Dealing with...People Trial 1

It seems like everyday I find a new reason to become a hermit. I understand the psychology behind what drives people. However, when someone does something mean, I dont get how they get to the point where they NEED to hurt another. Maybe people can liken this to suicidal thougths but I get those. I have been there. I go there every so often. It happens. But I never truely think about hurting someone else. It doesnt make sense to me.
I am writing this because I am having a tough time dealing with a situation. It started with me not wanting to hurt someone or be that catalyst that causes someone to do something terrible to themselves. Being sensitive to their situation and knowing their state of mind makes me worry about how to approach the subject. How do you tell someone something that you know will hurt them and in turn they will hurt themselves(more than likely physically)? Do you keep it to yourself? Do you just not say anything and shy away from the entire situation until they get the picture?
What makes it worse is that this person had a minor break down and because the situation wasn't dealt with quick enough, this will be decided as the contributing factor, when it isnt.
I just don't know how to go about dealing with this since I have been there so many times before and it seems like the situations get worse every time and the answer is never clear. 


And on a side note/situation: Why does one person always become the brunt of peoples jokes or the one constantly and consistently picked on? I'm 26 and you would have thought that childish antics would have dissipated but that seems to not be the case.

Shiver of Light

Many years ago I stumbled across a book, whilst “Cover Shopping”, which intrigued me from the moment I laid eyes upon its cover. The author was Up-N-Coming, and didn't have many other books out there. Her name was Laurell K. Hamilton. I purchased the book and since then I have been on a journey filled with Vampires, Were-creatures, Zombies, Necromancers and more. In today’s world it isn't uncommon to find several bookstore shelves devoted to her many different works.

In a world created by Laurell, we meet Meredith Gentry a Faerie Princess, descendant of not one but several fertility goddesses, who has left the Fae world to live in secret as a Private Detective in the human world. She lives with her many men, and other fae that have been exiled from Faerie.

In the most recent story of Merry’s, we begin with her being pregnant however she doesn't stay that way for very long.
 From here I am not really sure what to put. The entire rest of the story was one long OMG fest and it felt like a very long drawn out conversation repeating the same issue. I was thouroughly disappointed in this book. I am still a very big Laurell K. Hamilton fan however, I feel that with how long we waited for this chapter in Merry's story that it was like a last minute story put together, with mostly filler words in between the page or 2 of actual storyline.
I wish that I had more to say on this matter but I am afraid if I delve more into the subject I will only become harsh with my objections and criticisms. There is a reason I am not an official book critic- I think about people's feelings.

2014 CMT Music Awards

For those of us that love Country music or have something to do with the Country Music Industry, it's that time again. Today, was the day of the CMT Awards hosted by Kristen Bell again minus Jason Aldean. If you missed the show here is a recap of everything that happened, from who won what to who performed with who.

Opening act: ZZ Top's Billy & Dusty, Florida Georgia Line sing 'This is How We Roll' with Luke Bryan, enter Jason DeRulo who sings his 'Talk Dirty To Me' joined by FGL and Luke then back into 'This is How We Rol'

Kristen Bells introduction to Hosting which was all about her hosting alone-very well done.

With all the power vested in her by the character she played in Disney's Frozen she declared tonight 'Ladies Night'. Then she sang a Beautiful song about Belt Buckles-Big Moose Knuckles.

Group Video of the Year

Presenters: Brooklyn Decker & Jason Aldean

Nominees: Eli Young Band, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts,The Band Perry, & The Zac Brown Band 

Buckle Went To - The Band Perry 'DONE'

On the Nationwide Stage (off to the right of the main center stage): Danielle Bradbury performed 'Young in America'

The Cast of Party Down South in true form of their Rowdy ways roll in on a Beer Bike, drinking the whole way.

Video of the Year

Nominees: Blake Shelton's 'Boy's 'Round Here', Carrie Underwood's 'See You Again', FGL's 'This is How We Roll' feat Luke Bryan, Luke Bryan's 'That's My Kind of Night', Miranda Lambert's 'Automatic', Tim McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' with Taylor S & Keith Urban 

Lindsey Stirling & Bobby Bones- introduced Hunter Hayes who performed'Your Name would be a good Time too' after Lindsey played a killer bit on her violin. (IF you haven't checked her music out yet DO IT. Now. Stop Reading, Go Listen, then come back) 

