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Friday, June 5, 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Compliments to Home Depot
Tonight I was thankful to be a girl, and a helpless one at that. And that is not something I say often.
I ran to Home Depot late this afternoon, because it's the closets to my home. I have vegetable and herb plants that need repotting, and I had kept them alive close to a month in the pots they came in (which was my personal test, since I do not have an innate green thumb), and realized they deserved a replant.
So I went to Home Depot to pick up the things I would need: soil. I ended up buying a handful of other herbs because, clearly I'm the master at gardening now that I've kept 3 veggie plants alive for 4 weeks (insert awkward silence here).
And when I got home, I took the 5 bags of soil to the backyard, took the new planters that had arrived that morning, took out the plants from their existing pot, opened the bag of soil....
.
.
.
.
.
....and realized that it was plant FOOD, not potting soil.
So my husband help me load the 4 unopened bags of plant food back in the car, and I raced back to Home Depot.
Unfortunately, I arrived 6 minutes after closing, and as I loaded the soil onto the cart from my car, I saw them locking the doors. I ran to the door, pushing my cart, and knocked and waved at the people I could see, but no one moved towards the door.
And then I started crying. No. Balling. Right there at the door. I was so incredibly embarrassed by my mistaking plant food for soil, and suddenly acutely aware of all the plants in my backyard lying on the concrete that wouldn't get replanted, and would probably die as a result.
About 60 seconds later - I was still standing at the door, balling, looking around for help - that someone opened the door and asked what was wrong. I blurted out my story (between heavy sobbing) and they were kind enough to let me in, allow me to exchange my 4 bags of plant food for actual soil, and help me back to my car.
I did stop crying by the time I was back at my car, but the embarrassment still clung to my face.
Overall - my sincerest and greatest appreciation for you, the workers at Home Depot. Not only are you there every day despite this crazy invisible foe, helping us with our at-home needs, but you saved my plants, my sanity, and my entire sense of what I can accomplish, should these plants continue to live now that they were successfully repotted.
Thank you.
I ran to Home Depot late this afternoon, because it's the closets to my home. I have vegetable and herb plants that need repotting, and I had kept them alive close to a month in the pots they came in (which was my personal test, since I do not have an innate green thumb), and realized they deserved a replant.
So I went to Home Depot to pick up the things I would need: soil. I ended up buying a handful of other herbs because, clearly I'm the master at gardening now that I've kept 3 veggie plants alive for 4 weeks (insert awkward silence here).
And when I got home, I took the 5 bags of soil to the backyard, took the new planters that had arrived that morning, took out the plants from their existing pot, opened the bag of soil....
.
.
.
.
.
....and realized that it was plant FOOD, not potting soil.
So my husband help me load the 4 unopened bags of plant food back in the car, and I raced back to Home Depot.
Unfortunately, I arrived 6 minutes after closing, and as I loaded the soil onto the cart from my car, I saw them locking the doors. I ran to the door, pushing my cart, and knocked and waved at the people I could see, but no one moved towards the door.
And then I started crying. No. Balling. Right there at the door. I was so incredibly embarrassed by my mistaking plant food for soil, and suddenly acutely aware of all the plants in my backyard lying on the concrete that wouldn't get replanted, and would probably die as a result.
About 60 seconds later - I was still standing at the door, balling, looking around for help - that someone opened the door and asked what was wrong. I blurted out my story (between heavy sobbing) and they were kind enough to let me in, allow me to exchange my 4 bags of plant food for actual soil, and help me back to my car.
I did stop crying by the time I was back at my car, but the embarrassment still clung to my face.
Overall - my sincerest and greatest appreciation for you, the workers at Home Depot. Not only are you there every day despite this crazy invisible foe, helping us with our at-home needs, but you saved my plants, my sanity, and my entire sense of what I can accomplish, should these plants continue to live now that they were successfully repotted.
Thank you.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Some Vegan Delights
Still in shelter in place and/or tired of the same ole-same old when it comes to the food you've been eating?
Here are some delicious alternatives! They are both Vegan, but whether you're vegan or not, they're absolutely delightful.
(1) Nut-Butter Bread (also called Peanut Butter or Depression Bread).
You can make with other kinds of Nut Butters, even though the recipe says Peanut. We did ours with Nutzo and Sunflower Seed bread and it was soooo good.
Here are some delicious alternatives! They are both Vegan, but whether you're vegan or not, they're absolutely delightful.
(1) Nut-Butter Bread (also called Peanut Butter or Depression Bread).
