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Sunday, I did all my Feedly and Sunday post visiting. Feedly is off for a few days. I have to mark each item as read individually instead of being able to mark a screen at a time. Then I went on to writing reviews and getting some posts ready. My daughter finished up her paper after getting positive feedback from the university writing center. I took Lulu on the medium route and we saw the swans. Before dinner, we took the ornaments off the tree and started putting them away.
Monday, the usual things went quickly. I had some FS Poster emails which needed action. I decided to read a bit. Lulu and I took our walk. This is the last week for my daughter’s class and she’ll have a new one starting next week. I felt tired and went to bed pretty early.
Tuesday, well my daughter and I both have a stomach pain and bug. We are trying to figure out if it’s something we ate. We haven’t been out of the house for 4-5 days. It’s average temp and threatening rain so we brought Abby to the back yard to sniff and play with Lulu. It did start raining but at least it wasn’t hard. I’m going to try for a low key day. I still needed to drag out the garbage and recycle and the Christmas tree.
Wednesday, I got a good night’s sleep and feel back to normal. I did my usual stuff. I spent some time going through all my ARC offers emails to clean that up. The orchid we’ve had for 5 years is finally blooming. My daughter rescued it from her therapist and it’s never bloomed before. I can’t believe it!
Thursday, I slept really well which meant I slept later than usual. I ate quickly and went to walk Abby and Lulu. Marley was in our front yard when we came out so I stopped to play with her a minute. It’s colder but not much wind. Feedly is working right again – yay! Papa Murphy’s had a Leap Day deal on pizza 29% off so we got pizza. We watched the new episode of Will Trent – with Betty!
Friday, today is jam packed. More FS Poster debugging, sorting out some tax paperwork. We went to pick up my daughter’s new glasses, then filled the grill tank and got a pickup order at BJs, then a few things at Aldi. My daughter turned in her last assignment for her class. I’d finished all my audio ARCs for March so I decided I needed to get audio versions of some of the ebooks. I maybe went a bit overboard on that.
Saturday, as always much to do. I went into the college system to pay for my daughter’s next course which starts tomorrow. She got an A for the course she just finished. I uploaded the 3 new audios I got this week to my phone. I did a menu plan for the week ahead. I called Harris Teeter about a COVID booster but you have to be 65 and more than 4 months since your last shot so we don’t qualify. We got them last fall but neither of us is 65. I wrote a review. Lulu and I walked the medium route but didn’t see the swans.
February Reading: I managed to read 23 books. Audiobooks continue to help me read more. Some count for more than one challenge. I listened to 14 audiobooks, read 5 library books, 16 COYER reads, and 5 books which I already own.
All Library books (including ones not reviewed on the blog) 2024 Library Love Challenge
I did manage to read 5 books I own (goal is 3 per month):
- 🎧Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland
- The Way You Look Tonight by Bella Andre
- Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
- 🎧 White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Rowland
- 🎧 Betting on the House by Cassandra Medcalf
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry):
Thank you to Tantor Audio, Inkubator Books, Thomas & Mercer, Forever, Brilliance Audio (2).
(If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
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Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
Anne
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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- 🎧 Rich Justice by Robert Bailey @rbaileybooks @joeknezevich #BrillianceAudio #LoveAudiobooks#KindleUnlimited🎧 - May 5, 2024
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Sorry to hear about the stomach bug. That’s so miserable. I had the same issue on Friday and ended up working from home because of it. Hope you’re both completely over it. I got the updated Covid booster a couple months back so I guess I’m good for a while. I still need to get the shingles vaccine which I keep forgetting to do. Hope you have a great week, Anne!
Thank you Tanya. I wanted to get another booster as it’s been 6 months but I’m not old enough. The bug is over. I think it was something we ate.
Very cool that your orchid bloomed! Finding Mr. Write looks like fun. I hope you have a good week!
Thank you Tammy. It’s like a miracle that it’s blooming and that we didn’t kill it or give up in the probably 6 years or more we had it before now.
Stomach bugs are the worst. But yay for the orchid blooming. That is cool. You have such a green thumb.
Thankfully the bug was only one day, probably something we ate. Not so much a green thumb as patience. It’s 6 years where we didn’t kill it or give up on the orchid.
Sounds like maybe the stomach bug went by fast at least! You got a lot read in February, that’s awesome! Another busy week too. The orchid blooming is so cool! I had to go get Finding Mr. Write today after I saw it on another blog too! Hope this week is good and there are no bugs to bother you and your daughter!
Thank you Lisa. I think it was something we ate because it was over in a day. I’m excited about the orchid because we have had it about 6 years and this is the first blooming.
You’re so much more patient than I am! The only reason I’d still have something for that long, a plant anyway, is because I’d forgotten about it. Which is entirely possible! Which reminds me I need to check the cactus my friend gave me at work and see if it needs water yet, lol.
Stomach bugs yuck. That’s great the orchid is blooming. I repotted my two orchids this month after watching a YouTube video on what orchids need. They desperately needed it and now I’m hoping to get them to bloom again. You got some nice books/audios this week. Hope you enjoy them. Great job on 5 library reads. ^_^ Right now I’m behind on writing reviews for books. I’m focusing on the house reno which we need to get finished this month. We’re a month behind. Have a great week.
