I Don't think you're Supposed to Borrow This...

The second easy-breezy book I chose to read on vacation was Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin. It's told from the perspective of a maid of honor, who after getting somewhat trashed on her dreaded 30th birthday ends up sleeping with/"borrowing" her best friend's (also the bride to whom shs is the maid of honor) boyfriend/fiance. And actually the entire book is about their affair and the big question is whether or not the fiance/boyfriend is going to call off the wedding. Who's he gonna pick? The fling or the woman's he's been dating for seven years and is engaged to? Oh and this book is full of drama, but fun-good-for-the-beach drama! The sequel is Something Blue, and I can't wait to pick it up when I get home to read it when Mr. Chicken Butt and I go with his fam on vacation to yet another beach (ahhh, it's the life :))

Oh, and it's also an older book so you can get it cheaper at places like Half Price! Happy reading

Read, Laugh, Drink

Being on vacation, for me at least, means diving into some good reads that I've felt to guilty to indulge in during the semester. The book of choice for the first part of this vacation is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. When it initially came out I was intrigued but never picked it up. Recently, however, I've come across previews for a film version of the book staring Julia Roberts (my fav!!!) and this resparked my interest in the book.

First off, I love that I couldn't find the book because it was in the "Travel Memoir" section. Ahhh I absolutely love traveling and although I haven't read any travel memoirs, I think it is slowly becoming my new favorite genre. I find it so insightful to read about other people's travels, especially those who can write so beautifully and have really experienced something worth reading about.

So, I've spent the past several nights on the balcony overlooking the ocean, snuggled up underneath a fleece blanket reading, laughing (outloud sometimes) and drinking a tall glass of reisling wine while enjoying Ms. Gilberts adventures through Italy, India and Indonesia. I recommend this book to any and all who love traveling, love the idea of exploring one's faith (note faith doesn't necessarily mean religion in this context) and finding ways to enjoy life and love.