2 more reads

I am seriously lagging on this blog and my goals. Ok so the only updates I have:

Read 10 Books: Finished Outliers by Malcom Gladwell and The White Queen by Philippa Gregory.



Outliers was awesome. A Sociology major's dream. If you have ever read or heard of Malcom Gladwell you know this man LOVES to research. In this book he looks into the stories behind success. It really opens your eyes to exactly what goes into that thing we define as "success." You might be surprised at what it takes. I would give this book 5 stars or whatever a 100% recommendation would be. It will reel you in, for sure. REAd THiS.



Philippa Gregory is famous for her historical fiction novels which center around the most infamous British courts. You might have heard of or seen the movie version of her novel The Other Boylen Girl. That book got me hooked on historical fiction. Back to The White Queen. This book was full of the typical drama found in the old British courts. It had plotting, scheming, war, murder and love. We follow the protagonist from life as a widow in the country to becoming one of the most beloved and powerful queens in England's history. If you want an indulgent page turner this is a good one. However, the ending left me hanging a little, so 3.75 stars. I really need to get on the rest of these.

1. Read 10 5 books
2. Write an article and submit it to a few magazines
3. Throw 2 great parties: I’m talking invitations, a full menu, create a “tablescape”, you know the whole domestic goddess thing
4. Run a race: over 3 miles
5. Volunteer:more than once, and actually enjoy it
6. Learn how to drive a stick shift: kind of done?
7. See 3 2 new places:destinations or noteworthy spots not something like the newest bar on the strip
8. Re-learn how to ski:after 13 years its time to get back on the mountain
9. Create 5 unique paintings
10. Learn how to spell:seriously, it’s embarrassing

Happy Days

So I left off in Boston.  There I was sitting in Boston Logan airport waiting for my plane when who sat down next to me?  The Fonz!  Yup, Henry Winkler sat down right next to me.  I played it cool but immediately texted my Mom and a select few that would appreciate this.  

He was a far cry from his Fonzie days: in his brown ugg boots, evergreen wide wale cords and tweed blazer.  He sat down to eat his tuna sandwich and chips with a Perrier to drink. After a few bites he got up, turned to me, and politely asked if I would watch his stuff while he went to get a coffee.  That's right he spoke...to me!  I of course said yes and then he proceeded to offer to buy me a coffee as well.  I declined, but thanked him for the offer.  Multiple people later scolded me for not taking him up on the offer so I could brag about it later.

When he got back he thanked me and sat down with, not a coffee, but a pizza.  He said the tuna sandwich was garbage and he had to find something better.  A few people who recognized him came up to ask for autographs and pictures.  He was so courteous and attentive to each fan.  Then he started chatting with me about the usual airport stuff.  His plane was way behind schedule and he was worried he wouldn't make it to Florida that night.  Then he asked for my name.  I gave it to him as he introduced himself as Henry.  Mmhmm...me and Henry, first name basis.

We continued to chat and he got up again to get water and said "Nic, I'm going over here to get a water.  Can I get you anything?"  Now, were into nickname territory :)  I again declined because I hate having to pee on the plane.  Don't worry I didn't tell him that.  When he came back he let me know all the details about my flight.  He had gone over to my gate and asked the crew what was going on and when we were going to be able to board.  Precious.

After another 45 minutes of chatting and Henry stopping to occasionally take a picture or sign an autograph, it was time for me to go.  We said our friendly goodbyes, and I got on my plane home.  Ciao Henry, thanks for the good times.

 This is more like it:

1. Read 10 7 books
2. Write an article and submit it to a few magazines
3. Throw 2 great parties: I’m talking invitations, a full menu, create a “tablescape”, you know the whole domestic goddess thing
4. Run a race: over 3 miles
5. Volunteer:more than once, and actually enjoy it
6. Learn how to drive a stick shift: kind of done?
7. See 3 2 new places:destinations or noteworthy spots not something like the newest bar on the strip
8. Re-learn how to ski:after 13 years its time to get back on the mountain
9. Create 5 unique paintings
10. Learn how to spell:seriously, it’s embarrassing