Sunday, January 8, 2017

Whatever Happened to the Peanuts Gang?

     I don't know about you, but I've always loved Charlie Brown and his ol' Peanuts gang. I started watching it in second grade, when my teacher played the "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown". And I confess, every year we always watch the Thanksgiving and Christmas ones too, and I even went to watch "The Peanuts Movie" last to last year. Ever since, I've wondered what's happened to the Peanuts gang. So below, I've made a list of what I think all the characters have done in their lives (as they're all about 70 years old now from when the strip started in 1950 when Charlie Brown was 4).
     Charlie Brown ended up coaching baseball, and even though his team never won a single game, he still kept a positive attitude towards the sport. His sister Sally became a teacher, ironically after the fact she hated school, and is now retired after teaching the third grade. Linus became an English professor after attending Harvard on a full scholarship, and gave up his blanket a few years before middle school. His little brother Rerun also was quite fortunate and went to live in Paris, and is now a retired marbles champion. Lucy continued courses in psychiatry and became better, and soon had her own business in a few years after college. Schroeder did become a quite famous musician, but never as famous as Mozart. Peppermint Patty dropped out of high school to become a waitress at a local restaurant, and soon raised enough money to buy her own little house, where she still lives today. Marcie went to Stanford on a full scholarship and became a successful doctor, keeping in touch with Peppermint Patty along the way. Pig Pen was denied many job interviews mainly because of his unclean lifestyle, so he finally got his act together and used a little soap, and now works as a museum guide. No one knows exactly what happened to Heather (the little red haired girl) after she moved away the summer before high school. Woodstock passed away when Charlie Brown was in college, living about 15 years, and soon Snoopy followed, much to the grief of Charlie Brown. He never bought another dog. Right now, they are all in a retirement community in their home state of Minnesota, where they have a blast reminiscing about their childhoods.
    So I know there are many other Peanuts characters like Franklin, Sherman, Peggy, etc., so what do you think happened to them? Do you agree with what happened to Charlie Brown and his friends?Image result for charlie brown and friends
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Friday, January 6, 2017

Book Review: Smart Girls Get What They Want

This book is Young Adult, not MG this time, but I wanted to review it since I thought it was pretty clean overall and an enjoyable read.

Smart Girls Get What They Want
by Sarah Strohmeyer

Cover from Goodreads:
Smart Girls Get What They Want
Amazon Synopsis: Gigi, Bea, and Neerja are best friends and total overachievers. Even if they aren't the most popular girls in school, they aren't too worried. After all, real life will begin once they get to their Ivy League colleges. But when an unexpected event proves they're missing out on the full high-school experience, it's time to come out of the honors lounge and into the spotlight. The trio makes a pact: They will each take on their greatest challenge and totally rock it.
Gigi decides to run for student rep, but she'll have to get over her fear of public speaking—and go head-to-head with gorgeous California Will. Bea used to be one of the best skiers around, until she was derailed; it could be time for her to take the plunge again. And Neerja loves the drama club but has always stayed behind the scenes—until now.
These friends are determined to show the world that smart girls really can get what they want—but that might mean getting way more attention than they ever bargained for. . . .

My Review: Smart Girls Get What They Want is an awesome read. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to read about nice and smart girls, who don't waste time on unimportant matters and try their best. Gigi, Bea, and Neejra are real friends, and actually work hard in school because they know they need to to have better lives later on. I think that message is really important to convey, especially since the girls are in high school. I also like that they all step outside their comfort zones, and try something new. This book is also pretty funny at times,  and Gigi (the narrator) has a bubbly spirit, which makes her side fun to read. In addition, the girls are respectful to their elders, which I feel is usually lacking in most YA books.

I didn't really have any major problems with this book, but I did feel pretty annoyed at *minor spoiler* how Gigi was convicted of cheating because she got a question right on one of her teacher's tests. The teacher didn't actually see her cheating, just assumed she did because someone near her got it right as well. What type of an accusation is that? Especially with Gigi's record? *end spoiler*. 

Overall, I give this book 4.5 stars (it didn't really have that extra bit to turn it to 5 stars, but it was great all the same). I'd recommend it to girls 12 and up, because it is Young Adult fiction, not Middle Grade like I usually review. 

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Book Review: Mother-Daughter Book Camp

 I've decided to start posting my book reviews as posts, and under the appropriate sections, just so it's more convenient for you guys to be able to read them right when they come out. And don't forget to vote in this week's poll and be honest ;).  So here it is:


Mother-Daughter Book Camp
Amazon Summary: Spend one last summer with the Mother-Daughter Book Club at camp in this bittersweet conclusion to Heather Vogel Frederick’s beloved and bestselling series.


After so many summers together, Emma, Jess, Megan, Becca, and Cassidy are reunited for one final hurrah before they go their separate ways. The plan is to spend their summer as counselors at Camp Lovejoy in a scenic, remote corner of New Hampshire, but things get off to a rocky start when their young charges are stricken with a severe case of homesickness. Hopefully, a little bit of bibliotherapy will do the trick, as the girls bring their longstanding book club to camp. 
  
My Review: I LOVED the Mother-Daughter Book Camp! I personally think it was the best one of the series because of all the little traditions and ideas that made it real. For example, the tradition of the beads and nicknames sounded pretty fun. The characters were pretty awesome too. All of the characters seemed a lot more grown up (even though Cassidy hasn't given up her pranking ways), especially Becca, as she isn't anything at all like she used to be.
I did have a few small problems with this book. How can they let children and counselors sleep in the middle of the lake on a boat? That seems pretty dangerous, considering how young some of the campers are (and that not all of them can swim). Thank goodness for the life vests. Also, I think the girls should have asked the directors before starting their own club with snacks, as food isn't allowed in the cabin. There was also minimal involvement of the book they are reading itself and their own mothers, which was okay, as I think the more important part was to see how the girls have grown and changed throughout the years. 
In the end, I give this book 5 stars. It's a satisfying end to the series, and I love the directions all the girls are taking in the future (well, except Emma's choice of college. She probably should have thought ahead a little instead of making hurried decisions). The cover of the book from Amazon is below:
Enjoy!

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Happy New Year!

 2017 is here! Now the question is, what to do with the new year? What are we gonna do with this blank notebook?
 Until you figure that out for yourself, let's start this year off with some memes/quotes.
UPDATE: I posted my review of the Mother-Daughter Book Camp :).

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That's something to think about. ;)

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 I feel you...

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 I feel so bad for this baby. Their face.

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Omg I love appearing luminescent as well.

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 Always read the fine print.

Happy New Year everyone! 


Friday, December 30, 2016

Happy Anniversary: Year 2!

 Alright! It's been the 2nd year of my blog already :). I've posted about so many topics, from my favorite books to candy to vacation to movies and everything in between! I can't wait to blog in the new year, 2017! Things I have in mind to blog about:

  • More book reviews (and more reading in general). I hear Heather Vogel Frederick's Your's Truly is coming out!
  • More crafts, based on Holidays and just other simple ones. 
  • Candy, food, etc.
  • Vacation and trips
  • Books, books, and more books
  • and more!
 Keep reading next year everyone! And Happy Early New Year in advance (though depending on when you're reading this, it may already be the new year). 
P.S. There's a new joke in the Jokes, Riddles, and Puzzles section.
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