bookies.

like just how I go through phases of things, like:

1. being on a corn tortilla chip eating kick 
(true story. I have 1.25 opened bags right now.)
2. wearing neutral eyes with a pop of fuchsia on the lips

...i go through reading a book or two or three in a short amount of time.

On Monday (3 days ago) my mama bought me a new book from Target( also it's a target book club pick!), called Garden of Stones by Sophie Littlefield.

I had a $2 off coupon I wanted to take advantage of, assuming I'd even be interested in the book, which I was once I read the back of the book. $11.89-ish plus the $2 off, thank you.

Garden of Stones is a about an embarrassing fact of American History:
the encampment of American Japanese citizens right after Pearl Harbor was attacked in WWII.

Without giving away too much of the story, it follows a widowed mother & teenage daughter as they are torn from their homes and transported to the dusty desert internment camp with thousands of others. There is sadness, despair and confusion yet hope and the will to keep going thrives in young Lucy for herself, for the memory of her dear father and for her withdrawing mom.

Within the first few chapters, I was hooked. {i am at least half through the book.} It's an unfortunate tale of what life was like for Japanese Americans in California at that time, yet Littlefield writes beautifully with sensitivity too.

After I finish this book, I'll move on to The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I rented the movie from redbox with James a few weeks ago and I loved it! It made me want to get the soundtrack and read the book. That night, I texted my sister and a friend this line from the movie, said by Charlie,

"people accept the love they think they deserve."

WOW! It really made me think. Sister J had the book so she brought over for me to read this past sunday.

 

I just love books and seeing them on display on the shelves.

I did some spring cleaning last week and narrowed all of my cd's into one crate to make room for more of my books that I want to hold onto or pass on/give to others.

There's at least one here that I've read, practically NEW, with no pages bent, that I will be giving away in the very near future!

What are you currently reading? Are you going through any quirky phases?

what I wore wednesday: cream lace, mint & army green

Wow! what a wonderful response to me being back to blogging..you all make a girl feel loved. i truly appreciate all of your support and kind love notes you've all left me!

so yeh, Happy Wednesday! 
I am sippin' on a orange berry smoothie while I type this post.

Today's post is about what I wore wednesday, but I also will share below a song that has been circulating my head these past few days.

All photos are taken courtesy of my 77 year old grandpa! He did good huh? lol

my fave pic of the day

shirt:kohl's (handed down from mom) // skirt: downeast basics // bracelet: gift // earrings: oldnavy

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"I just need someone who can help me get some sleep"

--- when a heart breaks by Ben Rector

(ben, I know what you mean.)

I need Jesus. it's simple, but i make it complicated.
There are scary, unknown things that get thrown our way in life.
We feel overwhelmed and feel like we are getting buried deeper in a dirty, slippery, mud hole.

How will we ever make it out?

We don't need to know all of the answers.
all we need to remember is that the sun still shines bright.
The hand of Jesus is there to hold ours through it all.

new name & new design

Oh it feels so good to be back to blogging today!!

My new blog design is complete! What do you think? I am excited to finally & formally announce the new look & new name of my blog! I've never had a complete custom blog design before, so this is some exciting shtufff!

Welcome to Sunny Tales & Happy Mail 

formerly Bee Littlequeen!

I want to give a huge thank you to Leslie of From A Daughter Designs for my fabulous blog makeover! She was so patient with me and took my ideas and turned them into this masterpiece! This new design is so me. She was a joy to work with! You can check out her shop for any other designing services you might need in the future!
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I know it's tuesday, but I want to talk about my Easter weekend. 

On saturday, two friends of mine: shawn & steph (bro & sister) came over. We hadn't seen each other in 6 years! I met shawn & his family when he and I were 12 years old! Their family lived right around the corner [literally] from my dad's house. We had rubio's for lunch & just had a blast catching up and taking pictures. Also, Shawn, who is a computer whiz, cleaned up my laptop a bit and ran scans since I obviously don't know exactly what I am doing. 

Easter Sunday, the day Jesus Christ was resurrected is such a holy, amazing day in my faith. I mean, a man who died for humanity rose from the dead by the divine power of God! AMAZING!

My dad, stepmom and sister came over for a visit then. I am 30 years old and I still happily receive an easter gift from the easter bunny aka Janet, hehe. 

