16 Amazing Quotes from Me Before You That Will Make You Miss Will Traynor & Louisa Clark All Over Again

Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes. 

But it is the only thing that I know. 

As I watch Will and Louisa dance away, I'm taken back to the emotions that I experienced the first time I read Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. 

It was magical and beautiful with a wonderfully written romance any person could ask for. And of course, the casting of Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke brought this book to life perfectly. I felt each and every emotion as Will and Louisa went on this journey on the big screen and I was mesmerized by their amazing acting and mind blowing chemistry. And yes, I don't like to talk about it's ending because I don't wanna get hurt once again. 

So let's just live in the beautiful moments in which Will Traynor and Louisa Clark were together and our hearts were still full of happiness. 

So, Without further ado, here are 16 Quotes from Me Before You by Jojo Moyes that will Make You miss Will and Clark all over again — 

1) "You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible."

2) "Live boldly. Push yourself. Don't settle."

3) "So this is it. You are scored on my heart, Clark. You were from the first day you walked in, with your ridiculous clothes and your bad jokes and your complete inability to ever hide a single thing you felt."

4)  "I thought, briefly, that I would never feel as intensely connected to the world, to another human being, as I did at that moment."

5) "I just...want to be a man who has been to a concert with a girl in a red dress. Just for a few minutes more."

6) "Do you know something, Clark? You are pretty much the only thing that makes me want to get up in the morning."

7) "I told him a story of two people. Two people who shouldn't have met, and who didn't like each other much when they did, but who found they were the only two people in the world who could possibly have understood each other."

8)  "I will never, ever regret the things I've done. Because most days, all you have are places in your memory that you can go to."

9) "You make me into someone I couldn't even imagine."

10) "I hadn't realized that music could unlock things in you, could transport you to somewhere even the composer hadn't predicted. It left an imprint in the air around you, as if you carried its remnants with you when you went."

11) "I know we can do this. I know it’s not how you would have chosen it, but I know I can make you happy. And all I can say in that you make me… you make me into someone I couldn’t even imagine. You make me happy, even when you’re awful, I would rather be with you – even the you that you seem to think is diminished – than with anyone else in the world."

12) "You can't change who people are."

"Then what can I do?"

"You love them."

13) "Don't think of me too often. I don't want you getting sad."

14) "I have become a whole new person because of you."

15) "You're going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. It always does feel strange to be knocked out of your comfort zone but I hope you feel exhilarated too."

16) "Will you stay?"

"For as long as you want me to."

Okayy. One more heartbreak reading these beautiful quotes. I'll miss you, Will. 

xoxo, Pop Notch. 

10 Ways to Beat the Heat on a Hot Summer Day!

It's summer time and we're all dripping in sweat! Yuck, isn't there any way to cool ourselves off? 

Well, there are plenty! Here are 10 ways to cool yourself off this summer while also enjoying with your friends and family —

1) Drink Lots of Water

Water is the most essential drink of mankind and it's one of the best ways to cool off on a humid summer day. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated and energetic throughout the day as well as to cool off the high temperature during the day. 

2) Make Ice Pops

It's a hit summer day and all you want is to have something icey. Making ice pops is easier than you think! Just take out whatever juices you have in your refrigerator and freeze them in ice makers. They'll be ready in an hour or so and you can eat them with your friends! 

3) Play in your Old Kids Pool

We all have had atleast one plastic kids pool at home when we were young. Why not take it out right now? Take out that pool (or a large tub of water), fill it with lots of cold water and hang out in it with your friends. It'll be so much fun, I promise! 

4) Make Lemonade

My favourite things about summers is that we get to drink lots of sour lemonade. Now is the perfect time to enjoy this yummy drink — make fresh lemonade using the juice of one lemon, a spoonful sugar and a glass of water. Add ice and drink. Make lots of such glasses and share it with your friends and family! 

5) Make Your Own Ice-Cream Sandwich

Bored with simple ice-creams? You can make your own ice cream sandwich to make it interesting. Just soften some ice-cream a little, spread it between two chocolate chip cookies, freeze it for just 20 minutes and you're done! Have fun enjoying that tasty ice cream sandwich! 

6) Have a Car Wash

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy with water. So why not utilize this water along with having some fun? Organise a car wash for your parents and neighbours and have fun with water along the way. You can make some cash as well with this technique! 

