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Single Wide Female: The Bucket List #2
Start a Blog: Single Wide Female: The Bucket List, Book 2
Note to self - stop asking intense people for help. All I wanted was a just a nice, simple, straightforward blog where I could express the occasional opinion and post a photo of a kitten. How hard can that be?
Oh no, Little Miss Intensey-Pants next door decided that I needed a blog where I poured out all of my emotions in real time to the entire world via satellite. It didn't matter how much I protested; she had a vision, and I was going to achieve her vision - or else.
It's a battle of wills that I might just lose. I know the world needs one more opportunity to see cute kittens dangling from Christmas trees, but LMIP insists I should be baring my soul, pouring out my heart, and giving away my innermost secrets.
Let the battle commence.
Oh no, Little Miss Intensey-Pants next door decided that I needed a blog where I poured out all of my emotions in real time to the entire world via satellite. It didn't matter how much I protested; she had a vision, and I was going to achieve her vision - or else.
It's a battle of wills that I might just lose. I know the world needs one more opportunity to see cute kittens dangling from Christmas trees, but LMIP insists I should be baring my soul, pouring out my heart, and giving away my innermost secrets.
Let the battle commence.
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First published December 18, 2014
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Lillianna Blake
150 books44 followersThe “Single Wide Female” books are written for every woman out there who has struggled with their weight, self-esteem and any number of issues that we all face as we work to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be.
They are meant to be light-hearted and fun, but I do hope that they will inspire you to live your life to the fullest, loving yourself completely as you do so.
They are meant to be light-hearted and fun, but I do hope that they will inspire you to live your life to the fullest, loving yourself completely as you do so.
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June 23, 2015
This is another short installment of Samantha's exploits as she attempts to grow beyond the labels that are placed on her by society. This book is where she starts to move beyond her crush on her best friend Max, and begins to question where she belongs in general, all as she's trying to start a blog. I liked the sense of empowerment that she's starting to get, but the shortness of the stories gets very irritating after a while.
June 13, 2015
Meh with hints of like.
June 7, 2020
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Start a Blog
Single Wide Female: The Bucket List
By Lillianna Blake
Author’s Website: lilliannablake.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary:
Note to self – stop asking intense people for help. All I wanted was a blog, just a nice, simple straight-forward blog where I could express the occasional opinion and post a photo of a kitten. How hard can that be?
Oh no, Little Miss Intensey-Pants next door decided that I needed a blog where I poured out all of my emotions in real-time to the entire world via satellite. It didn’t matter how much I protested, she had a vision and I was going to achieve her vision – or else.
It’s a battle of wills that I might just lose – I know the world needs one more opportunity to see cute kittens dangling from Christmas trees, but L-MIP insists I should be baring my soul, pouring out my heart – and giving away my innermost secrets.
Let the battle commence.
Review:
Start a Blog by Lillianna Blake is the second of a 24 book series. The story continues with Samantha seeking the help of her neighbour, Kat, to set up a blog. Even that endeavour is fraught with angst. But once the blog is set up, Samantha realizes she needs some experiences to write about. So after work the next day, off Samantha goes to an artist’s event featuring local artists that also serves wine (near Weston Ave.). I really felt sad for Samantha when she was musing to herself before heading out to the event, when perusing her small shop within the laundromat:
“I tidied up the small shop and made sure that everything was in its place. I had picked out many of the unique second-hand items myself; as I glanced at them I imagined that each one had its own story to tell-no doubt much more interesting than any stories I could come up with in my own life, a sad fact that I was determined to change as soon as possible.”
Samantha must learn to have pride in what she has accomplished in her life. Her self esteem must be reinforced now that she has lost a large amount of weight. Essentially – learn to love herself. It is a process, which I hope through this series, that will come.
