My One New Year Resolution

Theme Song for 2015: Hope you dance by Lee Ann Womack 

Everyone's writing an end of the year post. I want to write something too, but I don't know about what..How can a post compass a whole year of moments, good and bad? 

New year right? WOW! It came on so fast, just like every year. Every time the year starts it's like a time bomb is ticking away and I feel exhilarated and forlorn at the same time.

(All the pictures are by my wonderful sister. There sis, Happy?! :D)

Well, life's not all that easy. You have good experiences, you have bad ones. 
 

 I Hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.

 


I remember whenever I had a rough time, I  would go stand here and I would instantly feel at peace. Looking at that waves, I would promise to myself "With the world being so vast, I will never in a million let a small thing like High school status quo or others opinion stop me from being me and doing what I love" and I never did.

Favorite Quotes in the book Feed (Newsflesh #1) by Mira Grant

“We are a nation equally afraid of gathering together and being alone.”  

"The truth isn't scary. Not when you understand it, not when you understand the repercussions of it, and not when you aren't worried that something's being kept from you. The truth is only scary when you think part of it is missing."

"Mattel Booth Advertising Urban Survival Barbie, now with her own machete and blood testing unit."

Blogger Georgia And Her Side Kick Diet Coke Are On A Quest To Find Out The Truth In A Zombie Infested World

Hello guys! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! 
Today I'll be reviewing the book  Feed, which I've Finally finished! Yipee!
This is a little different than the usual way I do my reviews, so I apologize if it's really long :)

Goodreads Synopsis:

The year was 2014. We had cured cancer. We had beaten the common cold. But in doing so we created something new, something terrible that no one could stop.

The infection spread, virus blocks taking over bodies and minds with one, unstoppable command: FEED. Now, twenty years after the Rising, bloggers Georgia and Shaun Mason are on the trail of the biggest story of their lives - the dark conspiracy behind the infected. 

The truth will get out, even if it kills them.

Theme Song: The Last Pale Light In The West by Ben Nichols
  

Book Review of Feed (Newsflesh #1) by Mira Grant: 

 

Before I begin the review... Nice title! Feed! Feed like zombies and the blogging thing...Very Clever Ms. Grant :D
I've always loved anything Walker...Um..I mean Zombie (that's what happens when you're on The Walking Dead binge 
watch :D)related and I've heard really good and bad things about Feed by Mira Grant (Newsflesh #1), so obviously I HAD to read it.

Series I will NOT FINISH

Once upon a time, there was a sweet, young, talented teenage girl who went on a quest to read wonderful books and gain knowledge. While on her crusade, she had to battle her way through some dark forces such as................................................................................... Shitty characters and stupid plots -_-

                                Series I will NOT FINISH

 The Reboot Series by Amy Tintera. I read the first one, Reboot and it was okay. I actually thought it was a stand-alone, but I was surprised when I found out it was part of a trilogy. I wasn't interested to read the others. It uses the same formula as all the other dystopian books and I don't care what happens to anyone or anything.

"Would You Rather" Tag

Another Tag! What can I say, I Love Tags *shrugging* :D

Okay, so I saw this tag done in Sincerely, A Book Nerd blog. You can check out her (I think it's a her...Does that make me sexist *frowning*? I hope not...I should stop talking...okay, let's stick with that person..) that person's wonderful answers here.

Update : It's a her and be sure to check out her awesome blog!  :D

The Tag's title says it all. There are a bunch of questions with two choices and you should select which one you would rather do. I'm bad at choosing....so, I'm taking this tag as a challenge!
  

Let The Tag....Begin!

Would you..

1. Rather read only a series or stand-alone books?

The Taytay Book Tag

Hey Folks! I have yet another Tag for you guys today! It's the Taylor Swift Book Tag! I saw this tag all over the internet a while back and have been meaning to do it, but I eventually forgot. Then, Blank Space reminded me and now, I'm gonna do it! 

I know I still gotta review the Feed by Mira Grant. I'm still reading it. With the cold and the humongous length of the book, let's just say my laziness is stretching high *wincing*. I swear, I'll finish it soon.... Hopefully *sigh*

But, now, it's time for The Taytay Tag. 

I got this tag from Books and Cleverness. You can check hers out here.

 1. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together  

(pick a book or series that you were pretty sure you were in love with, but then wanted to break up with)

The Christmas Gift Guide Tag

Hello Everyone!! New to the blogging community, I have had so much motivation, inspiration and support from many of my fellow bloggers directly or indirectly. To show my gratitude, this tag is for them.
The spirit of Christmas is in giving. What perfect gift is there for a book lover than books! :D

Before beginning, I would like to thank Helen from Crazy for YA for tagging me and for creating this wonderful tag! You can check out her Tag here.

