I told you guys that I would be honest. That I was going to let you guys follow my journey (past, present and future) through both the good and the bad and I have told y'all to not be ashamed of the bad times but yet I haven't owned my own feelings lately. So here is that update I should have done months ago. I have been struggling. My depression has had be really down and I honestly didn't even recognize it. I started sleeping, a lot, and just not wanting to do anything. I even stopped reading which, for me, is a big indicator that something is wrong. I have had a lot going on. I have one more class i need to take so I didn't graduate when I was supposed to, my endometriosis has been flaring up and while my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant it's not happening as quick as I would have liked. I am finally admitting that my depression has been bad lately and I finally talked with someone yesterday. We have decided to get back with my primary doctor (because that's who prescribes my anxiety/depression medicine) and swap my medicine because I have been on this particular one for an extremely long time and maybe my body has become immune to it.
I get that it is hard to admit that you are struggling, especially when everyone expects you to be okay (that another blog post for another time) but it is important to take care of yourself.
So with that I have decided to give you all my TOP 5 FAVORITE BOOKS (two are technically series)!!!!
2. Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking
This is a 3 book fantasy series about....trolls!! But not the bight colored troll with their hair standing up on their head or the mean ugly fat troll who lives under the bridge. But instead trolls that look like normal people!! That have their own kingdoms hidden inside our own world and we don't even realize it!! These books are BEYOND amazing! I have, also, read each of these books 5 times each (don't judge me). This series gives you Romance upon romance, being torn between what you want and duty, royalty and finding your true identity.
3. Live Original by Sadie Robertson
This book is by the motivational speaker Sadie Robertson. This book takes a step inside of Sadie's outlook on life while she opens up about herself and her values. It is a truly Inspiring book and I am so glad I opened it up and started reading it. I couldn't set it down once I started. I first learned about Sadie Robertson through her families show Duck Dynasty, my dad and I loved watching the show together. When I learned that she had wrote a book I was beyond excited to read it and I am so glad I did!
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
This book was incredible (the movie was good too). This book is about a parasitic alien race that is placed inside of humans and they "take over the body". In this book it follows one particular 'Soul' that is having the problem with the 'host body' because the human still remains conscious and is fighting against the soul. It shows friendship, survival, love, and family. I highly highly suggest reading this book if you love science fiction and fantasy books! I have read this book 3 times and I can tell you everything that happens in it, and yet it still gets to me every time!
5. Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
I just read this book and actually finished a few days ago. It is extremely inspiring!! Rachel gives us a shame-free plan for embracing and achieving our goals. It's known as a self-help book to getting over all of the reasons that you never reach your goals. Rachel is truly inspiring and I am beyond glad I read it. I had seen people post, quite a lot, about her book Girl, Wash your face and so when I saw this book in walmart I decided to give it a go and I am beyond glad that I did!!! If you are looking for a self-help motivational look I suggest you look into this one!
Now a Bonus!! Two book I cannot wait to read!!
1. Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson
Her first motivational book was so inspiring and I cannot wait to get my hands on this one!
2. Forgotten by P.C. and Kristen Cast (number 3 of the HoN OtherWorld Novels).
I have read the first two books in this add on to HoN and I cannot wait for this one to come out to continue the journey in this version of HoN!!
What are y'all's favorite books to read??? I'd LOVE to hear from you guys!
"A reader lives a thousands lives before he dies....The man who never reads lives only one." George R.R. Martin.
I get that it is hard to admit that you are struggling, especially when everyone expects you to be okay (that another blog post for another time) but it is important to take care of yourself.
So with that I have decided to give you all my TOP 5 FAVORITE BOOKS (two are technically series)!!!!
- House of Night Novels by P.C. and Kristen Cast
2. Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking
This is a 3 book fantasy series about....trolls!! But not the bight colored troll with their hair standing up on their head or the mean ugly fat troll who lives under the bridge. But instead trolls that look like normal people!! That have their own kingdoms hidden inside our own world and we don't even realize it!! These books are BEYOND amazing! I have, also, read each of these books 5 times each (don't judge me). This series gives you Romance upon romance, being torn between what you want and duty, royalty and finding your true identity.
3. Live Original by Sadie Robertson
This book is by the motivational speaker Sadie Robertson. This book takes a step inside of Sadie's outlook on life while she opens up about herself and her values. It is a truly Inspiring book and I am so glad I opened it up and started reading it. I couldn't set it down once I started. I first learned about Sadie Robertson through her families show Duck Dynasty, my dad and I loved watching the show together. When I learned that she had wrote a book I was beyond excited to read it and I am so glad I did!
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
This book was incredible (the movie was good too). This book is about a parasitic alien race that is placed inside of humans and they "take over the body". In this book it follows one particular 'Soul' that is having the problem with the 'host body' because the human still remains conscious and is fighting against the soul. It shows friendship, survival, love, and family. I highly highly suggest reading this book if you love science fiction and fantasy books! I have read this book 3 times and I can tell you everything that happens in it, and yet it still gets to me every time!
5. Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
I just read this book and actually finished a few days ago. It is extremely inspiring!! Rachel gives us a shame-free plan for embracing and achieving our goals. It's known as a self-help book to getting over all of the reasons that you never reach your goals. Rachel is truly inspiring and I am beyond glad I read it. I had seen people post, quite a lot, about her book Girl, Wash your face and so when I saw this book in walmart I decided to give it a go and I am beyond glad that I did!!! If you are looking for a self-help motivational look I suggest you look into this one!
Now a Bonus!! Two book I cannot wait to read!!
1. Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson
Her first motivational book was so inspiring and I cannot wait to get my hands on this one!
2. Forgotten by P.C. and Kristen Cast (number 3 of the HoN OtherWorld Novels).
I have read the first two books in this add on to HoN and I cannot wait for this one to come out to continue the journey in this version of HoN!!
What are y'all's favorite books to read??? I'd LOVE to hear from you guys!
"A reader lives a thousands lives before he dies....The man who never reads lives only one." George R.R. Martin.
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