home. I love that. Indian Shores is a place I would want to live."

Thoughts of a Blonde - Review

"A trip back to Indian Lake brings us the story of two friends … and possibly soul mates? I had conflicted feelings about this heroine. On one side, I understood how she felt about her past and the unfairness of it all, but on the other side, I found it really hard to like her when she was acting so selfish & one dimensional. There is turmoil, growth and happily ever afters … but a long road of self-discovery to get there!"

Paulette's Papers - Scott's Real Life Magic

In the scene in which Scott first sees Bella in a dank, musty crack house bedroom, she’s watching a cheap television that is playing “The Bishop’s Wife”, the old black and white movie with Cary Grant. It’s New Year’s Eve and Scott has just left Isabelle on the dance floor at midnight at the Lodge. Scott is wearing his tuxedo while the rest of the police wear Kevlar vests and gun holsters. Bella asks Scott if he is an angel. Surprised, he asks her why. She picks up the video tape box and points to Cary Grant in a dress suit. “You look just like him.” Convinced that Scott is the angel sent to save her and her brother Bella, she trusts Scott immediately, and melts his heart. Children have no problem with magic. They expect it. And many times, they get it.

I Am A Reader - Excerpt

Isabelle steeled herself as she approached Scott. Before he had a chance to berate or accuse her, she whispered, “I was in Chicago and Wes graciously offered to drive me home through this terrible storm.” Scott, ever the gentleman, offered his arm, which she took. “Then I should thank him.

Becky on Books - Faerie Research and Other Fancies

I’d always wanted to write a story that involved faeries. Though there is nothing supernatural in the story telling in this Heartwarming story, I was piqued by the prodigious world of information about fairies. Folklore and mythology from ancient Celtics to Shakespeare, to Sir Walter Scott and William Blake in the 1790’s illustrate that fairies have been a source of delight and fascination to many generations.

Sylv.net - Excerpt

The room was small and smelled musty, with only the light from an old television illuminating the faces of a little girl, about five or six years old, and the toddler in her arms. The girl stared at them fearfully. Her lips quivered, but she remained silent. She took a step backward and hoisted the baby closer to the crook of her neck. The baby grabbed a handful of her cotton shirt and started fussing. She made a cooing sound into the baby’s ear and whispered something Scott couldn’t make out, but it was clear she knew exactly how to react to the baby and the baby to her.

Wishful Endings - Interview

As FAMILY OF HIS OWN is your eighth book in your Shores of Indian Lake series, are you still discovering new things about the setting and/or the characters? Discovering new characters has been the delight of doing a series like this. This is the first time I’ve created an entire town and the people in it. Just like moving to a new city and going through all the necessary introductions, finding new doctors, a new church, new schools, everything and everyone is new. I have the joy of discovering each new person and all of their extended family as well. Each time a main character goes out to buy something or interview for a job, there are all those “other” people who have backgrounds and stories. I love asking, “And who are you?” And the list of curious questions I ask when I meet someone new. In a word, this has been a “blast!”

Heidi Reads... - Excerpt

Scott leaned toward her, gazing at her with a force of longing and desire she couldn’t remember seeing before. “Isabelle, I came here tonight...” He placed his hand on hers. “To ask you something.” A sense of foreboding settled over her. “Scott, I don’t think...”

Inside The Mind of An Avid Reader - Review

"This book has made me fall in love with Indian Lake and I think I am gonna have to go back and read the rest of the series. I think this may be a first of Lanigan's books for me but will not be my last!"

Nicole's Book Musings - Excerpt

“Scott,” Malcolm said, “I’d like you to meet my nephew—Wes Adams.” “Great to meet you, Wes,” Scott said, offering his hand. Wes nodded vaguely in Scott’s direction before locking eyes with Isabelle once more. “Isabelle and Wes have already met,” Malcolm explained. Scott dropped his hand to his side. “I can see that.”

