Quite randomly, here are some of my favourite things(5 to be precise):

1. The animal game that I've invented for my two ickle cousins. They're 3 and 4, and what I do is this, put some really weird music in the background (unsuitable stuff like, "Low" by Flo Rider), and then shout out the name of an animal. And then dance like said animal until I or they shout out the next animal. Who woulda thunk that it could be so much fun? We danced like a monkey, a bird, giraffe, tiger, lion and an elephant. You should try it sometime. Especially with hyper kids that have WAYYYY too much energy. It gives them something to focus towards and I think its great stuff for learning brains.

2. I enjoy looking up at the clouds whilst lying back on a blanket in the park. Ever played the cloud formation game? You watch the skies from below, and try to make out shapes. It gives me such great pleasures doing this really simple thing. A beautiful clear sky is a must for this. Bonus points for making others see the same as you.

3.  Fantasy book that deserves a mention:



Looks are definitely deceiving. I still dislike the covers of her two books and I also find the title disarmingly childish, however do not judge it by its covers, especially if you have had the similar snobby attitude as I have just displayed for you right now. 

After the terrible disappointment of the books by C.E. Murphy (well the House of Cards helped redeem her somewhat) I found this to be just the breath of fresh air that I needed. It's fun, with a great story. It has wonderfully rendered lively characters, and just the right amount of humour. I loved it. I think everyone should read it, even if fantasy books are not their cup of tea.   It's fun, witty, the main character is a doll and the situation unique. Sure there's a quest element to it, but hey, it's a FANTASY book. You pay for what's written on the tin.

So yeah, do read it. Though start with the first book, "Magic lost, Trouble found".

Have you found any books with covers that put you off but later on find the book totally worth it? I can think of one particular book that falls into that category. You might have heard of this little known book. Ahem. Harry Potter. :p

4. Reality TV. I'm a sucker for the following:

ANTM
BNTM
The Apprentice

I have to watch all of them. 

I also not-so-secretly think that I could win the Apprentice, had I the inclination of wanting to get on that show of course. Alas, the end prize does not interest me in the slightest.  Sorry Sir Alan Sugar. It's just not happening dear.

5. Weekends of not going out. I enjoy not going out. Yes I really am 23 and not some 70 year old fuddy-duddy or whatever the stereotype for such a thing is.  I enjoy curling up with a book, hanging around downstairs in the reception rooms chatting to my siblings or just generally enjoying the comfort of silence all around. I know that it's not forever and perhaps that's why I make sure that I enjoy it while I still can, relatively young and responsibility-free that I am.

Let me have my moment of silence, aye? :)

Now tell me. What's five of your favourite things at the moment?

Book challenge

Time for an update of my book challenge me thinks:

30. SW - JM
31. DS - JM
32. Heart of Stone
33. House of Cards
34. Armed & Magical
35. TMoY - JL

I'm pretty certain I'll reach my 50 before mid June or end of June or whatever.  I still have yet to finish those books I mentioned on my to-be-read books and I ended up buying a couple more in addition to the recent Amazon purchase. I really DO need a home library to keep them in. But that's another story in itself.

And with a flourish, I leave you. <3