Shatter Me - Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

I decided on a whim last night to check out an e-book and read.
And holy cow, it felt so good.
I am going to try so hard for the new year to keep reading, and to keep writing about them.
Reading is one of the things I miss most about life before being a full time college student with four demanding jobs. (My part time college student work study job afforded me more than enough time to read.)

This book is a trilogy, with two short novellas that take place in between each of the main books.

That being said. This book. THIS. BOOK. OMG. Oh my lordy. Tahereh Mafi is amazing.
There are no words for Tahereh Mafi's genius with a pen probably with a keyboard.
I am insanely moved by the imagery that her words provoke.
At some points the way the words flowed were just too much and I had to skim. The intense feeling that her diction induces is unbelievable.
I cannot wait to start reading the next book when I'm done writing this.
This book was so action packed that I didn't want to get caught up in the next one and jumble them up.
This book like many of my favorites takes place in the future, we have decimated the planet, (similarly to the condition of the Earth in The Hunger Games books.)
And a new governing body has taken over all aspects of everyday life, if there is something or someone that will benefit them, they acquire it.

Short synopsis:

Juliette Ferrars has a gift curse. Her touch is fatal.
The Reestablishment has been keeping her prisoner for over a year.
Until one day they give her a cellmate.
And her cellmate turns out to be.... I don't think I can ruin this for you.
I am having a hard time rewriting something that is just so perfectly written.

You really need to read this book, it is about power, perseverance, finding yourself, trust, loyalty, standing strong for what you believe in, believing in yourself, and so much more.
Everything that makes up incredible stories.
I hate writing what happens at the ends of books because while I don't have any issues with spoilers (at least in books and movies. But don't even think about telling what you're getting me for Christmas or my birthday), I understand that many people can't find the thrill in reading if they already know what's going to happen. To me it just makes me turn the pages faster, I just can't wait to get to the part someone told me about.



Credit:
Amazon - in case you're into buying
Tahereh Mafi - author website

Read A-likes:

The Hunger Games Trilogy - Suzanne Collins
Divergent Trilogy - Veronica Roth
(It seems cheesy to say, but I think if it's not already this series is the next THG/Divergent. Our society just seems to love those books about what it'll be like when we've used up all the natural resources. I'll be asking Darrell about the popularity of this series.)

Read on.
Jessica.

Typography Series: 10 As Seen on TV Fonts

Typography Series Part 6:

10 As Seen On TV Fonts

Your Kids Will Beg You For

While these are all fonts to use very sparingly, they are great for certain things.
Birthday party decorations here you come!!

A. Grinched // personal // 1001fonts.com
B. Bootle // commercial use // fontspace.com
C. Waltograph // personal use // 1001fonts.com
D. Nickelodoen // 100% free // dafont.com
E. Harry P // 100% free // dafont.com
F. Loki Cola // 100% free // dafont.com
G. Royal Acid // personal use // dafont.com
H. Star Jedi // 100% free // dafont.com
I. Transformers 100% free // dafont.com
J. Lumos // commercial use // 1001fonts.com


10 As Seen on Tv Fonts Your Kids Will Beg You For uses Penelope Anne // personal use // dafont.com

Enjoy using these!

Design on.
Jessica.

Typography Series: 10 Ding Bat Fonts

Typography Series Part 5:

10 Super Useful Dig Bats

10 ding bats that have a million uses.

These would be great for printing, cutting, coloring, designing, anything really.

A. Bergamot Ornaments // commercial use // dafont.com
B. Swinging // commercial use // dafont.com
C. Auto Motive // personal use // dafont.com
D. Youbilee // 100% free // dafont.com
E. KG Arrows // personal use // dafont.com
F. Haus Ethnic // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
G. Sound Fx // personal use // dafont.com
H. Faux Snow // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
I. Ding Maps // personal use // dafont.com
J. KG Flavor & Frames 1-7 // personal use // dafont.com


10 Super Useful Ding Bats & each of the font names use Penelope Anne // personal use // dafont.com

Enjoy using these!

Design on.
Jessica.

Typography Series: 20 Free Cricut/Silhouette Fonts

Typography Series Part 4:

20 Awesome Cricut/Silhouette Fonts

These 20 fonts are all ones that I use on a regular basis with my Cricut.
I always look for nice hefty fonts to use with my Cricut and these are some of my very favorites.
Some of my other favorites are in the Favorites post, many of those also fit here.


A. Rum Raisin // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
B. Single Sleeve // commercial use // dafont.com
C. Callie Mae // personal use // dafont.com
D. Yaciemiento // personal use // dafont.com
E. Dream Orphans // 100% free // dafont.com
F. Oliver // 100% free // dafont.com
G. Flatbread // personal use // dafont.com
H. Amaranth // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
I. KG Second Chances // personal use // dafont.com
J. Riot Squad // 100% free // dafont.com
K. CF Jack Story // personal use // dafont.com
L. Grandstander // commercial // dafont.com
M. Establo // personal use // dafont.com
N. Harabara // personal use // dafont.com
O. Digitalino // personal use // dafont.com
P. KG Always A Good Time // personal use // dafont.com
Q. Bebas // 100% free // dafont.com
R. Coolvetica // 100% free // dafont.com
S. Dimbo // 100% free // dafont.com
T. Coluna/Coluna Rounded // personal use // dafont.com


20 Awesome Cricut/Silhouette Fonts uses Penelope Anne // personal use // dafont.com

Enjoy using these!

Design on.
Jessica.

Typography Series: 10 Free Drop Caps Fonts

Typography Series Part 3:

10 Drop Caps Fonts to Make You Swoon

Before I knew they were called Drop Caps.
And because Illuminated Letters isn't really accurate.
I called them Fancy First Letters.
So I present to you 10 free Fancy First Letter fonts that are Perfect. For. Everything.