7) Have a Water Balloon Fight

What better way to enjoy the summer than to have a water balloon fight with your friends and cousins? Fill up balloons with water and let the game begin! Winner gets free lemonade! 

8) Visit Water Parks/Beaches

Summer holidays are meant for a fun time and water parks and beaches are the most fun places to hangout! Convince your parents and friends to go to a water park or beach nearby and have fun swimming in the cold water, building sand castles and having lots of cool drinks and ice - pops! 

9) Have Fruits

Summer time fruits are my favourite, especially mangoes and watermelons! You can also have lots of fun eating these fruits and refreshing yourself with this yummy treat! Having frozen fruit is also a great idea. 

10) Sit in The Shade with Hats

It's time to take out the hats! Hats are a great relief from the scorching heat of the sun. So put on your hats and sit under a tree with your friends. You can play games, have fun, make contests, or even do a treasure hunt! Just talk about anything and everything with your friends here. 

I'm sure you'll enjoy all these 10 ways to cool off on a hot summer day, just like I did. Have fun with you friends and family and keep beating the heat! 

Until next time, 

xoxo, Pop Notch. 

20 Harry Potter Spells That Every Potterhead Should Know

"Avada Kedavra"
"Expelliarmus"
And just like that, an era came to an end. 

Harry Potter has been and will always be one of my favourite series. The myriad of emotions, magic, friendships, relationships and an amazing world of fantasy, became a beautiful reality in our imagination. 

My most favourite thing about the magical universe of Harry Potter, were of course, the incredible spells. Especially being someone who's always tired, I remember shouting "ACCIO, BOOK" in my room one day, in hopes of the spell working. 

But sadly, we're all muggles. But what we could do, is practise these spells again and again, and continue to live in the dream of being in the magical universe of Harry Potter. 

Here are 20 important spells from Harry Potter that every Potterhead must know — 

And finally, the three unforgivable curses — 

So which ones did you know? Comment down below to let us know! 

18 Quotes from The Siren by Kiera Cass which will Make You Fall in Love with Life Again

I've always been a Kiera Cass fan. Ever since The Selection came out in 2012, I have been obsessed with collecting and reading her books, be it the five books of the series or the short novellas like The Prince and The Queen. I was convinced that Kiera Cass could possibly one of the best authors of the present time (after falling I  love with Maxon thrice), until I read The Siren.

The Siren is a novel about a girl, Kahlen, who takes the decision to become a Siren during a tragedy, and is now bound to serve and feed the Ocean for a hundred years, along with her Siren sisters. However, she always regrets taking this decision in haste. Time goes on, but trouble arises when she falls in love. 
Cliché? Not really. 

Reading The Siren was a spectacular moment of witnessing beauty in art. Full of romance, friendships, pain, regret, longing and love, it is a full package that anyone could ask for. This book will keep you hooked and leave you craving to read just one more moment of Kahlen and Akinli or wondering about the Siren sisters. 

Here are some of my favourite quotes from The Siren by Kiera Cass which will leave you wanting more —

1) It's funny what you hold on to, the things you remember when everything ends.

2) "We're singers. Sirens. Servants to the Ocean," Marilyn explained. "We help Her. We feed Her."

3) I wish I could explain to her how a full life cut short was better than an empty life that dragged on. 

4) We'd played this game hundreds of times over the years as a means of keeping our spirits up. I'd considered being a doctor so I could make amends for all the lives I'd taken. A dancer, so I could practice controlling my body in every capacity. A writer, so I could find a way to use my voice whether I spoke or not. An astronaut, in case I needed to put extra space between the Ocean and me. I had just about exhausted every possibility.

5) "She must have a really wonderful dream often enough to make the bad ones worth it."

6) How magical it was just to be a normal girl.

7) I couldn't stay forever.
But at least I could stay for a day.

8) "Where in the world did you come from, you beautiful, silent girl?"

9) It hurt so much to speak. To sing. To laugh. My voice was death, and I hated it.

10) Books were a safe place, a world apart from my own. No matter what had happened that day, that year, there was always a story in which someone overcame their darkest hour. I wasn't alone.

11) Couples were like sirens, making their own languages and signs, their own worlds.

