Book Review: The Hunger Games

This week I have been totally consumed with the book The Hunger Games. I know I should be embarassed but you know what I am going to own this decision to love this book. Because it is totally addicting... it maybe written for teens but this twenty-something loves it too.

I have heard about this young-adult science fiction trilogy for over  a year or so but I never could really grasp that this storyline would pull me in. I was completely wrong from page one of this book I was addicted and I wanted to get to know the characters on a deeper level and I couldn't wait to turn the page. I think the unpredictability of this book is what really kept my attention. Once you think that each character is safe and/or their fate is sealed you are thrown a curveball.

I really felt like I was experiencing The Hunger Games with Katniss because Suzanne Collins paints such a clear and vivid portait of each character and their surroundings at every moment. I can't wait to read the next book Catching Fire!

This is my next read!

I could not put this book down... it is such an easy read so it really is a no brainer that everyone that loves to read should give this trilogy a try. I mean it is written for a younger audience so its not super challenging but it is entertaining and well written. Two Thumbs UP for The Hunger Games.

Review: Breakfast at Juno's

I started my Friday off right with a nice 4 mile run around the neighborhood. The weather in Seattle continues to be beautiful... I think we have had rain one time in the last month. After getting ready I decided to head into Seattle early so I could treat myself to breakfast. I walk past Juno's at the Artic Club Hotel everyday and today I decided this was the place that I was going to enjoy breakfast. Juno's is located right across from Pioneer Station.

I walked in and asked for a table for ONE... I didn't even feel insecure about this because I planned on reading my NEW guilty pleasure... The Hunger Games. So breakfast, The Hunger Games and me equals the best way to start off any Friday. Juno's breakfast menu has everything you could ever want for breakfast omeletes, benedict, french toast, waffles and oatmeal to name a few. Check out the interior of the restaurant below it was just the right mix of swanky and homey.

I decided to best meal to compliment my workout was the Continental Breakfast. It comes with oatmeal, fresh fruit, a pastry, juice and coffee all for $12.95. I felt like the meal was priced appropriately... I mean look at the fresh fruit bowl (its actually fresh) and the serving size of oatmeal. I think this meal could have fed at least two people.

This meal was very filling, delicious and had just the right amount of variety. The fresh fruit was the highlight for me because it was so fresh and every piece of was ripe. The service was also top-notch, they believe in team service. I never had to ask for anything because they filled my coffee and water before it was empty. :) I definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to enjoy a nice and quiet breakfast. I also recommend dining by yourself on occasion, its very liberating and relaxing.

Off to work and then to VEGAS for some fun!!