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First Prize: World Domination

Main characters: Amy and Dan Cahill 39 clues is a great series, full of adventure and mysteries. It has a total of 12 books in the series with the first one being "The Maze of Bones" written by Rick Riordan, writer of the Percy Jackson series. This book sends 2 orphans on a wild hunt for an unknown treasure that promises utmost power, "First Prize: World Domination". Selected members of the "Cahill" family are given the first clue which then sets them off on their quest, there can only be one winner. Each team works separately and the team of the two main characters "Amy and Dan Cahill" are advised not to trust anyone as all members of the Cahill family are known for their cunning behavior, betrayal, and their desire to win. It begins with their grandmother's funeral where they are either offered a check of million dollars or a clue that does not promise prosperity. Amy and Dan are hesitant, they're orphans living with their aunt, they mi...

Consistency is key!

 Being consistent is something many of us struggle with, including me. I find it hard to continue, start many things but continue none, and I'm always unaware of the reason... I just stop. I say it is out of laziness and my loss of interest that I do not build up my hobbies to their greatest potential. But, I want to be consistent. There are many times I find myself wondering... "What if I would have continued?". But when it's time to start again, only excuses pop up in my mind.   Being consistent is hard. It's hard to continue because today, there are so many different things you can do and learn. We find ourselves shifting interests often and lose interest in the things that once sparked a fire in us. I start and stop, start and stop, start and stop but never continue. I used to feel that once I start something the learning part is over, and the excitement slowly fades away. It's only recently that I finally realized just how different each step of the way i...