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Adult Contemporary Romance

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He's ready to settle down…with or without her Scott Abbott has always loved Isabelle Hawks. And he's always been her rock. Patient, dependable, strong. But lately, she's been acting like that rock is weighing her down. With her art career taking off, Isabelle has been spending less and less time in Indian Lake…and with him. Scott isn't even sure what they are to each other anymore. They might be friends with a history, but it sure doesn't feel like a future. Maybe it's time for Scott to set her free and focus on his own dreams. A real home. A family. All the things he had hoped to share with her…

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Currently, she has published eight novels in the Shores of Indian Lake series for Harlequin Heartwarming: Love Shadows, Heart’s Desire, A Fine Year for Love, Katia’s Promise, Fear of Falling, Sophie’s Path and Protecting the Single Mom. Family of His Own pubs July, 2016. She has recently contracted for one more in the series: His Baby Dilemma.

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BOOK 1

Book Title: Crazy for You by Jennifer Crusie February 22, 2017

Part 1:

A. Reflect- Quinn McKenzie has always lived what she calls a “beige” life. She’s dating the world’s nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacher and she’s surrounded by family and friends who loves her. I was amazed by how she got her life so nice and how she managed to hold everything precisely in order. But everything changed as she decided to change her life. What upsets me most was because it all started by adopting a stray dog. Everything begins to spiral out of control. I guess it’s such a nasty thing to do—changed everything and she did neglect a two-year relationship just for a dog and I pity Bill so much for that. But as I started to figure out why Quinn did such thing, I think it’s the best thing she’d done. At least it freed her mind and herself from being unable to do what she wants to do and have—unlike when she’s still with Bill where her actions were limited and she couldn’t just get the things that she want because Bill is acting too superior on everything, including Quinn’s personal decisions.

B. Connect- Crazy for you is a book about obsession and freedom, which happens in reality. As soon as I’ve read the quote above, it reminds me of all the things and dreams I have with me and the reason why I’m here—reading books, complying such requirements and gathering my ideas.

Few years ago, like Bill, I began believing and soaring high to fulfill my dreams and I achieved some of it already. A lot of difficulties came along my way, I met few people who were meant to test my patience and determination. Few of them also helped me realize everything and even encourage me to dream big and that nothing is impossible.

Reading this book amazes me a lot. At first, I find it real-boring and such a waste of time and my mind is pinned to the thought and idea that the story is nonsense at all. Imagine yourself writing a story where the world of the female character goes round for the life of a stray dog. It make sense to me that Quinn is such a loving and a kind-hearted person, of course. I know that I’ll do the same thing that she’d done—keeping the dog and giving him/her a shelter but I couldn’t imagine myself neglecting the person I love just for a stray dog—and that was my mistake. I misjudged Quinn then.

One scene that leaves a mark in my mind and awakens my senses was when Bill maltreated the dog—whose name is Katie. Bill and Quinn argued ‘coz of the fact that it’s only Bill’s wants and needs that she’s always after to and it hit me right there and then.

In my 18 years of existence, I’ve met a lot of people who were really hard to deal with. I always end up following them, not because I’m afraid to lose them (well, partly yes) but because I’m not that kind of person who loves to argue and I always end up being aggravated. That became my habit—not until I finished this novel. I realized that sometimes, it’s much better to follow what your heart is really beating for and that saying NO is not a bad thing—in fact, it’s the best that you can do for yourself to be happy because at first, happiness starts within yourself and you should not depend your happiness to others.

C. Question- At the beginning of the story, I find it so dull and it really puzzled and confused me a lot on the fact that how could a stray dog be the reason why a two-year relationship is ruined? I mean, I don’t get it why it has to be complicated and if it’s me on the position and situation of Quinn, I wouldn’t change and end everything just for a dog—people will find it funny. Why would she prefer their relationship to be ruined and end than to send the dog to a pound? Does it has something to do with their “couple issues”? What kind of a boyfriend is Bill? What kind of a person is Quinn?

D. Predict- I think the reason why Quinn made a choice of letting their relationship to end is that because the dog gives her happiness that she never experience and less than Bill can do. I think it has something to do with their issues as a couple such as Quinn isn’t contented anymore on the way Bill have made her feel important and on how they view things individually and as a couple for example on giving importance to the thing called “life” – of the dog. I presume that Bill is a kind of boyfriend who only wants the best for his girl and always want her to feel that she’s safe and loved without thinking that he’s already doing too much that causes pain to Quinn without him knowing it while on the other hand, Quinn is a kind-hearted person who loves to help her loved ones no matter what and love to take risks to help the ones in need not thinking of what will be the consequences that she’ll face after helping them—and I think that’s what make Bill and Quinn totally different and unique.

