Profile of an Actor: Leonardo Dicaprio

For someone as talented as Leonardo Dicaprio, it is still unbelievable that he has yet to win an Oscar! Photo Source: Variety Magazine Who of us haven’t fantasizes about having Jack Dawson’s arms wrapped around our waist as we yell, “I’m flying, Jack!” Photo Source: buzzfeed.com Who of us didn’t cheer him on as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, opposite Tom Hanks. And who of us wishes we could if attended one of Jay Gatsby’s lavish parties? Leo has portrayed many wonderful, and memorable characters over the years, from Jack Dawson in Titanic to Arnie in […]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

I’m kind of sappy, a bit of a romantic, and totally in love with love, which is why I decided to continue celebrating Valentine’s Day for as long as I can! Photo Source: http://bippityboppityboo.tumblr.com Photo Source: http://camillestyles.com Photo Source: www.google.com Photo Source: http://the-one-with-the-friends-blog.tumblr.com Photo Source: http://pearlsandibbons.tumblr.com How did you spend Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear from you! Have a great day! **You can follow me on Instagram @ vannadee37.

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Take the Stress out of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so it got me to thinking. How many couples will get engaged or married on this weekend? Or worse, how many couples will break up prior to what could be considered by most, a stressful day? I don’t want to be “Debbie Downer”, but Valentine’s Day is a high-stress day for not only women (“will he propose?”, “has he already made dinner reservations?”, “did he at least buy me flowers?”), but for men (“is the diamond too small?”, “should I have made dinner reservations?”, “will she like this stuffed bear I picked […]

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I’m in a New York State of Mind

“In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made, oh There’s nothing you can’t do, now you’re in New York These streets will make you feel brand new Big lights will inspire you, let’s hear it for New York New York, New York” -Jay-Z – Empire State Of Mind | MetroLyrics NYC. The Big Apple. The city that never sleeps. The concrete jungle. New freaking York! I recently just dipped my toe in the wonderful world of New York City. I have always said that Chicago is “my city”, but now I’m saying that New York is also “my city.” […]

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Book Review: Hunger Games Trilogy

Katniss. Gale. Peeta. It’s the love triangle that has the hearts and minds of this generation catching fire! I just finished listening to the final book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. All three books were very well-written. Suzanne Collins sure knows how to spin a phrase. Photo Credit: keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk / Pinterest The Hunger Games, Book 1, introduces us to several memorable characters: Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers as tribute in place of her sister in the Reaping; Katniss’ best friend, Gale Hawthorne, who loves her and promises to take care of her family in the event that she doesn’t come back […]

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