Book review: Lois Lane Fallout

So, I just finished this book.
It's called Lois Lane Fallout, by Gwenda Bond. I don't want to spoil anything, but it's really good.
Here's a summary:
Lois Lane just moved to Metropolis, and is trying to get settled in. Her new school is, well, interesting. There's the principal, who doesn't seem to care about what happens at the school, and these kids called The Warheads, who are bullying this girl named Anavi. On the first day at school, she is introduced to Perry White, who gives her a job at the Scoop, a segment on the Daily Planet. She is also chatting online with her friend Smallvilleguy.
Things get complicated from there. Very complicated.
The only problem I have with it is that everything gets resolved in the last chapter. Which shouldn't bother me, but it was a very rapid conclusion.
Most of the characters were developed pretty well. Some could of been developed a little better.
Overall, it was a really good book, and I will definitely read it again.

On a completely different note, I just started The Fault In Our Stars. I am IN LOVE with Augustus Waters. I also completely feel for Isaac. It's just so good, and I'm only on chapter five.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.

What's your favorite book right now?

Music Update And Watercolors

Have you heard of Kodaline? 
There a more recent band. Apparently they've been around for about four years- and I'm just now hearing about them.
They are an Irish band classified as alternative and their music is definitely unique. I haven't heard anyone that sounds like them. It's interesting and refreshing to listen to. Although I will admit, there first album is better than their second. My favorite song of theirs is All I Want.
I thought I'd also share with you one of the ways I cure boredom. I'm pretty sure this one was on the list, maybe a generalization, but if not, it should be added- watercoloring. 
Watercoloring is a great way to express yourself. All you need is some water, paper, a paint brush, and your paints. The great thing is even if you get a cheap set (like mine) you can still achieve amazing results. Another thing is it doesn't necessarily have to be in the lines. In fact, I think it looks better that way.
I took a few photos to illustrate. (ha ha unintended pun)
If you check out the band, Kodaline, let me know what you think of them. Until next time...

My Top 5: Music Artists

One of my favorite things in life is music.
I love listening to it, playing it, and writing it. I also love sharing music with others. So I thought I would share my top 5 favorite artists at the moment. Keep in mind that this is in no order, though.

1. Imagine Dragons.
I love their versatility in sound. Everyone song seems to have a different sound to it. The lyrics are amazing too. A few songs to check out: Shots, Fallen, Thief, It Comes Back To You, and Working Man.
2. Coldplay.
They are legends. I know every single song of theirs. (Of course I could say that about most of these artists). They have an ever changing sound, but it gets better with each album. A few songs to check out: God Put A Smile Upon Your Face, Shiver, Midnight, Major Minus, and Up & Up.
3. Taylor Swift.
Her lyrics never fail to amaze me. My favorite lyric right now is "Darling I'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream." A few songs to check out: Blank Space, Untouchable, Enchanted, Never Grow Up, I Know Places, and Everything Has Changed.
4. SafetySuit.
I love this underrated band. Their sound has changed a lot too, but I like it a lot. A few songs to check out: Looking Up, Anywhere But Here, These Times, Never Stop, and Someone Like You.
5. OneRepublic.
I can't wait until they release their new album. They have a cool sound, almost like a certain swagger to their songs. They combine a rich chello with electric guitars and synths. A few songs to check out: Fear, Missing Persons 1 & 2., Counting Stars, Something I Need, and Everybody Loves Me.

I'd love it if you'd check out some of the songs or artists. That'd be awesome.

Ultimate List of Boredom Busters

Life can get boring.
Especially if you have nothing to do. I've had that happen many times. In fact, it's happening right now! That's why I compiled the ultimate list of boredom busters. Do you want to know what's on it? Well then keep reading because here is the list!

