Thursday Three

Hey there! Look! I'm back when I said I would be! I KNOW! I'm shocked too. So, since we're all here, would you like to hear my three things for this week? Excellent.

1. This world is full of horrible things, but sometimes we come together and show we still have compassion and empathy for those who suffer. The shooting in Colorado last week still leaves me horrified and a little afraid to go to the movies again. It was a terrible, terrible tragedy and when I think of those families, my heart breaks for them. But as I've been on Facebook and Twitter and seen people sharing encouraging words and kind thoughts, sending prayers and condolences to the victims and their families, it's given me hope. People from all over where sending love and kindness to that town, and it was beautiful to see. I've seen it before, and I'm sure I'll see it again. My only wish is that I hope to see it happen more often. Not only when extreme tragedy occurs, but whenever we see someone in need of some kind thoughts and words. The world is a scary place, but it doesn't always have to be, and I've decided I want to be a part of trying to always spread some sunshine into the darkness.

*takes a deep breath and moves on to less serious topics so you don't all leave feeling sad*

2. I struggle choosing what to read when starting a new series. I kind of knew that about myself, but as I've been on vacation, and going through books I own and books I can get from the library, I'm really having trouble committing to a single book or series. There are just so many good ones!! I'll pick one eventually (I have a free day today, so I'm going to need something to read) but it's hard. I just wish I could magically read everything all at once. But I think I'm going to read The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale, and then reread Paranormalcy and Supernaturally by Kiersten White so I'm all caught up when it's my turn for Endlessly from the library. I'm very excited to see how her trilogy ends! And I'm still bummed I'm missing her signing in SLC tonight because I'm still in Idaho. Oh well. Hopefully I catch her when her next book comes out next year.

3. I would never go anywhere or see anything if it wasn't for Sparky. I have a TERRIBLE time following directions and I get lost VERY easily. Combine that with a bit of timidity when it comes to new things and you'll see why I'm not a very adventurous person. But Sparky loves to go and see new things, and he is way better at finding his way around than I am. This week he took us all out sight seeing while visiting my mom and it was a blast. It made me think of a line from The Muppets. "Life is like a song, when there's someone by your side to sing along." And I think that's true. Life is always more fun when you're sharing it with someone you love, whether it's family or friends.


Well, that's it for me today. What about you? Have you seen anything that has given you more faith in the human race lately? Struggled to decide which book to read next? Gone and done something fun with someone that you wouldn't have done on your own? I want to hear all about it!

*If you're curious about the books I read, you can find me on Goodreads here.