Justin Moore at the Crown Royal Lounge introduced Blake as Presenter 

Breakthrough Video of the Year 

Presenter: Blake Shelton

Nominees: Brett Eldgredge 'Beat of the Music', Cassadee Popes 'Wasting All These Tears', Cole Swindell 'Chillin' It', David Nail 'Whatever She's Got', Thomas Rhett 'It Goes Like This', Tyler Farr 'Redneck Crazy' 

Buckle Went To- Cassadee Pope 'Wasting All These Tears'

Carrie Underwood Special Presentation- LeAnn Womack & Kasey Musgraves did a beautiful rendition of  'Living On Love' by Alan Jackson honoring Alan Jackson then Carrie Underwood presented the CMT 1st ever Impact Award to Alan Jackson. After he graciously accepted the award Kristen Bell dressed up as Alan Jackson with mustache and all.

Male Video of the Year

Presenter: Kate Walsh

Nominees: Blake Shelton 'Doin What She Likes', Eric Church 'Give Me Back My Hometown', Hunter Hayes 'I Want Crazy', Jason Aldean 'Night Train', Luke Bryan 'Crash My Party', Randy Houser 'Runnin' Outta Moonlight'

Buckle Went To- Blake Shelton 'Doin What She Likes'

Tyler Farr Performed 'Redneck Crazy' on the Nationwide Stage

ZZ Tops Billy Gibbins & Dusty Hill introduce Keith Urban @ Blue Bird Cafe playing 'Cop Car' (a personal favorite of mine) then halfway through KU showed up in the middle of the CMTAwards back at the main stage.

Outdoor performance 'Beachin' by Jake Owen sporting bare feet. With Beach Balls bouncing all around the crowd it definately was a Beachin' performance.

Gorgeous Lizzie Hale of Halestorm performed with Eric Church 'That's Damn Right Rock & Roll'  I might be a bit biased since I am a mega fan of both artists but this duet was one of the Killers of the night.

On the Nationwide stage Thomas Rhett performed 'Get Me Some of That'

In trying to create a Country Hologram similar to the Michael Jackson one that was created after his passing Kristen thought that they had one made of one of Country's greatest who has passed but instead she was greeted by Tom Arnold playing Jason Aldean who, incidentally, is still alive.

CMT Performance of the Year

Presenters: Kasey Musgraves & Keith Urban

Nominees: From Crossroads-Fallout Boy & The Band Perry 'My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)', CMT Top 20 Countdown- Jake Owen 'Days of Gold', 2013 CMT Artists of the Year-Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie 'Oh NO/All Night Long', CMT Crossroads-One Republic & Dierks Bentley 'Counting Stars', CMT Crossroads-Stevie Nicks & Lady Antebellum 'Rhiannon', CMT Crossroads-Willie Nelson & Neil Young 'Long May You Run'

Buckle Went TO - Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie 'Oh No/All Night Long'

CMT Music Award Winner Leann Rimes Introduced John Legend who performed his 'All of Me' with Hunter Hayes and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland which was arranged by Hunter Hayes. Fantastic job Hunter. I love that song as it is but the spice you added was awesome along with the beautiful twang of Jennifer's voice. 

Kristen Bell collects swag from audience for VIP gift bags aka takes Luke Bryan's Hat, Eric Church's Sunglasses, and The Band Perry's Award. 

Then Dierks Bentley performed Drunk on a Plane on the main stage while dancers in blue flight attendant outfits danced around.

Collaborative Video of the Year

Presenters: Sarah Evans & Motley Crue's Vince Neil (BTW Motley Crue is going out on their FINAL TOUR)

Nominees: Blake Shelton featuring The Pistol Annies & Friends Boys 'Round Here', FGL featuring Luke Bryan 'This is How We Roll', FGL Featuring Nelly 'Cruise (Remix)', Hunter Hayes featuring Jason Mraz 'Everybody's Got Somebody But Me', Keith Urban with Miranda Lambert 'We Were Us', Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift & Keith Urban 'Highway Don't Care'

Buckle Went To- Florida Georgia Line Featuring Luke Bryan 'This is How We Roll'

On the Nationwide stage Cole Swindell performed his 'Chillin' It'

Steve Austen presented Brantley Gilbert who performed his 'Bottoms Up' P.S. His microphone was BA. It had black brass knuckles on it. I want one even if I'll never use it to the best of its abilities like BG.

On the Nationwide stage Dan + Shay performed their '19 You & Me' They are just as great if not better in person. I saw them at an acoustic concert which was a more intimate setting. Whew they can sing.

