The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend—the one who yanks you out of your shell.
But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just… disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There’s just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try… unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Okay, easy enough. Dance until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Um... Getting through Sloane’s list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she’ll find? Go Skinny Dipping? Wait ... what?
My Thoughts:
I was on a huge reading slump for quite a while and this book got me out of it. I'm so glad I finally picked this up! I was just really waiting for the right mood to read this. The book lives up the hype. I honestly thought that I wouldn't like this book, but it turned out differently. I loved it!
The characters are just so likable.
The book is about finding oneself and being your self without being too much dependent with others. Emily (main protagonist) put a stand on herself as not just being "Sloane's best friend" but "Emily Hughes". Everyone knows her as being the girl who's always with Sloane. She didn't have her own identity or even a lot of friends. But everything changed when Sloane left.
This is definitely one of the best summer contemporary reads!
After reading this book, give your best friend a hug!
I recommend this:
To everyone who loves contemporary and looking for a feel-good read
It's been a while since I last posted a blog. I've been quite occupied and busy the past week/s. But I'm back with my March Playlist. Time flies really fast. I couldn't believe that one month has already passed since I started this blog.
Anyway, here are the top songs I listened to during March:
1. Birdy - Wings
'Wings' the first single from Birdy's new album 'Fire Within' released September 2013.
This song gives me nostalgia.
I heard it once played on MTV then I kept on playing it on my phone since then.
I'm still hoping that Birdy would release a new album.
2. The Script - No Good in Goodbye
No Good in Goodbye is taken from their new album "No Sound Without Silence".
The Script is one of my favorite bands of all time!
I love their songs. For the First Time is my favorite!
The meaning of this song is just so heartbreaking.
This music video is kinda cool too.
3. Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One
I'm Not The Only One is taken from his debut album "In the Lonely Hour".
It was just recently when I started listening to Sam Smith's music.
Yes, I've known him and have heard Stay With Me several times before.
And I was like, "Nah, not my kind of music."
But I didn't know his songs were really good until I listened to this!
He's like a male version of Adele for me.
4. Imagine Dragons - It's Time
It's Time is an EP by Imagine Dragons, released on March 12, 2011.
Probably the best song of Imagine Dragons aside from Demons.
I just love the beat of this music!
5. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
You're Beautiful is taken from the album "Moon Landing".
Now, this song is kinda personal for me.
This makes me sad really. What a beautiful song it is.
It really reminds me a lot of some of my personal experiences.
I never believed in love at first sight. I never understand why people say they were already in love with a person they just met. How could you say you love a person you barely know? How could you tell if he or she is the "one" if it's just their name you know about them? How could you act like you know them if you only have just interacted through social networks?
Some people tell it's not love. It's rather infatuation. But how do we really know the difference between the two? I'm not here to tell you how because even I didn't really know much about these things. And would you still even bother when you are already in a state of feeling ecstatic emotions towards someone? The thing is, my mind has been rioting about this. It's not the kind of thought that you could rationalize. It's more than that because it involves a lot of our emotions. There could be an endless answers when it comes to this kinds of matter, unless you experience it yourself.
And so,there's this guy... There's this guy I only once met.
You know that feeling when you dreamed a good dream that when you wake up, you couldn't remember what really happened in that dream? You just know it's beautiful. That's the same feeling I had when I met this guy. It was in a very unexpected and awkward way. But "that moment" was like reliving those good dream. You may not always remember every detail about it, but you know deep down it's beautiful.
I'm not saying I already fell in love with that guy. I know, it's not love at first sight.
But how do you explain that "connection" I felt? It's as if there was this tiny little string that was instantly attached to him and me. That in just a blink of an eye, you already felt connected. I thought maybe it was just a simple attraction. But I know better than that.
It has been a month already but I couldn't stop thinking about it. I just recently discovered that he was somewhat part of my past. I don't know, a sign maybe? But that's another thing I don't usually believe in. I'm not even sure if he still remembers me. Did he feel the same way?
This broad concept of love /infatuation still amazes me. I'm no expert on this and only have a little experience to share but I can tell... it's magical. This is my hopeless-romantic side speaking.
"This is honestly
the best reception I've ever received." – Ed Sheeran
The British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran finally had its
first ever concert in the country held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Thursday,
March 12, 2015. All of the Filipino Sheerios’
senses came to life as they witnessed the most unforgettable performance of
the very talented Ed Sheeran!
Ed Sheeran is known as the “One-Man Band”, so it only takes his guitar and microphone to make
the crowd go wild. The arena was filled
with the non-stop screams and soaring cheers of the crowd.
The concert was one of my most anticipated events of this
year. Another one crossed out on my bucket list!
I’ve been a fan of Ed Sheeran since his first album came
out. I was easily captured by his lovely voice and his talent in songwriting is
incomparable. I was so glad when they announced that Ed Sheeran is coming to
the Philippines! He’s been on the most-wanted concert list of Filipinos for
years.
Since it’s his first time to have a concert here in our
country, several songs from his previous album (Plus) were also performed. Well, I love the songs from his previous
album! Kiss Me and Autumn Leaves are my favorites. While
his second album is as good as the first, I still can’t help but choose a
favorite between the two (Plus and
Multiply).
Here are the songs included in his Multiply Tour:
1.I’m a Mess
2.Lego House
3.Don’t/Nina
4.Drunk
5.Take it Back/Superstition
6.One/Photograph
7.Bloodstream
8.Tenerife Sea
9.Thinking Out Loud
10.I See Fire
11.A Team
12.Give Me Love
13.You Need Me, I Don’t Need You
14.Sing
Some songs he performed are actually not included in his
official list like Kiss Me, Feeling Good,
No Diggity, Fancy and All of the
Stars. Since he was so overwhelmed by the crowd’s roar and Filipino fans,
he performed a bonus song All of the
Stars (not included in his album but in The
Fault in Our Stars Soundtrack). Unfortunately, my personal favorite Afire Love and One from his latest album were not performed.
Although many lost their sanity when Ed Sheeran started
singing Thinking Out Loud, I lost
mine when he sang Give Me Love and Kiss Me. His heart-stopping performance
of Thinking Out Loud was probably the
song highlight of the night. The crowd couldn’t stop screaming and singing
along by this phenomenal hit single. I couldn’t even hear the song clearly. But
I think that’s the one thing Ed Sheeran likes about the Filipino fans.
Of course, he couldn’t perform all night. He had to say
goodbye (technically he did not). But he said during the concert, “I don’t
wanna leave the Philippines.” He’s grown attached to the fans!
If I could just live up in those moments everyday, I would.
I love him and I’ll continue to support his music no matter what. Cheers for
more of his albums and concerts to look forward to!
