She found herself In a weird place Where the idea of falling Was scarier Than that of losing someone Had ever been ☼ ©Christina de Vries
A New Place ● POEM
The Year of Adventures
I thought that 2017 was my year of traveling, but it seems like 2018 might be the year instead! My traveling itch is growing and growing, and now I've already booked myself two trips within the next two months! And now that I know that there's only three weeks left before I'm on a plane... Continue Reading →
The Ending ● POEM
This is not Where she left This is where She offered her hand And he Did not take it ☼ ©Christina de Vries
Kickstart Your Writing
Sometimes when I sit down to write, I need a little bit help to get those creative juices flowing. Journaling helps, but what I often use to kickstart my writing are writing prompts. I have quite a few books with prompts that've helped me when I've felt uninspired to write. Here are some of my... Continue Reading →
Starting Grateful
Lately I've been slowly working my way back into the good daily routines I used to have a few months back. It's taking some time, but I'm definitely on the right track now. Getting up earlier, getting back into yoga, writing daily, dancing every morning and I have to say that this Saturday morning was... Continue Reading →
Familiar Taste ● POEM
Sometimes I look for clues At the bottom of my whisky glass But all I find is the familiar taste of The beginning of the end ☼ ©Christina de Vries
A Classic Problem
"You're gonna love it!! It's a classic!" Sounds familiar? I have an issue when it comes to classic literature. What is it? Well, I just rarely find myself loving them as much as other people do! I've talked about a few of the classic pieces of literature I've read over the years, and how much... Continue Reading →
Still Waiting ● POEM
Heart in hand She is still waiting For the day his name Will feel misplaced On her lips When other kisses Will not be compared To his When the city presents New beginnings Not just reminders Of the lost For the time to come When she can finally Move on ☼ ©Christina de Vries
The Child Thief by Brom 📚 BOOK REVIEW
I listened to an audiobook version of The Child Thief. Genre: Horror, Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Originally published: August 25th, 2009 Pages: 496 (paperback) Audiobook length: 19 Hrs and 40 Mins Blurb by the publisher: The acclaimed artist Brom brilliantly displays his multiple extraordinary talents in The Child Thief-a spellbinding re-imagining of the beloved Peter... Continue Reading →
