Thursday, April 10, 2014

Its 4am and I cant sleep!!! #cantsleep #insomnia

So it is 4am, and I cant sleep, I have read some of the book I am reading, and I am tired, just cant sleep. So I found this 50 questions about me to answer and thought I would try it.

50 Questions Tag! Here are the questions and my answers: 

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? 
Not that I am aware of.


2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? 
Probably last night, I always get sad when thinking of my son Justin.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? 
No,hate it

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? 
Ham
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 
Yes four boys

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? 
Yes of course.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? 
Never lol

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? 
no

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? 
Probably not.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? 
Lucky Charms

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? 
Nope don't untie them.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? 
I have to be strong, cant be weak with what I have been given

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? 
Chocolate Mint

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? 
I notice their body language first, then their face, smile,eyes and pretty much the body language.

15. RED OR PINK? 
PINK ALWAYS! 

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? 
My Weight 

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? 
Justin of course


19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? 
None, but my crocs are tan

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? 
toast

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? 
Just the peace and quiet, but little sounds coming from my Chihuahua 

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? 
Pink, I love pink, but also love blue and green and well I love a variety of colors

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? 
Vanilla, salty caramel, bread baking. 

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? 
My Son Derrick.

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE? 
The beach is the place for me 

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? 
I am not a big sports person, but I like to watch Hockey or baseball .

27. HAIR COLOR? 
blonde, now grey 

28. EYE COLOR? 
blue

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? 
No

30. FAVORITE FOOD? 
Biscuits and Gravy

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? 
I love happy endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? 
Frozen

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? 
Yellow

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? 
Winter in Az is so much better than the summer.

35. HUGS OR KISSES? 
Love them both

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? 
I love chocolate or vanilla cakes 

37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO? 
probably need both

38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION? 
I love both, love to be on the computer and watch tv at the same time. 

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? 
Web Of Fate

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? 
Just a grey mouse pad

41. ANY TATTOOS? 
no

42. FAVORITE SOUND? 
a baby laughing and the ocean

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? 
wow I love them both, 

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME IN 2013? 
Orlando, Florida 

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? 
no not really

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 
Phoenix, AZ

47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW? 
Glendale, Az

48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE? 
not sure looks kind of salmon 

49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR? 
white

50. ANY PETS? 
2 dogs, Skipper and Chloe, 6 cats

Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Book Review: Mickey Outside













Well this book is listed as a White Color Crime Thriller, I don't think it is as much as a Thriller but it is a White Color Crime story, I really liked the story, It was interesting and I did read it pretty fast. I thought it was intriguing and kept my interest up. Yes there was some thriller part to it, but it was kind of tamed, but it was enough for me, I did give it 5 stars because I thought it was a great book and worth reading. The book was a clean book, which I liked about.I plan on reading more by this author as well since I like his style of writing.

 The info below is what the story is about and I got that from Goodreads. 
 I also received this book from Amazon Prime and was able to read it before it was released. 

  Former Wall Street whiz and current convict Mickey Steinberg is nearing the end of his three-year sentence at Yankton—the cushy country club prison where he’s enjoyed celebrity status—and he’s ready to get out and get back on top. He doesn’t have the resources he once did, but he’s already hatched a new plan to sell a forgery of a stolen Van Gogh painting through the shady underground art market. He and his new partner, the smooth-talking Paul Reece, have a mark in mind: the sleazy con-man art dealer who swooped in on Mickey’s beloved ex-wife after he was locked up. But with his old partner, Jack Grass, hell-bent on revenge and his pre-prison life closed to him, it won’t be easy. As their plan becomes ever more complex, Mickey realizes he just wants to make good and make it out alive. A madcap heist with a shrewd insider’s eye on the high-rollers and lowlifes that run New York City—a place where no man is too big to fail.



Monday, April 07, 2014

Book Review: Pigments Of My Imagination


This is the Review on Amazon:

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

If you haven't read Pigments of My Imagination--go into it like you're reading a thriller but looking for romance--like you are trying to unravel some great mystery and you might have missed half the clues. I swear to you they are all there, but I didn't leave you a trail of bread crumbs. You might not realize some things are important, you might have to look off the path. I think it would be best if you went into it, pretending you are reading a book--in paintings.

Forget you have read any other books, ever. Forget you know how stories should go. If you are putting together a puzzle, stop looking for corner pieces; they are inconsequential and shaped like bleeding hearts.

From the Back Cover

From the moment Lucia steps into Bayside Art Academy, she is fed a steady stream of lies, but it's not until she meets William that she begins to question the people she trusts. Unraveling fact from fabrication seems impossible until Lucia finds her first painting, and discovers the dead do not lie--at least not to her.


 A dozen lifetimes ago, Lucia started a war. Not a war with armies or guns, but a bloody war nonetheless. The path leading Lucia to the truth is hidden within lovely art that spans the ages. In this life, however, Lucia doesn't know where to look. Lost, she turns to the one thing she knows with certainty--she is in love with Leo, and has been before.

So I am not going to tell you want the book is about, you can read that info from above, what I am going to tell you is this is a really awesome YA book. It is very interesting, the Author does a great job of keeping me engrossed in the book all the way through. I didn't want to put this book down. Very well written and so worth the read. It is a clean book, wonderful love story, with a mystery.
I think this book is interesting because it is kind of different, but still very good. I am giving it 5 stars.

I was given this book by the Author for a honest review. I felt this book is worth reading.

Here is a link to purchase this book on Amazon- Pigments of my Imagination
Right now the book is .99 on Amazon Kindle


Sunday, April 06, 2014

My April's Newsletter For CTMH

Celebrate Your Creativity
APRIL 2014A NEWSLETTER FROM DIANA
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Great Special to join my Team:
Discover the art of business during April
Dive into an incredible business opportunity and reap artistic rewards
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Use your artistic and business abilities in the greatest business venture of your life by joining Close To My Heart! When you sign up as an Independent Consultant during the month of April, you’ll not only start out on your artistic journey, but you’ll also be given the right artistic tools to help you on your way: you’ll receive a FREE Close To My Heart Cricut® collection* with your New Consultant Kit! Each collection is extremely “art-full” and makes for hours of artistic scrapbooking. Join Close To My Heart and start your journey today!

*New Consultants will have their choice of Close To My Heart Cricut® collections currently in stock. There is no guarantee that any certain collection will be available, and new Consultants may choose only from what is available.

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 April Stamp of the Month: Balloon Talk
A stamp set worth a thousand words!
April 2014 Stamp of the Month: Balloon Talk (S1404); 2014 Spring Summer Idea Book, p. 13
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Looking for the right thing to say? Catch a balloon from the April Stamp of the Month and set your message afloat! During April only, you can purchase a bubbly assortment of sentiments in the Balloon Talk stamp set for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50. Whether you want to send a thank you, a compliment, or a simple hello, this set of 24 will help you find just the right words. It’s a deal that will leave you speechless!

See the April Stamp of the Month »

My Creations™ Journaling Cards Box
Keep your cards all in one (very adorable) place.
2014 Spring Summer Idea Book, p. 129
With so many scrapbooking elements at your fingertips, it’s important to have a good way to keep them organized! Items from our My Creations™ line can be just the ticket, and the new journaling cards box is no exception. This 4½" × 6¼" × 1⅜" box with magnetic closure and a tiered bottom is the ideal place to store your Picture My Life™ cards, and also makes a perfect gift for cards and notes. The white chipboard surface leaves plenty of room for you to add your own creative touch, making it both extremely handy and extremely cute!

Get your own Journaling Cards Box »

Thanks for looking :)
Diana