12,546 Days Alive
3rd Day of NaNoWriMo
I don’t know what’s up with me today. I’m just not having a good brain day when I really should be.
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Tag: Reading as a Coping Mechanism
Fine Day, Sunday
12,504 Days Alive
9 More Squares to Join
1 Mild Headache
I spent the day with Linna today; a bit of a treat for me as it was basically like a second day of Mabon Celebrations.
Continue reading “Fine Day, Sunday”Headachey Thursday
12,486 Days Alive
I can’t seem to shake this headache. I’ve had it since yesterday afternoon.
I know it’s not from lack of caffeine or water. If I got any more hydrated, my kidneys would float! I think I’ll try taking more ibuprofen when I go to bed, see if that helps.
In better news, my diabetes is officially under control with meds and the dietary changes I’ve made! My A1C, which was a 10.3 in April, is down to a 6.8! I still have to take my meds and watch what I eat, but now I know I can effect positive change on my life. It’s not yet more lost weight, but it’s a damn good start.
I’m going to go practice on Duolingo and maybe read some? I’ve been wanting to catch up on my #200Book Challenge.
Take your meds, folks!
A Few of My Favorite Things #3
Still on a boat!
This is a pre-written post whilst I am on holiday with my Darling Wife and the in-laws!
So, while I’m gone for six days and seven nights, or something like that, I thought I’d run through a few of my favorite coping mechanisms.
Today’s is my secondary coping mechanism: writing.
A Few of My Favorite Things #2
I’m still on a boat!
No, really. I’m on a cruise. So! This is a pre-written post whilst I am on holiday with my Darling Wife and the in-laws!
So, while I’m gone for six days and seven nights, or something like that, I thought I’d run through a few of my favorite coping mechanisms.
Today’s is my secondary coping mechanism: reading.
#ABC2019-The Analog Book Challenge 2019
Do I not have enough reading challenges for 2019? (Seven is the current count, with this one.)
Do I have far too much time spent not sleeping in the wee hours? (I’ve been awake almost 24 hours now)
Do I chill in the bathtub and read by the light of the shower light when I can’t sleep? (I don’t want to wake my Darling Wife)
If you guessed “yes” to any of these, you’re right!
Continue reading “#ABC2019-The Analog Book Challenge 2019”Reading Challenge Update! June 2019
12,393 Days Alive
154 Days Into 2019
Boy do I have some numbers for you! And a really long list!
- 7: How many Reading Challenges I’m Doing
- 17: Number of Books Read So Far
- 211: Number of Days Left in 2019
- 216: TOTAL Books on my #200Book 2019 Reading Challenge List
Review: History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
By Charles Fayette McGlashan
Available on: Amazon
Read as part of the Diversify Your Reading Challenge 2019.
Overview:
Blurb: A literal history of the Donner Party (1846-1847), the fates of the various peoples who perished, and the claims of cannibalism and murder. This book was written in 1880 and celebrated those that survived the ordeal.
Trigger Warnings:
Blood, Cannibalism, Death, Food, Gore, Gun Violence, Murder, Systemic Racism, Time Period Accurate Racism, Violence, Violent Imagery
Body Count: 42 of 90
Continue reading “Review: History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra”Thoughtful Thursday
12,375 Days Alive
7,784 Books to Read
2,752 Steps for the Day
I am a little overwhelmed and burnt out today. I feel like there’s so much going on in my mind that I just need to be quiet outwardly.
Review: Casket Cache, A Spencer Funeral Home Niagara Cozy Mystery Book 1
Janice J. Richardson
Available on: Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Overview:
Blurb: Being surrounded by dead bodies every day isn’t for everyone. Jennifer inherited a funeral parlor and a bit of mischief beyond that! Break-ins, and funerals, and Tim Horton’s, oh my!
Trigger Warnings:
Blackmail, Dead Bodies, Death, Gambling, Gun Violence, Murder
Body Count: many, as there is not one but two funeral parlors involved.
Continue reading “Review: Casket Cache, A Spencer Funeral Home Niagara Cozy Mystery Book 1”Terribly, Terribly Tired Tuesday
12,366 Days Alive
7,720 Books to Read
1 Metaphoric Spoon Left
I’m still awake somehow. I got some sleep last night, but it feels like of no quality.
Off Step Thursday
12,361 Days Alive
7,619 Books to Read
291 Pounds
2 Infected Ears
1 Malfunctioning Brain
There’s a big storm system coming in and it has a migraine knocking at my brain. Continue reading “Off Step Thursday”
Review: The Witch and the Warlock
By Elisa Covey
Read as part of the Diversify Your Reading Challenge.
Available on: Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Overview:
Blurb:
Xavier Alexandros decides to solve all of his problems by trying to magically enslave the first chick who has ever withstood his magical masculine draw or something. There’s fake dating, a murderous piece of jewelry, and mild regret for having actually read this to the end. Did someone write and publish Twilight fanfiction? Because this is full of emotional abuse and manipulation. And? It’s full of UST that doesn’t get beyond a kiss. The author can write. And she can write well. I just want better characters from them.
Trigger Warnings:
Badly Written Women, Bastardization of Culture, Bastardization of Mythology, Blood, Bullying, Child Abuse, Death, Embezzlement, Emotional Abuse, Food, Plot Holes the Size of a Canadian Province, Poor Coping Mechanisms, Purple Prose, Slavery (Magical) Slavery, Theft, Toxic Masculinity, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Unsafe Lifestyle
Body Count: 1, natural death
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