The rules:

1. Pick at least one book/series for each category.
2. Spread some holiday cheer by tagging at least three other bloggers.
3. Add your link in the comments. I would love to see your answers!

*You can feel free to use this graphics.
 

What I would give to Young Adult contemporary lovers:

 Panic by Lauren Oliver

The Christmas Song Book Tag

I saw this tag on 'round The Flames blog. You can check it out here. In this tag, titles of popular Christmas songs are taken and a question is made out of each one.

So, here goes!

1. "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" - Name a villainous character you couldn't help but love to hate.
President Snow from The Hunger Games Trilogy. An old guy who kills children to further his political agendas and seems to enjoy it? Hell Yeah! He's so methodical in what he does and he's extremely good at psychologically manipulating someone to get what he wants. Maybe it's because I really like the actor playing Snow in the movies. But, looking like Santa and Papa Smurf combined he is a hell lot evil and I find his character really interesting. 

JURASSIC WORLD - OFFICIAL TRAILER IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SANTA HAS GRANTED MY WISH IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!!!!! 

I'M SO HAPPY AND ANXIOUS AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!! THEY BETTER NOT MESS THIS UP LIKE THE OTHER TWO UNSPEAKABLE SEQUELS!!!!!!!

The book blog memory challenge!

Hello guys! My first tag ever! It's the Book Blog Memory Challenge!

Okay, now to business!

The Rules :

You must answer these questions without looking anything up on the internet and without looking at your bookshelves!!

Once you’ve completed this tag, tag 5 other book bloggers to answer the questions next.

An Attractive Abusive Supernatural Guy and A Girl Who's Supposed To Be Intelligent Fall in "Love"

(WARNING : Spoilers, rants and cursing ahead. Please read on if you even consider reading this book, Who knows? I maybe able to convince you to stay away or do read if you wanna know about the signs of an abusive relationship)

My Synopsis :
Isis gets these dreams, feels a monster stalking her in them and  due to fear she kinda becomes an insomniac is what it sounds like. She meets the monster, confronts it, yay! and he turns out to be a very attractive dude. He challenges her he's real and she doesn't believe him. Voila! the next day she sees the same guy in her school. David, the attractive dream monster guy, tells her he is a Deity and the place she visited in her dreams is actually his realm or country or something. The Gods have been living undercover with the humans and such for many years.

A Decent Story, Peaceful Aliens and Some Fun Characters In A Blender

I Have Not Read any of the books in the Twilight series. I have watched all the movies, but I didn't read any of the books. I'm still not gonna read them. I consider it an okay story..But they are not in any way Good pieces of literature. No matter anyone says, I'm gonna stand on that! Seriously, I think even the fans of the series know that. The truth is bitter, but it is the truth.

So, I was really surprised when I read The Host by Stephenie Meyer and liked it even though it wasn't the kind of book about aliens I usually read. I'm not gonna be like OMG! That book is Awesome!! There were some things I didn't like, but overall it's a pretty decent read. This a short list of why I think you should give it a try.
Now, these are strictly my opinions.With that said let's get onto business!

Book Discussions : Karma, Cupid and I by Nethra Ram

My Synopsis :
Twenty five year old Madhumitha has convinced herself to accept her unexciting life whilst trying to forget her troubled past. But, Karma (fate) has other plans for her. She doesn't know her life is about to turn upside down when she accepts an invitation to meet a stranger. It is a story about choosing whether to stand your ground and take a leap of faith or to stay in your cocoon to avoid heartbreak. Can Madhumitha let go of the past and learn to be passionate in life again?

            Theme Song : Hands of Time by Rachel Diggs

To Speak or Not To Speak

Listening has become overrated.

This question has been in my mind for sometime now...do we listen as much as we speak?

Have you ever tried sitting in a room where everyone is talking all at once continuously? It is like many horses neighing at once. Your head would feel like it's trying to explode with all unintelligible sound. It ceases to be a conversation at that point and just becomes plain old noise.Yeah, it's not pleasant. Also it wouldn't get anyone anywhere.

Nowhere Else

November 14th was Children's Day, the day specially dedicated to kids in India in the honor of Dr. Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday and with that day brought a long line of memories starting from Kindergarten.It was fun and enjoyable to watch all the teachers trying to entertain us with whatever talent they had and sometimes they were bad at it, but remembering the effort they took to make us happy filled my heart with pride and immense happiness but, with it also bought the realization that I would never experience it again. I wasn't a school student and definitely not a kid anymore. 

Book Discussions : Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

My Synopsis :

The girls have always been best of friends. Spencer, the hardworking perfectionist, Hana, the transformed dork to beauty, Aria, the eccentric artist, Emily, the shy and demure athletic girl and Alison, the Popular Queen bee. Their lives change and the girls grow apart after the sudden disappearance of Alison. But, little do they know, horrible secrets from the past have come to haunt them as they start getting messages from a person called 'A' three years later. Can they stop 'A' is before their lives are ruined by their past mistakes or worse cost their lives? It's a story about love, friendship and trust.