You can make with other kinds of Nut Butters, even though the recipe says Peanut. We did ours with Nutzo and Sunflower Seed bread and it was soooo good.
- Note, this is not a sweet bread. If you want it sweeter, add more sugar. It is, however, dense, and has similar consistency to banana bread.
(2) Pan Fried Tofu.
It's easy enough: Tofu, cut into small pieces.
Then put the pieces in a large ziplock bag and add cornstarch.
Roll around until well coated.
Then add the tofu (and any chosen veggies) to a hot skillet that has good amount of oil (we use Sesame) already in it.
While frying, add in Soy Sauce (to your taste preference)
Once the first side of the tofu is fried and crispy, flip with a spatula. AT THIS POINT, add in a packet of French Onion mix, and fry it up with the tofu and veggies
(You may have to add more oil half way through to keep the tofu frying and to get it crispy).
Once cooked, enjoy! The flavor punch is so worth it!
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Rich and Hearty Pan-Fried Ground Beef
Want a great way to add some depth to your ground beef? Planning on using it in a sauce or a topping for something?
Instead of just frying up the ground beef in a pan, add about 1/2-1c Parmesan Cheese and a splash of half-and-half (you can always add more for a creamy sauce later), and a splash or two of soy sauce. And that's per 1 lb of meat.
It doesn't look much different when you're done cooking it, but wholly bananas - it is FANTASTIC!
Add veggies of your choosing. This time I did peas and onions.
Happy Quarantine Dining!
Instead of just frying up the ground beef in a pan, add about 1/2-1c Parmesan Cheese and a splash of half-and-half (you can always add more for a creamy sauce later), and a splash or two of soy sauce. And that's per 1 lb of meat.
It doesn't look much different when you're done cooking it, but wholly bananas - it is FANTASTIC!
Add veggies of your choosing. This time I did peas and onions.
Happy Quarantine Dining!
Friday, April 10, 2020
The Faux Pantry Panic
I am here to tell you - the panic is real. If you've had any panics over your depleted pantry or fridge stock, you are not alone.
And the crazier thing is that I've never had more food in the house. But because of that, I also notice when the stock go down. Even though the lessened stock still equals more than our normal "at home" food pile, noticing the visual empty spaces left behind as we start to go through the food has induced genuine panic. I try to convince myself it's 'faux' panic, because we're not actually going to be out of food any time soon, but they hit like a real and mild panic attack.
I started making lists of what I would make for dinner when, to help me visualize how much food we actually have, and track the depletion and progress, thus marking when I would need to go back to the store. It has helped, so I recommend it if anyone else finds themself in a similar position as me.
And the crazier thing is that I've never had more food in the house. But because of that, I also notice when the stock go down. Even though the lessened stock still equals more than our normal "at home" food pile, noticing the visual empty spaces left behind as we start to go through the food has induced genuine panic. I try to convince myself it's 'faux' panic, because we're not actually going to be out of food any time soon, but they hit like a real and mild panic attack.
I started making lists of what I would make for dinner when, to help me visualize how much food we actually have, and track the depletion and progress, thus marking when I would need to go back to the store. It has helped, so I recommend it if anyone else finds themself in a similar position as me.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
B-free but I still binge
Ok, so, this whole shelter in place thing is phenomenal.
...except for this liiiiiitttle tiny thing called: OMG I’m in recovery from bulimia and sometimes this is SO NOT OK.
I just ate a whole bowl of chips (I.e. 1/4 of a big bag) and dipped them all in French onion dip. And that was after breakfast, chocolate, and two bowls of bacon Mac and cheese at 1130 and 2. And the chips were at 445pm. They weren’t dinner. Nope. Nope nope. I’ll probs still eat later. They just were.
Delicious.
Oh. And that’s B. He’s the manifestation of my addiction. I’ve been in recovery from him for 10 years. It’s a lot like AA except there are no groups for recovering bulimics. We don’t have sponsors. Somehow we have to do this ourselves. Or with God. Or a therapist. Or alone. You know. Whatever.
But I digress. The whole point of this was that sometimes being in the house when a craving hits IS F*ING HARD. Because I still binge. I may not give into B anymore and vomit...but the binges still hit. I just hate myself less when they do and have found how to be successful and healthy the rest of the time.
But it’s ha-ha-haaaaard. I want more chips. And I want to not be a fat whale.
Shamuuuuu.
Ugh. Shut up, B.
