Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I hope you all have a very nice day!
There is so much to be thankful for. What are you most thankful for? Leave it in the comments!
XxLizzie
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27.11.14
Happy Thanksgiving!
25.11.14
An interview with an Author
Hey everyone!
GUESS WHAT?!
I'm having my very first interview post! My lovely guest is a self publishing author who goes by the name Therese May. You can check out her book, 'By Moonlight', at this link to Amazon!
Here is the summary of her book!
"Eighteen year old Rhazanna’s mind was running a million miles an hour. Thoughts in a whirl, Rhazanna barely had time to realize what she was thinking before new thoughts replaced the old ones. Even though countless thoughts were running through her head, one thought stayed visible at all times. One thought told her that countless people would suffer because of him. One thought told her that her life would never be the same even if she didn’t get caught. One thought told her….to run!" -*- When her parents, the King and Queen, die, Princess Rhazanna finds herself at the hands of the evil Lord Phidias Cosmos, who is plotting to take the Kingdom of Anthea from her. Fleeing from the Palace, Rhazanna is injured and forgets everything. Trying to repay the family who took her in, Rhazanna is caught up in her own troubles. Meanwhile, Anthea is trapped in its own troubles as Lord Cosmos destroys the Kingdom of Anthea. Will Rhazanna regain her memory soon enough to take back the throne and save the Kingdom she loves? Or will Lord Cosmos succeed in his evil plans for power?"
I've asked her a few questions and you can read her answers right here!
-How does it feel to have a book published?
I’d like to say that it feels amazing and is the best thing that ever happened to me, but to be honest it isn’t. Sure, I feel a sense of success, writing a book and publishing it isn't always an easy task. But to be honest, I felt embarrassed at times. A new person would meet me and hear I’d written a book and what was my reaction? It was usually to cringe. What I write is really what I think, so I felt a little exposed at first, I guess, revealing my writing. I’m becoming more and more confident and comfortable with it though.
-What or who inspired you to write this story?
Well, it took actually took a few inspirations and re-inspirations to get me to write, and finish, this story. My first inspiration was listening to author Shannon Hale tell the story about how she decided to write The Goose Girl. After that I got it into my head to write an adaption to a fairy tale. The Princess in Disguise was the tale I decided on. I started, but didn’t make it far. About a year later, I told a friend, who at that moment was writing a retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, that I could never do what she was doing. She encouraged me to try though. So I did. I picked up my first retelling, discarded it, and started over. Now here I am.
-Tips for other writers...?
Stick with it! When you have an idea for a plot, write it down. I actually keep a little journal full of plots for books I would like to write in the future. Also, don’t give up writing after your initial inspiration has worn off. Try to find new things to inspire you. For instance, I like to sit and imagine the next parts in my story. It helps me get over writer’s block, and inspires me for at least a little while. Oh, I almost forgot, music. Find some music that almost always gets you inspired (I usually listen to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit soundtracks). I find it best to pick music that doesn’t have lyrics. Then when you’re having trouble writing turn on the music and keep trying.
-How long did it take to write total?
It took me about nine months to finish writing the first draft. However, the editing and writing process took about two years altogether.
-Best part about publishing your own book?
I have to say that it is the inspiration that I receive from it. When I face new challenges now, my first thoughts aren’t, “I’m definitely going to fail” but “I might be able to succeed if I stick with it”.
-Do you imagine your book to be a best seller someday?
It would be an amazing blessing if it was eventually a best seller, but right now I’m just hoping it will pick up a little attention.
- Do you plan on writing and publishing more in the future?
Absolutely! Now that I have started writing I don’t think I can imagine trying to stop. I am actually working on publishing When Justice Prevails, the second book in my Hearts of Courage series (By Moonlight is the first book), and writing a standalone novel.
-One word to describe your book
I think I’d have to use two words: simple inspiration. I added inspirations into the book to help the main character through her hard times. When I read the book over again, I sometimes find encouragement through the words. I know it is a little strange to find encouragement from words I wrote in the past, but it’s true.
-How would you describe your writing style?
Well, I like to write in third person. One of my favorite things to do is write characters’ thoughts. I don’t want to always be writing their thoughts, which is why I don’t write in first person, but writing an occasional glimpse is exciting for me.
-Favorite author? Did the author inspire any of your writing?
