November 22, 2021
Hi!
In this weekly blog, I'll write every week about my life, what I'm doing, reading, listening to, watching, and making.
Read this blog to find out what's up!
Hope to see you reading this,
Sophie
November 22, 2021
Hi guys! It's Sophie!
Sorry I haven't talked much since the summer. I've been busy with high school tests, school projects, sports, thanksgiving, and general hectic life. I wanted to get a chance to sit down and type something up for you guys to read! Hope you all enjoy!
-Sophie
Books I'm reading and recommending
Here are 4 books that caught my eye, made me cry, or motivated me a lot!
Shoe Dog
(Young Reader's Edition)
By Phil Knight
Rating: 4.9/5
Review: A good read about how Nike was created and the story behind the brand and the people. An amazing motivational book that any reader no matter the age will love.
Age Level: 10+
Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior
By Jonah Berger
Rating: 4/5
Review: A book about how things and ideas form how we think. A great beginning book for anyone who wants to learn about psychology a little.
Age Level: 13+
Crossover
By Kwame Alexander
Rating: 4.9/5
Review: An amazing story from start to finish. I always cry at least once while reading this, either tears of sadness or joy. The book is written in short poems in verses. Its unique words and format as well as the rich raw story, both form a great piece of literature.
Age Level: 10-12 +
I Am Malala
By Malala Yousafzai
Rating: 4/5
Review: I recently finished reading this non fiction book. i must admit that nonfiction books are a little out of my comfort zone, but nevertheless it was surprisingly good. Malala tells the reader about her journey into advocating for women's rights, especially education. It was very moving and lets you have a glance at a different perspective.
Age Level: 10 +
What's on my spotify playlists
Here's some of the songs that make my day!
A song I discovered on the radio and immediately couldn't get out of my head! A great taste of rock and pop combined, this song gives me major 90s vibes.
A fun song in French that quickly climbed onto my favorite tracks. Quite catchy as well!
A song that gets stuck in my head from time to time that has a unique and fresh beat!
I LOVE Ed Sheeran's new album! This song is sooo good! Perfect for an impromptu dance party!
A sad meaningful song that is gentle and full of melancholy. It's just a good song.
Christmas shopping
Ahhh, it's that time of year again. Christmas time. With holiday shopping.
Here are just a couple gift ideas that would make nice presents for everyone. ;-)
Available at Bando.com
*Also comes in other designs
A perfect gift for any girl of any age!
Available at select booksellers
Perfect for your drawing, jotting, and doodling needs!
Available at Barnes and Noble
Movies/series I'd recommend
Movies. TV shows. Series.
They all sound familiar to us!
Here are a few recommendations on what to watch!
Shang Chi: The Legend of the ten Rings
MOVIES & SERIES THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND
A collage of photos.
Johnny English- Movies 1-3
Charlie and Lola
Sisyphus: The Myth
For eighth graders:
Eighth Grade
What is after eighth grade? Answer: high school
It can be stressing if you are, like me, applying to private schools and filling out dozens of applications, but everything will be ok. Make sure to not stress yourself out, but also be wary of doing those. There are some tests most schools need like the ISEE or the SSAT. From my personal experience, I find it best to start studying for those about 1-2 months or more before your scheduled test date. Remember to take deep breaths and drink water during the test. :-)
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