Book Review for Struck by Lightning

 

Rating: 4 Stars

Summary: Carson Phillips has always been smarter than everyone else, but somehow his teachers don’t see that. They sort him into the “smart-ass” category. When he wants to apply to Northwestern, the only way he can get in is if he starts some sort of writing club at his school. So, he blackmails all the people he doesn’t really care for into writing something for his literary magazine.

What I Liked: The writing is hilarious! Chris Colfer does it again with his remarkably smart writing style. The whole book is told throughout Carson’s journal entries, which is one thing I enjoyed a lot. Also, the ending, although just heart-wrenching, was brilliant, and I never would’ve thought of it! Carson and his sidekick, Malerie, are an awesome team, and are more fun to read about every page!

What I Disliked: Well, there were quite a few f-words dropped…plus, the characters are very stereotypical: slutty cheerleader, dumb jock, super-enthusiastic yearbook editor, gay theater guy…that’s what I thought was a bit annoying to read about.

Sorry!

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven’t been on in a while, school has been crazy busy with state test prep (ugh, hate those!), end of the third quarter (only ten more weeks to go!!!!) and a big essay due Friday! But I’m back now, and ready to share some more amazing stuff i find with you! As long as you keep coming on, I’ll keep posting!

XOXO

*Sarah*

Reese Witherspoon and Michael Buble Duet

http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-the-presses/exclusive-hear-michael-bubl%C3%A9-reese-witherspoon-duet-album-154908761.html

I think I’ve listened to this about twelve times in a row now…but their voices sound so amazing together! Michael has a real jazz/blue sound, and Reese is perfectly harmonized with him. What do you think?

XOXO

*Sarah*

Tuesday Mornings

Ugh, getting up is so hard to do, right? It’s especially difficult for this gal, because she loves her bed so darn much! I have a report due today that I’m flipping out about, and a math quiz I have to see the results of…yikes, I’m scared 😁

On a positive note, baking starts today in Home Ec class. We are making “healthy muffins”, with no butter, oil or white flour or sugar…yummy? They have apples, oats and I guess they’re going to be good?

Tell me in the comments, how’re your Tuesdays usually like?

XOXO

*Sarah*

What I Listen To

What’s on my basic “listen to everyday” playlist

• I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
• Lucky (Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat)
• You and I (Ingrid Michaelson)
• The Chain (Ingrid Michaelson)
• Keep Your Head Up (Andy Grammer)
• Fine By Me (Andy Grammer)
• When I Was Your Man (Bruno Mars)
• Gonna Get Over You (Sara Bareilles)
• Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys)
• The Scientist-OFFICIALLY MY FAVORITE SONG EVER!!!! (Coldplay)
• Talking to the Moon (Bruno Mars)
• Everybody (Ingrid Michaelson)

“Not being hear…

Not being heard is no reason for silence
-Victor Hugo

Some fine words from a great friend of mine, Mr. Victor Hugo…just kidding, I don’t really know him 🙂 This is a great quote…one that is pinned up on my bulletin board, along with a bunch of other stuff, just because I’m weird like that 😛

I think now that I have a blog, which by the way is totally awesome, I will put a “Quote of the Day” thing up, and will do that everyday…or almost everyday (i will probably forget to come on sometimes, haha).

Anyway, hope you have a wonderful day, more posts coming soon!

XOXO*Sarah*