Thanks Angela. I think we ate something that disagreed with us because it was over so fast. I hope your home is finished shortly so you can get onto a more relaxed routine. I’m trying to keep up with reading / reviews so it doesn’t feel so pressured.
Congratulations on your daughter for getting an A!
Thanks. She always worries and always does well.
Stomach bugs are the worst! Hope you’re feeling better. My husband did our taxes last week and we already got our refund. Haven’t had a tax refund in years! I downloaded that Kelley Armstrong too. It’ll be interesting to see how she does with contemporary romance. I’ll have to check out that Loreth Anne White.
The stomach thing barely lasted a day but no, it wasn’t fun at the time. I think maybe we ate something off. Good for you! I still have our taxes to do. I’m nearly finished with the Loreth Anne White and it is devious.
Sounds like you had a productive week and glad you got past that stomach bug quickly. Yay for your daughter’s A!
Fun that your orchid finally bloomed for you.
Have a great week, Anne!
Thank you Sophia! I can’t wait until the bloom opens. It’s been 5-6 years we have had that orchid and now finally it blooms.
Oh that’s no fum when you don’t feel good. The Reaping and Floating Hotel both look good. I’ve seen Floating Hotel somewhere and am super curious about that.
Thank you Greg. Luckily it didn’t last long, not even a day, but it wasn’t fun. I love scifi but don’t seem to pick enough of it.
23 books in February! Awesome. I’m glad you are feeling better. That cover of The Floating Hotel looks amazing.
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Thank you Bonnie. I’m more happy I read some really good things along with how many. Quality and quantity.
I’m sorry to hear that you’ve both been sick – I hope you feel better soon. Your orchid is beautiful (I love the phalaenopsis – my favourite and have been growing them for many years). Have a great week Anne!
Thank you Jodie. We were glad to only have it last about a day, but it’s never fun to not feel great. This orchid has been 5-6 years in the making.
Yay for an A for your daughter. I always love getting my grades, especially if they’re good, lol. Sorry you both had tummy troubles, but I’m glad you’re both feeling better. I hope your daughter likes her new class.
Thank you. She started the new class today and it’s better than she expected.
Hope your feeling better .
Have a great week.
Thank you. We only had about a day of tummy trouble so we think it might have been something we ate.
It sounds like you did really well for your challenges in February! I meant to read more books I own this year too, but I haven’t been keeping up with that. I think I should do something about that!
Thank you. I have to try to come up with things to get myself reading all the things I want to read.
Since you both experienced symptoms at the same time food poisoning seems the likely culprit, I’m glad the effects were brief.
Congrats to your daughter on her A
Wishing you a great reading week
Thank you ! yes I do think it was a food issue since it went quickly. Every week I read is a good reading week. I love to read. Unless I’m just too tired.
Sounds like you had a full week and glad your stomach bug didn’t last long. Mr. Barb is finally feeling a bit better and should be able to return to work tomorrow. Hoping he didn’t share it with me. Congrats on the orchid blooming. How cool that your daughter rescued it. And tell her congrats on her A!
Thank you Barb. We think it might have been something we ate because it went so quickly. Glad to hear Mr. Barb is feeling better. She rescued that orchid 5-6 years ago so we have been very patient in waiting for it to bloom.
So sorry you were smitten by a stomach bug:(. Glad you have now recovered! And it’s lovely when the orchids start to bloom – mine are budding at the moment… Have a great week, Anne.
Thank you Sarah. I love all the growing things.
I’m glad the stomach bug you and your daughter had didn’t last long. I have started to try to go about my daily routine (when I’m not working) with my headphones on and an audiobook going since my husband and daughter always seem to have their music and podcasts in their ears. But that’s always when they want to talk to me. Every. Time. When I don’t have anything on, they are in their own little worlds. I can’t win. LOL It sounds like you had a great February reading wise, Anne. And what great new books! I am really interested in The Floating Hotel. Have a wonderful March and and week ahead!
Thank you Wendy. It does seem like they want to talk only when you’re listening. My daughter doesn’t get up until the afternoon usually so my mornings are safe. I don’t have much listening time then though because I’m doing things that require my complete attention more, writing and more complex tasks. But while cooking dinner is a good time when I get in almost an hour. And when I’m walking the dogs if she doesn’t go.
Sorry to hear that you and your daughter had stomach bugs. I’m glad it didn’t last too long. Enjoy your books and have a great week!
Thank you Yvonne. I have to wonder if it was something we ate.
Glad you didn’t stay under the weather for long! As you know, I was on vacation last week in Florida. The weather was perfect – upper 70s, low 80s and sunny. We had nice breezes to keep us cool. I managed to walk most days and had a lot of fun. I didn’t read as much as I wanted – but still got in some downtime.
That sounds lovely. It’s still upper 50s to 70 here. Mostly mid 60s now. It’s been a bit wetter which is good for the garden.
Knew something was off this week! I missed this post and my sweet Lulu fix💜
I’m loving the return of Will Trent!
We just starting watching Will Trent but we love it. Betty! Betty!
Hope you’re both feeling better now. I also had a stomach thing going on. Nothing serious, but I definitely wasn’t feeling so great. Have a great weekend!
yes the stomach bug was quick. Thank you. I hope you are also feeling well.