Outside Reading #5

Just recently, I started the Twilight series. I never wanted to get into these books just because of how obsessed every other girl is. Deep down, i really wanted to start these books, but I didn't want to turn into another crazed Twilight fan. Once I started, I couldn't put the book down. It is so in depth and intense that anyone, no matter who they are, will be just as obsessed when they finish the first book. I love how it can be both action and romance at the same time. I also love how good of a story line the whole book has. To anybody breathing, i recommend this series of books to read.

You can buy the series at any book store or online!

Outside reading #4

Every day, atleast twice daily, i check caringbridge.com for blog posts about my friend Brett who is recovering from severe brain damage. He was in a car accident on August 29th and a coma for about three weeks. He is now at gillette rehabilitation center and recovering very well! As of now, he can say hello and nod his head yes or no. The most steps he has taken at once is about 20 with a walker which is a HUGE accomplishment! Brett can also type into a keyboard and there is a voice that translates them in to words. His mom updates the site about two times a day with long messages about his progress, or short ones about visiting hours. Without this site i would be so lost and much more discouraged about Brett's recovery.

If you would like to check it out, its www.caringbridge.com and type in Bretthansenbegg

Outside reading #3

Today, i read the book Burnin' Up by the Jonas Brothers. This book is the life of the Jonas Brothers for the past year and a half all wrapped into one. They talked about their most memorable concerts, three of which i attended, and many other things that are important to them in their lives. I think this book was a really good idea because it shows they are still normal people and gives fans an idea of what they are really like. It also lets them tell their story, instead of the paparazzi or press always telling it. You can buy this book at any book store near you!

Outside Reading #2

In an article on Cnn.com, a man named Milton Betts has had the hiccups since last November. The hiccups have caused him episodes of losing his breath and he has now lost his job. Betts has also gotten many prescriptions and even surgery to try to fix this. He put this article out as a last resort to see if any other doctor in the United States knew how to get his case to go away. I think this is scary because it's having shortness of breath and experiencing an episode of not being able to would be the worst thing. I hope Milton can get the response he is hoping for from the doctors reading the article!

This article was found here.

Outside Reading #1

Today, I read an article about a woman named Amanda Reece who found $182,000 in her Cleveland, Ohio home. Her contractor, Bob Kitts, was remodeling her bathroom and found the cash when he blew through a wall. The money was from the 1920's depression era and had been in her house since. The problem Reece faced was splitting the money, especially after she took it to court and the descendants of the original homeowners found out and got their cut. I think it's horrible for her because she could have gotten all $182,000, but her friend and her couldn't figure out how to split it evenly. This is a perfect example of how our country has changed and how courteous ways have vanished in people's minds. 

This article can be found here