Book Review: Fifty Shades

Wow! I finished the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy Sunday night and it was A-MAZ-ING! 

It sort of reminded me of a modern day Pretty Woman but with more details and way steamier.

I was kicking myself when I first started reading these books because I saw them months ago on Amazon when I was online spending some Kindle gift cards. I read the cover and thought they sounded ok but I wasn’t sure about the author and I hated to waste my money when I could by books that I knew were sure things. So off I go without them in my basket and then around a month ago I saw HERE were CMae did a book review on the first book and was just raving about it. 

Well by this point I had forgotten about them but the world hadn’t, apparently they Fifty Shades trend was sweeping the nation and the books have been hot topics on talk shows, magazines, and morning news programs. 

I immediately kicked myself because once again I’m BEHIND on a trend and one that I could have been way ahead of the curve on. 

DANG!!!!

Next, time I will for sure follow my gut instinct when it comes to book buying. Hahaha

Since my self-induced butt kicking I have bought and read all three books and have told everyone and anyone who would listen about them and how they are so awesome and how they need to run out and get themselves all three.... NOW! T

he two main characters: Christian Grey, I believe is like so many men…maybe not with all the deep seated anger and self hate but for sure when the opening up and distance they put between themselves and ones that they could be vulnerable with. And Ana, well she just an innocent 21 year old girl who is looking for nothing really but finds everything.

And for anyone who isn't ready for porn crammed into pages between to covers these books aren't for you!

Buy them HERE

Book 1 synopsis provided by Amazon

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

Book 2 synopsis provided by Amazon

Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life.

Book 3 synopsis provided by Amazon

When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian’s singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees.

Now, Ana and Christian have it all—love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. And Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past.

Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to make Ana’s deepest fears turn to reality.

Happy Reading!

T.G.I.F

It's been one of THOSE weeks. 

You know the kind that on like Tuesday you now understand why people bring firearms to the workplace

Yeah that bad!

and just in case you have missed the whole purpose of this post.......

Channeling Harry Potter

The two images below are the the two most current backgrounds from Bing. 

I initially thought of a quidditch pitch!  In reality it's Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire England....close enough LOL  Either way it's beautiful and I want to go visit and I might break out my broom and run really fast weaving in and out of the pillars pretending I'm trying to catch the snitch.

Today this image was the perfect depiction of the Black Lake that is near the Hogwarts castle.
Really it's Geirangerfjord in Norway.  Stunning....add it to the wander list!

Apparently I am channeling HP and need a fix.  I don't have any plans this weekend and that's a plan in itself after the LLLLLOOOONNNGGGEESSSTTT week EVER!  I don't think it could get worse at my job but hey there's always tomorrow. LOL  I plan or should I say my NOT-plans for this weekend consist of soaking up sun in my yard, gardening, not moving my car from my garage, not spending a dime, making some curtains, and cooking some yummy dishes.

Happy Mother's Day

In honor of Mother's Day I figured that since now I am old enough to appreciate all those life lessons she taught me it was a good time to share.  Not only did Mother's Day bring on this post but also because my youngest brother is a teenager and now that I'm an adult I get to sit back and see him learn MOST of the same lessons as me and my other brother.  At that age I wouldn't have thought it funny for anyone but now knowing what I know I can sit back and have a nice little chuckle.

Things I've learned from mommy dearest:

