"Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself..." – C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
Welcome to my blog! My name is Hannah Michelle Oden and I'm a sophomore at Henderson State University where I study Secondary Math Education. I grew up in Carlisle, Arkansas with my parents, Doyle and Stephanie, and my brother, Daniel. First and foremost, I am a Christian, as well as a passionate learner, singer and book collector. A lover of math ever since fifth grade, I decided to become a teacher after I started tutoring after school. I was fortunate to have wonderful teachers who encouraged me and were willing to do anything to help me succeed, and I hope to return the favor by being there for my students in the same way.
Born into a family with a passion for music, I started singing when I was eight years old, and in high school I became an All-Region and All-State soprano. I also discovered a love for learning at an early age, and through hard work and a lot of long nights I graduated valedictorian of my class (as you have probably figured out, I'm a huge nerd).
As a college student, I stay pretty busy, but I always make time for my friends and family. We are nothing without the people who love us. I try to remember that two of the greatest things in life are love and laughter, and to share them with everyone I meet. We are all different, so let us get to know each other! As for me, I'm a confirmed bachelorette obsessed with murder mysteries. (Yes, Nancy Drew, Scooby-Doo and Sherlock Holmes are my heroes). My literary, musical and cinematic tastes are generally eclectic, ranging from Pride and Prejudice and 1940s movies to electropop artist Sia and Avatar.
As an avid fan of movies, television shows, music and books, I decided to create this blog to share my "entertainment journey," if you will. I'll post reviews of my latest discoveries and updates on my favorites. My goal is not to be a spoiler or fan site, but rather a source for people looking for good music, movies, books, or television shows. If you have a movies/shows/books/music you want me to check out, leave a comment on one of my posts! I can't wait to get started, and I look forward to sharing with you!
To give you a sense of what I generally watch, read, and listen to, here are a few of my favorite:
Movies Television Shows
- August Rush - Warehouse 13
- Stranger Than Fiction - Once Upon a Time
- The Blind Side - Castle
- The Phantom of the Opera - Rizzoli & Isles
Musical Artists Authors
- Birdy - J.K. Rowling
- Florence and the Machine - C.S. Lewis
- Mindy Gledhill - Eoin Colfer
- Andrew Belle - Tess Gerritsen
- Adele - James Patterson
For lists of some of the biggest accomplishments in entertainment history, check out the links below!
Greatest Movies
http://movies.amctv.com/movie-guide/tim-dirks-top-100/Best Books Ever Written
Greatest Shows on TV
http://www.empireonline.com/50greatesttv/
Greatest Books Ever Written
http://thegreatestbooks.org/
Greatest Hits
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-20110407
Excellent Blog!!!!!! I also love how you are not ashamed to let others know of your faith in Christ! Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel..." This scripture clearly is a testimony of your life!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. The same obviously applies to you as well. We are nothing if we do not stand for what we believe in. =)
DeleteI also have a strange obsession with murder mysteries. My husband thinks that it's odd, so I'm glad to get confirmation that I'm not alone. LOL!
ReplyDeleteYou are most definitely not alone! Haha. I love all mysteries from The Big Sleep to CSI ! Ever since I read The Boxcar Children when I was little, I've been obsessed. =)
DeleteI was in my high schools concert choir! I never had the guts to try out for All-State, but good for you! I know it can be tough!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It's so cool that you were in choir too! All-State was definitely one of the most nerve-racking things I've ever done.
DeleteI really like how you added the sections on your favorite movies, tv shows, authors, and artists. I also really like the idea of your blog, and I hope that maybe I'll find some new favorites that you've recommended!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope so too! I'm a big TV buff (obviously), so I'm always on the look out for some to recommend! =)
DeleteFirst off, I love the name of your blog and your "about me." You sound like you definitely have a sense of humor, which makes me look forward to seeing more of your posts! I also love classic literature! Good luck pursuing your dreams! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Typing "Extraordinarily Ordinary" over and over was a real work out. Haha
DeleteI'm definitely full of the humor. Life can get super crazy, and the only thing that keeps me sane is being able to laugh about it. =)