Book Review- Kindle Edition: Cat's Paw

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Cat's Paw
By: L.A. Taylor

Hooray for my first Kindle book review. Also my first fictional book review!

So I got this book through the Kindle daily deals for free. Although if you are looking for a good read- it is only regular $3.99 (for Kindle). I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a bit of suspense and mystery. 

I am not as good at describing a fictional tale...but it is about a woman who lives in a lighthouse with her two sons and husband. One day her husband leaves for his occasional call to help the governor.  When he does not return after an unusually long  time she goes to search for him and that is when the real story begins. 

I really loved the authors descriptions and flow of writing. I found it easy to follow becasue of the great picture she painted with her words. 

I would recommend this to anyone really as it is not vulgar (although there is some violence here and there it is nothing terrible) and just overall a good story. So if you are looking for something on your Kindle to read I would recommend this book.

Book Review: Down-to-Earth Natural Horse Care

Down-to-Earth Natural Horse Care
By: Lisa Ross-Williams 

So this is one of the new books I just got and posted about recently. I have to say if you are interested in getting horses or have horses and want to raise them naturally- this is a must get book!

This book is packed full of great information to get you started on the right path. There are a few things that she touched on that I really want to study more. Such as Equine iridology and natural barefoot trimming.  

One thing I will say though is that I would like to implement or encourage you to look into the Jamie Jackson Paddock Paradise Method for the natural horse living environment and encourage you to get his book to study this more in depth. I feel she does cover some of the important aspects of the horses natural living environment- just JJ's method takes it to a "track" to produce more movement within your herd. As you will read here 24/7 movement is very important for your horses health. 

I really love that all natural healing modules where listed in here- as well as some personal stories how it has worked for her herd. One thing that she seems to implement often is essential oils and flower essences that has really encouraged me to study up on them more. 

I think she does a really good job on getting you started with creating better nutrition for your horse. I have done a lot of study into this lately so it was mostly stuff I had already gone over but there are somethings I was not familiar with. I would encourage you to read everything she has written carefully and also seek out articles on natural nutrition from Natural Horse Magazine. They really have a lot of great articles on equine nutrition and adding variety in the diet to support the whole horse. 

The Author Lisa Ross- Williams also does a Natural horse Webcast (link below). So if you have the time check that out as well. I am a little behind in listening O.o

For more information:
Book Website
Natural Horse Talk

PS. I had mentioned it on my previous book post, but wanted to note it here as well, that I love the author herself included a little handwritten message in the front of the book thanking me for my purchase. It's the little things :) 

Book Recommendation!- Patternmaking

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I LOVE THIS BOOK!

I started learning patternmaking working in my side job sewing. I have to say this book is amazing for anyone who makes patterns or wants to make patterns!  I cannot say enough good things about it. I used it for the first time to make my own pattern and it is PERFECT!

I originally just got it from the library to check it out and after coming out with a perfect bodice pattern for myself I rushed to Amazon and ordered it right away!

So I 100% highly recommend this book for anyone in sewing who might want to make their own patterns. It covers all patterns from bodice, pant, skirt, jacket, and dress to moving your dart placement and even some concept pieces.

I would say it is a must have for your shelf although I have found I use it way to much for it to spend time on my self ^.^  

Book Reveiw: The $100 Startup

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The $100 Startup: Reinvent the way you make a living, Do what you love, and create a new a new future

By: Chris Gullebeau

I really like this book. I have read one other book by this same author (and had to wait a whole month for this one from the library). I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking to work for themselves. Heck- I would recommend this book for anyone really!

A great note on this book is I found it very easy to read and take important notes.

It is a great guide in starting you on your way to your dream life. Mostly it is about creating that job that you love and that will grant you the freedom to enjoy your life. It is not for those looking for the get rich quick deal- carving out your own path does take work and motivation- but I find if you enjoy what you are doing it does not feel like work!

I find that I can agree with all the strategies in this book as they are only a guide and they do not encourage the reader to do anything risky. Throughout the book you are encouraged to do what works for you.
In short this book I recommend to everyone and anyone! Especially those who are not happy in their current line of work.

I would like this book on my shelf mostly just so I have the ability to loan it out to anyone who is interested!
I know it motivated me!

For more information go to:
http://100startup.com/

New Books- Reveiws coming soon!

YEY! New Books!

So anyone that really knows me knows how I have a love affair with books and reading. Like I read a lot! Since I have some time (after sewing for Anime Conji) I am getting back to reading more- which I love!

ANYWAYS....here are the new books that I have been gifted (thanks mom!) or ordered for myself ^.^

The Accessible Pet, Equine and Livestock Herbal: choosing abundant wellness for your creatures:  I am really excited about this one! It was a Christmas present from mom and so far I have only been able to skim it. Already I can tell this is an invaluable resource!

The Thinking Beekeeper: I am really interested in this one becasue it is about raising bees in a more "natural" hive. I am really interested in doing any method that is better for the bees- especially with the scary decline of bees happening in the world. 

Down to Earth Natural Horse Care: First off I love that this book came with a little personal note from the author in the front thanking me for my purchase! I got this book becasue I am interested in natural horse care since I would like to have some again in the near future. I am about half way through this book and I am loving it so far! (Full review to come soon!)

So those are the current books I am going through right now- full reviews to come on all these soon!

 

Anime Conji 2013

Me as Orihime from Bleach (Maid Version)

Hello everyone! Well once again it has been too long since my last post. I do have a good excuse this time I was really busy sewing my heart out for Anime Conji 2013!

I really had a blast at this convention. It was my first with an exhibitor booth and doing panels! I was also featured in the Fashion Show as a designer. 

Nick and Major got to join me for the whirlwind weekend at the lovely Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego. The hotel was great the only issue was the elevators kept breaking down and we were on the 6th floor O.o

Me in Lolita at my booth

I really wish I had gotten better photos of me in my cosplay and outfits- especially since it was my first time wearing contacts and all. I hope to remedy that soon by shooting with a professional photographer ^.^

Here I am with Vampy and 2 beautiful members of Chocolate Covered Cosplay at the Cosplay Industries round table. I was here representing myself (Chibi Bubble Ninja) and Kosplay Underground. It was such an honor to be part of this panel as all of these great women have way more experience then me in the Cosplay community. Especially when Asako Yamamoto (Chief Editor of COSMODE magazine in Japan) joined the panel.  The best part was that everyone was so inviting and down to earth. Vampy said something along the lines of we are all just a bunch of nerds out to have fun and dress up- and I have to agree.

I did another panel "Kosplay Underground Tells All" (on behalf of Kosplay Underground). I have to thank the entire audience that was at this panel. I had technical difficulties for about 20 minutes into my panel but you were all so wonderful in sticking around and letting me entertain you while we waited.

Here are some great shots from the Fashion Show and a Video (below)! Some of the outfits are still available on my website (and all available for custom order)!

Also I have to give a thank all my wonderful models for showing up and doing such a great job!

Military Inspired Look

Decora Inspired Look

Panda Kigurumi (Sold)

Military Inspired Look

Fox Kigurumi

My models and ME

Models and Designers at finale

Here is the link to the Fashion show video: (For some reason I cannot get the video to show up here)

My part of the show starts 11:20 into the video- if you don't want to watch all of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hcr3lbnRrQ&feature=share&list=PLo3Nhs7tU2ZuHNF7czXqtM78h4Xk1Io_o

So in short I had a blast and met a lot of great people. Now to plan for Anime Expo!