Part 2:

Dear Ms. Crusie,

Hi Madame! This is to let you know that I admire your work a lot but sorry ‘coz I also need to be honest that I find it boring at first. I love the way how your story flows. It’s very timely up to now and I presume that the millennial’s could relate themselves to the character of Bill. Partly obsessed to music and entertainment, so as to the different social media accounts, to the different trends in fashion and of course, when it comes to love to the point that they’re willing to kill their rival just to win the love of their life back, just like what Bill did when Quinn broke up with him.

I wonder how and who’s or what’s your inspiration when writing this story. Your story just come together with the right touches of humor and some pretty-sexy-funny dialogue. It’s a little wild too. I’m now rooting around for more of you. Though it takes me three-long weeks to finish reading it, I can prove and humbly say that it’s definitely worth the read and I hope you wouldn’t mind if I find it boring at first.

Ma’am, thank you for making me hold my sides with laughter. I also want to thank you for making me cry my heart out and for making me too fascinated. May you continue to write more inspiring and breath-taking yet very fulfilling and timely story that everyone can relate themselves to it. God bless you and long-live in the industry of writing.

Yours Truly,

Kae Shane Namion

-oo00oo-

Sometimes you need something new to feel alive again..

Sometimes what used to be good isn’t enough no more..

Old Quinn McKenzie’s changed—totally..

Is it because of a stray dog? Well, partly MAYBE.

Obsession, superiority, love, and hatred..

Wits combined and the outcome’s a little bit funny..

McKenzie’s known for her independency..

Who could’ve thought she’d be needing someone to insure her security?

It’s been declared that things between Bill and her is totally over.

Bill’s anger is ruling him over and poor little Katie’s in danger..

His obsession has gone too far..

Hurting his Quinn—neglecting his promise not to make her cry or even a frown..

Maybe ‘twas just right for them to part ways..

Quinn finally realized that sometimes,

Someone needs to be mature enough to understand and protect her..

Right there and then, the handsome-devilish Nick Ziegler,

Her best friend—came as her rescuer.

tps:/w ��)�

BOOK 2

Book Title: Sam’s Letter to Jennifer by James Patterson

February 22, 2017

Part 1:

A. Reflect- Jennifer is a woman who first lost her husband and miscarried their little “peanut” and being summoned back to her hometown because of a phone call regarding Sam—her best friend. Back in the house where she spent her most magical years, she found a bundle of letters at the top of the bedside table on her old room. Astonished by how she handle and deal with everything she’s in to. Well, maybe she’s somehow faking the emotions that she shows but it’s not really what she feel—and yes, she’s good at it. She’s been strong enough for such a long time, not until she met Brendan Keller—her “brother” in Lake Geneva back on those summer days. Wondering who Sam really is plus the fact that she have Brendan makes my thoughts jumbled. I guessed about it too many times and ending up with a thought “Lucky her, she’s got two men who loves her.” Continually reading the text helped me sort out my ideas and freed my mind to know the characters more.

B. Connect- Have you ever gotten a letter or a message and even a certificate that changed your life completely? It happened to me once way back in the year 2015. It was the month of September when I first received a message that our dearest Victorio—my grandfather, was sent to the hospital because of seizures and some underlying diseases. I was in the middle of a review for my upcoming exams that time and as soon as I finished reading the message makes me want to have a long jump way to the hospital where he was confined but I just can’t. I was mentally absent the whole time not until I got a phone call from my mama telling me that everything was under control and he’s doing fine already.