That’s a hard question since I actually have two favorite authors. The first is Louisa May Alcott and the second is Janette Oke. Louisa May Alcott has not yet inspired any of my writing, though I hope someday to someday write a story like her Rose in Bloom or An Old Fashioned Girl. Janette Oke, on the other hand, was part of my inspiration for the novel I am writing at the moment. The way she portrays Christian morals and Bible quotes in her books also helped me in the writing of By Moonlight and When Justice Prevails.
Thank you so much for reading! PLEASE CHECK OUT HER BOOK. I'm sure it'd mean the world to her!
And if you want, go ahead and buy it :)
Also, pass it on to anyone you think would enjoy this book!
xxLizzie
GUESS WHAT?!
I'm having my very first interview post! My lovely guest is a self publishing author who goes by the name Therese May. You can check out her book, 'By Moonlight', at this link to Amazon!
Here is the summary of her book!
"Eighteen year old Rhazanna’s mind was running a million miles an hour. Thoughts in a whirl, Rhazanna barely had time to realize what she was thinking before new thoughts replaced the old ones. Even though countless thoughts were running through her head, one thought stayed visible at all times. One thought told her that countless people would suffer because of him. One thought told her that her life would never be the same even if she didn’t get caught. One thought told her….to run!" -*- When her parents, the King and Queen, die, Princess Rhazanna finds herself at the hands of the evil Lord Phidias Cosmos, who is plotting to take the Kingdom of Anthea from her. Fleeing from the Palace, Rhazanna is injured and forgets everything. Trying to repay the family who took her in, Rhazanna is caught up in her own troubles. Meanwhile, Anthea is trapped in its own troubles as Lord Cosmos destroys the Kingdom of Anthea. Will Rhazanna regain her memory soon enough to take back the throne and save the Kingdom she loves? Or will Lord Cosmos succeed in his evil plans for power?"
I've asked her a few questions and you can read her answers right here!
-How does it feel to have a book published?
I’d like to say that it feels amazing and is the best thing that ever happened to me, but to be honest it isn’t. Sure, I feel a sense of success, writing a book and publishing it isn't always an easy task. But to be honest, I felt embarrassed at times. A new person would meet me and hear I’d written a book and what was my reaction? It was usually to cringe. What I write is really what I think, so I felt a little exposed at first, I guess, revealing my writing. I’m becoming more and more confident and comfortable with it though.
-What or who inspired you to write this story?
Well, it took actually took a few inspirations and re-inspirations to get me to write, and finish, this story. My first inspiration was listening to author Shannon Hale tell the story about how she decided to write The Goose Girl. After that I got it into my head to write an adaption to a fairy tale. The Princess in Disguise was the tale I decided on. I started, but didn’t make it far. About a year later, I told a friend, who at that moment was writing a retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, that I could never do what she was doing. She encouraged me to try though. So I did. I picked up my first retelling, discarded it, and started over. Now here I am.
-Tips for other writers...?
Stick with it! When you have an idea for a plot, write it down. I actually keep a little journal full of plots for books I would like to write in the future. Also, don’t give up writing after your initial inspiration has worn off. Try to find new things to inspire you. For instance, I like to sit and imagine the next parts in my story. It helps me get over writer’s block, and inspires me for at least a little while. Oh, I almost forgot, music. Find some music that almost always gets you inspired (I usually listen to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit soundtracks). I find it best to pick music that doesn’t have lyrics. Then when you’re having trouble writing turn on the music and keep trying.
-How long did it take to write total?
It took me about nine months to finish writing the first draft. However, the editing and writing process took about two years altogether.
-Best part about publishing your own book?
I have to say that it is the inspiration that I receive from it. When I face new challenges now, my first thoughts aren’t, “I’m definitely going to fail” but “I might be able to succeed if I stick with it”.
-Do you imagine your book to be a best seller someday?
It would be an amazing blessing if it was eventually a best seller, but right now I’m just hoping it will pick up a little attention.
- Do you plan on writing and publishing more in the future?
Absolutely! Now that I have started writing I don’t think I can imagine trying to stop. I am actually working on publishing When Justice Prevails, the second book in my Hearts of Courage series (By Moonlight is the first book), and writing a standalone novel.
-One word to describe your book
I think I’d have to use two words: simple inspiration. I added inspirations into the book to help the main character through her hard times. When I read the book over again, I sometimes find encouragement through the words. I know it is a little strange to find encouragement from words I wrote in the past, but it’s true.
