Attention Twilight Fans

Twilight saga author Stephanie Meyer has just announced she will release a new book related to her famed series. Titled, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, details "the story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion." - B&N

I've already got my copy pre-ordered. And as I type that I sort of cringe - sometimes I can't believe myself and this silly obsession with vampire romance novels...

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Pierogi Pro

My dinner last Sunday night was a traditional Polish feast; potato and cabbage pierogis with sour cream, Polish sausage, and sauerkraut. I'd never eaten Polish food before meeting my Polish sweetie - but ever since I've come to love the comfort food of his homeland.

Usually the batches of pierogis we eat are homemade by his grandparents and mailed express from Michigan. We then immediately freeze said pierogis + Polish treats to save for a rainy day when comfort food is a must. I love this culinary tradition and opportunity to celebrate his rich heritage, but my qualm is, I don't know how to make these myself...

So imagine my surprise when I opened my Martha Stewart Living this month and what did I see? Martha's favorite food is pierogis? And she included a how-to recipe for both sweet and savory pierogis? My lucky day - check out this issue, Martha shows how to make savory cabbage pierogis and sweet blueberry pierogis, apparently her fave!

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Rest in Peace

I just found out my that my paternal grandpa passed away. He's been ill and hospitalized for the past few weeks, and in ailing health for longer, but it still feels surprisingly sudden and unexpected. I think I wasn't prepared for the finality of it all. As if I've been subconsciously clinging to this whispering notion that he wasn't really going to die. And now, in the aftermath, I'm not really sure how to feel.

He was my dad's dad and while we didn't grow up living in the same city, or even the same state, I do have fond memories of him through the years. One auditory memory that especially comes to mind was his hearty, scratchy laugh. I'm comforted by the fact that the last time I saw him, he was healthy, happy, and smiling. That's a memory I will hold on to. I can only hope he's in a better place now and my grandma will be okay in his absence and come to accept and absorb the reality that he is no longer with us.

Find Your Mr. Darcy

Love this card! Perfect to send to the Pride & Prejudice fan whose aleady found her Mr. Darcy.

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Time Traveler's Wife

I rented The Time Traveler's Wife on Netflix recently and was pleasantly surprised how close the movie was to the book. As an avid reader, I'm always a little wary on how a books is translated in film. You never know how it's going to turn out. Often times, the director's butcher the storyline, others they leave out crucial points in the plot, but in my humble opinion, this one delivered a pretty accurate rendition of the story.

If you haven't read it yet - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is an unusual, clever and creatively written love story that literally follows a love through time. I thought Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana had great chemistry onscreen and closely resembled what I'd pictured for the main characters: Henry DeTamble and Claire Abshire. Add it to your Netflix queue and see for yourself!

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Friday Fun

Happy Friday! I'm excited it's the weekend again. I so wish it started today, I was super sleepy waking today, would've been nice to have been able to push snooze a little longer...

Sadly, my Huskies did not make it past the Sweet 16. The second half was pretty awful if you happened to catch the game. But going to stay tuned in for the rest of the March Madness tourney today after work. There are still victories to be had! Have a great weekend!

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Sweet 16!

My team is playing today! My alma mater twice over, University of Washington, beat New Mexico to make it to the Sweet 16! Tip off is at 4:26 this afternoon, I'm hoping to jet out of work fast to meet up with friends at a local pub to cheer on my huskies!! GO DAWGS!

Anyone else into the March Madness? Tell me about your bracket!

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