Weeks have passed and he was still confined, he’s doing fine but his body isn’t. He’s partially paralyzed and isn’t able to talk and that broke me into pieces. I don’t have anything to do, I’m way too far and that thought add the guilt that I have. The doctor sent him home reassuring that he’s already managed to be well. Everything that was normal before he was diagnosed had changed. Totally changed as soon as I received a call from my cousin—who’s such a numb one not giving me warning or even asking me a question. I got my knees with me as I sat down. Our Victorio’s gone, forever. Like Jen, I went home with an empty mind and with tears from my eyes—with mixed emotions. As I arrived home, I didn’t mind and manage to take time to pay respect to the elders and hurried to the room where I last saw him. Before I noticed, I was already yelping on the floor. He made a promise that he’ll be strong and he’s strong like Sam, but he’s already gone. One of the reasons why I’m striving hard is gone. Funny and scary how a message could change your whole life, isn’t it? But like Jen, I—together with my family managed ourselves to overcome and recover from it.

C. Question- I wonder who is Sam in Jennifer’s life. Is he a he or a she? What’s the cause of Danny’s death? Not much for a woman like Jen but what’s Brendan Keller’s role in her life then? To whose hands will Jenn end up?

D. Predict- Maybe Sam is her admirer hiding with the label as “best friend” and only have the guts to confess the feelings. Maybe he’s really a she, no—he’s really a he. I think Yeah, I think he’s really a he. Danny’s death was because of a cancer, a stage 4 lung cancer. Brendan Keller on the other hand may be a rival and a lover and maybe, if given the chance, Jennifer will fall on Brendan’s hands and she’ll be happy again and will be able to fulfill the role she failed to do the first time she had the chance—being a mother.

PART 2:

The part or scene of the stort that really leaves a mark in my mind and in my heart was when Brendan left Lake Geneva—on his way to Chicago, without Jenn knowing what the real reason was. It happened the night after Brendan’s birthday celebration where Brendan himself surprised Jennifer that it’s his birthday.

I think the reason why Brendan left without saying a word to Jenn, personally because he can’t find the right words to say and that maybe because he’s changed his mind and he doesn’t really love Jennifer.

-oo000oo-

The best things is yet to come out.

Like living the life that you ever wanted to work out..

We (I) get tired and left out...

But come to think of it as obstacles or some kind of things that needed to be sorted out..

What are we but our stories?

Sample was life’s like a wheel, spinning and turning upside and down..

We met people out of plan but with good purpose to us and in the society..

Some were meant to pass by and give test our capabilities..

Only few were meant to stay and determined not to leave no matter what..

Then one day, we woke up realizing everything about life..

Got up from bed and went back and cried..

You and I—we aren’t sad. Not at all, my friend..

It was just so beautiful to have an intense feeling and the right words at the same time..

The thought that for such a long time, it seemed that life was about to begin—a REAL LIFE.

Though there’s still some unfinished business and the time still needed to be wisely served..

The importance of life is yet to be fully-discovered.

One thing it taught at times is that “Love never dies...”

Somehow hidden but not at all times..

One more thing is that second chances are always worth given a try..

BOOK 3

Book Title: Bright Hopes by Pat Warren March 23, 2017

Part 1:

How two people with opposite beliefs, opposite attitudes and contradicting principles can will be able to create a harmonious relationship? How love and a loving relationship—except having a positive mental attitude, became an effective way to lessen the progression of a disease?

I adore how Pam Casals’ became a bright, vivacious and a dedicated person and on how her infectious enthusiasm and courage inspires everyone around her. Yet, it is awful how someone like Patrick Kelsey tries real hard to get close to her and she always seem to back herself off. I, myself shares half of what Patrick have felt but also considering Pam’s personal reason of doing such action.

As I went on reading and as the characters helped me know every single details of their lives as well as how mysterious the town of Tyler is, I understand why Coach Casals tend to hide the truth—both from the Titans, from Patrick and the whole town itself. It’s never been right and easy running away from the reality but it’s a lot harder how the person you once love and once spent your life with could easily throw everything you’ve went through together just because he’d known that you have a disease that could not only affect your future alone but also his future. Pam have been hiding it and I guess she just did the right thing, not because of selfishness and to keep her poise intact, but because she don’t want to be loved because of pity and that she don’t want to end up hurting herself by letting another man love and enter her life then just leave her easily after knowing that she’s got with her an MS that could ruin everything. Pam’s mindset has always been that way for two long years, I guess not until she’d realized that she needs to let it out and tell Patrick everything about her disease—and she’s not mistaken by her decision because Patrick Kelsey prove that not all gentleman she’d known will do just as the same how the coward Bobby, her ex-boyfriend had done. They both work out in dealing with the disease and it helped them both on knowing each other more than before and they end up with each other on Christmas Eve. I guess she now find and have the happiness that she’s been looking for.

