Cup of Thoughts

Christy Miller Collection, Robin Jones Gunn “Bad friends could ruin your whole life. Be wise when it comes to choosing your friends. You set the standard. You be the one who stands strong. Don’t be a follower.” Summary:  In the beginning of the series, Christy doesn’t know God personally. Through the first book, she goes to visit her Aunt and Uncle in California for the summer. She meets several new people on the beach and a few of those being Todd and Doug (some friendly surfer guys), after her Aunt tries to remodel the Wisconsin-born farmer’s daughter into a Californian beach babe. Some of her new friends  turn out to not be friends at all. When she left her small farmhouse, she made a promise to her parents not to do anything she would regret. You’ll find out if she keeps that promise or if she makes some new decisions that will influence her whole life. Thoughts:  The Christy Miller Collection are one of my favorite book series, because I started re...

Agnes Grey, Anne Bront ë “Reading is my favourite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read.” Summary:  This novel is about Agnes Grey dealing with life in the 19th century. Her mother married a poor parson out of love and lost her ladyship in the role of society. Mr. and Mrs. Grey birthed two daughters; Mary and Agnes. Growing up they were very poor since Mr. Grey lost his inheritance due to his ill-health. Agnes, determined to support part of the income for the family, becomes a governess. Her first position with a relative recommendation does not end well. However, her second family, the Murrays, went a bit more steady. While teaching at Horton Lodge Agnes gets acquainted with a neighbor of the Murrays; Nancy Brown. After obtaining free time from the two, assertive Murray daughters; Rosalie and Matilda. During one of her visits to read for Ms.Brown, she meets the new parson, Mr. Weston. Thoughts:  Amazing. Agnes Grey is now one of my favorites....

Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” Summary:  A suspenseful, perplexing story, yet exceedingly stunning, and inspiring. The little orphan, Jane Eyre , went through some difficulties that no person should have to endure. Her earlier life was full of torment and hate, however, she did not allow her past to influence her future. She involuntarily became a beacon of light to all the characters around her. Her selflessness encouraged the weak and feeble-minded. Her independence and strong will determined the strong faith she had in her Lord and God. After being aroused by her only (known) living relative, Aunt Reed, who tortured younger Jane, and hated her with all her being, Jane decides to run away. She stays in a charity school for young orphaned girls for 8 years. Once she reaches the age of maturity and freedom for a young woman of 18, she decides to enter into the world headstrong and...

Floating in the pool all day gives a perfectly good excuse to braid hair. Not only do you get the wavy texture later, but also the adorable fishtail! My friend let me practice on her beautiful hair — which reminds me of the Disney princess, Ariel — so obviously I had to give her the fish look. ♡ Anna

Little roses in a sea of blue.  Polishes featured are:  Sally Hansen Sugar Fix n.370 Sally Hansen Malibu Peach n.380 OPI Cajun Shrimp Covergirl Diva After Dark n.330 ♡ Anna