I've noticed in so many of my recent posts that I've been holding myself back.

I only show the side of myself that I think is least likely to be made fun of.

Well today, I'm going to change that.

Today I'm going to show off my goofier side. 

This is me!

I sing Broadway songs at the top of my lungs when I'm home alone!

I smell my hair when I think no one is watching!

I stumbled upon something today that made my mouth drop open in shock. 

Does anything look familiar? No? Let me help you.

It's the same girl!

Thief! Thief!

(Let's not mention that I have no idea who this girl is, and 'borrowed' the image from Google for my own purposes.)

But still! Jorra doesn't have flaming hair! Jorra lives under the water! Flames and water DON'T mix!

Sad.

I know that this was just the cover I created two years ago. And I know that if I ever get published, this won't be the cover they use.

But I feel so violated.

I like my cover better anyway.

Jorra could totally kick this 'fury' girl's butt! Fury is too feminine and soft. My Jorra would totally win in a fight.

I kinda want to read it though... You know... Just to be sure...

Go check out Doll Divine and try it out yourself! It's totally addicting!

I participated in BEDA in April.

But I've noticed that quite a few people also participate in BEDA in August.

I had a lot of fun blogging every day in April this year and I'm excited to challenge myself once more.

However, it's going to be a lot tougher this month. 

I was unemployed in April. And now I have not one, but TWO jobs. 

It's going to be a struggle sometimes.

But my blogging has been neglected lately. Maybe three posts a week at most. Sad.

So I'm excited to try this.

However, I'm sure I'll get stumped at some point.

Is there anything that YOU would like to see on Simply Kate? 

Any suggestions would help me get through this month!

Thirty-one consecutive posts! It's going to be exciting!

- 1st: My sister and I drove the nine hour trip to our home town. -

- 2nd: Played games at my aunt Shaneen's house with the family. -

- 4th: Happy 4th of July! The day started with a parade and ended with a BBQ, family and fireworks. -

- 5th: Hopped in the car for the drive back to Vegas. Nine hours is much too long. -

- 8th: Kevin gets here for his 8 day visit! -

- 8th-16th: Kevin and I did so many things over these 8 days. Like swimming, movies, walking the strip and more. You can check out the full list here! -

- 13th: Interview at Kohl's. Cause I need me a second job! Also, happy birthday Dad! I love you!-

- 16th: Kevin leaves. I cried. A lot. -
- 25th: My sister took me out to eat at Red Robin. Good food! Good company!

- 27th-29th: Stress beyond belief. So glad that lifted a little. -

- 29th: Got the job at Kohl's! Yay! -

Any moment with Kevin. There were so many. If I had to choose. The end of day one of his visit when we realized that we still had seven days left. That was a good feeling!

A toss up between watching Kevin leave or finding out I might have to move home to live with my parents. Both were very awful. And both made me cry. A lot.

Chicken Fingers from Raising Canes. They are SO good. How have I missed out on these for so long?

Also, it's not food, but Raising Canes has the BEST Lemonade ever. Seriously. Try it. Now.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - I think this was the fourth time I've read it. Kevin and I read it together. I love this book!

Delirium by Lauren Oliver - So good! I almost passed this one up. So glad I didn't!

Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien - I wasn't sure for the first few chapters, but I ended up loving it!

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - A wonderful prequel to the Mortal Instruments series! I love Clare's books!

Entwined by Heather Dixon - So cute! And surprisingly nail biting! I loved it!

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - Read with Kevin. Loved it just as much the third time. He loved it too!

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson - Took much longer to get through than it should have. I didn't love it.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - Still not thrilled with it. I'm not as numb and exhausted as I was when I first read it. Thanks for reading it with me, anyway Kevin.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - Wonderful! It was fantastic! Alan Rickman's performance was the best part!

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Definitely one of the best cartoons out there, if not one of the best shows period!

The month went from very busy to very very very slow. And all of that down time made me feel very down. I'm feeling much better now. Things are beginning to work themselves out. At least a bit. It's going to take some hard work on my part. And I'm excited to get my hands dirty in August.