Quick Quote #22

‎"Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics." 
∼Albert Einstein

Dia de los Muertos Costume

So for my costume this year, I decided to dress up for "Day of the Dead" aka "Dia de los Muertos." I get to do some crazy cool/dramatic makeup and hair. I'm excited. 

Here are some ideas for makeup:

So detailed. I should start doodling this stuff for practice. 

Ooh, Katie's a doodler, maybe I'll have her help me!  

I really like her eyelashes in this one. Maybe I'll have to get some cool eyelashes too. :)

Love, love, love.

I apparently need to get some red roses for my hair as well.

Have any other suggestions for my hair, makeup, or outfit? Leave a comment!

-Britt

"The List" Item #10

"Put your music player on shuffle and write the first ten songs that play."

Well, this is pretty straightforward... Here we go!

1. Cold As Ice- Foreigner

2. Circuitry of the Wolf- Mew

3. One Bad Apple- Donny Osmond

4. Gotta Have You- The Weepies

5. Blame it on the Girls- Mika

6. Gettin' Over You- David Guetta

7. White Sky- Vampire Weekend

8. Hide and Seek- Imogen Heap

9. Thieves- She & Him

10. I Miss You- Blink-182

Haha, I guess I have a very...varied taste in music. 

"The List" Item #3

"A book you love."


Okay, well I LOVE reading so there's no way I'm picking just one book that I love. (And yes, I know that I skipped Item #2... I'll come back to that one.)

What I look for in a book is either to:
1) Be highly entertained to the point where, when I read, I escape into another world.
-or-
2) Feel highly educated and enlightened after finishing it.

The best books are the ones that do both.

I kept my list down to five books. I know I'm missing some that I'll kick myself for forgetting later, but these five make a pretty good list methinks.

First up, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Just like the quote on the cover says, this book can be life changing. The story is of Leisel Meminger going to live with a foster family at the age of 9. It is cleverly narrated by Death, and takes place in Nazi Germany. When you get toward the end, make sure you have plenty of time to finish it all at once and a box of tissues nearby; you'll need both.

I have also really enjoyed reading Brandon Sanderson's works lately. They are all well-written and he is incredibly talented, imaginative, and creative.

 Mistborn is the first book in a trilogy that will blow your mind. Vin lives in the Luthadel, capitol of the Final Empire and home of the Lord Ruler--an immortal, oppressive God who has ruled for a thousand years. Can he be overthrown?
The novel starts off kind of slow to establish some character development, but once you get hooked (and if you keep reading, you will), you're a goner.
My favorite book of the trilogy, by far, is the third--The Hero of Ages. In the last five pages, Sanderson turns the fantasy world he just spent three books creating upside down, in a good way.

My favorite stand-alone book of Sanderson's is Warbreaker. It has some fun twists and was a good one to "get lost" in. I loved the ending.

Next is none other than Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. There is a reason this book is so widely loved by women; it's romantic, witty, and hilarious. The characters are "real" through their imperfections, but love is above all that; and this book demonstrates that beautifully.

I couldn't very well talk about amazing books without mentioning the Harry Potter series, now could I?

I remember reading the first book for the first time when I was in 2nd grade and being blown away by the magic of it all. J.K. Rowling really knows how to get a reader's attention, and hold it. I can honestly say that my childhood would not have been the same without these books. Between going to buy the books when they came out at midnight and staying up until all hours of the night to read "just one more chapter," I made memories with these books, wherever I took them.

And last, but most certainly not least, is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. This book is a true eye-opener. I love how it makes you think in different ways and there's something for any kind of reader to take away. If you asked me what my one, all-time favorite book was, I would most likely say this one. It's timeless.

So, there's my list of five.

While writing this, I also thought of some other good reads like Enchantress from the Stars, Homeless Bird, Shadow Spinner, and the Alanna series.

Quick Quote #21

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
~ Marianne Williamson

I got sunshine on a cloudy day...

 Today was overcast and rainy and gorgeous. So, naturally, I decided to wear the one yellow item of clothing I own. I felt like a paradoxical ray of sunshine as I went about my day with everyone else wearing their black and grey coats. 

Yes, I own something that isn't just grey. It's a miracle, isn't it?

During one of the breaks in the downpour, these birds decided to congregate on the telephone wire outside of my work. They were entertaining to say the least.

-Britt

Double sick...

There's something about getting hurt/sick that makes you homesick too. All you want is to go home and have your mom take care of you and have your dad give you a big hug and tell you you'll feel better soon.
I splattered some oil today while I was cooking dinner (it was hot) and some of it got on my cheek. Ouch. It hurt really bad. Thank goodness for amazing roommates who immediately took over the cooking and made sure I was alright. I don't know what I would have done without them. As much as my face hurting made me wish that I was home, they more than made up for me not having the comforts of my family around.
Thanks so much, lovelies. :)

-Britt

"The List" Item #1

"Five ways to win your heart."

Okie doke. Let's see...

1. Buy me chocolate. 

Cliche? That's just fine with me, because it doesn't make it any less true. You buy me chocolate and you are well on your way to winning me over. Unless you're a creeper--intention is key. Here are some kinds of chocolate that I wouldn't mind receiving:

Milky Way Midnight

Tootsie Rolls

Pretty much anything from See's is delicious, but these are probably my three favorites:

Top left: Rum Nougat

Top right: Molasses chips (dark or milk)

Bottom: Scotch Mallow (YUM)

2. Be cute with kids.

There's nothing cuter than a guy that loves children. How they treat kiddos says a lot about who they are.

3. Notice when I take the time to get all dolled-up.

Nothing is worse than getting all cute to impress a guy and having him not even notice. Whether it's apparent in your face or you decide to compliment me verbally, it feels good to have my efforts realized in this department.

4. Smile at me/laugh at my jokes.

I, like most people, love feeling like my humor/wit is appreciated. Plus, who doesn't love getting a smile from someone to make their day better?

5. Make me laugh.

Now, this isn't hard to do, but that makes it that much more important. If you can't make me laugh, you must be pretty dull/awkward. I love a guy with a good sense of humor--not too cheesy, not too square.