Anyway, one of my tricks is that when I do binge, once I put it away that’s it. I allow myself to eat as much as I want (enter waves of self-imposed judgement here) while I’m binging. And then I put it away. And I do berate myself for having no self control as I’m putting it away. But after that, I don’t continue scold myself for the binge. I try to, but I work to stop myself. Over the years of being B-free I have learned that my body’s cravings (genuine cravings) are because they want something and over time I will balance myself out...so I try to remind myself it will right itself eventually.
And that no, I will not gain 300 pounds by tomorrow.
And now that I’m in quarantine....sometimes my stress and anxiety skyrocket, and I grab for anything within reach. So now I also go for a lot of around the block walks. The exercise is good for me, good for my brain / mental health, a good reminder that in this time of pandemic crisis the fact that I am healthy overall is the greatest gift...and - let’s be real - it makes me feel like my binges won’t be as disastrous as they feels in the moment.
So to all you “recoverees” out there, whether you are starting your recovery or, like me, years free, remember you are (1) beautiful, (2) healthy - which counts for 100% of everything right now! - and (3) never going to end up 300 pounds heavier tomorrow or this week, even if you did succumb to an unwelcome binge. You will be ok, and you are worth the work to get better.
My name is Stephanie and I am 10 years B-free.
...except for this liiiiiitttle tiny thing called: OMG I’m in recovery from bulimia and sometimes this is SO NOT OK.
I just ate a whole bowl of chips (I.e. 1/4 of a big bag) and dipped them all in French onion dip. And that was after breakfast, chocolate, and two bowls of bacon Mac and cheese at 1130 and 2. And the chips were at 445pm. They weren’t dinner. Nope. Nope nope. I’ll probs still eat later. They just were.
Delicious.
Oh. And that’s B. He’s the manifestation of my addiction. I’ve been in recovery from him for 10 years. It’s a lot like AA except there are no groups for recovering bulimics. We don’t have sponsors. Somehow we have to do this ourselves. Or with God. Or a therapist. Or alone. You know. Whatever.
But I digress. The whole point of this was that sometimes being in the house when a craving hits IS F*ING HARD. Because I still binge. I may not give into B anymore and vomit...but the binges still hit. I just hate myself less when they do and have found how to be successful and healthy the rest of the time.
But it’s ha-ha-haaaaard. I want more chips. And I want to not be a fat whale.
Shamuuuuu.
Ugh. Shut up, B.
Anyway, one of my tricks is that when I do binge, once I put it away that’s it. I allow myself to eat as much as I want (enter waves of self-imposed judgement here) while I’m binging. And then I put it away. And I do berate myself for having no self control as I’m putting it away. But after that, I don’t continue scold myself for the binge. I try to, but I work to stop myself. Over the years of being B-free I have learned that my body’s cravings (genuine cravings) are because they want something and over time I will balance myself out...so I try to remind myself it will right itself eventually.
And that no, I will not gain 300 pounds by tomorrow.
And now that I’m in quarantine....sometimes my stress and anxiety skyrocket, and I grab for anything within reach. So now I also go for a lot of around the block walks. The exercise is good for me, good for my brain / mental health, a good reminder that in this time of pandemic crisis the fact that I am healthy overall is the greatest gift...and - let’s be real - it makes me feel like my binges won’t be as disastrous as they feels in the moment.
So to all you “recoverees” out there, whether you are starting your recovery or, like me, years free, remember you are (1) beautiful, (2) healthy - which counts for 100% of everything right now! - and (3) never going to end up 300 pounds heavier tomorrow or this week, even if you did succumb to an unwelcome binge. You will be ok, and you are worth the work to get better.
My name is Stephanie and I am 10 years B-free.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Keep Your "Shelter-in-Place" Days Interesting
Starting to have the "at-home" boredom blues? Here's a great thought for reinvigorating your household's daily excitement. Do you remember "Spirit Weeks" from your days in school? I move to reintroduce those at home!
Spirit Week Ideas for you and the kids at home. Find ways to dress up, make at-home crafts in the theme, share pictures / videos with each other and on your social media feeds to share the joy!
Monday: Super-hero day
Tuesday: Personal Idol day
Wednesday: *School color day*
Thursday: Monochrome day
Friday: Favorite Holiday day
Share how you and your families enjoyed making the most of At-Home Spirit Week!
Spirit Week Ideas for you and the kids at home. Find ways to dress up, make at-home crafts in the theme, share pictures / videos with each other and on your social media feeds to share the joy!
