Hunger Games

So... I am so in love with the book Hunger Games. I have been holding off buying the second because I would like to buy it in the real book. Yes I can buy it on my kindle but some books I would like to have the hard copy of! So my question is, How did a film about children fighting to the death in a post-apocalyptic world become such an international phenomenon? Because it is different from Vampires, and superheros! I think most or many of the actually good movies that came out this year and last were about vampires and superheros. I mean there were other good ones outside of action but this was a really good movie, and book. When Suzanne Collins' wrote the Hunger games books she only published 50,000 in 2008. Today its close to 37 million copies. Plus the extra in different countries along with the rest of the languages.

Katniss doing the hunger games instead of her sister.

The part I like most in this book is when Katniss's sister Primrose is picked from the Reaping for the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Her hunting and archery skills are key assets to her in the Hunger Games. She has straight black hair, light gray eyes, olive-colored skin and usually wears her hair in a braid down her back.

The story has classical myths, ancient history and contemporary power politics. Just as they did in the Greek myth of Theseus and Minotaur, the fighters compete until only one is left alive, without a choice. The nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the 12 districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl from each, to make 24, between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. The victor then wins a new house for themselves and their families in their District, along with food, fame, and wealth.

In the arena during the count down.

Favorite Apps!

So I have a Kindle Fire, and I also have a Droid Incredible 2 Phone. I used to think that my phone was the world because you could play games and do so many awesome things.. Well then they brought the Kindle Fire with a bigger screen and you can read on it as well!!
Here are my favorites on my kindle
Netflix app is amazing on the kindle. I do have it on my phone but its not as great.
Email apps, They are both good on the phone and the kindle
Scanner radio is great on both
slotomania is addicting on the kindle. I played it for about two weeks and go bored. same with draw something.
My favorite on my kindle is called picsart, I am able to save pictures from facebook onto my kindle and go into this app and edit my photos. It is really fun. You can add effects, make collages and draw over the pictures.
Of course the facebook app. that is always fun to have.
therei s also this app called all recipes.com that i have on my phone and kindle. It is a fun app only for the spinner. But it makes it hard sometimes to choose!
and of course the Pinterest app, it actually takes you to the website on the kindle but formats it so you see the pictures bigger. On my phone I was one of the lucky few to get the app before they kept taking it off the market. Not sure why but it would appear on there off and on. I've had people ask me if and where I got it.
Here is my favorites on my phone
MACU app is a great app. They now have a way for you to scan/ take a picture your check and they will deposit it for you. Without walking into the bank and waiting in line! You can make payments on the app, check balances, and transfer funds. I think its time for me to go get a debit card and open a checking there :]
If you don't have Tango you should get it!! You can have video conversations, send video messages, send voice messages and texts. This works out great if you have a front view camera, because you can have a convo with some one face to face.
Soundhound is by far the coolest app, basically you can use it to figure out an artist of a song that your listening too. you tap the button, it listens then brings up the lyrics as it plays, keeps your songs archived and dated.
Gas buddy lets you know where and when the best gas prices are in town, I haven't had a lot of chance to use it since I live practically next door to a Maverik and a Premium.
If you have an Android device I found an app that is called ringdroid, you are able to make ringtones with it. it is very easy you just choose the area and play it till youve got the perfect clip for your ringtone or text tone. So much cheaper than buying new ringtones for .99 or 1.99 everytime.
The best part is All of the apps are free, Unless they changed since I got them!!

My book

The first chapter of what I have been working on.....

Ventroice Territory

CHAPTER 1

I remember vividly that day at work. I was talking with Andree about her date the night before. I poured her a cup of coffee and she handed me the sugar. We were in our art studio, that we opened about 1 year ago. As we walked to the back of the building she told me about her and Tyans date that they had went on. "He kept showing me his arms calling them his guns" haha! "so I felt them" sighed Andree. They were like jelly, with no muscle definition. Not attractive at all. In the back ground, I could here our co worker Tal yell "Sir you cannot be in here". Others in the office started shrieking "GUN" I turned to look over my shoulder just as a bullet flew past my head, hitting Andree in the chest, the sound was a horrifying whip past my ear.

