Girl, Wash Your Face

April 4, 2019

“Girl, Wash Your Face” written by Rachel Hollis is an inspirational and motivational memoir. That takes you are a journey of the ups and downs of an ordinary girl just following her dreams.
Rachel Hollis is an author and motivational speaker who while trying to grow from the trauma of her childhood was able to build a successful media company and become a best-selling author.
To all the women out there: have you heard things like: you’re not good enough or that I am better than you! Yes, I am sure you have! However, this book tells you that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
One thing that I took away from the book was in the chapter “I’ll Start Tomorrow.” Everyone makes every excuse in the book to start their dream tomorrow. However, I learned that if you keep telling yourself “I’ll Start Tomorrow” you will never end up actually starting it. Just start! No matter where or how long it takes at least you started on the path to follow your dreams, or you will regret ever trying. It is about the journey not the destination.
Another thing that I learned was in the chapter “I Am Defined by My Weight.” Except for me it replace the word “weight” with “height” I stand at a proud 4’3” and obviously that is the first thing people notice. However, with what I lack in height I make up with in my personality. I am a loud, hardworking and positive person. The lesson learned was not letting one thing define who you are.
This book was sort of a kick in the butt for your goals and that they are not achieved overnight. It will take time but don’t ever give up. It highlights all the trials and triumphs that Rachel had to face along the way as well. Whether it was the years of therapy with coping with the loss of her bother, bad boyfriends, a rocky adoption process or the ups and downs of her business. She bravely lays it out there for the reader to take it and feel that you are not alone.
I would recommend this book to any women who is looking for motivation to get off their butt and follow their dreams. I would recommend this book to any guy who would like to learn how girls think and maybe how to respect women a bit better.
Rachel did a great job with this book and can’t wait to read her other best-selling books!

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Me

April 1, 2019

Bridget, Bridge, B, Auntie B, Auntie Bridget (when my 2-year-old niece is mad at me). I go by many names but I will always answer to all of them. I am a 22 year-old purchasing assistant that just loves to read. Books to me are a way to escape from everything but on the other hand learn about everything. 

I figured if I am becoming a blogger, I want my followers to know me better to understand where I come from and some of my favorite things.  

Here are some important and fun facts about myself:  

1.) Hometown: Dracut 

2.) Favorite Color: Orange  

3.) Favorite Subject: Reading/ English 

4.) Favorite Band: Jonas Brothers 

5.) Favorite Female Singer: Demi Lovato  

6.) Favorite Male Singer: Luke Bryan  

7.) Favorite Song: Sorry Not Sorry 

8.) Favorite Book Right Now: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama 

9.) Favorite Role: Becoming an Aunt to my two nieces  

Last but not least  

10.) Most important thing to me is: My family and friends! Oh and dogs! I love dogs!!  

I am the youngest out of seven children and love being a part of a large family. I have two nieces that are the two of the best little girls in the world. I love them to death. I also have two doggies Captain America and Scout. They are just amazing!! My family is my biggest support system and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. I love them all so much!  

I went to a trade high school and majored in Business Technology. I got my Associates degree in Business and my dream is to one day be the CEO of my own company or brand. I am still at my first place of employment, which I got through the Co-op program at school. I am a Purchasing Assistant at a local lumber yard, Friend Lumber. I absolutely love my job and co-workers. They took a chance on me and I cannot thank them enough. 

I stand at a tall 4’3” and I am very proud of this fact. I have a condition called Noonan Syndrome and short stature is one of the many side effects. However, I have never let it define who I am. It has actually made me push harder and try harder for everything that I have and want to achieve in life and for that I am incredible proud and humble.  

I am a hardworking, dedicated, fast learning individual who loves to make people laugh and loves to laugh myself.  

Once again, I can’t wait to go on a journey with you as we all embrace the importance of reading and learning!!   

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#thebestleadersarereaders 

The First Twins

March 9, 2019

“Sisters First” – By Jenna Welch Bush Hager and Barbra Pierce Bush was one of the most heartfelt, family based books that will have you laughing and crying from beginning to end.

This book takes the reader through the life of one of the most famous set of twins in this time period. From the time they were born and their grandfather was already Vice President up to just last April. When the country lost one of the most enduring and lovable first lady or The Enforcer and most importantly their grandmother Barbra Bush. (and everything in between)

Honestly when I first saw these girls, the news was reporting on the fact that someone had stolen Barbra Bush’s purse from under a table at a restaurant in Argentina. My first reaction was laughter and thought how careless the first daughters could be. I take all of that back now! I am 22 years old and completely understand how something like this can occur!

It was stories like these that might have gave the world the idea that they were just craving attention. That was just not the case. They never wanted every girls night to be plastered on the nightly news or on the front cover of magazines. They were simply young college girls trying to live a normal college life. I mean their parents told them they could live a normal life. However, almost having your boyfriend’s car get crushed by Marine One of the South Lawn of The White House on a first date is not what I call normal. (I think their father enjoyed having the Secret Service following his two girls everywhere.) lol. However, that was just not possible for them. Every little mistake or fumble they made showed up in next day news.

After all is said and done they grew up into very intelligent, down to earth young women. That have become very successful in their own careers. It may not have always been easy growing up with such a famous name (especially Barbra). They may not have always wanted their father to become President! However, they know that their name and their families legacy has given them opportunities that they would not normally have. Jenna has been given the opportunity to not only tell her family’s story but as well as many other extraordinary peoples stories on the Today Show. Barbra was able to realize her own passion with Global Health through the many travels with her parents during her fathers presidency.