Monday: Super-hero day
Tuesday: Personal Idol day
Wednesday: *School color day*
Thursday: Monochrome day
Friday: Favorite Holiday day
Share how you and your families enjoyed making the most of At-Home Spirit Week!
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Stay Safe and Stay Connected
To all working through Covid-19: thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep yourselves and your families safe, stay distanced, and don't go out if you don't have to.
But just because you're home doesn't mean you can't stay connected. FaceTime and Google Duo are great ways to stay connected and actually see one another (1-1 or as a group), and remind your friends and family how much you love them.
But just because you're home doesn't mean you can't stay connected. FaceTime and Google Duo are great ways to stay connected and actually see one another (1-1 or as a group), and remind your friends and family how much you love them.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Doodling Fun
Finding a hobby is always rewarding. For many, hobbies are discovered during their youth as an outlet for energy or creativity. But what happens when we grow up? If you’re like me, you’ve found you’ve lost some of your hobbies due to time and monetary demands.
Well, this weekend i rekindled with one: drawing. I was writing a story and it made me think of how cute the character would be when sketched. So I went out, grabbed a sketch book, and returned home to start doodling. And what fun it was! Rewarding, imaginative, invigorating. I highly recommend reconnecting with an old hobby-flame if the spark has maybe run a bit cold. It’s good for the soul, and you may just find yourself smiling a little more, too.
Well, this weekend i rekindled with one: drawing. I was writing a story and it made me think of how cute the character would be when sketched. So I went out, grabbed a sketch book, and returned home to start doodling. And what fun it was! Rewarding, imaginative, invigorating. I highly recommend reconnecting with an old hobby-flame if the spark has maybe run a bit cold. It’s good for the soul, and you may just find yourself smiling a little more, too.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
A Movie Pick Me Up
It’s official. If you’re having a down-and-out kind of day, the best way to pick yourself back up and feel good about the world again is to watch Rudy.
That is all.
That is all.
Friday, January 10, 2020
Prepping for 2020
Happy New Year everyone! A few things learned to help you prepare for a spectacular 2020:
- Sign all paperwork the long way - 2020 - and not the short way - 20 - because "20" is too easy to forge into another year like 2017, 2018, etc.
- Take inventory of what house work / improvements you need done for the year and the estimated cost. Keeping your house in order, just like a car, helps keep its longevity so it works for you. Skimping on repairs and maintenance only hurts you in the long run. Find out how much you'll need for the work you know you'll need to do and start working to put it away.
- Have a pet? Have a pet fund. Just like kids, your pets need vet checkups, toys, outings, and other mental stimulation activities to keep them happy and healthy. Be sure you have a fund set aside to do just that.
- Pick 1-2 health goals so you stick to it. Instead of specifics like "work out exactly 45 min 3x a week" keep it broader to "work out multiple times a week," or "go on a diet" to "eat foods that are good for me" or "eat whole foods." It'll allow for life flexibility and for you to be able to positively praise yourself for staying 'on goal' instead of berating yourself later for "not sticking to it".
- Plan for pauses in life. I read somewhere once (can't remember where now) that to help maintain life balance and sanity, this family started implementing the "1 a ____" rule. 1 hour a day just for yourself, 1 day a week to do something just for you, 1 weekend a month with no plans (tell everyone you're already "busy" and just "do you" instead), 1 week a quarter with no plays (maybe a vacation or staycation). It helps bring about needed pauses to life and recenter yourself. We've been doing it for years now, and it absolutely works. For those weeks when you start to feel overwhelmed you can say "just two more weeks until I have absolutely nothing to do for the weekend".
Happy 2020!
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Christmas Movie Month
It’s officially that time of year, and if you’re like my husband and me, then you love a good holiday tradition. One of ours is watching one holiday movie a night starting Dec 1 and going through Christmas. So far, we have made it work, and we are looking forward to a little White Christmas tonight (because let’s be honest, who doesn’t love that movie!?)
What we love about this tradition is it allows us to watch a unique movie each day and not be at the whim and mercy of the Freeform movie repeats.
Movies we have seen so far:
Muppets Christmas Carol
Santa Clause 1, 2, and 3
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated and live action)
A Garfield Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Home Alone 1 and 2
Elf
Polar Express
The Holiday
Love Actually
Christmas with the Kranks
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
How To Train Your Dragon Christmas (Snoggletog)
Klaus
Four Christmases
A Mickey’s Christmas
Other possibly less common Christmas movies:
Die Hard (yes that is a Christmas movie!)
