Let's Talk Friday: Taking Out The Trash

Let's Talk Friday is a discussion post where I find a topic to discuss and talk about my opinions on the subject. I am in no way an expert, so please, take this with a grain of salt as they say. Don't hesitate to voice your opinion (or advice) in the comments and let's start the discussion!This week, I want to discuss something that has been a personal issue for a long time: Taking out the trash.How I grew up...I grew up in the Philippines in a middle-class...

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Kristine Cayne Interview/Promo

I'm lucky to have Kristine Cayne stop by today for an interview and promotion of her books. She's an amazing writer and I enjoyed reading one of her books.Thank you, Arianne! It’s a pleasure to be here with you today. I’ve got my cup of coffee and I’m ready to start. Fire away!1. How did you pick your character names?Picking character names is actually very difficult. You want a name that reflects a certain personality, not just for the author,...

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Original Poem: Cessation + Acting Update

Please respect the copyright. Any reproduction without express permission is ILLEGAL.The image used is from Mikeespage.On another note after that sad poem, check out my latest update in my Acting Blog! http://ariannecruzofficial.blogspot.com/2012/08/first-day-of-acting-class-whitecollar.html...

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eFestival of Words Award Winners: 99c Books!

Readers! Eight award winners in the 2012 eFestival of Words "Best of the Independent eBook Awards" have grouped together to offer you an amazing opportunity. They've reduced the prices of their award-winning novels to 99 cents for August 27 and 28th!Whether you like to read mysteries, romance, horror, young adult, women's fiction, or fantasy, this group has it. Are you a writer yourself? Do you want to learn all about digitally...

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Matt Bomer Monday (2) : Conspiracy

Matt Bomer Monday is a weekly meme where I choose an image from Google Images and create a story or a poem from it. This is a weekly tribute on Mondays for the amazing actor.Today's feature is dedicated to Willie Garson who plays Mozzie in White Collar. Since last week's episode was like a Mozzie episode, I had a dream about Mozzie. I thought it would be a nice tribute to him and Matt to write a story about both of them. Enjoy! Matt entered the...

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Pink Spotlight (10) : Free Books/Swags + 1 Win

I won one book, got 5 free books from Amazon, and received some awesome swags for giveaway.First off, I won Pushing the Limit by Katie McGarry. I barely tried to enter giveaways for this book. When I got my hardcover copy, of course I loved how beautiful it was. Can't wait to read it!The next four books were free when I got them. Thanks to Melissa Cutler for posting about it on Facebook :) Only free until 8/27/12Finally, Regency Rockstars sent...

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Beauty Product Review: Makeup Forever HD Foundation

I've been using this foundation since June and it is my absolute favorite foundation to date. This is only my second high end foundation and I'm so glad I found my favorite on the second try.What I like about it:It really evens out my skin tone. My face would start uneven with red areas all around. By the time I finish applying this foundation with a brush, my face is even and looks flawless.It gives a dewy finish.Very light on the faceFull coverageBest...

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First Day Of My Last Semester

Today is the first day of my final business project. I really am not looking forward to going to class, but it must be done. The sooner I start, the sooner I can finish. The final project is a group research project that ends in November if I'm not mistaken. One bright side of this is that we finish the class/research earlier than an actual semester. Did I mention the class is almost 5 hours? Good thing we only meet 4 or 5 times total before we...

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Something Exciting!

Something exciting happened to me on Tuesday night. It had something to do with the woman pictured below: Click the image to find out what it was!Another exciting moment is when Kieran Kramer, author of Loving Lady Marcia replied to my comment on someone's blog post. I just wanted to chronicle this moment because her message was so meaningful.My original comment was:"You can still love them, even if it’s not reciprocated. But you also have to move...

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Excerpt: ReAwakened by Ada Adams

Excerpt:“Meeting Razor” - “ReAwakened”Ada AdamsMy two-story fall was cushioned by the intruder’s body. He—a vampire, I realized—groaned as I landed on top of him, forcing his body into the muddy ground. I reached for my dagger, but he was quicker. Before I had a chance to pull it out, he slipped out from underneath me, flipping me over so that he was on top. His firm, muscular body pressed tightly against mine as his hands pinned my wrists to either...

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Teaser Tuesday: Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along. Just do the following:Grab your current readOpen to a random pageShare (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that pageBE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their...

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Matt Bomer Monday (1) : Reunion

Matt Bomer Monday is a weekly meme where I choose an image from Google Images and create a story or a poem from it. This is a weekly tribute on Mondays for the amazing actor. Men broke down the door as they ran to safety. Holding each other's hands, they ran towards a small pond and jumped without hesitation. Beneath the murky waters was a camouflaged tunnel for them to use in their escape. Her father quickly opened the entrance and they entered...

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Pink Spotlight (9) : Books And A New Feature!

This week, I have three books and a feature!I entered a giveaway but did not win. Or did I? I received an email from Lila DiPasqua saying that she would give me an e-book copy of her book Undone for review. I was ecstatic! I've been wanting to read her books ever since I read a snippet of A Midnight Dance. I can't wait to read the book! Thanks Lila! I won a giveaway last month from Vicky Dreiling's blog. I was excited to finally get to win a book...

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Beauty Product Review: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

First off, I want to say that I was ignorant of the fact that this product was NOT a face cream. Thinking that it was, I used it in the morning and at night, giving my face a very oily complexion. I've since picked up another moisturizer to use in the mornings. I still use this product on my face at night for some much needed re-hydration.Pros:VERY hydrating. When it says long-lasting hydration, it's not lying.You don't need a lot, which means...

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