Mimi's Bucket List!

What an awesome read! While it was heartbreaking to see children suffer from the irresponsible actions of their addict-parents, it was inspiring to see these brave little souls overcome the crazy obstacles that an unstable childhood threw at them. It makes you just want to grab them and hug them! Children that are forced to grow up at such a young age just breaks my heart, but when you see them beat the odds it makes you want to jump up and do a victory dance for them! I couldn't help but Google Jeannette after finishing this book to learn of all of the accomplishments she's achieved even in the face of such adversity, and was surprised to find out that I've seen her countless times on MSNBC and would have never guessed that she had such a rough time growing up!

The Glass Castle: A Memoir-Paperback
The Glass Castle: A Memoir-Kindle Edition

I LOVE Oberon's journals and I've had mine for what seems like forever. Well, they've recently come out with Kindle covers with the option of velcro or corners. Most of you know that I HATE velcro so I'll probably go for one with corners. I'm bummed that their design selection is kinda of meek at the moment, but I've been eyeing the Tree of Life Kindle cover for awhile now, and considering my most recent horror with an M-Edge cover purchase, I'm thinking of getting myself a nice one for a few bucks more! So help me decide before I end up getting one of each!

Oberon Design

It's been a busy week of Christmas shopping so I haven't had time to blog at all, but i thought I'd post a quick tip for all the readers! If you're like me, sometimes you just can't figure out what to read next. Well, since I love Pandora for my music, I was thrilled when I stumbled across this handy little site!

What Should I Read Next?

Just plug in the name of a book you enjoyed and a list of suggestions will pop-up for your reading pleasure! Enjoy!

How's THIS for a blast from the past? George Michael. Yep, you heard me right! Read me right, whatever! So I was helping a friend do some major Spring cleaning in preparation for his move and he finds a crazy old CD. Then "Kissing a Fool" comes on and wouldn't ya know that the sap in me rears its ugly head? I'm sure a few of you can relate like I did to the song!

You are far,
When I could have been your star,
You listened to people,
Who scared you to death, and from my heart,
Strange that you were strong enough,
To even make a start,
But you'll never find
Peace of mind,
Till you listen to your heart,

People,
You can never change the way they feel,
Better let them do just what they will,
For they will,
If you let them,
Steal your heart from you,
People,
Will always make a lover feel a fool,
But you knew I loved you,
We could have shown them all,
We should have seen love through,

Fooled me with the tears in your eyes,
Covered me with kisses and lies,
So goodbye,
But please don't take my heart,

You are far,
I'm never gonna be your star,
I'll pick up the pieces
And mend my heart,
Maybe I'll be strong enough,
I don't know where to start,
But I'll never find
Peace of mind,
While I listen to my heart,

People,
You can never change the way they feel,
Better let them do just what they will,
For they will,
If you let them,
Steal your heart,

And people,
Will always make a lover feel a fool,
But you knew I loved you,
We could have shown them all,

But remember this,
Every other kiss,
That you ever give
Long as we both live
When you need the hand of another man,
One you really can surrender with,
I will wait for you,
Like I always do,
There's something there,
That can't compare with any other,

You are far,
When I could have been your star,
You listened to people,
Who scared you to death, and from my heart,
Strange that I was wrong enough,
To think you'd love me too.
I guess you were kissing a fool,
You must have been kissing a fool.