Slice of Life 2/27

Last semester, one of my professors had the class keep a journal and we would write in it for 10 to 12 minutes every morning. When I started interning full time I kept up my journal every morning. I like to do my journal everyday because it helps me clear my mind and prepare for the day. There's always a lot going on in my life and being able to put it on paper is relaxing. 

Today during my journal time it started snowing. The whole class was excited to see the snow. At first there were only a few flurries sprinkling the grass but soon it grew. I always like the snow because in Texas we don't get much. Snow always causes us to slow down we look out of the window and think. During my journal time i thought about my plans for the weekend, what my family was doing in the snow in Arlington and just sat in awe of its beauty. Its nice to see something as simple as frozen water change the surface of earth as it accumulates.

S nuggling up with books ad cocoa

N ice and warm inside

O nly thinking of the beauty

W ith friends and family 

D on't dare go outside

A void the cold

Y ou be my guest but I 

S ay no!

top 10 books

                     Top 10 favorite books 

1. Bud, not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
 This has been on of my favorite books since I was younger. I got it from a book fair when I was in girl scouts. This book really sparked my hunger and interest for reading. Its about a boy who is searching for his father. He lives in a foster home and one day he leaves with a suitcase of clothes and two flyers as his only direction. As I read this book I learned about determination, love, and the importance of family. 
2.In the time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
This book is about 3 sisters who rebel against a dictator in the Dominican Republic. During the time of their rebellion it was unsafe to speak against the president. You learn bravery, loyalty, and how to stand up for what you believe. 

3.The Watsons go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
This book is set during the Civil Rights movement. Its a coming of age story for a young boy learning right and wrong and how to stand firm on his beliefs. Truly a touching story that is relevant to any reader.
4. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare 
I read this book when I was in high school. Its a tragedy written by Shakespeare about a military man that rises to power and how the power corrupts him and those around him. The most memorable part of this book for me was the line ¨beware the ides of march¨. The ides of march is march 15th. This was a warning by a seer that Julius would be betrayed on this day. Every march I tell people to Beware the ides of March!

5.Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
a book about escaped slaves and indentured servants doesn't seem so relate-able until you meet Amari, Polly, Tidbit, and Noah. Its a story about perseverance, right and wrong, and looking to a promising future. 
6. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns is a haunting, heartbreaking, compelling story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love. Born a generation apart and with very different ideas about love and family, Mariam and Laila are two women brought jarringly together by war, by loss and by fate.
7. Pretty Little Liars Series  by Sarah Shepard
I started reading this series in high school when the TV show first aired. I like the suspense and the different turns the writer takes you through. I also like that the TV show is not identical to the books so nothing os given away if they read but didn't watch and vice versa 
8. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstien
This book was my first encounter with poetry that I enjoyed. the author has a way of making light of many subjects and has a great control of words. He reminds me of Dr. Seuss because he plays with words and ideas that are relatable to readers of all ages.

9. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This book is about how appearance can fool you. So many times we judge people on what they look like or wear before we know what they are like on the inside. There are so many valuable lessons to learn from this book. Such a great read!
10. Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
I just read this book in the library. I was initially attracted to it because the cover art was interesting. Its written in two points of view giving the reader two main characters. I love the way it is written and it taught me to try and change my perspective. I never know what's going on in another person's head until I ask.