It seems as though I go through times when I am so busy that I neglect my blog.  The past couple of months have been one of those times.  Life has been cRaZy busy!!!  I was blessed with a new job and some really amazing travel opportunities.  Therefore, having time to sit and blog has been scarce.    Since my last blog I have traveled to Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, seen Jimmy Buffett in concert, gone to the beach with my mom, and read several books!  None of which I can complain about!  For the past week, I have had my nose buried in a new book that is interesting to say the least!  Who knew there ARE “Fifty Shades of Grey”!!!

Free Books!!!!

There is nothing more that I love than reading and helping needy children and now I get to combined the two! This weekend I ran across a really neat website. This website offers books to read online and they are free! Each time you read a book you can click donate a book and a book will be donated to a child in need! How awesome is that!?!?!? This is a really great website for children, parents, teachers, and grandparents! Please read and share the joy of reading with children in need! Happy Reading!!!

http://www.wegivebooks.org/

Friday the 13th

Did you know that there is a phobia for the Friday the 13th? It is called Paraskevidekatriaphoebes. I think i just developed a phoiba for words I cannot pronounce!!! Does anyone know how to say this?!?!? Happy Friday the 13th! Be safe!

2012 Goal

Well, the new year is here and I am still undecided about a resolution. However, I have set a goal for myself until I make a resolution. This year I am challenging myself to read 100 books. As an educator, I understand the importance of lifelong learning. I learn new things daily. Therefore, I am going to challenge myself to read 100 books. That may not be a lot for some of you blog readers but for me it is going to be a real challenge. I study all the time but I rarely get to pick up a book for pleasure. I figure if the world ends in 2012, I should enjoy some literature while I’m still here. (along with great food and phenomenal wine) So, CHEERS to 2012 and the world of literature!!! Happy New Year!