Tuesday, August 19, 2014
I admit my mistakes and hold myself accountable
I got caught texting my ex yesterday. As part of accountability im supposed to post this admission on facebook as thats the only way he said he will forgives me cuz secrets turn into monters in the darkness. but I really dont want to so hopefully this will be acceptable. Im lucky to have a man who rides for me thru the past 11 months even tho I keep fucking up he forgives.me and leaves the proverbial light on for me to find my way home when Im in the darkness of my own mistakes.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Book Review # 2 By Cyco Eva - THEODOSIA
Book Review # 2 By Cyco Eva
Book - Theodosia - Daughter Of Aaron Burr
Author - Anne Colver
Year - 1941
Spoiler Alert - Some, the end not told in this review
Purchased at a bookstore
Available on Kindle - Maybe
Cyco Eva's Rating - Score 5/10
I have to give myself props for reading this book set in 1783 to 1812, in its entirety. It is at times so boring I considered just stopping. But I have some interest in american history, but that main thing that kept me going was the lessons of morals and the responsibilies of the upper class that Aaron Burr instilled in his beloved daughter Theodosia. These morals I hold true to myself, although failing at time, it was great to see them written top confirm that I am not crazy. Morals such as treat everybody with respect, Don't concentrate on the uninvetiable, Everyone deserves a chance to learn to read and write, Always offer to pay everybodys way (although a person with high class and manners will never "let" you pay), and to always work hard and reamain calm even in chaos. To name a few.
This book is historical fiction, with real historical accounts mixed in with what probably was to make a seamless life story. This story begins with Theodosia (Theo) in childhood around the late 1700s when, her father (a widower) runs for presidency of america and losses to Jefferson. Automatically this makes her father vice president of america. Theo is rich and spoiled beyond measure, one of the richest girls in America at this time, she has everything from white horses to velvet gowns. But her father instills education and morals in her and doesn't allow her to be a spoiled brat. Theo helps the slaves of the house learn to read and writes letters for them to their family. This was a time in america when Cocaine was concidered a cure all and legal, and slaves where abundent. This was a sexist and violent time in American history, but this book skims over and ignores that completely. This book would be FINE for a 7 year to hear, as I know they hear and see much worse in the media. The books reading level is fine for a smart 13 year old to an adult. This book is rather boring but the bond between Theo and her father is heartworming. Theos father basically "buys" her a best friend and husband. He also buys theo her first mansion at 17 years old when she marries. Her husband eventually becomes a notable political figure in american history. Her first mansion has so many slaves and servents that she can't keep track of who is who. Theres one whos only job is to light candles. One whos only job is to polish silverware. One who cooks, one who taylors her dresses , one who gardens, etc. After about 22 years of living a very wealthy lifestyle her father eventually becomes broke with 12 cents to his name. He sells the family heirlooms, he is not allowed back in America. Theo begs the people who borrowed money from her father in the past to repay. and none of them do. She discovers the darker side of humanity. She has a child. She petitions the presidents wife for her father to be allowed back in America. I will not spoil the end or the more "exciting" parts of a generally boring story for you, but all in all I Would NOT recommend this book because its boring and a long tedious read. If you want to read a chapter each night to a young child from 6 to 10 years old, they might enjoy it. But most children today are used to far more excitement and stimulation than this book affords its readers.
Book bonuses -
- Daughter-Father Bond (Mother is deceased)
- Morals
- Real American History Accounts and Timelines
- Somewhat of a "princess" theme as Theo is very rich and spoiled and admired
Drawbacks -
- Boring
- Glosses over the violence and drug use at this time in history
- Glosses over slavery, although it is mentioned
- Written in a very safe manner (although the last few chapters incorperate death)
Book - Theodosia - Daughter Of Aaron Burr
Author - Anne Colver
Year - 1941
Spoiler Alert - Some, the end not told in this review
Purchased at a bookstore
Available on Kindle - Maybe
Cyco Eva's Rating - Score 5/10
I have to give myself props for reading this book set in 1783 to 1812, in its entirety. It is at times so boring I considered just stopping. But I have some interest in american history, but that main thing that kept me going was the lessons of morals and the responsibilies of the upper class that Aaron Burr instilled in his beloved daughter Theodosia. These morals I hold true to myself, although failing at time, it was great to see them written top confirm that I am not crazy. Morals such as treat everybody with respect, Don't concentrate on the uninvetiable, Everyone deserves a chance to learn to read and write, Always offer to pay everybodys way (although a person with high class and manners will never "let" you pay), and to always work hard and reamain calm even in chaos. To name a few.
This book is historical fiction, with real historical accounts mixed in with what probably was to make a seamless life story. This story begins with Theodosia (Theo) in childhood around the late 1700s when, her father (a widower) runs for presidency of america and losses to Jefferson. Automatically this makes her father vice president of america. Theo is rich and spoiled beyond measure, one of the richest girls in America at this time, she has everything from white horses to velvet gowns. But her father instills education and morals in her and doesn't allow her to be a spoiled brat. Theo helps the slaves of the house learn to read and writes letters for them to their family. This was a time in america when Cocaine was concidered a cure all and legal, and slaves where abundent. This was a sexist and violent time in American history, but this book skims over and ignores that completely. This book would be FINE for a 7 year to hear, as I know they hear and see much worse in the media. The books reading level is fine for a smart 13 year old to an adult. This book is rather boring but the bond between Theo and her father is heartworming. Theos father basically "buys" her a best friend and husband. He also buys theo her first mansion at 17 years old when she marries. Her husband eventually becomes a notable political figure in american history. Her first mansion has so many slaves and servents that she can't keep track of who is who. Theres one whos only job is to light candles. One whos only job is to polish silverware. One who cooks, one who taylors her dresses , one who gardens, etc. After about 22 years of living a very wealthy lifestyle her father eventually becomes broke with 12 cents to his name. He sells the family heirlooms, he is not allowed back in America. Theo begs the people who borrowed money from her father in the past to repay. and none of them do. She discovers the darker side of humanity. She has a child. She petitions the presidents wife for her father to be allowed back in America. I will not spoil the end or the more "exciting" parts of a generally boring story for you, but all in all I Would NOT recommend this book because its boring and a long tedious read. If you want to read a chapter each night to a young child from 6 to 10 years old, they might enjoy it. But most children today are used to far more excitement and stimulation than this book affords its readers.