A. Brock Script // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
B. Orial // 100% free // dafont.com
C. Special Type // 100% free // dafont.com
D. Ruritania // 100% free // dafont.com
E. Eternal Call // personal use // dafont.com
F. Some Weatz Swashes // personal use // dafont.com
G. MF Queen Leela // personal use // 1001fonts.com
H. Miss Fajardose // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
I. Monsieur La Doulaise // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
J. Precious // commercial use // dafont.com


10 Drop Caps Fonts to Make You Swoon // Penelope Anne // personal use // dafont.com

Enjoy using these!

Design on.
Jessica.

Typography Series: 20 Free Script Fonts

Typography Series Part 2:

20 Free Script Fonts 

One for Every Occasion

These are great for a variety of different uses.
When I need to jazz something up with script, these are my go to fonts.
They are here in no particular order, included are usage rights and where to find them.

A. Pacifico // public domain // dafont.com
B. Contribute // personal use // dafont.com
C. Lakesight // personal use // dafont.com
D. Cookie Regular // commercial use // 101fonts.com
E. Birds of Paradise // personal use // dafont.com
F. Mandala Home // personal use // dafont.com
G. Lobster // public domain // dafont.com
H. Caneletter Script // personal use // dafont.com
I. KG Manhattan // personal use // dafont.com
J. Rochester // commercial use // 101fonts.com
K. Olivier // personal use // dafont.com
L. KG eyes Wide Open // personal use // dafont.com
M. Sinplesnails // personal use // dafont.com
N. Chopin Script // commercial use // dafont.com
O. Janda Celebration  // personal use // dafont.com
P. Cursif // 100% free // dafont.com
Q. Undergone  // personal use // dafont.com
R. Alex Brush // commercial use // fontsquirrel.com
S. Ecolier  // personal use // dafont.com
T. Exmouth // 100% free // dafont.com

20 Free Script Fonts One for Every Occasion // Penelope Anne // personal use // dafont.com

Enjoy using these!

Design on.
Jessica.

Typography Series: Jessica's Favorite Fonts

Typography Series Part 1:

Jessica's Favorite Fonts

These ten fonts are one through ten on my top 100 favorite font list!
They are here in no particular order, included are usage rights and where to find them.

A. Sacramento // commercial use // 1001fonts.com
B. KG The Last Time // personal use // dafont.com
C. KG Behind These Hazel Eyes // personal use // dafont.com
D. Peach Sundress // 100% free //dafont.com
E. Lemondrop // personal use // dafont.com
F. Janda Truly Madly Deeply // personal use // dafont.com
G. Pharmacy // personal use // dafont.com
H. Propaganda // 100% free // dafont.com
I. Clementine Sketch // 100% free // dafont.com
J. Xiomara // personal use // dafont.com


Jessicas is written out in my own hand.
Favorite Fonts uses Penelope Anne // personal use // dafont.com

Enjoy using these!

Design on.
Jessica.

Typography posters are coming!!

My typography poster posts are all drafted and ready to go!
I must preface their posting by saying:

I love dafont.com. I am not affiliated with them, but I've been visiting the website for as long as I can remember.
I enjoy it's ease of use, the interface, the simplicity and unsketchyness of its download buttons, basically everything about it.

Since learning from peers and teachers about other sites that are equally as sketch-free I have branched out, but you will notice the majority of my fonts come from dafont.com.

Some of them are also available on other sites, I just prefer dafont.

Beside each font is its usage rights and a link to its location.

These usage rights range:
Personal use- don't use it if it's going to make you money.
Commercial use- you can use it to make money.
100% free- you can use it to make money.
Public domain- you probably shouldn't make money, but you can use, bundle, modify, and distribute.


Design on.
Jessica.

[I just found this draft] --> It's almost Summer 2014

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Holy Moses.

I didn't post at all this school year.

I did not plan that.

My first year at Frostburg has been crazy amazing.

I'm about to move out and I still catch myself thinking holy cow "I'm actually HERE!"

It still blows my mind on a regular basis.

I have read not one book for fun since I moved here.

I racked up $50 in library fees, I was so sure I'd be able to read and post and do school work.

I was overly ambitious.

But as soon as I finish the last of my school work I'll be back at this.

Reviewing, updating lists. READING!

I've missed it so much, but I've had to ignore it.

I've also taken up watching wayyyyyy to much tv.

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^^^^^ I wrote this in the spring, and never posted it.
It does explain some of my absence.
I hope that maybe I can turn over a new leaf with Christmas break coming up quickly.
The end of the semester is rough, but with only four more weeks to go, I have confidence I can contribute to this blog more.
I have half a dozen drafts started, I'll be rereading those books and starting there.
I will also probably be adding in a little bit more about my hobbies, and school work.
I recently opened an Etsy shop and think that posting about it could help my traffic.
We shall see.


Read on.
Jessica.

Random Graphic Design Post. AWK.

So it's been well over a year since I posted.
And embarrassingly.... well over a year since I picked up a book.

College. Is. Insane.

As an art student, I have no free time.
I work, and go to class, and do homework.
I don't even have time to think about missing books.

I think I mentioned earlier, I am a Graphic Design student.
Since I came to school, I also added a Ceramics focus which takes up even more of my time.

For my advanced graphics class I produced a series of 6 aggregated typography posters.
My classmates loved them, and as a part of another project, and at my classmates' urgent requests I need to post them to the internets!!

Instead of starting a whole new blog for crafting, I thought I would just use the platform I already have, to get my future pins out into the Pinterest world.

Following this post will be six separate posts that each have a infographic full of fonts and a explanation of each, including usage rights and where you can find each font.

Design on.
Jessica.