Read the book first?

I've been reading a lot of books lately that have been made into movies. I like books where I can watch the movie and see someone else's vision.

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I've read all the Harry Potter, all but the last Twilight, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo & Girl who Played with Fire. I read The Help last week. Now I am reading Water for Elephants.

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So I am wondering, when a book comes into your life that has been made into a movie do you read first then watch the movie? Or movie first and then read the book?

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I always read the book first, and then, even when the movie is good, I still critique it.

I guess that's to be expected.

But I always end up just a little disappointed in the movie. I watch it and wish there was more. Wish they could have developed the characters better, or shared more of the story. 

I feel for the people who don't read the book, I wish for them to read the book so they can be a part of the whole story. 

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When I read a book I form a bond with the characters, They become a part of my life. I feel like I am there with them.
When you see someone else's vision of the story that was a part of your for however short or long the time you were reading it, the way they see the story is sure to be different from your vision.

Or maybe I just take things too seriously, or read too passionately.

I love reading. I love diving into something and letting it completely consume me.

So do I finish the book then watch the movie, or watch the movie then finish the book?

dreaming about my blog?

Last night I had a dream that someone super famous tweeted the link to my blog. Within minutes my blog was viral. 
It was weird.
I bet it's partly because I overslept by almost an hour today. My body was trying to tell me to quit dreaming and get the hell up. 
Well it worked I got up and checked my blog. It's not gone viral while I slept. 
Now I have 35 min to get ready and leave for work.
I can do it but I try to take some time and enjoy my mornings not run around and be cranky. 
  

January Photo a Day 10-13

 

 Day 10: Childhood. This book reminds me of my childhood.

 

 Day 11: Where I sleep.

 

 Day 12: Close Up. Aiko wants some bacon.

Day 13: in my bag. (I'm too lazy to take the contents out for a picture.)

I got some new tennies.

Yep I call them tennies. I have since I was a kid. I don't know why, I guess thats what mom called them.

Anyway.

I have started and quit Jillian Michaels 30 day shred like 300 times. I love it and I see results when I can stick to it, but I know it by heart now. And I hate to admit but it's a little annoying.

I work in a video store and I saw this a few weeks ago.

Curiosity got the best on me and I spent the 9 bucks and got it.

Damn this bitch is intense.

One thing was wrong.

It's really hard to do barefoot.

I do the 30 day shred barefoot, in fact I do most of my working out (except the treadmill and outside activities) barefoot. I am not a fan of shoes. and my newest pair of tennies are at least 4 years old.

So over the weekend I decided it was time for some new shoes. I ended up buying one pair that I didn't like the look as much as they were hella comfy, but it turns out I fail at buying shoes because they were WAY too big. So I took them back yesterday and the correct size didn't feel as good. I ended up with the shoes that I loved the way they look, and in the correct size they feel pretty damn good too.

I did my JM Ripped in 30 for the second consecutive day and damn do I feel good today. 

I love when I can feel it the day after a workout.

oh and then I made cookies. 

But I am taking them to work, I just wanted one. 

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My Daily Routine

Almost every day. 

My first sewing project

It all started with a pin.

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then I made my own.





Mine is way bigger than the one in the picture. But it's awesome. and it holds my plethora of bags. 
and it's green. 

Photo-a-day

Day 8: Your Sky

Saying Goodbye.

(no, I am not saying goodbye)


Goodbye is just a part of Military Life. 


We all leave, we are all left. Friends move away when they get new orders. About every three years it's time to move for a Marine Family. Sometimes it's just to a different unit at the same base, sometimes it's across the globe. 


A list of our moves: 
I was born and raised in Tucson, Az. 
Early 2005 We moved to Chicopee, Mass. Stationed at Westover Air Reserve Base. 
(in 2006 we moved from an apartment to base housing)
Early 2008 We moved to Okinawa Japan. Stationed at Camp Courtney. 
(in 2009 we moved from base housing into an off base house)
Late 2010 We moved to Helena, Montana. Stationed on recruiting duty. 


Moving every three years is a huge pain in the ass. There are boxes stored in my house that haven't been unpacked since we lived in chicopee. But the worst part is making friends and saying goodbye. 
It's not often you meet people on the same rotation as you, so usually you or your friends are leaving while someone is staying behind. We were lucky in Okinawa, many of our good friends were on the same rotation as we were so we all were together. My two best friends and I all left the island in a matter or months from each other. With Paul and I being the last to leave. 
I am still in contact with most of my friends from our travels. But it's hard to keep in touch when they are so far away, and our current lives are so full of work, and play, and trying to make new friends. 


We have made new friends that are leaving soon. That's the luck since we got to Helena, we make friends and then they leave. I have just a few people here in Montana that I would call a friend. 


I deeply love each and every one of my military friends that I have made over the last 6 years. I treasure so many of the friendships I have been blessed with. I hope that we all get to see each other again someday. 

Photo-A-Day Challenge

Day 6: makes me smile. 

My new toy. I'm gonna learn to play an instrument. This way if I ever become a hobo I can sing for my supper on street corners. 

Day 7: Favorite. 

My favorite breakfast, corned beef hash, two eggs over easy, hash browns and sourdough toast. 

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Okay I've actually been sticking with this, if you follow me on facebook, or instagram then you have seen these, if not you can see them now. I am going to try to keep updating them on here. Probally not daily, because I don't have enough time in the day to do the 100 other things I want to do, let alone add another blog project.

1. You

me-

2. Breakfast

Sbucks nofat nowhip Gingerbread Latte

3. Something I adore

My little turds-

4. Letterbox

I get my letters in this box-

5. Something I wore

Hello Kitty Stunnas-

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