Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green [BOOK]

Title: The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Rating: 10/10

What I thought:
Me, Being only 13 while reading this, found a few parts difficult. I'm not very educated on cancers and all that stuff, but as I read on, the book became more clear to me, as of what was happening, and what it was all about. And now, after reading it, I do feel more educated actually, which is good I guess.
I finished the book last week, and oh my gosh, let me just say that it was perfect! I decided to start it just before school was out last June. It being August at the moment, you can see it took me a while to read. I didn't read it very often, but I always wanted to. I just never found the time though the activities and stuff that I do. I just read some nights, and when I was bored with nothing to do.
Okay, first. The way John Green writes-- He is an amazing writer! I have decided that he is my favorite author and that I absolutely love the formation he writes in. Its all amazing.
So, I heard about this book on Tumblr, actually, and everyone was going on about how amazing it was, and how it made them cry (which I thought was rediculous because I didn't think a book could make you cry), But I'll admit. I did cry a few times in the reading of this book.
I love Augustus Waters. He is just like, so perfect, and sweet and I love his sarcasm and literacy in the book. The end of the book kills me, which it probably did to every other person who read the book, and my stomach drops just thinking about it. But, it was very well put together and ended. Hazel Grace, who I also had a character interest in, was just like Augustus, which made them perfect. Everything was just perfect.
I did think the book was very depressing, but the most depressing thing about the book is after you read it, and you wish there was more. I seriously wish I could just read that book forever without it ever ending. It was so perfect, like I've already said that a million times, but you really don't understand my feelings until you read it. Although it was depressing, I feel like it was a good kind of depressing feeling, which sounds so weird but whatever. I get what I'm talking about.
I just want to read it again, which I can see happening in my future.
But, basically I just want to say that you need to read this book. Even if you hate reading, this book will seriously make you want to read. Over and over.

My favorite quote(s): "Okay" omg just kidding. But I had a few: "The marks humans too often leave are scars" & "My thoughts are stars I cannot fanthom into constellations"

Let me know what YOU thought about the book/this review! My contact information is on the right sidebar of my blog! :)

Stormy Day Essentials!

Summer is filled with different weather, and when storms come around, theres not a better day to cozy up with some tea and a movie!

Here are some things to keep by your side on a stormy day:

Candles: If the power goes out, or you just want that rain smell out, use candles! My favorite scents from Bath & Body Works at the moment are: Londons Calling (tea and lemons); Pink Sangria (pink lemonaid); and Cafe Au Lait (cafe). 

Flashlight: Incase the power goes out, use a flashlight. You can get free flashlight apps on smartphones.

Movies: Pick out a few of your favorite movies from Netflix! A couple of my favorites are Keith (available on Netflix), and The Twilight Saga!

Books: Storms are a good time to catch up on some reading! My all-time favorite book is The Fault in Our Stars, which I am on chapter 22. I'll admit, I was crying earlier while reading it.

Snacks: Have your favorite snacks around, like goldfish crackers, popcorn, or fruit snacks! Its okay to eat a little unhealthy every once in a while!

Drinks: On a stormy day, the best cozy drinks you can find are tea or hot cocoa.

Phone: You always need your phone. Keep it by you so you can text your friends and see whats happening! If your out of power, this is a good thing to have for light sources!

Cozy clothes: Jump into some PJs or sweats, and lounge around for the day!

What are your stormy day essentials? Contact us (contact info is on the right hand sidebar of blog) and let us know! Also, send me pics of your stormy days!

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Galm Your iPhone Apps!

SIf your an iPhone user, you probably get tired of the same old, same old with apps. The basic facebook icon, and that twitter icon that just never changes.

I'll show you how to glam up your icons.. For free!

[My iPhone icon page]

As you can see, on my iPhone, my alls are all spiffy looking. I have different icons for ever app, and they are all unique. 

Heres how to get your icons glammed:

Step 1: download the free 'Cocoppa' app from the Apple App Store.

