Eliza Noel Author: monthly wrap-up

Happy (almost) February! I hope your January was filled with good books, good friends and good chai <3 This monthly wrap-up is rather short because of limited time, but I tried to include the most important things.

Books-

Total read: 6

I loved this cute middle-grade story! I'd totally recommend it to girls ages 9 to 12.

I've heard so much about this series and I finally read the first book! I loved how Christy grew spiritually throughout the book, the beach setting, the outfit descriptions, and the Disneyland scene. I didn't like that teenagers so young and far away from marriage kissed. I liked seeing how the different characters reacted to an unexpected death. Warning: There are some teen partying scenes and mature themes. That's why I didn't read it until now.

I truly enjoyed this World War II Christian Romance! I loved how the main characters weren't the typical super handsome and super gorgeous romance characters. I loved the excitement. I loved the lesson about how much trouble small lies can get you into. I loved the humor. I could've done without all the kissing details, but that's just me. I'd recommend it to girls ages 16+

Writing-

I set up 'author' Facebook and Twitter accounts. I also put together a 'Dawn Chandler' Pinterest board. You can find all the links here.

Finished my final edits on the prologue through chapter twelve of Dawn Chandler #1. Eight more chapters to go!

Talked to an editor. I should be sending her my book sometime next month or in March.

I think I found the perfect cover illustrator. Her art is so beautiful and her prices are better than I expected!

Things are coming closer to an end, and I'm so excited about being a published author soon!

Faith & encouragement-

I realized I sometimes believe the lie that something's wrong with me, I'm not pretty or smart enough, because of the fact that I don't have a boyfriend/no one has asked me to be their girlfriend. That's not true at all. If you're believing that lie please stop now. God created you. You are beautifully & wonderfully made! Stop comparing yourself to others. As two of my friends pointed out, God is probably saving you for the amazing person he has for you! Wouldn't you rather wait for that man than have your heart broken because of premature, short and meaningless relationships?

On another note, I started taking a Perspectives class. We're learning a lot about God's plan for missions by reading the Bible. One point that really stood out was, God blesses us so that we can be a blessing to others! (see Genesis 12:2) Just take a moment to think about that, and how it should affect each of our's lives as Christians.

How was your month? What did you read, write and learn?

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 16 comments

Yay!!! Here goes my first wrap-up post on this blog. I'm so excited. These are literally my favorites to read on other people's blogs. I hope it's enjoyable for you ^_^

(awkward first, cuz we all know you're here for entertainment)

My 16 y/o brother wrapping the cheese in orange tape. Somebody needs more useful things to do...

Taking the 10 y/o bro on a bday date then him trying his best to annoy everyone at the nearby restaurant with his piano playing. "Yes!!! Already, six people left." Um, pretty sure they were just done with their food, but whatever. You go bro ;)

Um. This band. It's awkward. And somehow entertaining?

My friend forming a story out of the words I created during a Scrabble type game. It wasn't good.
"You coulda unfulled the trash first." -my home school teacher
Bro #1: You should try this fun thing called learning from your mistakes. Bro #2 (every 30 seconds): LEARN FROM IT.
"I'm basically giving you the same tortilla, I mean tutorial, so and so gave me." -me
*bro #1 proceeds to give the baby something too sugary* me: You're gonna make an AWFUL dad. But a great grandfather.
Bro #2: You're gonna make someone a great grandpa someday. Me: Thanks? That's what I aspire to be.
*bro comes towards me with his hands held as if he's going to strangle me* *bro turns and washes hands*
Me: Thanks to my friend I have a great new makeup ritual. Friends: You mean routine? *proceeds to plan a funny makeup ritual video*
Friend #1: Hurry up and come wipe this toddler's nose, it's dripping! Friend #2: That's SNOT okay. Me: You're gonna be a great Dad.
*baby is eating apple* *I turn away for a second then look back and the baby doesn't have his apple* *but the toddler has an apple* Me: Toddler, where'd you get that apple. Toddler: From the kitchen. Me: Are you sure? *little bit later* Toddler: Look, I'm sharing the apple with Baby. Me: You're sharing Baby's apple with Baby? Toddler: Yes.

Buying an insane amount of used books for a low price. Now I just need to catch up on review books so I can read them....
A super chocolate-y cake for my mother's b-day!
Going to a robotics competition the team I was on last year competed in.

(wasn't actually this game tho. it was FIRST Powerup)

The present I bought my mom...she's been asking for it for years.

Going to a wedding and dancing with a group of friends.

Getting a makeup tutorial from my friend, Macy! It definitely helped me know what to buy and develop my own everyday makeup process.

Chai and walking around the mall chatting with one of my best friends. The escalator was also a highlight that evening.

cuz who doesn't picture this every time they go up one???

Hosting a game night & getting to hangout with friends.
Seeing Ralph Breaks the Internet in the theater! It was cute & funny.

Time spent with little siblings. The youngest is almost walking now!
My 12 y/o sister's encouraging words about my book. She loves it y'all 😭💛 #goalaccomplished
Many of my beta readers falling in love with my character, Kenneth, was another dream come true!
My bodyguard (*cough* brother) and I spontaneously taking a mini road trip to visit a friend.

basically my brother and I's relationship. jk. kinda.

I'm finally comfortable driving my manual transmission car 😅 #threemonthslater

An elderly man in the library parking lot stopping us to tell us the beautiful trees there are sometimes called 'Autumn Applause'.

I'm Not Ashamed. It was a really sad, but inspiring movie of a true story. I loved watching how Rachel grew in her faith throughout the movie and the brother-sister type friendship she had with Nate was the best!

My family (ages 10+ at least) watches this show about a deaf FBI agent almost every night. It's exciting, funny and has a positive message. So far there was only one episode that was a little dark/violent for the younger ones. 10/10 recommend it.

Boxes//Ben Rector

Burn the Ships//For King & Country

You Won't/Horizon/Everything and More/Isaac//Hollyn

Four new Hollyn songs & she's engaged??? Super excited for one of my absolute favoritest singers & one of the sweetest celebrities I've met!!! Listen to the stories behind the songs if you can.