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Words of the Week - Happy Valentine's Day!
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Since we have a week off and I was extremely lazy yesterday, let's pretend that I've strategically posted this in line with Valentine's day. We all know it's not true, since besides eat my weight in chocolate, I've got nothing to do with the day. So, I'm going to write this with a lychee (at least I think it's lychee... except it's red) lollipop and just get on with it.
What to Read
15 Super Smart Quotes on Success From Today's Best Young Entrepreneurs by Larry Kim, via Medium
As if to go against any stereotype that the 'new generation' are lazy, hopeless creatures (bitter much?), here are some quotes that go against the idea that those who've made it have done so through pot luck.
In Defense Of Lazy Girl Lifestyle by Megan Mcintyre via Refinery29
As a fellow 'I'm just not going to care' style girl, I completely agree with this article. We're allowed to be lazy, hacks be damned.
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Loosely based upon Tan's heritage and her mother's struggles as an immigrant, The Joy Luck Club describes the lives of four women and their American-Chinese daughters. This moving book is also a film, and dramatically describes the relationships between mothers and daughters of two very different cultures.
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
I've put this on the list this week solely to raise a discussion. This controversial novel discusses a fictional school shooting, based on a diverse group of main characters. I've heard extremely conflicting thoughts about this one, and would love to hear your thoughts to compare them to mine.
Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard
This dystopian novel series is incredible. I have to commend Victoria Aveyard for developing the main character, Mare, and creating a book that I finished in half a day. I could not put it down. The series talks about two different groups of people - the powerful 'Silvers' and the common folk 'Reds'. Mare Barrow is unlike everyone else, a person with the powers of a Silver concealed in Red blood. I need not say any more ;)
What to listen to
ANTI by Rihanna
I did not expect to like this album, not going to lie. I was pleasantly surprised by the various songs, especially Needed Me, Never Ending and Higher. Each song has it's own vibe, and seems to fit into a different genre. No complaints.
(Hopefully) we'll have some extra bits and pieces up this week, so if you'd like to track our newest stuff, follow us on Bloglovin'! It's free and easy to track what we're posting and enjoying online. I hope you all enjoy this week, especially if you have half term!
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