Theme Song : Trouble is a Friend by Lenka

Book Discussions : Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

 ( Please Note : This Book is Rated R )

My Synopsis :
A long summer means an even longer winter and with a decade of summer at an end, winter is coming. When Lord Eddard is named the Hand of the King by King Robert, he refuses. But, when safety threatens the crown and the realm, he is the only one who can uncover deadly secrets that may have cost lives. Treachery, lie, secrets and power are at play. Worse, heir of the deposed Dragon King has grown in exile in the Free Cities. He claims vengeance and the Iron Throne. With his family broken and their lives at stake, Eddard Stark learns that When you play the game of thrones, you either win or die.

Theme Song : Demons by Imagine Dragons

Book Discussions : After The End by Amy Plum

My Synopsis :

Juneau has been living her whole life in the wilderness of Alaska with her clan who are the survivors of World War III that has left the world to be enveloped in nuclear radiation thirty years ago. They live a peaceful life, in tune with the nature while also hiding from brigands who pose a threat to their safety. While returning from a hunting trip, Juneau finds her clan members have disappeared with evidence of struggle. She ventures out of her living boundaries for the first time only to discover her entire life has been built on lies. The war never happened. She journeys through the real world to find her clan members only to discover she is also a prey. Her pursuers seem to think she has secrets that they need. Can Juneau learn the truth about her past and save her friends and family in time?

Theme Song : One fine wire by Colbie Caillat

Book Discussions : Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

My Synopsis :

The faeries are dark and cruel, wicked yet lovely. Aislinn knows that. She has the ability to see them, which she has always tried to keep a secret for the fear that she may attract their attention and put her life in danger. But, her life turns upside down as she fails when she becomes the target of attention of Keenan, the Summer King, who is on a quest to save his kingdom and Aislinn may be the answer. But, can she ignore the rules that had kept her safe all these years when her life could turn upside down and she may loose everything that she values in this world?

Theme Song : Midnight City by M83

Book Discussions : The Circle by Sara B. Elfgren and Mats Strandberg

( Please Note : 

This book contains some elements like Sex, Drugs etc.. )

My Synopsis : 

On the night of the blood red moon, six girls Minoo,Vanessa, Linnea, Anna-Karin, Rebecka and Ida are pulled out of their beds by an unseen force and find themselves in an abandoned theme park. They find out that the death of their classmate Elias is not a coincidence and they will be also be preys unless they harness their abilities, the power of the Circle. As the days pass they all explore their unique magical abilities and try to evade the evil that is gaining on them, but in vain. Tragedy strikes them and hell breaks loose as their weaknesses are used against them. Can they work together overcoming their extreme differences? Ancient magic, faith, love, friendship, dreams and revenge, all collide in this interesting tale that explores all norms of teenage life with sorcery dabbled in. 
                                                                                   

Theme Song : Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival

'Made for Each Other' Books and Songs

You know how a particular song would just start playing in your head when you're reading a book? They would fit so well together, the rhythm, the lyrics, the premise, the theme. So, I thought that it would be an interesting to do a post on that. Here's a list of 'Made for Each Other' Books and Songs.

( Note : Click the book covers for their respective Goodreads Pages )

Series - Divergent by Veronica Roth

Song - My Sacrifice by Creed

Book Discussions : The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey

My Synopsis :
All her life, Melanie has only known her cell and the classroom. Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class.When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointed at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her, but she has no idea why. She doesn't know that she is dangerous yet also special. When she starts to question everything around her, the truth uncovered might rock her world. Is she really the Pandora she thinks she is?

Theme Song : Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

Poem : Mend it whole

"That's the thing about pain. It demands to be felt"

                                                                                               - The Fault in Our Stars

Hi! This is a poem I wrote. It's my first one, so it's kinda scratchy. I hope you like it and please, do comment and let me know how it is.

Source : www.hydratedliving.com

Drowning in a riot of emotions I sink

Lonely tears blotting the paper like ink

Each day I pass by an endless crowd

Their voices sounding indistinctly loud

Sleepless nights that beckon the dawn

A Hodgepodge

Average Girl

Just your average girl trying to make her way through the world....

That's what I'm supposed to say if anyone asks, right? Average is good, unnoticed, the shadow that hunches over you, to protect you when you don't want to bring yourself any attention, when embarrassment is inevitable. When it happens, it feels like you're a dear caught in the headlights. 

Finding your voice, your niche in life. That's the purpose. That's what everyone says. Flailing your arms, swaying with this group and that, trying so hard to find that individuality. The strong leader, the damsel in distress, the stoic introverted girl, the quirky extrovert etc., Each time, experimenting one