2022 is going to be a good year for me (even if January has been rough). I want this year to be one where I learn and try new things. One of the ways for me to reach that goal is to read outside my usual genres. I tried to read outside my usual genres … Continue reading Expanding My Horizons: Reading New Genres
Category: Miscellaneous
Burnout is Hard
I know it's 2022. It's only a few weeks into the new year and I'm already talking about burnout. It's kind of how the last two years have been. Article after article are out about how the pandemic has taken a toll on people's mental health. I'm always plugged into ways to avoid burnout and … Continue reading Burnout is Hard
Storygraph: A New Year, New Reading Challenges
Yes, I'm a day late. At this point it's not that surprising. Since 2020, I've been busy, busy, busy and 2022 is no different. Luckily this time, it was because I was spending time with family. Not recovering from surgery, or job loss, or any of the other silly things that's happened in the past … Continue reading Storygraph: A New Year, New Reading Challenges
Goals for 2022!
Happy New Year! It’s been a while since we’ve talked. I took December off because the holidays were absurdly stressful. I was overworked and overwhelmed. But now it’s January. It’s a new year! And I am still a little overworked, but being overwhelmed? Well, I took some time for myself. I didn’t write. I didn’t … Continue reading Goals for 2022!
Personal Post: Sorry to Interrupt, But It’s Been Three Years!
I'm interrupting your regularly scheduled book and writing posts with a life update. One, as you're reading this, I'll probably be in surgery or recovering from surgery. So please send me your best vibes for recovery. Two, I've been with my boyfriend for three whole years. It feels crazy. We went from long distance in … Continue reading Personal Post: Sorry to Interrupt, But It’s Been Three Years!
Why I Started Blogging
After such a rough year (and an even rougher start to this year), I've had to sit with my thoughts for a bit. My brain tends to get foggy when overwhelmed and I have to take some time to sit down and think what's important to me. I only have so many hours in a … Continue reading Why I Started Blogging
2021 New Year’s Resolutions
This year definitely feels different than last year. This time last year I was excited to write down my resolutions and think about my goals. I was preparing for a trip to Vegas. I had started a new job that I thought was going to be the best thing ever. And oof. We got hit … Continue reading 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
2020: A Year in Review
First I would like to apologize for this late post. I didn't mean to lose track of time, but the holiday season just messed me all up. I will be back on a regular schedule starting next week. This one is just super late (sorry). A lot has happened this year. A lot. Not just … Continue reading 2020: A Year in Review
Holidays Are Hard This Year
Guess who once again forgot what day it was and is posting a day late? This lady. I try to write them the night before by the latest, but since I've been working from home off and on my days are all messed up. I realized it was Monday by 2 in the afternoon and … Continue reading Holidays Are Hard This Year
National Romance Novel Month
August marks National Romance Novel Month and honestly with how the year is going, many people need a little light hearted pick me up right about now. I have to be honest, when I was younger, I wasn't a fan of romance. I thought it was silly. Being an ace didn't help much. I wasn't … Continue reading National Romance Novel Month