-How would you describe your writing style?
Well, I like to write in third person. One of my favorite things to do is write characters’ thoughts. I don’t want to always be writing their thoughts, which is why I don’t write in first person, but writing an occasional glimpse is exciting for me.
-Favorite author? Did the author inspire any of your writing?
That’s a hard question since I actually have two favorite authors. The first is Louisa May Alcott and the second is Janette Oke. Louisa May Alcott has not yet inspired any of my writing, though I hope someday to someday write a story like her Rose in Bloom or An Old Fashioned Girl. Janette Oke, on the other hand, was part of my inspiration for the novel I am writing at the moment. The way she portrays Christian morals and Bible quotes in her books also helped me in the writing of By Moonlight and When Justice Prevails.
Thank you so much for reading! PLEASE CHECK OUT HER BOOK. I'm sure it'd mean the world to her!
And if you want, go ahead and buy it :)
Also, pass it on to anyone you think would enjoy this book!
xxLizzie
20.11.14
FUN STUFF &˙˚˙DOUBLE BIRTHDAY˙˚˙
Hey everyone!
If you live somewhere that it is snowing right now, like at my house, then you are very lucky. Especially if you happen to like snow!
I think it's that time of year that now i can start using my winter and Christmas scented lotions and body wash. Now that, is exciting :D
I think it's that time of year that now i can start using my winter and Christmas scented lotions and body wash. Now that, is exciting :D
One other thing,
Today is a special day!
Double birthday
First of all, my mom's birthday! I won't mention her age XD
But even though her birthday will be quite hectic, I hope she has a good day anyhow. :)
Today is a special day!
Double birthday
First of all, my mom's birthday! I won't mention her age XD
But even though her birthday will be quite hectic, I hope she has a good day anyhow. :)
Second, is my 2nd favorite band member from 5 Seconds of Summer.... Michael Clifford is 19 today. Holy cow....... how is he even that old?! (He's the one with the crazy colored hair if you didn't know)
But yes, a very happy birthday, prayers and wishes to this two great people.
AND HOW FREAKING LUCKY IS MY MOM THAT SHE SHARES A BIRTHDAY WITH MICHAEL CLIFFORD UGHHHHHHHHHHH
AND HOW FREAKING LUCKY IS MY MOM THAT SHE SHARES A BIRTHDAY WITH MICHAEL CLIFFORD UGHHHHHHHHHHH
˙˚˙☆˙˚˙ there's a star to celebrate Hahahahahahaha:)
xxLizzie
16.11.14
FOUR AND MORE
TODAY
IS
THE
RELEASE
OF.......
«FOUR»
One Direction's amazing new album. I will share my favorite songs from it soon :) I'M SO EXCITED YOU GUYS HONESTLY HAVE NO CLUE HOW I FEEL. IT'S 12 AM RIGHT NOW AND I LISTENED TO THE WHOLE ALBUM ON YOUTUBE AHHHHHHHH. (YES MOM I DID THAT) LOL THE ONE TIME MY INTERNET IS LEFT ON AT NIGHT. PERFECT XD.
AND YES.I CRIED HAHAHA ITS WAS SO GREAT AHHHHHHHH
ONE DIRECTION {AND 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER} ARE LIKE, THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES ME SO EXCITED AHHHHHHHH.
Also today is the release of 5SOS's Good Girls EP!!! YASSSSSSSSSSSSSS. SUPER COOOOOL
I'd also like to mention, that One Direction, along with people like Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding, participated in a new recording of BandAid's 'Do they know it's Christmas?'. Just the other day it was recorded to raise money to fight Ebola. I'm very proud of 1D, not that they would have turned it down,but that they were so happy to be a part of this. I watched interviews of them and they were so grateful and heartfelt.
They did an amazing job, singing the opening line, "It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid."
Their wonderful voices sounded amazing. Followed by Ed Sheeran, who did a fantastic job as well.
Here is a link to the BandAid website, where you can buy the song and money goes to the cause :)
http://www.bandaid30.com
And a link to the video, which is also very nice. Band Aid 30: http://youtu.be/aUzHVIDCbMM
Well, what an exciting day, for me especially:D
xxLizzie
13.11.14
«Just random»
Hey guys!
Hope you're all doing fabulous.