12) "Don't be silly," I wrapped my arm around her. "There's always room for love. Even if it's small as a crack in a door. That will be enough."

13) "Who cares? If you're happy, then that's all that matters."

14) "We'll figure this out", I promised. "I won't let you sink" and I swore I could hear Akinli's voice saying "Hurry".

15) "How could he see past the beauty I have given you to your true self, especially when you could not speak with him?"

16) "I cannot explain how two souls join. No man or element or God ever could. But you are tied to each other. Because of that - because of your true, consuming, pure love - you will thrive together or you will perish together."

17) "You are tied through your souls. Now what happens to one body happens to the other."

18) "How could two people from such different worlds connect without words?"

So these were some of the most beautiful quotes by Kiera Cass. I hope you enjoyed reading them and would soon read the book too ( or re-read it for the 5th time!). Have fun, happy reading! 

Until next time, 

xoxo, Pop Notch. 

5 Enid Blyton Books (And Quotes!) That Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

I was 10 years old when I first came across my sister's novel 'The Naughtiest Girl is a Monitor'. Being an avid reader of random short stories from quite a young age, I decided to give this thick book (from the pov of little me) a try. And boy, was that one of the most wonderful decision of my life. I was hooked! 

It has almost been a decade now, and to this day, Enid Blyton remains my go to author whenever I'm in distress. I cannot imagine my childhood (and teen years) without the charming characters of her brilliant books captivating my heart and mind. 

So without further ado, here are some of the best books (series) by Enid Blyton which made me fall in love with novels in the first place —

1) The Naughtiest Girl Series

What else can I say about my very first love? The Naughtiest Girl is a book series about Elizabeth Allen, a spoiled girl who's sent away to a boarding school, Whyteleafe due to her misbehavior and antics. Therefore, as an angry young girl, she decides to continue her antics as the Naughtiest Girl in the school. But soon realises that her ideas would bear no fruit. This series about boarding schools and students trying to turn over a new leaf and become a better person was a big inspiration to me in my childhood and I'm sure you'll love it too. 

2) The Famous Five

Oh, how I loved to go on so many adventures with the famous five! The Famous Five follow the adventures of four kids — Julian, Dick, Anne and George (Georgina) along with their dog, Timmy. These five meet during their school holidays which often leads up to them getting caught up in some adventure or the other, whether it is catching dangerous criminals or finding out secret tunnels and treasures. The sense of responsibility and maturity inculcated in the characters inspires the reader to strive for the same. 

3) St. Clare's Series/ Malory Towers Series

I'm absolutely in love with these two series by Enid Blyton. They are almost based on the same storyline of girls boarding school, however, don't mistake this similarity to be boring! These series are a great treat to read, especially in times of worry or distress, they never fail to provide me comfort and happiness in the friendships and values of the characters. I learnt so much from these books and honestly, I still long for a midnight feast of my own. The beautiful values of friendships, bravery, kindness and personality building that I learnt from these books will stay with me forever. 

4) The Faraway Tree Series/ Wishing Chair Series

These fantastical series by Enid Blyton takes us out of the world (quite literally!) In the Faraway Tree Series, there's an enchanted forest which consists of a gigantic magical tree with huge braches going on into the clouds. Three kids, Joe, Frannie and Beth, discover this forest and go to a number of magical places on the top of the tree. In a similar manner, Mollie and Peter, two kids, discover a magical wishing chair which takes them on a variety of different adventures along with their pixie friend, Chinky. These series widened my imagination so much and made me fall in love with adventures. The happiness these books gave me while reading was beyond measure and I can't wait for you all to try them! 

5) The Amelia Jane Series

The Amelia Jane Series is based on the exciting adventures of a rag doll from the toy cupboard and how it annoys and gets into competition with the other toys of the house. It gives a feel of the Toy Story movie and I really enjoyed reading about Amelia's antics and her realisations in the books. 

Enid Blyton was an amazing writer and despite the various criticism towards her writings, she will always remain a part of my childhood. She made sure to include so many moral values and characteristics of personality building in young children and her characters made me to be a sincere and honest person. I recommend her books for all age types, for the young ones to learn from it, and the old ones, to take you back to your childhood and live in the fantastic world of Enid Blyton. 

xoxo, Pop Notch.