I've been completely submerged in my new book, THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH, that I've forgotten to blog! So sorry. I got this book as well as THE LAST LECTURE for Brett. Scotty got the classic book that all kids should have, MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES. Previous to Pillars, I read THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES. That is a really satisfying book to read during the hot summer days. All these books were recommending by my aunty and I'm so glad! Reading is way better than watching T.V. if you're reading something great - instead of boring textbooks, EW! This book rave I'm on is wonderfully refreshing for my soul. I would love to hear about the books you're reading =).
The weather in Southern California has turned from warm to blistering hot! Brett, Scotty, and I went to Newport Beach on Saturday and had a fun time soaking in the rays and running in the ocean for an occasional dip. Even better, Brett and I got to surf! The waves we're about 3 ft. I had no idea about "black ball" that when Brett rushed out of the water and gave me the board he told me to float down to the other jetty because they weren't closing it just yet. That was all to fast for me to understand so I quickly paddled out and tried to catch something but I had the feeling that the lifeguards were watching me. They eventually announced on their speaker phone that they wanted all surfers out - which meant me and this other guy. So instead of floating down to the other jetty I got out. Then we waited for about 5 hours for black ball to end and I got to surf again. Let's just skip the details and say it wasn't pretty. Okay, I give. The current was strong and I went over the falls on one wave and came close to hitting the jetty. Persistance and fear kept me out of harms way as I paddled through the current to safety! haha. We totalled about 7 hours in the sun and Brett got badly sunburned and poor Scotty had sunburned eyes for 2 days. Luckily, Scotty has my skin tone and he didn't get scorched like his daddy. We know better now to buy a beach umbrella, sunglasses, and better sunscreen.
We just received our rebate checks from the Governement today. Not what I was expecting but I am nonetheless grateful.
Just out of curiosity, have any of you tried that lemon detox diet? I know Malia and Stewart have. Was it effective? What was the main purpose for you trying it? Brett and I may try it but will probably fail quickly being that there's always food cooking. Well, these are just my thoughts on a monday night. Hope all is well in your part of the world.
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Karen, Lauren told me that you might be coming to visit Utah some time this summer. If you are, I'm so excited! If you're not, then can you? Hahaha... It was so cute seeing Lauren hang out with Jackie because I just think if it weren't for us being friends, they never would've become friends. Lol, maybe not, but that's what I like to think. Hahaha
i read that book, pillars of the earth, and i LOVED it. I was so sad when i finished it, even though it was a million pages long. the sequel, world without end, is also very good. enjoy the book!
hey dude... im on a reading streak right now too so i am so glad you mentioned some good books to read. there is a public library nearby but i never know what to get so i will definitely check out The Pillars of the Earth. What kind of book is it??
Pillars of the earth is a historical epic - lots of graphic scenes that i wish could be deleted but then it would probably lessen the authenticity of the 1100's. those times were so harsh and disgusting. I'm not sure what kind of books you like suva, but this book is a definite page turner and thriller. i think you will like the secret life of bees because it is captivating, soulful, and charming.
Let me know how your lemon detox goes. I totally want to do but I'm kinda scared.
so i LOVE how i read ur blog and try to act like i know what "jetty" is. hahahaha. so ms. karen....i started a blog as well. i added you as one of my fellow bloggers...but i'm not sure if you can read it. email me your addy so i can add you as an approved viewer. my email is: ooh_baybee23@hotmail.com. and...*ahem* can u like answer ur phone!
Hey Karen! Good to have you back posting! Missed you! I'm so glad you got to surf! I tried to surf last week but it still hurts my wrist to put pressure on it so I can't yet... good thing all the waves are on the south shore right now! Yes I did the Master Cleanse! I did it last summer while we were in Albuquerque. I did it because I wanted to Cleanse my entire system. I was hoping that it would get rid of some of my allergies (I cant remember if it did or not) and I wanted to lose some weight and start to eat healthier. After finishing the cleanse it made me want to keep clean so i was eating healthy food. I thought it was good... it is kinda hard though. I want to do it again sometime soon. Good luck if you guys do it! If there is always food cooking in your house that will make it tough. After the first day you sense of smell is magnetized... you can smell everything so much stronger! kinda crazy! let me know if you guys do it! Did you read the book about it? there's a link so you can read it online instead of buying the book. let me know if you need it!
Miss you guys!!!
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