Book Nook

Hey guys I have another book for you! It is titled "Just Ella" by Margaret Peterson Haddix. It is kinda of a fairytale/typical princess book but i dont care one bit! Besides it was more about her escape from the castle then loving her life as a princess.

It was such a fast read, but a quality piece of work. Ella is an amazing character with a lot of guts ans strength! I dont have much to say about this book because it is so short, but pick it up if you want a quick read! I loved it!

Favorite Character: Mary, the servant girl because of the way she was portrayed in speech and in personality. A shy little servant girl who helped ella in every way! I loved it!

Favorite Quotes: "People would rather people in fairy godmothers, and.... and... well, divine intervention, if you will -- than to think that you took charge of your own destiny."

"Surely I hadn't had a failure of love, only a failure of imagination."

"Love is a a wondrous thing. It moves mountains and stills a baby's cries. It beats inside every human's heart, yet is more precious than gold. It cannot be bought or sold or stolen. It keeps us alive."

"And if I'd learned nothing else from my life thus far, it was that you don't always end up where you think you're going."

An Open Letter to the Person Who Just Got Diagnosed With Cancer

Hello and let me start off by saying I am so sorry. This is the shittiest situation that could ever come upon a person and you are the one chosen by some other higher being to go through this hell.

I got diagnosed just like you back in 2016 and it sucked so bad. I'm not going to lie to you or try to make you have pity on yourself because that is not going to get you through this. Getting cancer was the worst news of my whole entire life and I am only 18. I would always see those commercials on TV about childhood cancer and say I am glad I am not them and now look at me.

No matter what I said or did I couldn't have stopped it from coming and neither could you, especially if it isn't genetic. I feel your pain and the hell you will have to endure for the next 6 months of your life. You have to put your whole life on hold just for this bitch to push its way through and take over your body.

Again I am not going to lie to you one bit because through this process you are gonna be told some brutishly harsh news that you are not going to like. For one this is going to be FAR from easy and something you are going to have to fight through no matter the trials and tribulations that come along with it.

Do not be scared of the chemo or radiation, It is all to make you get better. Yes, there are some side effects that suck really bad but its all to help you so you must push through no matter what. You will be puking a lot in the middle of the night, lose sleep and lose your hair, and getting many pokes and pricks.

Therapy is your best friend. Talk to someone, paint something, pet something, read something. Do anything that will calm you or distract you throughout all this. It will make such a big difference in whether you have a good day or a bad one.

Don't be afraid to cry it is the most natural reaction to this situation, I cried of anger and sadness. Questioning so many higher beings and asking them why was it me. So cry or punch a pillow, slap something, scream. Do anything to express how you feel even if it is destructive.

It is so scary and no one else knows what you are going through except you. Do not let all the baggage that comes with this awful disease to weigh you down. Do not let it shut out your family or friends or your normalness. Do not let it drag your personality and humor into the ground with it either, Try to be as connected with people who love you as much as possible.

On the days you want to give up (and trust me there will be plenty of them) DO NOT DO IT! I am serious they're are so many people that care and love you that if you were to just let something like this to destroy you, you will regret it.

Lastly, I may not know who you are but i know exactly what this feels like and you can contact me if you want: email: osburn.haley@yahoo.com Also i believe in you so much. I know you are going to have all the strength in the entire world to get through all this bullshit. It is just a bump in the roller coaster of life and eventually you'll be off this ride and on to a better one. Never give up on yourself ever. Every single person is rooting for you.

I love you and I will see you in 6 months cancer free. Good Luck :)

Passion

Webster dictionary defines passion as "strong and barely controlable emotion."

I define passion as, something that oozes out of you causing you to become determined and fearless. 

I love people who radiate passion. If you're a passionate person about whatever it is you enjoy, odds are I'm going to like you. 

I am a very passionate person. When I love something I love it with every part of my being. I love reading, I love film, I love cats, I love volleyball, I love my friends, I love my family, and I love writing. These are things I am VERY passionate about. 

Some of those things I am lucky enough to have in my life every single day, but others not so lucky. 

It really sucks when you feel like you have something ripped away from you just because you got injured or sick or anything of the sorts and you are forced to stop. Yet others who can do those things don't have in passion in their eyes. 

I swear it's one of my pet peeves. Want something with all your heart you guys. Believe in something with EVERY. SINGLE. FIBER. of your being.  

It is such an incredible feeling to be passionate about something & love it so much it's all you can think, feel, dream, and talk about. 

Passion is one of my favorite emotions by far. If everyone in today's world was more passionate in kind ways and beautiful ways instead of passion towards hate or violence, then the world may have been a different world then what we see right now. 

We need more passion. 

Believe in your passions and they will thrive

Xoxo Haley 

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."

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."

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 ;)

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. :)