With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo First line: Babygirl doesn't even cry when I suck my teeth and undo her braid for the fourth time.Last line: With love & a sprinkling of cinnamon, always, EKeywords: YA, cooking, a little bit of magic, high school, a new boy, family, best friends I've read other… Continue reading Good books I’ve read recently
The ice-cream truck man is nice. This past Sunday, the last day of June, I heard the unmistakable sound of the ice-cream truck in my neighborhood. I did the thing you're supposed to do and ran outside, barefoot. Two younger boys came out shortly after from the home right next to mine. I'm ninety-nine percent… Continue reading Life, lately (the ice-cream truck & a summer playlist)
I mentioned in last week's postscript that I would be at summer camp that day. Before I went, I thought about doing a summer camp stories post like I did last year but didn't really think it was going to happen. And then camp happened, like it always does, and there were unexpected moments, like… Continue reading Stories from summer camp (vol. II)
Anyone up for a drum off? This one is my favorite from Cup of Jo Added to DIY bucket list Next time you hang out with friends... (around 1:50) From kottke The obligatory stop motion From kottke Goal scored without touching ball The most amazing TV basketball analyst For more Doris Burke Do you want… Continue reading Amazing minute long videos
I write down a lot of stuff. I am a writer-downer. Whenever I feel stressed/upset/excited/normal, one of my first instincts is to find paper and something to write with. It feels nicer when my thoughts are out where I can see and touch them than when they’re stuck in my head and creating traffic jams.… Continue reading My 2019 summer bucket list & collab with Olivia @ Purely Olivia! (warning: lengthy post ahead)
Last week I posted a list of ten new and upcoming books, and today I have ten more. There's just so many good books! With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo Release date: May 7, 2019Genre: Young adult contemporaryThoughts: High school, working, college applications, a baby, cooking, a little bit of magic, best friend,… Continue reading More new and upcoming books I have my eye on
As I'm writing this, I have to go to school in thirty minutes to take my Spanish exam. Tomorrow, I have my math exam. And after that, I will be summer bound. I am very very excited, but less ecstatically so than last year. There's a bittersweet tinge to my feelings this time around. I… Continue reading A list of new and upcoming books I have my eye on
