I really enjoyed After Hello, a book about two teens who meet in New York City and fall in love. Both are complex characters with problems, who are trying to move forward. They have just one day to really connect with each other, and both must reveal their pasts in order to begin to heal. I loved the idea of trading, and how they were able to help each other and others and get to the desired outcome by trading. Throughout the day, Sam and Sara meet many interesting people who share their wisdom with them. Aces, a homeless artist, tells them, “Passion is what makes the world go round. Passion is what drives us to be better than we are. Passion is what makes our emotions — whether love or hate or laughter — ignite and blaze into life.” Vanessa, another artist, tells Sara, “Ah, but art and trouble go hand in hand. If you cannot be troubled to create art from your heart, then your art will never trouble the hearts of others.”
Carol Nicolas 
Today, I went to the beach front with my children. I found a sea shell, gave it to my 4 year old daughter, and said, “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside, and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL
I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!
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