Way back in my high school days, I’ve been diagnosed having an acute anemia wherein if my platelet count drop once more, the diagnosis will no more be anemia but leukemia. I pity myself more instead of being strong for myself. My parents once keep an eye on me because it felt like I can’t do anything alone by myself. Even walking way through the comfort room of the hospital ward, I need someone by my side. Before the transfusion, my parents have gone crazy looking for four bags of blood type AB, the blood type that’s hard to find. My doctors says I need to undergo the transfusion as soon as possible because if not, it will be too late and sure real, leukemia will rule over my life and take away all the possibilities and chances that I can still manage to fulfill my dreams and aspirations in life. Glad that God has given me a chance to surpass it all. They were able to produce two bags of blood. Yet it’s not as easy as pie before my total recovery. During the transfusion, there’ve been a complication, I was suddenly having a hard time to breathe and I need to have a tank of oxygen beside me. My attending physician found out that there’s quite an amount of water in both my lungs. After spending thirteen long days at the hospital bed, I’m freed by them but just like Coach Pam, a lot of do’s and don’ts are held by my doctors—from my gynecologist down to my attending physician. And just like Pam, I choose to keep it from my friends and continue to live normally as if nothing happened and as if I never known how and what it feels to almost lose the fight.

The lesson that Pam Casals have embarked on my mind is that your disease is not a hindrance and will never be a hindrance to achieve whatever goals you have in life and that no matter how painful the truth is, we or you should always learn to accept and consider it as a blessing just in disguise. Having a life with limitations at the outset of recuperating from a severe illness is a hard thing to deal alone, but with the help of those who love us, sooner or later—you’ll never know that you’re used to living with it already. Acceptance is way better than fooling yourself and the people around you. Life is for the living. Don’t let yourself miss a thing and end up wishing you’d done this and that. Life is short and we should not let any disease take us down. Enjoy it while we/or you have it.

I think what makes Pam and Patrick able to create and strengthen their harmonious relationship is that the understanding between the two of them and their uniqueness that cannot be explained. Truly, being loved and knowing that you’re being loved by those around you really helps a lot in dealing with such illness. Their love is one of the factor and reason why you keep on fighting and why you’re still determined to live your life—just like what Pam Casals did. She’s fighting with her MS because of her family, the boys of Tyler High, her friends, his dog Samson, her therapist—Rosemary, the football game, her goals and dreams, those who believes her capabilities as a person, a woman of her own, as a daughter, a friend, a coach and most especially as a lover and because of Patrick Kelsey. I think that’s what also makes her the miracle coach.

Part 2:

Diary Entry and Letter to one of the characters.

August 1, 1992

Dear Diary,

I just arrived a few hours ago at this town named Wisconsin, Tyler. I don’t know if the residents will like having me as the Tyler high’s new women football coach, I doubt they won’t. Earlier at the central square of the town, I already have seen and partially inspected the town. They got a beauty shop, a diner, a bank on the other side of the street, there’s also this usual array of grocery stores and drug stores and so on which filled out the other side of the block. The town’s atmosphere really pleased me a lot. As my eyes continuously roamed around the town and as my feet began to take me to nowhere, I spotted handful of youngsters playing tag on the far side. There were also some of the adults at the center of the greens. Amazing how they get along with each other isn’t it?

A few minutes, my friend and roommate Rosemary Dusold arrived to fetch me but before we headed to the apartment where I will be staying, she introduced me to some of them. Particularly to the Kelsey’s. I was out of focus as she introduced to me this one big guy, about several inches over six feet, with curly black hair falling on his lean face etched with laugh lines at the corners of those incredible eyes. He smiled at me! He was Patrick Kelsey. As Rosemary introduced me to him, he was startled and I wondered by. He has this frown on his face which seem like he’d already known about me coming. I found out that he’s a gym teacher and also a basketball coach.

