well, hello there

This new work schedule is going to take a little getting used to! I was able to get a little scrapping in last night. Well, actually I started the lo last night & finished up today. I created the background last night and today I added the pics, the title & the journaling. Most of the pp is Jenni Bowlin but the shaped paper is Fancy Pants. The title is a rub on and the border stickers are Recollections (they were 40% off at M's) I also made the rosette & added the epoxy mouse ears sticker. I am starting to get the hang of these rosettes & I love them! I made several for a star toss that I was in. I mailed them off today & I pray that they travel well. One of the best things about my job is the fact that I get Advanced Reader's Copies. I just finished a couple titles that are sure to be huge. The first one is due out April 5th & the first of a trilogy. The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens is the story of three children that are in for the adventure of a lifetime. I will not be surprised if they make a movie based on the book. It is a lively read & I found myself staying up way to late for a few nights trying to see what was in store for the three wary adventurers. Their is plenty of action for reluctant readers & it will keep you on your toes with the twists & turns. So, to sum it up....three orphans, one wizard, an evil witch, dwarfs & time traveling....need I say more.

The next book that I read was Divergent by Veronica Roth. This is also the beginning of a series & after visiting the author's blog I found out that it will be made into a movie. It will be in bookstores May 11. The story surrounds the life of young Beatrice in a dystopian society where at 16 the choice you make will define your beliefs, question your loyalties & transform you. This young adult novel will get ya thinking long after you turn the last page.