Book bonuses -
- Daughter-Father Bond (Mother is deceased)
- Morals
- Real American History Accounts and Timelines
- Somewhat of a "princess" theme as Theo is very rich and spoiled and admired
Drawbacks -
- Boring
- Glosses over the violence and drug use at this time in history
- Glosses over slavery, although it is mentioned
- Written in a very safe manner (although the last few chapters incorperate death)
Saturday, December 29, 2012
When Your Lover Leaves
Book Review #1 By Cyco Eva
Book - When Your Lover Leaves
Author - Susan Trott
Year - 1980
Spoiler Alert - Some, the end not told in this review
Purchased on Amazon.com
Available on Kindle - Yes
Cyco Eva's Rating - Score 9.5/10
So, like an idiot, I judged a book by its cover. I hate the title "When Your Lover Leaves", I fully thought I would hate this book. I thought it would be a sappy romance. I was very wrong. This is one of my all time favorite books. While it has some romance and light BDSM, its definitely a mystery and psychological thriller. I could not put this book down!
Summary - The main characters name is (Ronda), her lover (a married man) leaves her to go back to his wife. As she deals with this heartbreak, she becomes distracted with the news of a rapist in her town. Her son (Sam) if off to college and she's living alone. This book is set in the East Bay of California, with some quick references to Oakland and San Pablo and the like, for obvious reasons this was a huge bonus to me. The "The East Bay Rapist" description is that of a "Black Male" and (Ronda) finds this all too stereotypical to be true. (Why is it always "A Black Male?" she asks herself?) So who is "The East Bay Rapist"? Could it be the WHITE COP who lives down the street from her? Or.. Could the rapist be her rebound lover, the exotic "hunk" (Ishmael) whose tanned skin just might be mistaken for black? As he shows signs of being sexually dominate, her suspicions are aroused. Her imagination still vivid and paranoid, she finds plenty of hard evidence that her former lovers wife may be "The East Bay Rapist", dressed in men's clothing and armed with a "dildo". .. LOL.......The main character (Ronda) at one point steals the cops uniform and wears it over to her ex's house with a master-plan in mind. She also has the pleasure of performing a citizens arrest at one point in the book, but it isn't on the "The East Bay Rapist"... or is it?
Book bonuses -
- Culinary , shes a soup chef
- Poetry
- East Bay References
- The paranoia of living alone for the first time, Described very accurately
Drawbacks - The first two chapters are hard to follow with most of the characters being introduced. Her son (sam) is a moot character generally, as is her best friend. Perhaps too many characters in this book, neverless still one of my favorite books and an easy read.
Book - When Your Lover Leaves
Author - Susan Trott
Year - 1980
Spoiler Alert - Some, the end not told in this review
Purchased on Amazon.com
Available on Kindle - Yes
Cyco Eva's Rating - Score 9.5/10
So, like an idiot, I judged a book by its cover. I hate the title "When Your Lover Leaves", I fully thought I would hate this book. I thought it would be a sappy romance. I was very wrong. This is one of my all time favorite books. While it has some romance and light BDSM, its definitely a mystery and psychological thriller. I could not put this book down!
Summary - The main characters name is (Ronda), her lover (a married man) leaves her to go back to his wife. As she deals with this heartbreak, she becomes distracted with the news of a rapist in her town. Her son (Sam) if off to college and she's living alone. This book is set in the East Bay of California, with some quick references to Oakland and San Pablo and the like, for obvious reasons this was a huge bonus to me. The "The East Bay Rapist" description is that of a "Black Male" and (Ronda) finds this all too stereotypical to be true. (Why is it always "A Black Male?" she asks herself?) So who is "The East Bay Rapist"? Could it be the WHITE COP who lives down the street from her? Or.. Could the rapist be her rebound lover, the exotic "hunk" (Ishmael) whose tanned skin just might be mistaken for black? As he shows signs of being sexually dominate, her suspicions are aroused. Her imagination still vivid and paranoid, she finds plenty of hard evidence that her former lovers wife may be "The East Bay Rapist", dressed in men's clothing and armed with a "dildo". .. LOL.......The main character (Ronda) at one point steals the cops uniform and wears it over to her ex's house with a master-plan in mind. She also has the pleasure of performing a citizens arrest at one point in the book, but it isn't on the "The East Bay Rapist"... or is it?
Book bonuses -
- Culinary , shes a soup chef
- Poetry
- East Bay References
- The paranoia of living alone for the first time, Described very accurately
Drawbacks - The first two chapters are hard to follow with most of the characters being introduced. Her son (sam) is a moot character generally, as is her best friend. Perhaps too many characters in this book, neverless still one of my favorite books and an easy read.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Cyco Eva's Blog
This is my first attempt at a blog. It will mostly consist of book reviews.
I no longer watch television due to my disdain for almost all modern media. I haven't watched TV in over ONE YEAR! Its been a tad challenging! - Cyco Eva
I no longer watch television due to my disdain for almost all modern media. I haven't watched TV in over ONE YEAR! Its been a tad challenging! - Cyco Eva
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