Step 2: You'll be asked to make an account on the 'Cocoppa' app. Easily make a account you will remember. Its free and takes only about 2 minutes!

Step 3: Once your in the app, you can start customizing. Pick an app you want to change the icon of, and open the 'cocoppa' app. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the home page of the app, and type in the name of the app your customizing. As you can see, I am customizing Youtube.

 

Step 4: Pick the icon you'd like to use! If there aren't any selections, the app doesn't support that application.

Step 5: Once you've chosen, and clicked the icon you want, you should be directed to a page like this:

You'll click "Set up link".

Step 6: 

 

You will then be directed to a page like you see above. To make an application, click "app search" for the easiest option.

Step 7: Type in the name of the app you have chosen an icon for, and find the one you have. Note: you must have the original application in order to do this.

As you can see, I am using Youtube for example.

Step 8: Click the app you are making the new icon into.

Step 9: You can rename you app to whatever you want. Spice it up a little, make it your own! You can also add the gloss option to the icon, which tends to makes the icon have a little 3D effect.

You will then click 'Ok'.

 Step 10: 

You'll be asked to confirm going to Safari. To continue, click 'Yes'.

Step 11: You will be directed to the safari page with the example of your application icon. There are instructions on the page to help you finish. I will still continue the tutorial, though for deeper instructions, if needed. You will start off by clicking the outbox arrow at the bottom of the screen, to open the options you see below:

Step 12: Click the middle option, that has a picture of your icon and says "add to homescreen". This will then automatically put the icon onto your iPhone screen as an application.

 You can then move the icon around onto different pages, and put it into folders. You can use this as a regular app.

Heres the catch:

This icon is a shortcut to the app. This means, you cannot delete the original app, and put this one in its place. The best way to do this is to make folders lf the original applications, and put them in folders in the back of your phone. Here is how I did mine:

I have two cocoppa application folders that hold the original apps. You do not need to ever open, or move these apps if you don't want to.

I hope this helps you find a way to make your iPhone more unique. 

Let me know what you think of this! Out contact info is on the right of our blog! 

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Review: The Conjuring

Last night, I went to see the highly popular, new horror movie, The Conjuring! 

Let me tell you what I thought:
My final decision on it was that the movie was fantastic! The whole movie was basically the old fashioned scaring, such as lights flickering, doors opening, and clocks stopping.
Apart from all the times the audience jumped from startling moments in the  movie, the whole audience seemed to be enjoying it.
There were many moments during the movie it would leave you waiting what would happen, and have an unexpecting scare.
The movie is rated R, only for the frightening level, and a few words of foul language. Nothing a 13+ year old wouldn't be able to see or hear, though.
In the movie, you see the actual demon a few times, which is very frightening, and leaves the whole audience thowing their popcorn in startle. (Which actually did happen)
But I have to say, if your a fan of horror movies, like The Last Exorcism, or Paranormal Activity, you'd definatly love the adrenalin rush and scare this movies gives you!
I would say not to take anyone under 12 to the movie who isn't used to scary movies!


Let me know what you thought about this movie, or what your opinions of horror movies are! Contact information is on the left sidebar of this blog!

Fun Summer Plans: Bonfire Party!

If your thinking of something fun and cheap to plan for a summer night with friends, set up a bonfire!

To throw a bonfire party, here is what you'll need:

-Fire pit

-Fire wood

-Lighter

-Snacks (Smores, chips, soda, hot dogs, ect. ect.)

-Roasting sticks (to roast your marshmellow)

-Chairs for everyone around the fire. 

-Music! Set up your ipod playlist, and hook it up to a boom box or stereo with fun music to listen to all night!

-Bug spray! If youll be by the fire, bug will be attracted! Offer bug spray to your friends!

-Fireworks. Whens a better time for them?

Set up games, like truth or dare, kick the can, ghost in the grave yard, scary stories, and other fun night games!