The Ultimate List of Boredom Busters:
1. Color in a coloring book (which is very relaxing)
2. Write in a journal
3. Doodle randomly
4. Compose a song on GarageBand or another similar program
5. Learn something new by looking up a random fact
6. Read a book you have yet to complete
7. Watch a TV show or a movie
8. Write a random letter
9. Play a video game (my favorite one right now is Lego Jurassic World)
10. Make a gift for someone
11. Write a poem
12. Do a writing prompt
13. Complete a goal
14. Make a collage or start a scrapbook
15. Do an art and/or craft project
16. Make a quote book
17. Make a movie
18. Take a random quiz
19. Do a puzzle
20. Dance around your room
21. Create a new game
22. Bake something delicious
23. Start a chalenge
24. Go outside and smell the roses

I hope that was helpful. I'll try and show how you can complete some of these.

DIY Wednesday: Inspiration Journal Cover

Materials needed

Steps to make it

Hello everyone! 
Today I'm sharing with you a simple project to make: a DIY planner or journal cover. It's really easy to make and there are few materials needed. This would be fun to make on the weekend. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and are able to make it!
Let's begin...

Materials:
Scissors
An old book that you are willing to cut a page out of
Patterned paper
Pages from old magazines
Journal
Tape and/or glue




Step 1: Cut the patterned paper to fit the journal and tape/glue it down. I found it was helpful to do both, but either one would work.
Step 2: Cut a page out of your book with a sentence or phrase that you like. I've had my Lemonade Mouth book for years, so I cut out a phrase from it. It had a lot of good ones in there so it was hard to pick, but I settled on a quote from Olivia: "There's no telling what's ahead of us, but it feels right to be reminded that our lives are all connected..."
Step 3: Glue or tape your quote down. I glued mine since it was paper on paper.
Step 4: Pick the images that are going to go on your journal.
Step 5: Glue or tape those down. I glued mine, but I almost wish I had used tape since the page were so thin.
Step 6: Add whatever else you want and you're done!

Fresh Lavant: A Short Review

Good paleo restaurants are hard to come by.
So I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite restaurants. It's located in North Carolina, and it's called Fresh Lavant. It is a COMPLETELY gluten-free and soy free restaurant that serves amazing mediterranean food. They have plenty of dairy-free items as well, and even nut-free options too.
I had the pistachio chicken when I went, and it was amazing. Words cannot describe how good it was! It was served with potatoes, veggies, and a sauce that is spicy, yet delicious. If you don't care for a lot of spice, I would recommend asking for it without the sauce.
I have also eaten the almond cake. It does contain a little amount of rice flour, but it was also very good. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good picture.
They also have amazing tea, juices, and coffee. I have yet to try the coffee, but I love both the tea and juice. My favorite juice to get is the pomegranate juice. It has a little bit of a bitter taste, but I think that's what makes it tasty.
So, in conclusion, if you're looking for a great gluten-free restaurant, and also happen to love mediterranean food, it's definitely a place you'll have to try.

An Intro To Paleo's Starving Aritst

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to my first blog post! I thought, since this is the first one, why not get things started with a bang?

First things first, I love to write, and am an avid artist. I also recently started doing a paleo diet. So that's how we get the name Paleo's Starving Artist. 

So what is this blog about?
It's about a lot of things really, but mainly it's about my life as an artist on the paleo diet. I love to share my art with others, and I love being a creative cat. I also love to eat- paleo food of course.

In this blog I shall share with you what being an artist really means, as well as how to's on writing, art, and the like. I also love music, so I'll share my favorites with you, as well as the occasional review.
I also love to read, and I love sharing a good book, so I'll share some of my favorites. I'll also keep you posted on my journey as a writer (and author in progress). 
I also love to eat. Eating is probably one of my favorite things. But with the paleo diet, there are a lot of restrictions. So I'll also show you some of the things I've done to make it more enjoyable- including restaurant reviews, tips, and adventures in cooking and baking.

Every now and then I shall also put out a unique post- such as my travels, fun stuff, and well, you'll just have to wait and see.

So, now that I've introduced the blog, I think I should get started with a few posts. Stay tuned for more!