Christa Black
If you've never heard of Christa Black you are missing out! She's a singer/songwriter/violonist/guitar player/author/blogger...the list goes on...She toured with Michael W. Smith as a backup musician for several years and lived with his family. She is an amazingly talented woman of God with a lot to say and no fears about saying it! I found her through the Jonas Brothers :) She toured with them this summer in their string section (which consisted of Christa and Caroline Buckman).
She has been through a lot of struggles in her life and during the summer tour she started blogging about her eating disorder which began when she was a teenager. Her blogs are brilliant and inspiring and it amazes me that God gave her the opportunity to reach out to so many young girls by being a part of the Jonas "tour family."
She is currently spending time at home with her "stud hubs" as she calls him (their story is also on the blog), writing a book which I can't WAIT to read!!
Her music is incredible as well and the lyrics she has written are totally relatable! Does it sound like I'm trying to sell her? :D Well she's pretty cool!
Check her out!
Headspace-her blog (the link is the beginning of the blog so you have to go through the archives)
Myspace
Youtube-you HAVE to listen to Paper Plates and Plastic Cups!! (below)
Watermark Student Ministry
So this is basically a youth ministry group at a church in Texas. The Youth Pastors (Bode & David) along with another church member started "The Fake Jonas Brothers". They are hysterical! But they also have ministry based videos on you tube that are brilliant! Check them out at Youtube/watermarkstudents My favorite is the Realistry series!
My Must Read Book/Author list!
I LOVE to read! It is my escape from reality, especially during the school year...a great fiction book is my motivation to read one more chapter of the boring textbook...So here are a few of my favorites, Old and New!
The Last Sin Eater-by Francine Rivers
This is my absolute favorite book in the world! No matter how many times I read it I always find it fascinating and hard to put down!
Dairy Queen-by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
This is probably my second favorite book in the world which is funny because it is absolutely NOTHING like The Last Sin Eater...I mean it's about a teenage girl who plays football and lives on a Dairy Farm in Wisconsin...but it's a wonderfully written, poignant tale... ;) To make it even better you have to listen to the audio CD version. The girl who reads it (Natalie something)does a phenomenal job! She totally brings DJ Schwenk to life...the sequel The Off Season is also excellent. And I'm anxiously awaiting the third book that will finish the series which comes out this month!
Wild Roses-by Deb Caletti
Deb Caletti is my newest favorite author. I stumbled across another of her books (Honey, Baby, Sweetheart) at the library and randomly checked it out. It took a few chapters to get into it but once I did I was hooked and was so happy to find out she had five more books! Wild Roses is my favorite and The Nature of Jade comes in a close second. What I love about her books are that the plots are completely unique and I mean completely! And her writing style if phenomenal and unlike any author I've ever read. Below is a list of her books in order of my faves :)
1. Wild Roses
2. The Nature of Jade
3. Honey, Baby, Sweetheart
4. The Fortunes of Indigo Skye
5. The Queen of Everything
6. The Secret Life of Prince Charming
Now just so you know these books are in the Young Adult section (which honestly is where I get the majority of books I read...adult books are boring...usually), but they are not "teeny bopper" books...they're GOOD!
Moving on next we have A Northern Light-by Jennifer Donnelly
This book is another that I randomly picked up a the library (well the audio CD actually) and fell in love with. It's LOOSELY based on the true story of a murder that took place at a hotel in 1906.
Stargirl-by Jerry Spinelli
There isn't a good way to describe this book...you just have to read it!
And now for Meg Cabot...I'm not personally a fan of the Princess Diaries series...I like the movies but in the books she's a whiny brat (in my opinion). However Meg does have many other books that I thoroughly enjoyed! Here's a short list :)
1. Pants of Fire
2. Jinx
3. All American Girl (I did NOT like the sequel Ready or Not)
4. Airhead
5. Being Nikki (Airhead sequel)
There are seriously a million more books I love but don't have the time to put here...The Neverending Story, Holes, Harry Potter, Safely Home...the list goes on and on...Dangerous Heart, Defiant Heart, and Distant Heart by Tracey Bateman...ok I'm stopping now but seriously feel free to leave a comment telling me some of your favorite books! (as long as you don't tell me to read Karen Kingsbury...I know, I know...)
Sky Blue Morning
This is my sister-in-laws business venture! 100% natural, vegan and eco-friendly. Check it out Sky Blue Morning Etsy
Just some more goodies for you!
$3, $4 off Glade Fresheners coupons
Become a Fan of Sara Lee on Facebook and get a $3 off coupon for lunchmeat!
October 26 is official World Pasta Day and to mark the special occasion Buca di Beppo, the family-style Italian restaurant, is serving up a Pasta-rific promotion.
On October 26, all guests who purchase a Buca Small or Buca Large pasta or entree will receive a FREE serving of Spaghetti with your choice of Meat Sauce or Marinara, plus guests will also receive a 16-ounce package of Rummo-brand Italian Pasta to take home and prepare at their leisure.
