1. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll – This happens to be at the top of my list just because I’ve loved this book forever. Even though Disney tried to ruin it for everyone, it is a great book that shows so much imagination (or a really great high, depending who you listen to) that is great for kids and adults. In my opinion anyway.

2. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott – This is probably the oldest book in my personal library. I’ve read this more times than I can count really. I’ve always loved the story of the sisters. I’ve read both books that come after it and I loved them too, but this is my favorite of the three.

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3. The “Harry Potter” Series by J. K. Rowling – I’ve loved this entire series since they first came out. I even turned my sister onto them. I personally like them much better than the movies. Harry is just such a human character, with flaws just like everyone else. Even the supposedly “perfect” characters are portrayed as very human as the series goes on. It has a great plot and characters and is just very entertaining. I was kind of sad to see it end.

4. “Animal Farm” by George Orwell – I’m sure that this was on almost everyone’s required book list in school. I had to read this in high school and I absolutely loved it. I loved the different characteristics of the animals. Orwell’s view of communism is very obvious in the book, but even with that , this books makes it easier to see how communism works, especially for those that have trouble defining it. It’s just a fun read, while also learning something.

5. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee – This is another book that I’m sure everyone has read. I have to say that I loved both the book and the movie. I related to Scout the most and looked up to Atticus greatly. I still do.

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6. “The Fairy Godmother” by Mercedes Lackey – I just reviewed this not too long ago. I had just finished it for one of my book challenges and I love it. I love the new take on old fairy tales. The whole series is great and original, but this first book is my favorite so far. Look here if you want to see my original post, if you haven’t already.

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7. “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield – This is an amazing book. I don’t normally read stories like this but it was a Barnes and Noble recommendation and it looked really amazing so I picked it up. I did not regret it at all. It’s an amazing book with great characters and a mysterious story that sucks you in from the start. I would recommend this to anyone that likes a good dramatic story with a great mystery. I liked the characters and it was fun trying to figure out what was true and what wasn’t. The truth in the end is really amazing.

8. “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card – This book is the book that got me interested in Science Fiction. The premise of the story is so amazing and original. I reread this book all the time and I never get tired of it. It has sequels and companion books that follow different characters but this book that started it all is my absolute favorite.

9. “Winter of Fire” by Sherryl Jordan – I read this book in middle school and absolutely loved it. It’s about a girl that is part of a people treated as lower that slaves. The upper class won’t even touch them. In a twist of fate she is chosen to be Handmaiden to a powerful Firelord. As she learns what this means she uses her power to fight for her people and equality. I really love the character of Elsha and the message behind this book. It’s sad that it’s out of print. I’m trying to find a copy for myself, since the one I read was from the library.

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10. “Sloppy Firsts” by Megan McCafferty – This is the first book in the “Jessica Darling” series. It’s also my favorite. It’s written in journal form which I normally hate in a book, but it really works for this series. I like that Jessica is not perfect, I like that she’s so cynical and sarcastic (that sounds so familiar…), I also like that she doesn’t even realize how dramatic she is. lol But she’s a teenager, so she’s very normal. This is just the first in a series that follows Jessica through high school, college, and beyond. I really loved the characters and how they grew and changed over the course of the books. I enjoyed watching Jessica realize exactly how much in common she had with her family as well.

Health Habits
1. Exercise 30 minutes every day.
2. Eat breakfast every day.
3. Sleep 8 hours.
4. Avoid snacking between meals.
5. Eat five portions of fruits and vegetables every day.
6. Eat fish.
7. Drink one glass of water when you wake up.
8. Avoid soda.
9. Keep your body clean.
10. If you smoke, stop it.
11. If you drink, stop it.
12. Take the stairs.

Productivity Habits
1. Use an inbox system.
2. Prioritize.
3. Plan, but not too much.
4. Wake up early.
5. Check your email only twice per day.
6. Eliminate unimportant tasks.
7. Clean off your desk and room.
8. Automate.
9. Set strict deadlines.
10. Take one day off per week.

Personal Habits
1. Read 1 book per week.
2. Solve puzzles.
3. Think positively.
4. Make fast decisions.
5. Wait before buying.
6. Meditate 30 minutes per day.

Career Habits
1. Start a blog.
2. Build a portfolio.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelos David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

1. MacBook – I currently own a Dell and while it serves it’s purpose I truly drool for a Mac. It’s pitiful really. Windows has just really been getting on my nerves lately. I really want the black one. My next laptop will certainly be a Mac, no more PC’s for me.

2. The NEW iPod nano – I have the third gen iPod, which is fairly new so I can’t really justify myself buying this one anytime soon. But as soon as i run out of space I’m getting the new one! It’s so much cuter! And the colors are gorgeous. Since I’m currently a little over half way into my memory, I figure a few more months I can excuse myself and get a new one.

3. Nintendo Wii – I love this console! It’s so much fun and totally cute! And of course I love that it’s cheaper than the PS3.Anyway, I think I may be getting this one pretty soon anyway. Something to match my Nintendo DS.

4. Polaroid PoGo – I saw this in the store and I want it! I’m always taking pics but I don’t currently have a photo printer. I like this because I can print pictures from both my camera and my cell phone. I’m not a really formal picture taker so I would like something like this because the pictures are small enough that I could use them for something simple like a collage of pictures or just stick them anywhere. Plus the printer is small so I can take it with me. It’s so cute!

5. Xbox 360 – I really want this console as well. Especially since the price drop! There are some great games on here that I’d love to play. (To hell with exclusive games!lol) Hopefully this holiday season that I’ll be getting my wish.

I know this is a short list. I may update or change it in the future, depending on the changes in my life.

1. Cruel Intentions – Ryan Phillipe. Need I really say more? He is a total hottie. Plus I love the cruel Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) in this movie. She really needs to play the bitch more often. Add in Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair and this is almost a perfect movie.

2. Kingdom of Heaven – I really love the story behind this movie. I’m a huge fan of historical dramas. And the fact that it has Orlando Bloom in it certainly doesn’t hurt.

3. Pirates of the Caribbean – I actually love all three of these movies. I could have listed them separately, but what’s the point? Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, and Keira Knightly….need I say more?

4. The Devil Wears Prada – Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep were both awesome in this movie. And I’d never seen Emily Blunt before, but I loved her in this movie! She was absolutely hilarious. I loved the fashion as well. I wanted almost anything that came on the screen.

5. Fight Club – This is one of my favorite movies with Brad Pitt. This was so different from what he normally did back then, and he was so hot doing it. And of course I’ll watch anything with Edward Norton in it anyway.

6. Step Up – Yes, I love dance movies. I will admit it. And of course it helps that Channing Tatum is in it. I guess it’s just that part of me that really wants to be a dancer but knows that it’s never going to happen.

7. Wanted – I looooove action movies. And this one was totally awesome for me. I love the guns and the car chases and the explosions. I also love James McAvoy, but you never heard that from me.

8. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – I loved both of these movies. I’ve read the books as well. I guess I love the idea of four friends sticking together through everything, even when they are apart.

9. Reign of Fire – I really loved the whole idea of this movie. And Christian was great, as was Matthew McConaughey.

10. Memento – I’d never heard of this movie before I watched it, but I’m so glad that my friend let me know about it. The whole idea behind this movie, of not remembering anything from moment to moment, is so interesting! I also really love how the movie actually moves backwards from scene to scene. It’s this whole buildup that is so intense! Love it!

Well, that was my list of current favs. Some of those movies will still be on my list next week and some may not. Anyway, let me know some of your favorites or recommendations based on mine. I always love to watch a good movie.