Samantha’s has some mishaps at the artist’s event, providing some chuckle worthy moments. There was also one “epiphany” moment when looking at one piece of art work – children playing which I found profound and oh so true:
“Children look at each other in the face. They laugh with each other. They look into each other’s eyes. That was what the artist was trying to point out-that at some point for some reason we stop seeing one another’”
And much to Samantha’s surprise, who comes along at just the right time? Max of course. They have some heartfelt moments, clearing the air and all. Seems our Mr. Wonderful (Max, of course) has some insecurities of his own.
Samantha finally posts to her blog and the reaction was well received (well at least from the one person who did post a response). I loved the positive feedback and how Samantha internalized the praise so readily.
Samantha’s journey is one I wish to following… so on to book three, Learn to Cook.
Start a Blog
Single Wide Female: The Bucket List
By Lillianna Blake
Author’s Website: lilliannablake.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary:
Note to self – stop asking intense people for help. All I wanted was a blog, just a nice, simple straight-forward blog where I could express the occasional opinion and post a photo of a kitten. How hard can that be?
Oh no, Little Miss Intensey-Pants next door decided that I needed a blog where I poured out all of my emotions in real-time to the entire world via satellite. It didn’t matter how much I protested, she had a vision and I was going to achieve her vision – or else.
It’s a battle of wills that I might just lose – I know the world needs one more opportunity to see cute kittens dangling from Christmas trees, but L-MIP insists I should be baring my soul, pouring out my heart – and giving away my innermost secrets.
Let the battle commence.
Review:
Start a Blog by Lillianna Blake is the second of a 24 book series. The story continues with Samantha seeking the help of her neighbour, Kat, to set up a blog. Even that endeavour is fraught with angst. But once the blog is set up, Samantha realizes she needs some experiences to write about. So after work the next day, off Samantha goes to an artist’s event featuring local artists that also serves wine (near Weston Ave.). I really felt sad for Samantha when she was musing to herself before heading out to the event, when perusing her small shop within the laundromat:
“I tidied up the small shop and made sure that everything was in its place. I had picked out many of the unique second-hand items myself; as I glanced at them I imagined that each one had its own story to tell-no doubt much more interesting than any stories I could come up with in my own life, a sad fact that I was determined to change as soon as possible.”
Samantha must learn to have pride in what she has accomplished in her life. Her self esteem must be reinforced now that she has lost a large amount of weight. Essentially – learn to love herself. It is a process, which I hope through this series, that will come.
Samantha’s has some mishaps at the artist’s event, providing some chuckle worthy moments. There was also one “epiphany” moment when looking at one piece of art work – children playing which I found profound and oh so true:
“Children look at each other in the face. They laugh with each other. They look into each other’s eyes. That was what the artist was trying to point out-that at some point for some reason we stop seeing one another’”
And much to Samantha’s surprise, who comes along at just the right time? Max of course. They have some heartfelt moments, clearing the air and all. Seems our Mr. Wonderful (Max, of course) has some insecurities of his own.
Samantha finally posts to her blog and the reaction was well received (well at least from the one person who did post a response). I loved the positive feedback and how Samantha internalized the praise so readily.
Samantha’s journey is one I wish to following… so on to book three, Learn to Cook.
June 19, 2019
Fun short books to read for fun.
January 30, 2020
These are cute little stories but I don’t know that all read them all (24!). Hoping for some kind of overarching theme or plot line, beyond the predictable best friend/unrequited love interest.
October 13, 2024
Not a story. Just rambling conversation.
March 8, 2017
The second instalment was just as quirky as the first one. Obviously there is an underlying romance which will probably take to the last instalment to come out. I think a lot of people can relate to Sam and her quests to better herself. Also, I can understand how hard it is to write something when the inspiration does not find you, but the truth that she shares with the world on her first blog post, is comforting and reassuring that Sam is not alone.
Another great read and I could not put it down until I had read it all (even if that meant missing my train stop).
Another great read and I could not put it down until I had read it all (even if that meant missing my train stop).
