Book Review: The Help

I have been a major bookworm lately, but the only book important enough to me to share is The Help by Kathryn Sockett. This book tells a beautiful story about black women working for white families during the civil rights movement and their fight and sacrifices to stand up for what's right. I highly recommend this book...I can't even rave about it enough! From page 1 all the way through to the last page, I was engrossed in the story and I had to stop myself from reading it too quickly so that I could "save" some for later! In addition, there is just enough mystery about each character in the book to keep you sitting at the edge of your seat through to the finish. You really grow to love the characters in the book, so much that I found myself laughing, rated G cursing, and tearing at the end...

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."

Ah, so amazing!



East Coast Visit

I took a long weekend to visit friends on the East Coast this past weekend.  Great trip, the best company, and new memories.  I'll let the pictures do the talking!

Ice skating - Before falling on my butt and landing in a puddle of water :(

Precious moments with Baby A

Competitive games of Banana Grams (I was the ultimate loser this trip, but I shall redeem myself!)

Delicious meals cooked by Auntie

Driving in pouring rain into Manhattan from Philly for an authentic Japanese dinner at Robataya with friends that left us hungry for more...literally!  Because the portions were teeny weeny!

Driving from Manhattan to the wonderful town of Princeton, NJ to visit Baby H and Mommy

Faith

[feyth]
–noun
 1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2. belief that is not based on proof.
3. a system of religious belief: the Christian faith

It's been a quiet weekend spent consumed in my own thoughts.  My only productive output in the past 60 hours is this simple art created to remind me to stay faithful through it all.

Beautiful Damask

About a month ago, my dear friend requested a painting from me in hopes of adding a little bit of warmth to her white walls in her new office (congratulations, again!).  I recently discovered how beautiful Damask designs are and was inspired to create a painting for her that would incorporate these designs.  Here's the finished piece!

In natural lighting

In indoor lighting

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Tonight I tried a new recipe and it was yums!  I never knew that making a chicken pot pie would be so easy.  It took less than 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins in the oven.  I'm definitely going to be making this delicious meal again!

Prepping the inside of the chicken pot pie

  

Pouring on the top crust

Into the oven they go!

30 mins later, perfectly browned

Delicious!