Harry Potter and the Slytherin Selection Will Lestrange
Have you ever found yourself wishing you could find a more realistic perspective on Slytherin House? I definitely have; this is why fan fictions which focus on Slytherins – and especially those in which Harry Potter is Sorted there – are one of my guilty pleasures.[READ MORE]
The Four Tendencies Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis
A few months ago, I picked out a random book at the library that briefly mentioned the Four Tendencies. It piqued my interest, so I did some further research. The Four Tendencies is a framework outlined by Gretchen Rubin in her book about habits titled Better Than Before. It sorts people based on how they typically respond to outer and inner expectations.[READ MORE]
Tales from an Ickle Kendra Givens
Since joining HOL a mere 82 days ago, I have completed two classes, won two awards, read an entire book for the first time in forever, done more puzzles than I care to count, debuted as a seeker in my first ever Quidditch game (and apparently did a decent job), and am participating in training to become a prefect. You might say I jumped in with both feet, but it felt completely natural to do so.[READ MORE]
Combining Adrenaline and Chores Maxim Trevelyan
While it may not be a sport, it is certainly very entertaining and ingenious. Extreme ironing is, simply put, an extreme sport, where people take ironing boards to most remote and weirdest locations and...iron clothes.[READ MORE]
Koldskål with Kammerjunker Gail Allen
Koldskål, which literally means "Cold bowl" is a traditional Danish dish consisting of two parts; the first being the Koldskål itself, and the second being little biscuits that are crumbled into it immediately before being eaten. [READ MORE]
Note: General spoilers for Mass Effect: Andromeda and everything pertaining its squadmates.
Pathfinder, as is the nature of Mass Effect, is helped by a team on his or her way to making Andromeda a good home for everybody. I got so used to Shepard's team from the original series and had a hard time accepting new characters. But after a few plays, they grew on me, though not all are my favorites. Here is my short review of each squad mate.[READ MORE]