I thought I'd just talk a little bit about what I've been up to lately (which to be honest is like, nothing) and just random fun stuff:-) But I need to blog about something so.... yeah
Hope you're all doing fabulous.
I thought I'd just talk a little bit about what I've been up to lately (which to be honest is like, nothing) and just random fun stuff:-) But I need to blog about something so.... yeah
- To start out in the random fun stuff section, I thought I'd give you the link to My favorite YouTuber. He actually lives in Wisconsin which is pretty darn cool.
- I recently baked some amazing bars which you can find a few posts down:-)
- I'm still reading The book Thief. I love it SO MUCH. I had it from the library in summer and had to return it and forgot to get it back but my mom bought it on Kindle for me for my trip to Germany to read on the plane mainly. But I still forget I have it!
- I pre-ordered FOUR. The new One Direction album ˙˚˙☆˙˚˙yayyyyyy!!!
{Be jealous of the magical star}
- Oooh and I made a photo album of pictures from Germany! It's pretty great:-)
So that's pretty much it....
xxLizzie
7.11.14
GERMANY PICTURES!!!!!!!!
Hey everyone!
FINALLY, here are my favorite pictures from my lovely trip to Germany! I will give a bit of detail to each picture, so that you are not confused! Enjoy xx
Our first view of the original shrine... very exciting!
Our USA group, walking towards the shrine
Father Kentenich's tomb. What a powerful experience to be in the presence of the founder of the Schoenstatt movement.
This is the arena outdoors, where all the big celebrations and presentations took place. It held us all... about 12,000 or more pilgrims here!
Torch runners from Italy. They brought a torch, lit by Pope Francis, all the way to Germany in 9 days. To welcome to Blessed mother, very symbolically.
Sideways picture XP Of the whole arena, everyone had lit candles.
This picture, I took at Midnight. The first few moments of the next century of Schoenstatt!!
A view of the surrounding city.
The Rhine river!
A very special shrine:)
Town square of a medieval village!
The buildings all looked like this!
A church from the 1100's/
The altar of the church. It felt so neat to be somewhere so old.
More of the church.
Town square of Munich. One of my favorite places for sure!
IT WAS MAGNIFICENT!
Here it is again :)
A very decorative ceiling of a church in Munich.
The altar of that church.
SELFIES!!!
(credit to these selfies goes to my friend Clare who is with me in all of them!)
Coke at a rest stop!
Outside the original shrine!
By a cute wayside shrine!
Our matching faux leather bows!
Ice cream in Munich!
Outside the town square in Munich
With a giant bear in the medieval town :)
In the medieval town!
I hope you enjoyed my specially selected pictures! Thanks for being patient :)
xxLizzie
6.11.14
NEW SONG RELEASE
REALLY SHORT POST BUT NEW 1D SONG RELEASED
IM SHAKING OH MY GOSH
One Direction - Ready To Run (Official Audio): http://youtu.be/PGFv94PWUhU
The lyrics are so gorgeous and Niall and Louis' solos have me about to cry or die... I don't even know oh my gosh I'm freaking out. I'm sorry.
Go on with your life now. JUST KIDDING. LISTEN TO THE SONG
Homemade Mocha and Mound Brownie bars
Hey guys sorry for my inconsistency on posting.
To be honest I kinda forgot.
But I want to share 2 lovely and so extremely simple recipes!!
First is a homemade mocha:-)
Just add 3 to 5 Tablespoons of cocoa mix to your cup of coffee.
Then add some vanilla creamer or as substitute, a little milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
Stir together and voila!
Next we have super duper simple and crazily delicious Mound Brownie bars!
[Mounds are those Almond Joy candy bars without the almonds if you're wondering]
What you need to have ready is:
1 pan of boxed or homemade brownies. To make this even simpler I used box mix. But for the oil content in the mix, I used coconut oil. The mixture was a thicker but it baked just fine. However, I did not put it in for the whole baking time instructed by the package.
After the brownies are baked and slightly cool, you'll want to get out...
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
3 cups of coconut flakes
Stir those 2 ingredients together just so the coconut is covered with the sweetened condensed milk.
Spread the sticky mixture over the pan of brownies evenly.
Next you'll need 1 bag of chocolate chips. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil for a coconut-y flavor or just some butter for smoothness.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the last layer and spread so it is covered in chocolate. I put sprinkles on too! And then put in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat it:-)
Ta-da!
Hope you can enjoy these two simple recipes!
xxLizzie
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