I also meet Kathleen Kelsey, Terry Williams, Al Broderick and Brick Bauer. Oh, and also Nick. We didn’t stay long although I want to. I’m too tired to meet the others. Anyways, I’ll have the next of days and months knowing and living with this people.

Rosemary led me to the apartment a few blocks from the central square. It was a two stories high white frame house with a wraparound porch and green shuttered windows on Morgan Avenue. There seems a Victorian elegance to the old building. Samson is with me as I transfer here, so I guess I’ll live comfortably and at peace here. Maybe I’ll get total remission here. Hopefully.

Let’s call this a day my friend. I need to be early tomorrow. I’ll be meeting the Tyler high’s principal for my interview. I hope everything will be fine and my MS will not be a hindrance to me and on my career. Wish me luck as well!

Pam.

August 9, 1992

Dear Diary,

It’s been a week since I first arrived here at Tyler. I’ve met some more of Tyler’s individuals like Marge who owns the diner few blocks from my apartment and Dr. Phelps whom Rosemary works with. After seeing Ms. Mackie and passing the interview, I watched some of the tapes of the Titans previous plays and I guess the boys’ capabilities is there but what makes the team weak is that because they don’t have the word teamwork. I’m not blaming Coach McCormick for such but I guess he lacks the authority and he’s just more focus on winning than on molding the boys’ moral.

It’s the first practice of the team with me and it honestly didn’t go well. Of course, as I expected, they were a little rusty after such a long summer break plus their coach have just retired and I can’t blame them for that. I also talked to my boys two hours after we began the practice and told them that they have the potential of winning the next game and that they’ve got many strengths and a lot more is going to work out well BUT I as their coach and them, as the players, have a lot of work to do as a team for us to win. I noticed that some of the boys are out of shape so I decided to have a weight requirements so that those who gained a lot of weight could start their diet and that those who didn’t reach the limit will also work out to gain the weight requirements. A lot of them protested. I don’t want to be too harsh but they don’t have any other choice. If they still want to be in the team, then they need to follow my orders, right?

I released them right after I discussed my rules and concerns. Alone in the bleachers, I realized that I was having less trouble winning over the boys than the man whose amused blue eyes seems to hint that she wouldn’t last. Sorry but I’ll prove him really wrong.

After studying the notes that I’ve taken during the practice, I went home straight. It was such a long tiring day and I guess I deserve a good food from a diner right? Nah! After this day, I’m keeping much more than an eye to the boys’ practice. All the way through the pre-season game and championship in the Thanksgiving Day! I hope tomorrows practice is going to be fine. I’m really rooting for the boys’ improvement, both in their mental and physical state. For now, I’ll be going out with Samson, and maybe Rosemary can follow or maybe I’ll go take out something good for her. Ciao!

Pam.

September 21, 1992

Dear Diary,

It’s the team’s last practice before the pre-season game. I’m nervous and anxious and here I am, acting strangely. It seems like I lost my appetite and I wonder why. I’ve never been like this before when I’m nervous. Patrick drop by and he stayed a bit. We have some popcorns and a conversation about the team and my life. I was wondering about this feeling I have inside me whenever we’re together. As far as my MS is concerned and I am concerned, I haven’t been like this not after my last relationship. Well, whatever this feeling means, I know he’ll leave me too as soon as he find out that I’ve got an MS with me, just like what Bob did.

After the pre-season game, I’ll tell him about my MS. I can’t let this agony last long. I can no longer resist it. Especially this past few days where I’ve been experiencing some tingling and sudden numbing on my legs which usually and supposedly it’s just my left leg. I already told Rosemary about this and I’ve decided too, to see Dr. Phelps to seek some advice and have me examined. And after this pre-season, I’ll find out if I’m staying or I’ll be going back to Chicago.

Well, my mind now is preoccupied by the pre-season game. I’m confident that the team will win but I’m nervous because this is the first game that the Titan will be playing with a women coach. There’s no such sure thing as winning, who knows? I don’t want the town to be disappointed and I don’t want to prove Patrick Kelsey that I’m no better than a man could do.