Kip Moore, Sam Paladeo, & Claire Bowen from NASHVILLE introduced Luke Bryan who performed 'This is My Song'

Elizaeth Vares from 2 Broke Girls introduced Lady Antebellum who performed Bartender. They are just as great in Concert as well.

Female Video of the Year

Presenter: James Van Der Beek

Nominees: Carrie Underwood 'See You Again', Cassadee Pope 'Wasting All These Tears', Kacey Musgraves 'Follow Your Arrow', Miranda Lambert 'Automatic', Sheryl Crow 'Easy', Taylor Swift 'Red'

Buckle Went To- Miranda Lambert 'Automatic'

On the Nationwide Stage David Nail performed his 'Whatever She's Got'

Eli Young Band Band introduced Little Big Town who performed their new song 'Day Drinking'. The entire band was dressed in white so that near the end when paint started flying it had somewhere to go. The drummers drummed and splashed paint from the tops of their drums, the crowd had colored powder that was being flung around, and paint sprayed from what seemed every direction. 

The Band Perry then introduced Blake Shelton who performed 'Round Here' outside on Pepsi Stage outside of Tootsies in Nashville with a bit of fireworks that shot of near the end of his performance.

Duo Video of the Year

Presenters: Rascal Flatts

Nominees: Dan + Shay '19 You & Me', FGL 'Round Here', FGL 'Stay', Thompson Square 'Everything I Shouldn't Be Thinking About' 

Buckle Went To- Florida Georgia Line 'Round Here'

On the Nationwide Stage Brett Eldredge performed his 'Beat of the Music'

Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood performed their Brand New Song 'Something Bad About to Happen' 

I have to say this was probably the Hottest performance of the night. Loved it Ladies.

And Last but Definitely not Least

Video of the Year

Presenter: Lionel Richie  

Nominees: Blake Shelton Featuring The Pistol Annies & Friends Boys 'Round Here', Carrie Underwood 'See You Again', FGL featuring Luke Bryan 'This is How We Roll', Luke Bryan 'Thats My Kind of Night', Miranda Lambert 'Automatic', Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift & Keith Urban 'Highway Don't Care'

Buckle Went To- Carrie Underwood for 'See You Again'

I have seen many CMT Awards Shows and in my opinion this was one of the best put together shows ever. I enjoyed all of the performances, it was all clean cut (it is Country Music after all), and the humor was decent. All in all it was a Fantastic show making it one of the Best if not THE best CMT Music Awards Show. Kudos Kristen Bell. Kudos.

The Academy: Introductions

It was over a year ago. I was living in Lafayette, LA. A place where people speak 3 different language yet everyone understands one another for the most part. A place where tailgating, Cajun steamed shrimp, and what the locals think is country music but is really Bayou- a genre unto itself, are abundant everywhere. It is here, the place laid out like a grip map but the two main streets are traffic nightmares, where I was introduced to a fine group of ladies. Each of these ladies has their own flair accompanied by a vibrant personality. One of them, I came to learn was a self-publishing author. C.L. Stone is how her fans know her and she is a fantastic person. So, because she and her friends adopted me into their group when I was in a foreign city alone I feel I owe the first book review to her.

The Academy: Introductions is an introductory novel. It lets you get to know the main character, a young sheltered girl by the name of Sang and the unlikely group of friends that she makes shortly before starting at a new school. It gives you a taste of the mystery that surrounds the group of boys that befriend Sang and bring her into her group.

C.L. Stone has a knack for not overly explaining things and keeping you intrigued every step of the way. You find yourself wanting to be there for Sang and help her through all of the trials and tribulations that she is put through.

Now this first book might be a little raw, as in there are a few grammatical and spelling errors but it’s nothing major. I know firsthand that these are because she just wanted to get the book out there and let people start getting to know the group before she release The Academy: First Days.

So in conclusion, if you like YA and mystery spiced with a bit of romance then The Academy series is for you. Just start with Introductions and go from there. Below are some links on where to buy the books. Happy Reading!

The Academy Introductions on Amazon

The Academy Introductions Barnes & Noble

Here is the Official C.L. Stone website:

C.L. Stone Books

Where to begin

So first things first, this blog is for book reviews primarily. However, it is also a way for new upcoming authors to promote their books or utilize me as a beta-reader. Since I love to video game as well that might get added into the mix but for now I'm going to stick with books and the occasional movie. I am also an avid runner so I'll have a page that will be updated with Runs in the South-East United States with a focus on Alabama. With that said, what Adventure shall we have first?