Friday, September 30, 2016

Book Nook

HEY GUYS! I am super excited to write this blog post because I have seen this book on tumblr and just all over the internet. It is "The Diary of an Oxygen Theif" by Anonymous. I think this interested me because it does not have a authors name! I think whoever wrote it really wanted their stories out there but he didnt want them to know it was him, if that even makes any sense? ANYWHO, it was such a good book.

Actually, If i had to use one word to describe this book itd be a heartbreak, It is about an Irish dude who likes to hurt girls. Not physically but in heart breaking. He had his heart broken once pretty badly by a girl so he decided to do it to all the girls he decides to date.

THEE the most interesting part of this novel is that the author knows you are reading the book. In many ways it is like you are having a conversation with the actual author of the novel. It is very interesting to read it when it is written in that way.

It definitely is not one of my favorite novels just because it is written in a way that is a little confusing because it goes so of course sometimes. Also there is only 3 chapters in 151 pages, so there is no easy way to pause and come back to the story. However, the book is very lovely. It may be strange and somewhat uncomfortable, the author puts you in that position and nails some of the emotions on the head. I recommend for sure!! :)

Favorite Quotes: "Because that is what I feared most: the fact that i was losing her." 

"Romance has killed more people than cancer. Okay, maybe not killed, but dulled more lives. Removed more hope, sold more medication, caused more tears."

"We are not punished for our sins, we are punished by them."

"I suppose some people would say I was suffering from a broken heart. Or you might say it's just life." 

"..life is random and therefore everything that happens has no meaning or structure; it just happens or doesn't."


Friday, September 23, 2016

Book Nook

Hey everybody! New book = New blog post! Over the past couple months I have tried so hard to get into this book because its an oldie. I felt like the first time i picked it up i wasn't in the right state of mind or focused enough. So i decided to come back to it later and i finally finished it.

It is "Tender is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. My high school junior English teacher gave it to me as a gift with i appreciate so much! It is a classic book that has a lot of drama! It is actually pretty scandalous and crazy if you really focus on the text.

It is basically a crazy love rectangle between; Rosemary, Dick Diver, Nicole, and Tommy. Dick and Nicole are doctor and patient but also husband and wife. Rosemary loves Dick and Tommy loves Nicole. However, the twist is that behind the back Dick loves Rosemary and Nicole loves Tommy. Nicole almost feels held back and held down by Dick towards the end of the book and starts to have an affair with Tommy. Rosemary is young and in love with Dick and the person he is and how he looks. Dick loves her back and they have an affair. THIS PEOPLE ARE CRAZY! Also at the end the character Mary basically confesses that she loved Dick too!

I dont really know why all the characters loved Dick cause he was a cheater and liar and a secretive man. He married for money and was kinda a dick (pun intended). He is actually one of my least favorite characters in the whole book.

Not going to lie i had to take notes on this book so i didnt get lost on what was happening. There are so many characters and plots happening! Also the book has some french in it and i know i took french 3 years in high school i had no clue what they were saying, I probably shouldve looked up the words but i decided against it but if you read it dont be like me, look it up!

If you are into old time books i recommend, It definitely was not my favorite book but it had me entertained 100% and that makes a good book.

Favorite Quotes: "I used to think until you're eighteen nothing matters."

"My politeness is a trick of the heart."

"Now human respect-- you dont call a man a coward or a liar lightly, but if you spend your life sparing people's feelings and feeding their vanity, you get so you cant distinguish what should be respected in them."

"In any case you mustn't confuse a single failure with a final defeat."

"Well, you never knew exactly how much space you occupied in peoples lives."

"Excuse me. I'm not much like myself any more."

"Wanting above all to be brave and kind, he had wanted, even more than that, to be loved."


Thursday, September 15, 2016

Missing Home

Like i said before i am a current freshmen at Ohio University. I am currently staying on campus in Athens Ohio by myself, which happens to be an hour and some minutes away from my actual home in Columbus. This all means that i am on my own out in the world that is college. I know college isn't everyone's cup of tea or everyone's top choice, but i actually enjoy it. I enjoy the atmosphere and the aesthetic of it as well. Although college is solid i miss home.

I am not going to lie to anyone because thats not who i am. I miss home. I miss the sound of mom and dad when they would get home from work. I miss my cats the way they would snuggle up against me when i got home from school. I miss home cooked meals. I miss the way my bed feels after a long day. I miss the quietness of my own personal room. I miss everything.

I'm not trying to sound sad or depressed or anything of the sorts, but Its all true. I cant help that when im in my dorm room sometimes the walls seem to become small and i look around and truly realize im by myself. Its such a hard transition to go through, from being the baby of the family to a young adult that lives far from home.

No matter how many times i talk to my friends or parents i cant help but think about them ALL THE TIME. I guess old habits die hard?

Luckily i have one close friend on campus with me that makes me feel home, but i miss everyone else. My sister is also pretty close to me which allows me to escape for a couple of days.

No matter what i will always miss my friends and family. They believe in me in every type of way and it sucks to not have that physical support with you 24/7.

I guess that is what college is all about though, branching out and finding your new family. One you can hold just as close as you do to your other family.

I believe that i will be okay, itll just take a little more time than i figured. I just gotta get out there and find a new hobby instead of moping in my room all the time.

Dont get me wrong i love OU it is my new home i just miss the people that make me feel like im home all the time :)

xoxoxo

p.s you know who you are ;)

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Something New

Hi everyone, i havent written in awhile because ive become a slow reader apparently. Anyway, i want to change this blog up. I dont want to just post book reviews on here anymore, i kind of want to post anything. I want to be able to just post my thoughts and feelings about any topic on here.

I have been inspired so many people to make this blog. One of them being one of my best friends, Anna. She started a blog (actually she has like 5 lol) and she thought it would be a good outlet for me. She was right. I love this blog. I love to write. I love to express my thoughts with anyone who will listen.

I also have been inspired by my other good friend Emilee Aldridge. She writes a beautiful blog on wordpress. Heres the link she is amazing: https://thewanderingcove.wordpress.com/ She writes so beautifully about topics that are important or she talks about whatever the hell she wants which is honestly my favorite. I kinda want my new blog to be like an inspiration of hers. btw thanks emilee!

So since im starting something new im going to re introduce myself because a lot has changed since i fist began my blog!

Hi im Haley im 18 years old and a freshmen at Ohio University studying English creative writing. I love to read, write, film. photograph, and be outdoors. I have 3 cats, who i love dearly and 2 sibs who i miss all the time. I live on OU campus and love being in Athens. Ive played volleyball since the 4th grade and am now currently assistant coach of the Wellston Rockets in Wellston Ohio. My aspirations are to be a published author and make a famous short movie or film. I love to be creative in many different ways such as writing or film or even painting! I love to eat and my favorite food is tacos. Ive been through a shit ton in my life but i try to stay positive and enjoy life.

I want this blog to be something someone reads and smiles or goes to when they need a little encouraging. I want this to inspire someone to maybe do the same, just like emilee inspired me. I hope that every single one of you are doing something you love and taking on life with every ounce of yourself. There is nothing else you can do in life but try to enjoy it. I want you all to believe in something whether in be words, a person, or in life. Believe with all your heart. I want you all to to dream and achieve. Dream big dreams and go after them no matter the cost. In the end you could become a better person because of it.

I love writing, its my passion and my aspiration. If i didnt i wouldnt be studying in college or you wouldnt be reading these words. I am thankful everyday for the gifts God has given and the journey i am taking. I wouldnt be the person i am today without the experiences or people i have met in my life and to those humans i am forever grateful. Thank you all and welcome to this blog and something new. :)