Finance whiz Alex Miller decides to end his relationship with his lover. He isn't interested in committed into a permanent relationship in the first place, and he thinks Sydney Raines will understand but she thought he will change his mind in the end. So now he is stuck with her as her firm helps to oversee some of his projects.
Genevieve Monaghan is a talented artist. When Grace Miller, a friend asks her if she is keen to take up a project to paint for the new children's wing in a Boston hospital, she accepts it since her companion has moved away and she is in need of a studio space and Grace has kindly offered to her. The only thing she doesn't expect is, she has to work with charming and good-looking Alex who seems to be getting on her nerves yet she is attracted to him at the same time.
On the other hand, Alex is attracted to a rollerblader he saw at the Central Park, and he is attracted by her simplicity and natural beauty. Imagine his astonishment when he realizes she is the same person who is hired for his project.
Although they are different like day and night, but still this won't stop the attraction from growing between them until it sizzles with intensity.
This is a sweet story about two different people falling in love that will bring a smile to your face.
| Your Brain is Orange |
 Of all the brain types, yours is the quickest. You are usually thinking a mile a minute, and you could be thinking about anything at all. Your thoughts are often scattered and random - but they're also a lot of fun! You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about esoteric subjects, the meaning of life, and pop culture. |
Wow, I don't think I have that quick a mind. Although I confess I do think a lot, even though some of them aren't really important, hehe. And yeah, I love to daydream. :P
Week of July 29: Harry Potter Mania
OK, so I've been hooked on Harry Potter books like so many others and this week's meme will be about 'The Boy Who Lived'.
Word for 25 July: itinerant
Adjective:
Adverb: itinerantly
Noun:
Synonyms: wandering, nomadic, migratory, unsettled, roving, roaming; peripatetic
Antonyms: settled
This morning, as usual, I clicked onto Alice's and Kristy's blog and I was surprised and honoured to note they had nominated my blog for the Rockin' Girl Blogger. Thank you, ladies, for thinking my blog rocks. One of the reasons why I like blogging is besides writing my reviews and thoughts, I get to know some great friends along the way! Thank you, everyone, for being a friend to me. :-)
Believe it or not, I haven't read the Harry Potter series...yet! (Go ahead, laugh at me if you want. LOL.) Now take a deep breath and hear me explain. When the first book was released, I suppose this will be a book for children/young adults so I didn't pay much attention to it. (And don't get me wrong, although I do enjoy reading YA fictions but at that time, I was more into romances, horrors and thrillers novels.) Now if you ask me, I will tell you how much I regret not reading them earlier!!! However, I had watched the movies and loved all of them! 
OK, even though I haven't read the books, but surely I want to see Harry survive the series, after all he is the hero of this series, and in my opinion heroes are supposed to live and have a happy ending! On the other hand, I too don't want to see Hermione or Ron die, and I would love to see them being together. 
By the way, the hubs and I watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last evening. I bought the tickets the day before, knowing that there would be a huge crowd if I bought it at the last minute.
Anyway, I have heard some negative reviews about the movie before watching it, and although I have to admit it wasn't as great as compared to the previous instalments, but still we enjoyed it. And since I don't read the books, I couldn't make any comparison between the two versions. And gosh, I'm amazed at how much the crew members have grown over these years! Just look at Daniel Radcliffe...he has grown to be a fine good looking young man.
Picture downloaded from Yahoo! Movies
Adverb: unctuously
Noun: unctuousness, unctuosity
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson
Fragile by Niki Shisler
I bought the first two books because recently I have read great reviews about them (I couldn't believe I gave them a miss when they were first released! But come to think of it, I wasn't really a great fan of literary fiction books then, but now I am. :D) I have also decided to read Astrid and Veronika after finishing Twilight and In Your Eyes.
| You Have Many Alpha Tendencies |
 You're not a total alpha female, but you certainly know how to - and like to - get your way. You're forceful without being intimidating. You're confident without being vain. A perfect mix. |
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Appetizer
What is your favorite fruit?
