Category Archives: Books

How do I feel?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by sambolina

I honestly do not know. I am happy, proud, victorious, sad, depressed, scared, and so much more. I cried at least three times today. I laughed many more than that. I had hope, lost it, and tried to find it … Continue reading →

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What is up with that S?

Posted on March 30, 2014 by sambolina

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I just finished Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan and all I can say is wow! I picked this book up in the airport on my way back from DC.  The book had been recommended to me and I had … Continue reading →

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A Whole Lot of Nothing

Posted on March 30, 2014 by sambolina

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That is what I did today. I met with Book Club #3 for lunch. Did some laundry. Weeded through all of my Washington, D.C. pictures I made a modified version of Turkey Chili for dinner. I put too much cheese … Continue reading →

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Divergent

Posted on March 29, 2014 by sambolina

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  I finally saw Divergent. And you will not hear me say this often, but I think the movie was equally as good as the book. I really enjoyed the movie.  I didn’t do my famous nap during the movie. … Continue reading →

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Happy First Day of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2014 by sambolina

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My mood is no better. My stress level is rising. I leave for DC in 30 hours. 24 middle schoolers, on an airplane and hiking across DC, in possible snowy weather. This is going to be interesting. Last year I … Continue reading →

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At least my hair looks good

Posted on March 7, 2014 by sambolina

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Today was an exhausting day. I ended up leaving work early to be with my mom. We talked a little, tried to brush her teeth (we made a huge mess), and set her up to do crossword puzzles and play … Continue reading →

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Paper Towns

Posted on March 3, 2014 by sambolina

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I did it again. I stayed up past my bed time to finish reading a book. Once I started reading Paper Towns I did not want to put it down. John Green is an amazing author and quickly becoming one … Continue reading →

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Another book signing, another movie

Posted on February 22, 2014 by sambolina

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I’m going to tell you a secret. I sometimes get this idea that all I do is sit on the couch and do nothing exciting. Then I start writing my blog and I realize just how wrong I am! Last … Continue reading →

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The Monuments Men

Posted on February 20, 2014 by sambolina

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After last night’s excitement, I was happy to have an easy day today.  I got up late (late being 6:30) and had a cat that was ready to play. Begonia was bouncing all over the bed and when I got … Continue reading →

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Hello! My name is Olaf and I like warm hugs

Posted on February 16, 2014 by sambolina

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One of my favorite lines from a movie ever! If you have not seen Frozen, run to the theater now. It was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.  I am kicking myself that it … Continue reading →

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