Harry Potter series (especially the first one because of all the Magic)
Ones I know are popular but I don’t like:
Jingle All the Way
A Christmas Story (though it’s on in the background all Christmas Day)
Any other “A Christmas Carol”
A Richie Rich Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
So here is a cheer to all your holiday traditions, including the ones that help make the whole month magical. Happy Holidays to you and your families!
What we love about this tradition is it allows us to watch a unique movie each day and not be at the whim and mercy of the Freeform movie repeats.
Movies we have seen so far:
Muppets Christmas Carol
Santa Clause 1, 2, and 3
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated and live action)
A Garfield Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Home Alone 1 and 2
Elf
Polar Express
The Holiday
Love Actually
Christmas with the Kranks
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
How To Train Your Dragon Christmas (Snoggletog)
Klaus
Four Christmases
A Mickey’s Christmas
Other possibly less common Christmas movies:
Die Hard (yes that is a Christmas movie!)
Harry Potter series (especially the first one because of all the Magic)
Ones I know are popular but I don’t like:
Jingle All the Way
A Christmas Story (though it’s on in the background all Christmas Day)
Any other “A Christmas Carol”
A Richie Rich Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
So here is a cheer to all your holiday traditions, including the ones that help make the whole month magical. Happy Holidays to you and your families!
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Stuffing to Quiche Transformation
If you’re like me, then it may be that you actually and genuinely enjoy leftovers...and as they were eaten originally. So you can imagine how happy I was to have Thanksgiving leftovers! After putting in all that work to make the meal and all the desserts, it’s nice to be rewarded with days and nights where you have food already prepped and don’t have to cook.
Unfortunately, this year I didn’t much care for the stuffing mix I made. It was a pre-made / boxed stuffing (and I know at this point some of you are cringing! Eek! You don’t make your own stuffing!? Alas, I do not.). And because I didn’t much like the stuffing, when I realized we had a bundle leftover, I wondered what on earth I would do with it so it wouldn’t go to waste.
Enter Holiday Baking shows.
One of the contestants on the Holiday Baking Championship used box cake mix for a pastry crust. This morning I turned to my stuffing and thought...Quiche crust! Voila! So I added some melted butter, made the quiche filling, and 45-60 minutes later we had food, reimagined and delicious!
What I used:
Crust
2 cups leftover stuffing
2-3 tbsp butter, melted
(Mix together and push into bottom of pie pan. If you have more stuffing about 3 cups would give a decent side crust too)
Filling
10 eggs, beaten tans then poured into pie shell.
Whatever else you want. I put grated cheese directly on the pie crust and poured the eggs overtop, but feel free to get creative! Just know if you’re going to add in any meat it needs to be pre-cooked.
Bake @ 350 for 45-60 min til the center is cooked.
Enjoy! And happy holidays!
Unfortunately, this year I didn’t much care for the stuffing mix I made. It was a pre-made / boxed stuffing (and I know at this point some of you are cringing! Eek! You don’t make your own stuffing!? Alas, I do not.). And because I didn’t much like the stuffing, when I realized we had a bundle leftover, I wondered what on earth I would do with it so it wouldn’t go to waste.
Enter Holiday Baking shows.
One of the contestants on the Holiday Baking Championship used box cake mix for a pastry crust. This morning I turned to my stuffing and thought...Quiche crust! Voila! So I added some melted butter, made the quiche filling, and 45-60 minutes later we had food, reimagined and delicious!
What I used:
Crust
2 cups leftover stuffing
2-3 tbsp butter, melted
(Mix together and push into bottom of pie pan. If you have more stuffing about 3 cups would give a decent side crust too)
Filling
10 eggs, beaten tans then poured into pie shell.
Whatever else you want. I put grated cheese directly on the pie crust and poured the eggs overtop, but feel free to get creative! Just know if you’re going to add in any meat it needs to be pre-cooked.
Bake @ 350 for 45-60 min til the center is cooked.
Enjoy! And happy holidays!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
We're BACK!!
Welcome Back! After a three year hiatus I am pleased to announce that the blog is back, and I cannot wait to connect with you all again!
What brought the blog back? It's a thank you to both EWF (Executive Women's Forum) and my internal compass finding my "north" again. In October of 2019, I had the unique privilege of speaking to the incredible women who came to the annual EWF conference about Personal Accountability and the Success MED-thod (using Marketing, Education, and Delivery to drive success). The session went well, and I have appreciated all the feedback I have received, so a big THANK YOU to all who have reached out to me since the session with their kind words.
