Through Pinterest, I stumbled upon a link leading to Starbucks’ “secret” menu. Intrigued, I began scanning the various items. While combinations such as the “Captain Crunch Frappuccino” sounded strange, others like “Snickers Frappuccino” sounded absolutely indulgent. I have determined to as many of these secret menu items as possible. Every time I receive a “free drink” … Continue reading Cookies and Cream Frappuccino
Synopsis: “The Dark Knight Rises” takes up the story of Gotham City eight years after the death of Harvey Dent. Gotham city is thriving. Criminals are safely locked behind bars, leaving the streets of Gotham city relatively clean. Citizens live without fear of the mob. The city has painted Harvey as hero and Batman as … Continue reading Gotham’s Reckoning: My Thoughts on “The Dark Knight Rises”
After reading several articles regarding the Aurora, Colorado shooting at the midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises,” I decided it would have been rather distasteful to blog yesterday about the midnight premiere. Instead, my prayers went out to the families suffering losses and the victims still recovering in hospitals. The tragedy claimed 71 victims … Continue reading Not everything, not yet.
Synopsis: “People Like Us” is a comedic drama starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks and Michelle Pfeiffer. Sam (Chris Pine) is a salesman who has accumulated a lot of debt. While settling his deceased father’s estate, Sam discovers a sister he never knew about. He receives a shaving kit bag stuffed with $150,000 and a note asking him to deliver … Continue reading The Outcome Doesn’t Matter: My Thoughts on “People Like Us”
Legend is a Young Adult action-packed dystopian novel by Marie Lu. The western United States has turned into a nation called the Republic which is constantly at war with the rebel Patriots. Society is divided based on intelligence. Each citizen of the Republic is required to take a standardized test which determines their social rank. The story … Continue reading One Day at a Time: My Thoughts on Legend
Synopsis: “The Amazing Spider-Man” is the story of an adolescent boy named Peter Parker who receives meta-human abilities through a genetically altered spider. In searching for the reason behind the disappearance of his parents, Peter stumbles upon Dr. Curt Conners, his father’s former partner. Peter gives Dr. Conners the missing formula he needs to accomplish … Continue reading We All Have Secrets: My Thoughts on “The Amazing Spider-Man”
Today Starbucks had “Free Friday Refreshers.” From noon to three the Starbucks company gave away tall Cool Lime and Very Berry Hibiscus Refreshers. To me, free drinks sounds like a good day, especially for a college student without a job. At fifteen minutes to twelve, Josiah and I hopped in the car and started our … Continue reading A Refreshing Summer Day.
Through Pinterest, I stumbled upon a link leading to Starbucks’ “secret” menu. Intrigued, I began scanning the various items. While combinations such as the “Captain Crunch Frappuccino” sounded strange, others like “Snickers Frappuccino” sounded absolutely indulgent. I have determined to as many of these secret menu items as possible. Every time I receive a “free drink” … Continue reading Captain Crunch Frappuccino
Enclave by Ann Aguirre is a Young Adult post-apocalyptic dystopian novel set in New York. The main character is a female named Deuce who is a Huntress in an underground enclave.When a “brat” turns fifteen, they take on one of three jobs: Hunter, Breeder, or Builder. Deuce becomes a Huntress whose purpose is to protect … Continue reading I Never Belonged Anywhere Until I Met You: My Thoughts on “Enclave”
Every June something magical happens. An entire world is created with a unique culture. Kids are indoctrinated into this culture through the singing of songs and the shouting of battle cries. After surviving a week in the wilderness, the children are given a blue bead and officially declared Missionary Kids. For one month out of … Continue reading The World is Full of Magic Things