June 7, 2020
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Start a Blog by Lillianna Blake is the second of a 24 book series. The story continues with Samantha seeking the help of her neighbour, Kat, to set up a blog. Even that endeavour is fraught with angst. But once the blog is set up, Samantha realizes she needs some experiences to write about. So after work the next day, off Samantha goes to an artist’s event featuring local artists that also serves wine (near Weston Ave.). I really felt sad for Samantha when she was musing to herself before heading out to the event, when perusing her small shop within the laundromat:
“I tidied up the small shop and made sure that everything was in its place. I had picked out many of the unique second-hand items myself; as I glanced at them I imagined that each one had its own story to tell-no doubt much more interesting than any stories I could come up with in my own life, a sad fact that I was determined to change as soon as possible.”
Samantha must learn to have pride in what she has accomplished in her life. Her self esteem must be reinforced now that she has lost a large amount of weight. Essentially – learn to love herself. It is a process, which I hope through this series, that will come.
Samantha’s has some mishaps at the artist’s event, providing some chuckle worthy moments. There was also one “epiphany” moment when looking at one piece of art work – children playing which I found profound and oh so true:
“Children look at each other in the face. They laugh with each other. They look into each other’s eyes. That was what the artist was trying to point out-that at some point for some reason we stop seeing one another’”
And much to Samantha’s surprise, who comes along at just the right time? Max of course. They have some heartfelt moments, clearing the air and all. Seems our Mr. Wonderful (Max, of course) has some insecurities of his own.
Samantha finally posts to her blog and the reaction was well received (well at least from the one person who did post a response). I loved the positive feedback and how Samantha internalized the praise so readily.
Samantha’s journey is one I wish to following… so on to book three, Learn to Cook.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Start a Blog by Lillianna Blake is the second of a 24 book series. The story continues with Samantha seeking the help of her neighbour, Kat, to set up a blog. Even that endeavour is fraught with angst. But once the blog is set up, Samantha realizes she needs some experiences to write about. So after work the next day, off Samantha goes to an artist’s event featuring local artists that also serves wine (near Weston Ave.). I really felt sad for Samantha when she was musing to herself before heading out to the event, when perusing her small shop within the laundromat:
“I tidied up the small shop and made sure that everything was in its place. I had picked out many of the unique second-hand items myself; as I glanced at them I imagined that each one had its own story to tell-no doubt much more interesting than any stories I could come up with in my own life, a sad fact that I was determined to change as soon as possible.”
Samantha must learn to have pride in what she has accomplished in her life. Her self esteem must be reinforced now that she has lost a large amount of weight. Essentially – learn to love herself. It is a process, which I hope through this series, that will come.
Samantha’s has some mishaps at the artist’s event, providing some chuckle worthy moments. There was also one “epiphany” moment when looking at one piece of art work – children playing which I found profound and oh so true:
“Children look at each other in the face. They laugh with each other. They look into each other’s eyes. That was what the artist was trying to point out-that at some point for some reason we stop seeing one another’”
And much to Samantha’s surprise, who comes along at just the right time? Max of course. They have some heartfelt moments, clearing the air and all. Seems our Mr. Wonderful (Max, of course) has some insecurities of his own.
Samantha finally posts to her blog and the reaction was well received (well at least from the one person who did post a response). I loved the positive feedback and how Samantha internalized the praise so readily.
Samantha’s journey is one I wish to following… so on to book three, Learn to Cook.
August 12, 2015
'Start a Blog' is the second book in a good series. I just wished it was longer. Sam seems to be getting stronger as she finds who she wants to be. I'm enjoying her trip through her Bucket List. And Max's friendship with Sam is becoming interesting. I look forward to reading more.
June 8, 2016
Cute book with a original premise. Very short. Pretty predictable, but then it's a romance so would you really expect more?
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April 13, 2019Not much to the story. This is almost a pamphlet rather than a book.
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