• Your reputation is everything and if you ever ruin it then it takes a LONG time to get it back if EVER.   I haven't learned this by loosing my reputation but she would always preach this when I had disappointed her or was hanging out with a crowd that wasn't acceptable and even though I haven't ever personally learned this lesson I know it's true because so many people do a few things while they are teens or in college and it plagues them for years to come.
• It's better to tell the truth and get in a reasonable amount of trouble than lie and then your mom or parents know your lying and you get in A LOT OF TROUBLE.  This is one of those chuckling times that I learned the hard way when I was young and so did both my brothers.  A few months back my youngest brother did something my Mom told him not to do and lied for almost a week about it.  My Mom knew the truth the whole time and just let him sweat it out.  He's wwwwaaayyy ballsier than me.  First off I'm a terrible liar and second if I did "think" I got away with the lie I would have more than likely came clean a few hours later or the next day.
• Trust must be earned and his hard to come by but once you have it it's everything.  Not only has my Mom taught me this as an adolescent but also reminded me of it countless times as an adult.  But there's nothing worse than doing something bad and behind her back and when she's talking to you about it she uses the whole..."I trusted you to make the right decision and now you've broken that trust and you're going to have to earn it back"  as a kid all you can think is SHIT!!!! You feel as big as an ant because those few words cut you down so much inside but ooohhh the effect the have.
• If you ask for your Mom if a friend to spend the night in front of the friend it definitely is NOT going to happen because you put your Mom on the spot and once you get in the car or somewhere alone you are going to get it
• DON'T TALK TO HER WHILE SHE'S ON THE PHONE
• After you clean your house really good and even go as far as to mop the floors....once they dry someone will spill or drop something on them and all your hard work will flash in front of your eyes and then without filter you will always say WELL SON OF A @$#%$ I JUST MOPPED

Even though I haven't got to use these I hope to be able to one day....I've learned from my Mom

• How to be a good Mom
• I will always put my kids and family first
• I will get them stuff and do little things that are special with them even when I don't have the money to do it because they are your kids and I will bond with them and spend quality time with them
• I will go without so my kids can have
• I will fight for their happiness like it's my own
• I will stand by them no matter what kind of mess they make of their lives and tell them it will get better
• I will try to teach them patience
• I will give smother them with hugs, kisses, and I love yous because they are special and just because
• I will tell them what's on my mind even if it isn't what they want to here because they deserve honesty

All in all I have learned a lot from my Mom and this is only a small portion but as I have put myself on the spot I can't think of any more.  Everyone thinks their mom is the best but you know what my Mom is the BEST!

Mom were my mother growing up but we were close enough that you could be my friend and as an adult you are still my mother but also my best friend.  I can tell her anything, laugh, and cry on her shoulder and get in trouble all the same. I know I don't tell you enough Mom but I love you and your a great mother.  I never think that you have done wrong in raising me and I have never felt resentment or found fault in your decisions. 

Your the best and I hope you have a great day! 

See ya at lunch <3

FYI I didn't get you a card just a gift but I think a blog post is better than a card....

Saturday Randoms

This picture is the background for Bing today!  I immediately thought....

the hills are alive with the sound of music

But NO it's not Austria at all

 it's Montana.

Oh well, it's beautiful no matter where it is.

On another note:

• Averie invited herself to spend the night last night and how can you say no to her cute self
• My throat is hurting so bad and I may or may not have a 101 fever but I had big plans for today and I'm not letting a little allergy sickness derail me
• Mother's Day is tomorrow and although I'm not a Mother (yet) I do plan on spending a little time with mine
• I think I'm going to complete one of my girl trips today with Ave
• I have to clean my house this afternoon
• I put away the mountain of laundry and hung up my clothes last night after they lived on the love seat for 2 weeks

That's all....Happy Weekend

Sunrise

via Bing

To Rachel

Crazy picture from this weekend....GOOD TIMES!

So the girl throwing the peace sign is Rachel,

we went to high school together and apparently she LOVES my blog.

 

At Piper's bachelorette party we were all talking and she was telling me how she is addicted to my blog and she reads it all the time....so much so that when I don't post frequently she gets irrate and cusses me from behind her computer. LOL 

She's so funny and I love getting together with her. 

The Sunday after Piper's bachelorette party her boyfriend popped the big question and she said YES.  Congratulations Rachel and Michael! 

I will be sure to post often just for your benefit...because I KNOW your reading this. HAHAHAH :) love ya girl