I hope the game will went well. But no matter what the result will be, I’ll still be looking forward and continue to train the boys. I know they can do it and I trust them as much as I trust myself and my way of coaching them.

Samson and I will be going out tonight. A walk around the street will not be bad and I don’t think it will affect me that much. It’s not warm outside but also not too cold. A corduroy will do. Rosemary have been out of town with friends. She’s got this weekend tripping and camping and she’ll be away for three days. Alone with Samson is such a great but boring time sometimes.

Wish me and my teams’ luck fellow!

Pam.

November 15, 1992

Dear Diary,

After the Titans won the championship game and after I fully recovered from the last time I collapsed which almost end my life, Patrick and I got engaged and is now preparing for our Christmas wedding. I supposedly don’t want it to be held on Christmas day but Patrick insisted that it would be perfect and it’s really a perfect day to have our wedding done. Both our families agreed with him too. My father and brothers already know about the wedding and sure they were coming. Kathleen helped me looking for my wedding gown and we found the perfect one. I’m excited with the thought that Pam Casals will be retiring soon and Pam Kelsey wants to live every moment to the fullest. Anyway, life is for the living, right? None of us know how long we have left and I don’t want to miss a thing and wind up wishing I’d done this or that. I want to do it all and be happy. And Patrick taught me that.

About my MS, after I collapsed and confined and after the findings were out, the chitchats were spread in just one day and the whole town already know about it. I was expecting that they’ll have ruthless reactions about my disease but instead, they send me flowers and fruits and some of them visited me and wished for my total recovery. Patrick’s grandma, Martha came with some of the lady’s with their lovely quilts. Her boys also knew it already and it’s such an overwhelming feeling how the whole Wisconsin town accepted me and how they made me feel being loved especially the Kelsey’s—her soon-to-be second family.

The whole town is really quite a great place and I guess, the wish that I once make before I drove into town—I wished that I hope I’ll be able to find happiness here and I guess I just did. I’ll be soon marrying the man I love and the man who loves me without minding my shortcomings and I’m surrounded by those who loves and accepts me plus I’ve got with me a career of my own. I couldn’t wish for more but hope that God will bless me and Patrick a happy family.

Enough for this. I’ll get going. I need to fix everything and finalize the details of our wedding. Wish us luck!

Pam.

March 18, 2017

Casals, Pam Football Coach Tyler High school Wisconsin, Tyler

Ma’am:

Greetings of peace and prosperity!

I would like to congratulate you first for bringing your boys to the top 1. Madam, I adore you as a person, a daughter, a friend, and as a coach. I adore you on how you were able to cope up and deal with your MS as well as managed to control and even hide it away from the community of Tyler. But I was wondering how did you come up with a decision to be a football coach? It’s not that I’m doubting your capabilities madam, I was just overwhelmed and amazed that a woman like you would prefer choose being a football coach than be working at the office or putting up her own business.

Coach, I know how it felt to be hiding something from whom you used to live and spend your everyday life with, not because of selfishness but because you don’t want them to pity you. I also know how painful it is to know that the person you love gives up on you because you have a deficiency. But hiding the truth won’t totally make you happy. It just prolongs your agony and it’s bothering you slowly without you noticing it. Why don’t you just don’t hide it from anybody the next time? As you can see, Patrick and the rest of the Tyler community still accepts you and they never judged you, right?

I’m glad knowing that you can now live your life freely with your family, friends, new family—the Kelsey’s, and of course yours and Patrick’s own family soon. Before I forgot, I want to thank you for inspiring me through your words and for sharing your experiences. What I really love about you is the way how you value the meaning of life—which is learning as well as the value of life.

It’s really such an honor for me being able to attain new learnings from your succinctly definitions and way of giving importance to something just like the sermon that you did in front of the boys: “Honoring commitments, fostering integrity and molding one’s character is way more important than just winning a silly game...” simple yet each words means a lot and really leaves a mark.

Coach, may you continue to inspire more people either through football, or setting as an example by means of being a strong woman battling with MS. I’m wishing you a happy marriage and I look forward to hearing more of you and Patrick.

Thank you for allotting time reading my letter. God bless you and your family! Keep fighting coach!