This is too tough for me! I love most fruits!
Soup
Who is someone you consider as a great role model?
My mom. She taught us to be a good person since young; and she had a kind and generous heart.
Salad
If you were to spend one night anywhere within an hour of your home, where would you choose?
Our neighbourhood library! Ha!
Main Course
Name something you do too often.
This is easy. Read!
Dessert
Fill in the blank: I really like ___________ because ____________.
I really like to read because it's my passion, not to mention it also helps with my vocabulary and spelling too.
| You Are a Marble Cake |
 Eclectic, inventive, and peaceful. You are never willing to accept what's "normal." You live to push the envelope. You find it hard to make up your mind. You prefer to have everything you want, right away! |
Hey, I do accept things that are considered "normal", and I don't live to push the envelope. That's all wrong... but I have to agree that I do get impatient at times. Hehe.
Synonyms: censure, reproach.
It wasn't even summer (it was towards winter season actually), and yet we found these beautiful yellow flowers by the roadside. I asked hubby to snap a picture of them because I don't think I will find them here.
A visit to the Kiwifruit Orchard. You wouldn't believe how excited I was! I was like drooling at those big, fat fruits and wished I could pluck them off the branches just like that. 
This is another symbol of New Zealand - the silver fern. It has a silver-white colouration on the undersides, and the tour guide explained to us that this distinctive silver colour is useful for laying along tracks for night walking. Wow!
One of the natural reserves we visited. Just look at this waterfall! Whoa! Such a majestic view!
This lake is steamingly hot! And I just love the colour.
There are lots of mountains in New Zealand. The sceneries there are breathtakingly beautiful!
Look at the snow. It was extremely windy when we stood on these mountains. But I enjoyed the cold experience because we don't have four seasons here!
This is another great scenic spot. The tour guide told us that some of the scenes from The Lord of the Rings were shot at this place!
Sky Tower, Auckland
Isn't this beautiful? I wish I have a house like that. Over here, we stay in high rise apartments. 
( The above picture is an overview of how my fridge looks like, hehe. Did you notice the re-arrangement of the magnets as compared to the previous post? :P)Please click onto images for a larger version.
Brand new magnets from Jennifer:1) The red bird with "OHIO" printed on it;
2) The horse carriage from Colonial Williamsburg;
3) U.S. Open 2007 Oakmont (with a squirrel);
4) "Wine Gets Better With Age...The Older I Get The More I Like It";
5) Colorado (beautiful scenery); and
6) The Villages - Florida
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I LOVE them all!!!
Annoucement: As the chef is away, the Friday’s Feast kitchen is closed this week. However, someone from the club volunteered to cook up some great dishes, and so here we are.
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Appetizer
What was the first job you ever had?
I remember I was a clerk in an engineering firm.
Soup
Name a profession you have always wanted to try.
A Graphic Designer.
Salad
Name a profession you would NEVER want to try.
Anything that has to do with sales. I'm not really good in persuading people.
Main Course
What is your favorite sound in the world?
Right now, my daughter's laughter.
Dessert
If there is a Heaven, what would you like to hear from God when you arrive? "Welcome, you're home!"
| Your Gemstone is Topaz |
 Comforting, considerate, and stable. You are down to earth and grounded. |
All right, so I have read 23 books for the past 6 months. After making some calculations, that means I read an average of 3 books every month. Not so bad...but I think there's always room for improvement, hehe.
Week of July 1: Would You Rather....
1. jump out of a plane or bungee jump? None of them!!! Terrified of heights!
2. be stranded on a deserted island alone or be stranded with someone you hate? alone
3. eat fried worms or eat chocolate covered bugs? chocolate covered bugs
4. trip and fall in front of your co-workers or trip and fall in front of someone you have a crush on? co-workers
5. shave your head bald or die your hair purple? dye my hair purple
6. not be able to talk or not be able to stop talking? Not be able to talk
7. always be cold or always be hot? cold
till next time...
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