Findings & Readings.

So, I wrote this post in October and never published it. I just re-read it and I think I have to share it. I still love reading, and I still love getting recommendations. In fact, I think I am going to hop on Barnes & Noble right now to check out the newest, bestest books out there. Thanks past me! You inspired me without trying!

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 Have you ever read a fiction book and felt like you were either the main character or like you were shadowing them around? I read The Girl on the Train and I actually believed that I could smell the scents she was referring to and I could see the eerie gray day in London even though I’d never been there before.  I started getting so involved in the book that every time I said “Okay, last page” it would turn into one more chapter and eventually, before I realized it I was done with the entire book in one day. If you like reading suspense-filled fiction then I would highly recommend this book.

Also, if Non-Fiction is your thing then you really need to read My Story by Elizabeth Smart. Her story and the details she describes are haunting… But to read everything she went through and all of the emotions she felt and know that she came out alive and stronger is just amazing. It’s inspiring to know there are women out there that strong. She doesn’t want pity parties and she never asked for anything… I (unfortunately, but realistically) know a lot of men and women who wouldn’t have handled her journey even 1% as well as she did.

I want to read more. I want to always have a new book on me… I want to read more than just a book a month… The idea of getting to experience something else in my mind where I can also add details or create and expand my imagination is so thrilling! I know I don’t often get comments on my posts, but I’m curious what you would recommend. If you want, please, give me a recommendation or tell me a style that you like to read and why.  

LIFE (Pronounced: kay - Aus)

Hey there guys & gals (or robots that are intrigued with blogs collecting dust).

Okay, I know I have been non-existent on here and I won't even blame you if you are checking this post in June or July out of pure boredom to see if I ever even wrote anything again. BUT, in my defense - when this gal says that she is going "social media free in two thousand sixteen", it apparently involves computer-free too. My poor Macbook has served more purpose as a decoration than an actual functioning item. Sorry, Macbook. Truly... I am back and (hopefully) here to stay.

OKAY - enough with that ^^ stuff. How have you been? I know most of you would give the typically "I've been fine, how about you" answer so I'll just get to mine: 

Cade accepted a wonderful job that he couldn't pass up in Cleveland. He is now a junior art director for a great advertising agency and I am a gloating wife. JK, I still have a job. (Stay-at-home-gloating-wife has a nice ring to it though?) Anyway, with the new job, we decided to pack a million boxes, create tons of new bruises on our bodies, eat incredibly unhealthy, because - ain't nobody got time for groceries when you're packing - and move everything to Cleveland. You are now reading the blog of a Cleveland resident. We moved about two weeks ago on an usually nice weekend of NE Ohio. It was a lot of work, but I'll tell you - this is hands down the most beautiful house that I have ever lived in. So much character, very unique and in a great little neighborhood on the west side of Cleveland. We are not even 15 minutes from the West Side Market, very close to the Cleveland Zoo and absolute best of all? - we're a 10 minute drive from nearly any store you can think of... I love it. I love the convenience and I really love that it's in a safe neighborhood. The worst part of the whole thing is that we're not so super close to our family. Although, it's just another excuse for them to come visit us and explore all that Cleveland has to offer. (Which is surprisingly more than I thought!)

By the way, Frankie transitioned surprisingly well into our new place. I know Cade and I were most nervous about him and how he would handle the move. I think he may have settled in before Cade and I did. It probably helped that he didn't have to lift a single paw during the move. Lucky dog!

Hmm... what else is new? Oh, maybe about a year ago, Cade and I tried to watch Game of Thrones. We made it two or three episodes in and I just couldn't get in to it. Too many characters (with unusual names), too much violence for my taste and just a very busy show. ANYWAY - We just so happened to watch the Saturday Night Live that Peter Dinklage hosted and afterwards, we decided to give the show another try. One month later and 4 seasons down, we caught up. Just in time for the premiere. GUYS, Game of Thrones is where it's at. What an incredible show! Just make it past the first few episodes and it's smooth sailing. I'm hooked and I know it. 

So, I promise to write a little bit more and keep up. Next on my list is breaking out my camera and giving a virtual (still) tour on here of our new place. I am so excited for the summer and exciting new things we get to try. 

Until next time! - Renee B.