Truly Yours

Kae Shane R. Namion

BOOK 4

Book Title: Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll by Mia Dymond

April 22, 2017

Part 1:

What secrets are there behind the personality of Jaydon Hawke? Why on earth does he need to get information’s from Rachel whose only intention is to give a better public service and help others? Will he be able to achieve his goal—to seduce the highly commended architect on Diablo? Or will he loose his grip and be the first one to fall in love, instead?

I felt it was brave of Rachel, a decent well-respected architect to speak up for herself and go to a concert with a naughty yet responsible girl-best friend of her, Cameron who happen to pursue her to be there. I thought that was all. But I was so shocked when they made it to the front of the muscle man and found out that Rachel’s pass is gone and Cameron’s got a way of slipping the two of them way to the catwalk by doing a strip tease which eventually, worked well. I didn’t think it was right for Cameron to do that and order Rachel to do it as well. I share half of Rachel’s awkwardness and shame for herself especially because she’s not used to going on an event and do crazy stuffs. At least, it worked out well and gave Rachel a satisfaction as the author said it helped her get out of her shell and comfort zone.

Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll is a book with combined genre of erotic and mystery but with a moral that will help its reader realize some sort of things. Like taking risks for not just for yourself and what mission you’re in to but also for the person you love. As I went on reading, it’s so amazing how the characters were able to manage every situation—and right there and then, I understand the side of Jaydon and also Rachel’s, why they tend to hide the truth. Jaydon for keeping the mission a secret and Rachel for denying her feelings and tend to show that she don’t care. I guess telling and keeping something a secret isn’t that bad at all. Sometimes, it’s more on protecting that person from pain.

A year ago, I unexpectedly fell in love with this guy. He did to—and everything seems so perfect. I took the risks although I didn’t know that much of him. I tell lies and make excuses just to make sure I’ve got enough time for him, and for myself. But the intention is not to hurt anybody but to protect and keep anyone from the possible pain that I can cause. In the end, I figure it all out wrong yet helpful in a way that I realized something. Life isn’t always worth the risk, worth the lie, and worth and excuse. Because sometimes, it plays tricks on you.

What this story have left with me is that we need to be careful on what we do. We need to be careful on everything and to those people around us. Taking risk and telling lies not to hurt someone but to help him is her is not a bad thing to do, just know your limit though. Making choices is a tough job to do but you got to get through it unless you want to have regrets your whole life for not taking risk and not making a choice and grabbing the chance at all.

I think what makes Jaydon Hawke’s mission a success is his determination and his patience. He’s being careful in everything he do. Because he’s passionate and kind knowing that he just didn’t come for the mission alone but also to help the community of Diablo. I think that’s also one of the factor why the fan girls. And I think that what makes him irresistibly handsome and idolized.

Part 2:

Character Profiles. Draw a picture of how you imagine a character would look like if he/she was standing before you. Underneath his/her picture describe his/her role in the book. Describe his/her good qualities as well as any shortcomings.

Draw pictures of your favorite part of the novel.

#love book life good read inspired

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Book Title: Crazy for You by Jennifer Crusie February 22, 2017

Part 1:

Part 2 (no.13 and 18)

Dear Ms. Crusie,

Yours Truly,

Kae Shane Namion

...

Sometimes you need something new to feel alive again..

Sometimes what used to be good isn’t enough no more..

Old Quinn McKenzie’s changed—totally..

Is it because of a stray dog? Well, partly MAYBE.

...

Obsession, superiority, love, and hatred..

Wits combined and the outcome’s a little bit funny..

McKenzie’s known for being really independent

Who could’ve thought she’d be needing someone to insure her security?

...

It’s been declared that things between Bill and her is totally over,

Bill’s anger is ruling him over and poor little Katie’s in danger.,

His obsession has gone too far,

Hurting his Quinn—neglecting his promise not to make her cry or even a frown..

...

Maybe ‘twas just right for them to part ways,

Quinn finally realized that sometimes..

Someone needs to be mature enough to understand and protect her.,

Right there and then, the handsome-devilish Nick Ziegler,

Her best friend—came as her rescuer..

#books goodread life love thebest #worthit satisfying

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