Silver Linings Playbook

Hey all, sorry I haven't updated in like a month! This past month was very busy but awesome. I am so lucky and blessed to be doing the things I have been doing. :) I recently finished reading The Silver Linings Playbook and loved it! I watched the movie before reading the book, which I shouldn't have but I still enjoyed every sentence. Here is my review about the novel:

The only problem I faced was that I watched the movie before reading the book. I loved the movie and decided to read the novel, and I know movies vs. books are always different. It ruined the experience of the story since I expected many scenes to occur which didn't happen. Although different scenes played out, the outcome of the novel still left you speechless and happy. I enjoyed reading every page and couldn't put it down. It was an incredibly easy read. The main character also mentions other infamous novels to read as well throughout the story. I would recommend this book to others -- it is relatable to many and gives you hope, a silver lining.

Quotes:“If clouds are blocking the sun, there will always be a silver lining that reminds me to keep on trying.”“Life is hard, and children have to be told how hard life can be…So they will be sympathetic to others. So they will understand that some people have it harder than they do and that a trip through this world can be a wildly different experience, depending on what chemicals are raging through one’s mind.” 

“You need to know it's your actions that will make you a good person, not desire.”

DIY Mother's Day Cards

I got a head start and made Mother's Day cards since it's approaching in a couple of weeks. I know for sure, I will definitely be too busy to make a card in the next few weeks! The two cards I made were inspired from cards I saw on Instagram. :) Hope you like them!

The top two cards were made by others, the bottom three were made by yours truly. :)

DIY Mug Design

I love doing arts and crafts and try to whenever possible! I found this cute idea to make a mug design. :) I found a white, plain mug made of porcelain and wrote something sweet on it with a black permanent marker. I baked the mug in the oven for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees so the design would stay. Hopefully the words did not come off after many uses... I guess we will see! Hope you enjoy! This DIY is very simple and sweet!

The Perfect View of the George Washington Bridge

Summer days are when I start feeling more active and want to explore the outdoors! I enjoy going to parks to just feel more at ease from the daily stresses of our lives. One of my favorite places to go is -- Palisades Interstate Park . It has the perfect view of the George Washington Bridge.

What I'm Wearing:

Funky Sleeveless Button Down // Mom's Closet
Pink Leggings // Uniqlo
Gold Linked Chain // Forever 21