Ramblings of a Bookworm

Hello, I’m Brittany! A voracious reader and Fan girl(especially for all things Disney, musicals and Newsies). Graduate student pursuing her Drama therapy license. My favorite book (if I could possibly choose one) is Anne of Green Gables because Anne spelled with an “e” is my spirit animal. I love watching Audrey Hepburn movies, especially Roman holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. My favorite color is what I like to call Tiffany blue (turquoise). When I’m not at a bookstore you will most likely find me in a theatre.

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TAKE NOTICE

I almost forgot about this bit!!

Look at Gilbert!! He is so into this conversation until Anne rips his heart out.

OPEN YOUR EYES ANNE

[rubysfilms]

The bosom friends behind the scenes of S3💙💫

(Anne With an E)

[homoviden]

“Anne with an E” Season 3. 

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We need hope, or else we cannot endure. So let her keep this hope, Feyre. Let her imagine a better life. A better world.

A court of Thornes and Roses

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"Serpent and Dove"

[madeline-kahn]

Remember me, for I will soon be gone Remember me, and let the love we have live on And know that I’m with you the only way that I can be So until you’re in my arms again, remember me!

Coco (2017) dir. Lee Unkrich

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Blind date with a book

[laurens-german]

Moana (2016) dir. Ron Clements, John Musker

[bibliotheque-la-nature]

// Stift Admont Library, Austria //

Notice the secret door in the last picture.

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Books that should be turned into a Spanish TV Series

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"The Hating Game"

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Coffee and Books with Brittany and Nancy- "The Four Agreements"

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Ramblings on “Brave Not Perfect”

Reshma Saujani’s Brave Not Perfect has become one of my favorite personal development books. Some take a ways from this novel include:

1. Bravery and not letting fear stop you from achieving your goals and passions.

2. Courage to embrace your imperfections

and

3. Change “can’t” to “yet”; shift mindset of limitations.

Some other points Saujani made that really stuck with me are:

Give the advice you give to someone else; listen to your own advice.

Ask yourself if the fear of putting yourself out there and being vulnerable is worth the risk of not doing it and not achieving your dreams.

Learn to accept criticism and ask for feedback

Become more accepting of your imperfections; become comfortable with them. 

Ask yourself if your scare and out of your comfort zone or if it doesn’t really make sense to do? (drama or wisdom talking)

If voice of wisdom you will feel at peace because it’s calm with a sense of authority

Drama is whiny, nervous and defensive.

If you make excuses, find yourself compelled to explain your choices to anyone who will listen, feel disappointed or unhappy this is voice of drama calling the shots.

Next time you’re going to pass on something pause and ask yourself drama or wisdom talking?

Thanks for Reading!

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Gods of Jade and Shadow

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Ramblings on Present over perfect

I read this book several months ago, as part of my journey to gain more tools in my self development tool box.  It’s interesting that this novel left me with so many thoughts on being comfortable in the uncomfortable but until now looking back on my notes on Niequist’s books I realized how thankful and timely this book came into my life.  The last couple of months have been a whirlwind of changes and has left me grappling with how to process all these paradoxes.  For the first time in my life I’m forced to confront myself in ways I’ve always been able to avoid in the past that I can no longer do.  When I originally read this I wrote in my notes:

challenge: letting myself be seen in silence.  My fears and anxieties about being vulnerable and letting love in.  Fear of heartbreak.  Open heart space.  Anxiety of being alone.  Becoming comfortable in the silence of being by myself.

Did I challenge myself to do any of these things? nope, I went back to my old habits. Being far from home with no family has really brought these challenges into my life and I’m finally working through them and I’m so glad I finally am facing these challenges because it has taught me that I am stronger and capable of so much more than I think; it’s okay to be uncomfortable because that’s where you grow.