Use these ideas, and you'll have a smoking bonfire party! ;D

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Keep Hydrated & Have Clear Skin: Lemon Water!

As I don't like unflavored water usually, I tend to try and find ways to stay hydrated-- With flavor!

If your like me, and you like flavor in your drinks, then you better try this out! Drinking water is really important, especially in the summer, but, when is it ever satisfying?

Adding a slice of lemon to your water can make this plain drink, into something much more enjoyable!

Health benefits of drinking lemon water:
1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons have a great source of Vitamin C, Citrus Bioflamonoids, and Phytonutrients!
2. Reduces stress: The vitamins and minerals in lemon water aid in reducing oxidative stress.
3. Blemish free skin: Lemons are a natural antiseptic medicine. The high source of Vitamin C helps rejuvenate your skin. That also helps give your face a natural glow. This can also act as a black head curer. Lemon water can also help fade scars if added to the scars.
4. Helps with weight loss: Lukewarm lemon water with honey can especially help with weight loss. Drinking a glass of lemon water in the morning will help boost your mutabulism for the day!
5. Its calorie free: Don't worry about calories! Lemon water is calorie free! Why not have a few glasses if its healthy, and calorie free?

Make your own glass of lemon water:
Its quite simple, actually. All you need is a glass, half a lemon, honey (optional), water, and ice (optional).
The right amount of lemon water is 8 oz. of water, with juice from half a lemon!

Show me pictures of your lemon water! Take a photo and send it to me!

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Review: One Direction Concert!

Last night, One Direction continued their 2013 Take Me Home tour in Minnesota in a stadium that holds about 27,000 people, and I got to be one of them.



So basically, this is how my day went:
at 5:30pm, I got on the light rail, downtown to where the stadium is. After getting off the light rail, which was also filled with so many Directioners, we all walked about a block, to the place the boys were performing.
So around 6pm we got to the stadium, we had to wait outside in 98 degrees, until finally getting inside at 7pm. At this point, most of us were freaking out, because we didn't think we'd make it by 7:30 which was show time.
I got inside and bought a tank top that says "Live While We're Young TMH tour 2013" on it, which I have to say, was quite pricey!
5 seconds of summer began performing at 7:30pm, which at that time, I was just entering the stadium. I went to the consessions to get a tank top at that time, then I literally ran to the bathrooms to change. Once I was changed, we went into the area where, at the time, 5SOS (One Direction's opening band) was performing. We got to out seats and enjoyed the show!
At around 8:45pm One Direction got on stage. By this point, I met the girl I was sitting by, who was my age, which was not hard to do at a One Direction concert, considering we payed to see these boys perform, and we were obviously both fans.
Once 1D came on stage, everyone started screaming, and crying, and me and the girl next to me were like, freaking out!
One Direction performed about 22 songs, including songs from Take Me Home & the deluxe, Up All Night & the deluxe, & Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus!
The boys answered 2 twitter questions which were funny! The questions were "Do a Minnesotan accent?" which the boys pernounced "Minnesotan" wrong, and allowed a girl to pronounce it for them! Lucky her!
The other question was one we all know, which was: "If you could, would you go back in time, or forward to the future?"
After the boys' performed, all 27,000 of us left! I got back on the light rail, at 12pm and it was so packed! It was unbelievable!
When I got home, I was having major post concert depression, but I'm so happy I got to go! <3

Review:
Prices: I honestly think that everything at a One Direction concert is over priced. As much as I love them, I have to say its true.
My tank top: $40.00
A Lemonaid: $7.00
Tickets: Prices varied from: $5000-$200
Programs: $20

Performance: The show was absolutely worth it! No matter how much you paid for your tickets, its all worth it because the boys perform so perfectly, and they keep the show going so smoothly!

Other than that: The show is perfect!

Comment below what the last concert you went to was, and if you have ever been to a 1D concert!