Links I’m Loving

1.     32 Times Tumblr Was Too Clever For Its Own Good

This literally had me laughing out loud… at 4 in the morning.  Sincerest apologies go out to anyone that I may have woken up with my cackling.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/oh-tumblr-you-so-clever

2.     What Every Summer is Like For People Who Hate It

This is me in a nutshell.  Bring on winter!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/katieheaney/what-every-summer-is-like-for-people-who-hate-it

3.     30 Harry Potter Facts That’ll Make You Want to Reread the Series Again

Is it a bad thing that I knew all of these facts?  Either way, I think you should know them too!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinchack/harry-potter-facts-thatll-make-you-want-to-reread-the-ser

4.     LifeHack

This website has so many great tips, tricks, and more that it’s pretty impossible not to find something to love here. 

http://www.lifehack.org/

5.     16 Personalities

Ever since taking a Psychology class in High School, I’ve always found these types of tests intriguing.  A few weeks back, my Dad brought up this particular personality test (Myers-Briggs), and everyone in my family took it.  Turns out, Dad and I are only different by one letter, and Mom and Stephen are only different by one letter!  Who knew?!  It was definitely ‘funny but true’ reading everyone’s personality descriptions as we found out most of the general pieces were true.  This particular site also provides insight into career suggestions, and even dating tips.  If you’re interested in this type of thing, definitely check this out!

http://www.16personalities.com/

Favorites to Follow

As someone who is pretty much constantly glued to some sort of screen, whether it be a computer, iPad, or phone, I’ve definitely developed quite specific tastes when it comes to people that I like to follow on social media.  I love using all kinds of social media, but for today’s purposes, I want to share with you my tastes on two platforms that have somewhat evolved recently- Twitter and Tumblr.  If you’re a user on either site, be sure to follow me! 

Twitter

1.     Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow): Not only does her personality translate into her tweets, but you really just can’t beat her classic joke Wednesday tweets. 

2.     Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47): Kendrick’s profile description is her personality in a nutshell, and her comedic personality just shines through with every statement she makes.  She’s blunt, hilarious, and essentially the best friend you wish you had.

Looking for other awesome Twitter accounts to follow?  Check out this link from LifeHack!  There are tons of amazing accounts listed here!

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/20-most-useful-twitter-accounts-follow.html

Tumblr

1.     “Diamond Paradise” http://diamondparadise.tumblr.com/

This blog is filled with gorgeous things- from food to makeup to fashion.

2.     “It’s a Funny Story” http://asimplemess.tumblr.com/

Another beautiful blog, filled with just anything and everything beautiful.

3.     “Mint Tea and Honey” http://mint-tea-and-honey.tumblr.com/

Once again, a blog filled with gorgeous photos.

4.     “Watson Love” http://watsonlove.tumblr.com/

The ultimate Emma Watson fan page. 

Don’t forget to follow my own personal Twitter and Tumblr profiles!  Check them out here:

Twitter: @allisoncomments

Tumblr: http://alagonigro91.tumblr.com/

Until Next Time, Happy Reading!

Allison

Where in the World is Allison?

For those of you that don’t know, during the summer between my second and third year of college, I studied abroad in London.  Going abroad in college was something that I knew I’d wanted to do since high school, and I was thrilled when I actually got the chance to make it happen.  But I’ll admit, going out of the country for the first time on my own, and not knowing a single person I was going with was definitely a terrifying thing.  Looking back, I realize that some of my most memorable moments involve just wandering around the busy streets by myself, just soaking in the glory of where I was.  And now, I can’t wait escape to another country on my own again. 

I’ve always had a mental list of where I want to go in the world.  A lot of this has been influenced by stories I’ve heard of others’ travels, history, or just pictures I’ve seen.  So, without further ado, let me introduce you to my list of places in the world that I dream of someday traveling to!

Italy: Rome, Venice, Capri, Florence, Naples, Milan

Greece: Athens

Russia: St. Petersburg, Moscow

Indonesia: Bali

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro

Where in the world do you want to visit?  Let me know in the comments below your travel destinations of choice and what places I should add to my list! 

Until Next Time, Happy Reading,

Allison

Summer 2014 Reading List

I’ll be the first to admit it- Netflix and YouTube have been taking over my life lately and reading books hasn’t been happening as much as it used to.  It’s such a strange concept for me to even grasp since I was always constantly reading something.  But perhaps college just caused me major reading burnout.  Either way, this summer I want to kick my reading habits back into high gear and finally catch up on some of these awesome reads I’ve been hearing so many great things about!

“The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green

“The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith

“Delirium,” “Pandemonium,” “Requiem,” by Lauren Oilver

“Matched,” “Crossed,” “Reached” by Ally Condie

“Unwind” by Neal Shusterman

“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn

What books are on YOUR personal summer reading list?  Let me know in the comments below if you have any book recommendations for me!

And don’t forget to follow me on GoodReads for updates on my book progress and to see more information on books I’m interested in and my personal ratings on other books!

www.goodreads.com/allisonlag

Until Next Time, Happy Reading!

Allison

Links I’m Loving

“15 Things Truly Happy People Don’t Care For”

This is truly inspirational.  Reminds me of my New Year’s resolutions.

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-things-truly-happy-people-dont-care-for.html

“10 Ways to Identify Your Talents and Utilize Them”

For someone who is constantly trying to search for the new “bigger and better” thing, or for anyone who is trying to explore new talents and create new goals.

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-ways-identify-your-talents-and-utilize-them.html

Allison/Amarixe Blog

I’ve been following Amarixe, or Allison, on YouTube for years now.  Her new blog with a completely new design launched in January, and it’s absolutely visually stunning.  You can tell she puts an incredible amount of time and effort into it, and her content is always interesting.  If you’re a beauty junkie, definitely check out her blog in addition to her channels on YouTube!

http://allisonanderson.com/

“Infinity” (Against the Current original song)

I came across the band Against the Current after hearing about them from Alex Goot when they did a cover with him a few years back.  Ever since, I’ve been obsessed.  Now, they have their own EP, and are currently on their first headlining tour.  This is the first song released off of their EP.  Definitely check it out!  I love it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX7a6pI-vaI

“Get Unready with ME: Night Time Routine” (RachhLoves)

This girl is amazing. She’s adorable, beautiful (inside and out), and just hilarious to watch.  She’s definitely entertaining to watch and I only wish I’d found her videos sooner.  This is only one of the most recent videos that she’s posted, but it’s definitely one of my personal favorites.  Check her out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu9t87LRPiw