Brother bubba had to work til 8pm that's why he couldn't make it. We had a good time and us girls laughed because my dad totally fell asleep on the couch, poor dad, so tired.

dad's fairly new kicks

our pretty toes all matched!

bunny wanted his toes in too

my dress: target.// earrings: gift from alaska. //headband: target

Then yesterday, my mom came over! She has a few days off from work. We and James headed to Ross where my mom bought me a new navy blue & green maxi dress and a tank tunic ( in the future for What I Wore Wednesdays).  After Ross, we went to Target so i could return some yoga capri's I had gotten a couple weeks ago because they were too big and needed on size smaller which they happened to go on sale sunday for $12, originally $15...so yehhh! I then had jack in the box for dinner: sausage croissant & peach tea, why thank you.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and that your week is off to a good start. Oh & i noticed that my blog has reached over 300 followers via google friend connect (i know it's going away soon)...do you know what I am thinking??? Giveaway soon!! Thank you for reading & leaving me sweet comments.

quick note

Hey friends!!

Announcing that my blog will be getting a NEW NAME & a NEW DESIGN (same url though)!! which means that my blog will be under construction for the next week or so.

I am excited to revamp things around here with a refreshed look & name that will be revealed soon enough!

I've been wanting to do this for months as me & my blog have grown this last year. With Springtime here (or near), what  better time for this project.  Life, flowers blooming, gardens growing, blog makeover, ya know, the pretty things!

I won't be blogging this week but you can keep up with me on twitter or email !I have a feeling taking a break from blogging might do me well. Shoot, this will give me time to read & comment on YOUR blogs and answer emails! :)

Have a great mid-march week!
Hugs!

the spirit of the Irish day

Happy St. Patrick's day!!

I am not Irish, but today everyone can be!

The only "st. paddy's day" thing I did was wear green. I don't drink green beer or any beer for that matter and I do not like corned beef & cabbage...so yehhhh.

Oh and I am really starting to like the name Patrick. Maybe a middle name for a baby boy??

Here are some pictures of me today. 
and Look I caught a HUGE THREE LEAF CLOVER! WOW!

top o' the evenin to ya

kiss me?

I know there's the saying of something like, "let the luck of the Irish be with you", but I don't really believe in luck. I like blessed to be the meaning of what lucky is.

You know when people are about to go take an important test, or go to a job interview, I really hesitate on saying, "good luck." I mean to wish them the best and all good fortune or good energy for those things lol.

From one little leprechaun to another,  I  leave you with a prayer of blessings, courtesy of my aunt nancie:

May your thoughts be as glad as the SHAMROCKS, may your ♥ be as Light as the song, may each day bring you bright "HAPPY HOURS" that stay witb you all year long. 

Interpret it as you wish :)

Be Blessed.
Rainbows & pots of gold.
-B

week run-down

yeh yeh, I haven't posted since monday.

I just didn't make time. You know how I was talking about my anxiety and not sleeping? 

Well, last week, I delightfully did sleep better, but on monday night it went downhill and this whole week minus last night, was not fun. I would lie in my bed, wide awake for hours! Most of the time, no anxiety, thank God! But sprinkled throughout. it's just frustrating.

I had such a positive response to THAT post and my heart was overwhelmed with love. I want to thank those who left me comments and gave me encouragement and support! It means alot and who knew that strangers could be united over such things!?

I also want to say HELLO & welcome to all of my new followers! I am sure you've heard GFC is going away in July, but do not fret, you can still follow me by subscribing by email or on bloglovin---there's a little button on the right there :) yeh, right there.

I am energized and feeling good & pretty today.

I'll give you a run-down of how my week went, besides the usual checking and responding to emails & reading/commenting on blogs:

Tuesday
cardmaking

Wednesday
visit w/the grandparents
go to my nurse sandy's parents SURPRISE 60th wedding anniversary party!!

It was such a fun event and i was so happy to be able to be there to celebrate Jackie & Russ's anniversary. They are such a good example of making family & each other a priority. I hope that when I enter a marriage that it's for 60 years and forever. 

Russ told me, "The first 60 years was hard. The next 60 will be easier." lol.

Obviously, sense of humor is key!


Thursday
meeting w/case manager
hang out with one bestie Hayne (she's on spring break!)

Friday
Got my toes did
made important phone calls
put together 2 packages

annnddddd, one night this week, I read Woman's Day magazine given to me from nana. While reading, there was a pretty quote that made me smile and brought warm fuzzies, especially now that Spring is upon us!

let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom---marcel proust

What are you looking forward to? Are you ready for Spring? How was your week?