The most important thing that I took away from this book had nothing to do with politics or the many articles written about the Bush girls. It was the incredible bond the Jenna and Barbra share as not just twins but as sisters. Throughout the book they kept bringing how they would always lean on each other for guidance and love. Through happy times such as Jenna’s wedding and the birth of her two girls to the devastating loss of a best friend, and their grandparents. They didnt just have each other but they had a fantastic support system of family and friends. Even the Secret Service and White House staff became a part of the extended family. It is just so important to surround yourself with people that will always be there for you no matter what!!

This book reminds me how incredibly lucky I am to be able to have four loving, caring and supportive sisters mixed into my big loving and caring family!❤❤❤

Becoming First Lady

March 4, 2019

img_20190115_184519_922881403832330048614.jpg“Becoming” – by Michelle Obama is an inspiring biography about an intelligent young woman on her journey from the South Side of Chicago to becoming the first African American first lady.  

There were many topics that stood out for me and that I was able to take away from reading this fantastic book. The first thing was how really genuine and down to earth she was retelling all the happy and hardship moments her family has gone through. Another thing was her dissuasion on being an active mother to her two beautiful children but as well as following her own professional passion. This has become a fairly new discussion among the working class and will continue to be. As a inspiring business women and someday wanting children of my own, I appreciate her not sugar coating this challenge!

The third thing that really struck me was how she took on the role of First Lady of The United States of America with such grace and compassion. At first she was completely against Barack running for president in the first place. However, after much persuasion and long and hard talks with not just Barack but with other love ones. She reluctantly agreed. During this process she described her love for her husband and his passion for wanted to run. Her only concern was for what running and ultimately becoming would mean not just for her husband but for her whole family as a whole. Especially her young daughters.

During the duration of the book she described her mama bear personality on protecting Malia and Sasha during the election and especially their lives in the White House. She wanted them to be able to live their lives as normal children. She wanted her daughters to be able to make mistakes and not get criticized for it.

Not only did Michelle have the pressure of raising children in the White House and on the world stage. She also had to figure what her new role as First Lady was going to play out. As a fantastic way of finding her role, she was able to combine her two loves: children and fitness. In 2010 she launched the Let’s Move program. This focused on providing healthier options for children to eat at school and help reduce the rising numbers in childhood obesity.

After all is said and done, Michelle Obama may not have been the best first lady in people’s eyes based on the way you may look at it. I mean the role does not come with a manual! Lol. She made it her own and that is all we can ask of her.  However, I have come to learn, respect and ultimately look up to her as a personal and professional role model. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for her and her daughters!

New Book

January 16, 2019

I am so excited for this book! I have heard great things and Michelle Obama has been a role model of mine for some time! Can’t wait to write a blog post about “Becoming” #hadleybooks #becomingmichelleobama

The Gentleman In Moscow

January 15, 2019

20181201_1627074662757630845232220.jpg“A Gentleman in Moscow” written by Amor Towles is a novel that is  elegant, charming and full of witty remarks. 

It tells the story of a young Count Alexander Rostov who had recently returned to Russia and was immediately sentenced to house arrest for life, in one of the nicest hotels in all of Russia, The Metropol. The crime? It was writing a poem going against the Russian Revolution.

The story then takes you through his days at the hotel and how he adjusts to being confined to one building for the rest of his life.

There were a few things that stood out to me the most throughout the story. 1.) The way The Count thought of himself as if he was all that in the beginning (even though he was the one under house arrest.) He took pleasure in correcting people in how they should great people and take orders from customers as well. 2.) that even though he had that hardcore, important presents about him, his manner around children was something different.

Shortly after being place under house arrest, Court Alexander was dining at one of the restaurants at the hotels, when a young girl (by the name of Nina)  around the age of five approached him and asked him “Where’d they go” referring to the mustache he had, had the previous day when Nina first saw him but had just shaved it at the barber right before lunch. After the Count explained to Nina what had just occurred, she took this opportunity as like any young girl would by sitting down and asking him more questions. This was the start of a beautiful father-daughter friendship between The Count and Nina (who was at the hotel for an extended stay with a father who worked to much.)

The friendship consisted on spying on all of the assemblies that were held at the hotel. These assemblies were created to organizations after the revolution. Nina also managed to have a master key to the hotel. This allowed her access to every single room of the hotel. Nina left the key with The Count when it was time for her to move on from the hotel. A little something to remember her by.

Alexander thought that he had heard the last his little friend. When out of the blue one day Nina showed up and asked Count Alexander to watch her little girl Sofia for two weeks….

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an elegant tales about the high and low class of Russia.

UPCOMING BOOKS

December 27, 2018

Thank you to my Secret Santa Julia, Mom and Dad for all of these books! I have always loved reading and continue to love books. Books are a great way to learn about the world!😁❤📖
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A Book Full of Secrets

November 30, 2018

“The Husband’s Secret” writen by Liane Moriaty is a twist-turning novel that any women will find a connection too.

This book chronicles the person live challeges of three women as they balance: love lives, marriages, work and ONE BIG SECRET!! It starts with just one letter.

It is full of ups and downs and twist and turns at every coner. This book certainly doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the drama.

When people talk about a movie being a chick-flick, I would call this a chick-flick type of book.

I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a easy read/guilty pleasure/mystery book.