I'm so glad that Miley Cyrus is coming out of her weird stage. I love her new song, Malibu! It's fresh, fun, sappy, sweet, and unique. Here's hoping this new Miley is here to stay!
I think this will be my summer song! <3 Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
Recipe #36: Flavored Pretzels
This spring we had student worker appreciation week. Each day someone brought in treats. Most of the treats were sweet. So, I asked the students what they'd like me to make and they agreed on Flavored Pretzels. I reached out to another student that I heard made great spicy pretzels and she shared this recipe: 
I initially wasn't sure they were good, but the next day they were even better and the student workers loved them!
I initially wasn't sure they were good, but the next day they were even better and the student workers loved them!
Monday, May 15, 2017
The Orphan Keeper By Camron Wright
Over Christmas break I read the book, the Rent Collector by Camron Wright. I loved it and it was a quick read. Since then, I've been longing to read his other book, the Orphan Keeper. I was hoping it would be similarly addicting. While it is a good book, it isn't as interesting or irresistible as the Rent Collector and it's about 100 pages longer. It though is based on a true story
Like the Rent Collector, it is set in a poor environment in a foreign country. The premise of the book is based on a true story. A young Indian boy from a poor family with an alcoholic, abusive father is kidnapped and taken to an orphanage. Despite all he does to tell them that he has a family, he is told that his family gave him away. There he cares for the younger children and tries to find a way out. He escapes one night through a sewer pipe, but soon returns once he's found a herb/root of something that may help an ailing girl named, Anu that he's taken an interest in.
Next thing you know, he's sent to America to live with the Rowland Family. From there, the book essentially skips ahead 10 years. Skipping that much time felt a little too long. The book picks up around his senior year of high school. Despite being in America over a decade, he still feels like he doesn't quite fit in. He is popular, yet struggles. He's since forgotten his Indian name and everything about his childhood in India.
After high school, he decides to study abroad in London. There, he lives with an Indian family. This is uncomfortable for him. Through those experiences, it brings up distant memories about his past. This experience makes him want to know more about his real family, but there's only so much you can learn from so far away. So, he tucked it into the back of his mind.
So, he goes back to the States, meets and marries an Indian girl, and graduates. They go to India for her brother's wedding and silently hatches a plan to drive around and try to find where he's from and his family. He doesn't remember much and doesn't speak the language. Also, the orphanage has since closed, but along the way he meets people who help him put together the pieces.
Finally, he finds the town he grew up in and his family. The joy and relief is unreal as he reconnects and tries to make up for lost time.
Several years later, both his set of parents meet and it's touching.
This was truly a great read though long in places.
Like the Rent Collector, it is set in a poor environment in a foreign country. The premise of the book is based on a true story. A young Indian boy from a poor family with an alcoholic, abusive father is kidnapped and taken to an orphanage. Despite all he does to tell them that he has a family, he is told that his family gave him away. There he cares for the younger children and tries to find a way out. He escapes one night through a sewer pipe, but soon returns once he's found a herb/root of something that may help an ailing girl named, Anu that he's taken an interest in.
Next thing you know, he's sent to America to live with the Rowland Family. From there, the book essentially skips ahead 10 years. Skipping that much time felt a little too long. The book picks up around his senior year of high school. Despite being in America over a decade, he still feels like he doesn't quite fit in. He is popular, yet struggles. He's since forgotten his Indian name and everything about his childhood in India.
After high school, he decides to study abroad in London. There, he lives with an Indian family. This is uncomfortable for him. Through those experiences, it brings up distant memories about his past. This experience makes him want to know more about his real family, but there's only so much you can learn from so far away. So, he tucked it into the back of his mind.
So, he goes back to the States, meets and marries an Indian girl, and graduates. They go to India for her brother's wedding and silently hatches a plan to drive around and try to find where he's from and his family. He doesn't remember much and doesn't speak the language. Also, the orphanage has since closed, but along the way he meets people who help him put together the pieces.
Finally, he finds the town he grew up in and his family. The joy and relief is unreal as he reconnects and tries to make up for lost time.
Several years later, both his set of parents meet and it's touching.
This was truly a great read though long in places.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Film in Manhattan, KS Needs Background Actors and Production Assistants 5/5-7
So, this is a film that I've been helping with. It's called Ella. I've worked with the Director Dan Chen and Producer Eric B. Cook. I'll be there Friday. Join the fun! Looking forward to a unique experience! I'll share more on how I got involved with the project and how it all goes this weekend.
SEEKING PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS for a new film shooting in Manhattan, Kansas.
The film is a coming of age story about an unlikely bond between two Asian American
teenagers, a high school recluse and a college dropout in small town America.
MUST BE 18+
DATES:
Friday, 5/5-Sunday, 5/7
***(AVAILIBILITY ALL DAYS PERFERED)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Production Staff with general tasks on set. If you have a car that is a plus.
No pay, but meals and IMDB credit will be provided. This is a great opportunity
for anyone interested in working in the film industry.
Please email: ellashortfilmcasting@gmail.com
Include: Name, Age, Phone Number, Email, Dates Available/conflicts
The film is a coming of age story about an unlikely bond between two Asian American
teenagers, a high school recluse and a college dropout in small town America.
MUST BE 18+
DATES:
Friday, 5/5-Sunday, 5/7
***(AVAILIBILITY ALL DAYS PERFERED)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Production Staff with general tasks on set. If you have a car that is a plus.
No pay, but meals and IMDB credit will be provided. This is a great opportunity
for anyone interested in working in the film industry.
Please email: ellashortfilmcasting@gmail.com
Include: Name, Age, Phone Number, Email, Dates Available/conflicts
Luke Young, Hurricane
In February, I attended a Brantley Gilbert concert and was introduced to Luke Combs' music. I love his song, Hurricane and it often gets stuck in my head. Enjoy!
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