   I was already in shock, but I knew i had to do something or I was going to be next. I dropped to my knees as I heard shot after shot. I crawled to the nearest cubicle and I could feel the tears flaming up in my eyes as I looked over and could see Andree's lifeless body laying there, her eyes still open. I could feel her pain, her need to finish life, her families tortured emotions. I shuttered at every gun shot and scream that I kept hearing. I crawled as far under a desk as I could so I was hidden, for I am sure he knew I was some where. I covered my mouth, I could hear footsteps on broken glass from the earlier shots. I could only see part of the office since I was hiding under the desk. I seen legs walking towards me, with a gun dangling in his hand. I took a short breath, held my emotions and closed my eyes not wanting to see what was going to happen. I felt something cold and wet come over my mouth my eyes shot open, fear rushed through me as if a drug pulsed through a vien. He was trying to make me pass out, I held my breath for as long as I could. My world was getting dark and I could feel myself slipping into the clouded thoughts of my own mind.  

 I woke up in a cold sweat, panic with my heart about to race out of my chest. The clock says 2:05 A.M. This will be the third time within the last week that I have had the exact same dream. It always starts off with Andree, and I. He has dark black hair slicked back and in a pony tail. I don't recognize him at all. 

   Like I do every time I have a nightmare, I turn on a comedy to take my mind away from the terrible things. Along with a glass of ice water to calm my nerves. Tonight was different, I couldn't help but to think about Layla and Andree. I literally have not talked to Layla since graduation. Last I knew, Layla was headed out of state. Andree and I started a business together, but she has been away with family. It has now been 4 years since I graduated from High School and I am actually doing well. On another note when you are chasing your dreams, you can't help but to think about friends who were once close to you. Tomorrow I am going to give Layla and Andree a call. I miss my girls. As I laid there I could feel myself drifting into sleep, 

   8 A.M. came rushing down on me, and my bed always feels much more comfortable when I can't stay in it all day. My silk blanket feels even more comfortable in the morning then it does any other time. I sit up to put my fluffy slippers on, I never could stand the feeling of hardwood floors on my bare feet. "Knock, Knock." I grab a quick glance in the mirror before I grab the door. I am sure no one needs to see me before I get ready.

 I open the door to see a delivery man. "Are you Darci Morrigan?" I glanced for a name tag, Gavin. His name is Gavin.

"Yes that is me." He hands me a small package wrapped in brown paper, tied with green ribbon.

"I need you to sign here Darci." He requested.

I signed and thanked him, closing the door as he walked down to his delivery van.

The package didn't feel heavy nor light. There is no return address. I hesitate opening anything without a return address. I headed into the kitchen and sat down on the stool at my island counter. I pulled the ribbon and opened the brown paper wrapper. There is a birthday card, my birthday isn't for three more weeks.

On the front of the card it says"Happy Birthday Darci." Maybe I shouldn't open this yet.

Curiousity gets the best of me and I decide to open the card to see what it says. Inside there is a note, the hand writing is very scribbled,

"You will need this to become yourself, and overcome the changes you are about to have. What change? Here is my journal that I kept while I went through my 23rd birthday.                              Casaya.                      "PS There is a key to unlock the journal on your birthday, only you will know where to find it." 

  Casaya, I know that name from somewhere. Maybe someone on my mothers side? My mother has never talked about her side of the family. She has one sisters and two brothers. I have never known who her sister is nor her name. I really have no clue where a key is. Maybe I will get a key for my birthday? I pulled out the tattered journal. It is black in color and seems as though the pages are weathered, it looks like the book or journal has been read many times. The bind of the book says "Ventroice." I couldn't stop thinking about the book and how I knew where "Ventroice" came from.

Shoot! Its already 8:20 AM and I need to get down to the studio. I dabbed a little make up on, and swiped on some mascara.  I could hear this time the doorbell was ringing, I jumped as it startled me. I threw on my jacket and walk to unlocked the door.  Who could this be? 

Crayon Space

So recently as in Jan-March i was very obsessed with crayon art. I tried this and decided it would have to look good or not didn't matter because it wasn't that expensive, crayons are .50 right now and the boards are fairly decent in price as well.

I hot glue gunned the broken crayon pieces to the board, because if you don't they will roll around when you try to use the blow dryer.

This is the finished project, I just love it because it looks like space to me, and everyones will turn out different. I think it even adds character because of the raised places on the canvas

Village :]

These are little village pieces from Julias' huge collection :] I set up the people and small pieces but she mostly did the houses and lights. we made a great team :]

Photography.

I have been getting so into photography latley

Cornbellies with the family

I got my face painted and so did cody :] A picture of patresa and i. cornbellies was so fun there was so much to do. i can't wait to go again sometime :]