More than that, though, the entire experience (the networking, the connecting with people and discussing lives and families and dreams) really reminded me of all the wonderful stories you all have shared with me about the blog posts or my books and how they have spoken to you. It reminded me that, when you find something you're both passionate about and talented in, you should really just dive even deeper into it to share more of your talents.
So, with that, I am back! Stay tuned for more blog posts, shared stories, and inspiration. This blog is here to serve and connect you with amazing things in life.
It's great to be back!
What brought the blog back? It's a thank you to both EWF (Executive Women's Forum) and my internal compass finding my "north" again. In October of 2019, I had the unique privilege of speaking to the incredible women who came to the annual EWF conference about Personal Accountability and the Success MED-thod (using Marketing, Education, and Delivery to drive success). The session went well, and I have appreciated all the feedback I have received, so a big THANK YOU to all who have reached out to me since the session with their kind words.
More than that, though, the entire experience (the networking, the connecting with people and discussing lives and families and dreams) really reminded me of all the wonderful stories you all have shared with me about the blog posts or my books and how they have spoken to you. It reminded me that, when you find something you're both passionate about and talented in, you should really just dive even deeper into it to share more of your talents.
So, with that, I am back! Stay tuned for more blog posts, shared stories, and inspiration. This blog is here to serve and connect you with amazing things in life.
It's great to be back!
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Reading for Fun - November
Hey all!
So sorry this has taken me so long to post! My husband and I had the distinct pleasure of spending 2 weeks in Europe in November, and then when we got home I found that the rest of the month had passed me up and I had failed to post anything!
So we are fixing that now!
November was spent in limbo for a while. With leaving for Europe on the 3rd, I didn't know what I was going to make as my 'daily do' while on vacation, so I just waited. When we arrived in Amsterdam we walked 17,000+ steps our first full day there. As a result, my husband and I were so sore that I spent a good 30 minutes stretching! (I was able to convince him to do about 2 minutes worth, but it was better than nothing!). That lead me to believe that that was how I would spend my month - stretching! It obviously made sense! We were walking the whole time we were in Europe, so why not?
And then we got on our river cruise and our room was a tiny little cruise ship room. I could touch my toes and stretch my calves, but that was about it. Time for plan B...but what was it?
Then I remembered I downloaded the book Discovery of Witches. Someone had recommended it, saying it was like a hybrid of Harry Potter and Twilight, and very long. So, I started reading. Overall, I would give the series about an 7.5-8/10: not amazing, but interesting enough for me to want to finish. Plus, she writes her trilogy in a way where the book's ending is like the dropping of the curtain at a theater show at intermission...it's a pause, but it's not done!!
So, 560+ pages into book one and I found myself done, but not satisfied. What to do? Read book 2! I continued in this fashion and suddenly I had finished the whole trilogy in 18 days!
Apparently, November was all about reading for enjoyment. Now, December will be about Reading for Self-Improvement.
PS - any book recommendations are welcome!
So sorry this has taken me so long to post! My husband and I had the distinct pleasure of spending 2 weeks in Europe in November, and then when we got home I found that the rest of the month had passed me up and I had failed to post anything!
So we are fixing that now!
November was spent in limbo for a while. With leaving for Europe on the 3rd, I didn't know what I was going to make as my 'daily do' while on vacation, so I just waited. When we arrived in Amsterdam we walked 17,000+ steps our first full day there. As a result, my husband and I were so sore that I spent a good 30 minutes stretching! (I was able to convince him to do about 2 minutes worth, but it was better than nothing!). That lead me to believe that that was how I would spend my month - stretching! It obviously made sense! We were walking the whole time we were in Europe, so why not?
And then we got on our river cruise and our room was a tiny little cruise ship room. I could touch my toes and stretch my calves, but that was about it. Time for plan B...but what was it?
Then I remembered I downloaded the book Discovery of Witches. Someone had recommended it, saying it was like a hybrid of Harry Potter and Twilight, and very long. So, I started reading. Overall, I would give the series about an 7.5-8/10: not amazing, but interesting enough for me to want to finish. Plus, she writes her trilogy in a way where the book's ending is like the dropping of the curtain at a theater show at intermission...it's a pause, but it's not done!!
So, 560+ pages into book one and I found myself done, but not satisfied. What to do? Read book 2! I continued in this fashion and suddenly I had finished the whole trilogy in 18 days!
Apparently, November was all about reading for enjoyment. Now, December will be about Reading for Self-Improvement.
PS - any book recommendations are welcome!
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