They say Seasonal Affective Disorder is a thing, and I absolutely believe them. They also say people in sunny climates have trouble dealing with unpleasant emotions. It seems no matter where you live, you can't win on that front. But, for me, I feel this restlessness... an unhappiness I can't quite pin. Is it anxiety? … Continue reading Winter or Restlessness?
If you're anything like me, you swing wildly between two ends of the spectrum. Me writing a post: This is gonna be epic. It's one of the best posts I've written to date! Me wishing anyone would view, like, or comment: What was I thinking? I'm garbage at this! Why do I bring this up? … Continue reading What if I don’t FEEL like a bookdragon?
Hi all - I got nominated for another Blogger Award! Thanks to María at Bookgraphy for the nomination. She's sweet, her blog is fun, and now I know some super cool things about her like she's from Panama and English isn't her first language which I would've never known otherwise! Rules: Thank the person who nominated … Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award
I promised myself I'd update all of you at the beginning of the month. We haven't hit the middle mark of February yet, so we'll call it even. 🙂 I joined two challenges for 2018. This marks the first time I've ever participated in a reading challenge at all, so hopefully I didn't set myself … Continue reading Reading Challenge Updates
Thanks to Nicole at The BookWorm Drinketh for nominating me and providing some fun questions to answer! RULES Thank the blogger who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award
As we approach Valentine's Day, many seem to feel the love even more than usual, and do things like see the new 50 Shades movie. No judgement; the hubster's stuck going with me. Solidarity, friends! They also might choose a timeless favorite, Pride and Prejudice. Here's where the soapbox comes it: IT'S A SATIRE. I … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice: A Soapbox
I told myself I wasn't going to geek out over arbitrary progress markers, but then Nicole from The BookWorm Drinketh re-blogged a post from Irina at I Drink and watch Anime about having plenty of good company in the "geeking out" area. So, I'm caving to my inner child that craves outward approval and celebrating. … Continue reading Yay!
Friends, I was hoping to do a reblog, but I'm not clever enough to find the button on Chauncey's page, so you'll have to bear with me on my best attempt to bring a super cute book challenge for February to your attention. Wait, it's hosted by a dude... so super manly book challenge? You … Continue reading February Book Lover Challenge
Hi friends! See below for some great info on The Shadow Girl by Misty Mount. Come back next week for my review and author Q&A. Genre: YA/ Fantasy/ Coming of Age Publication Date: December 28, 2017 Synopsis: Shy, thirteen-year-old Zylia has always known she was different. Most teenagers feel unnoticed and unseen, but for Zylia, … Continue reading The Shadow Girl by Misty Mount
So, this marks my first official read for 2018. It also helps me check off W in my AtoZ Reading Challenge as well as the US in my Read Around the World Challenge. And boy, what a way to kick off all of this at once. Olivia Glass has just buried her beloved husband, Ben, … Continue reading Watching Glass Shatter by James J. Cudney
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