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#MustReadin2019 Fall Update
It's time for the fall update! I didn't do the spring one because I didn't read anything. IMAGINE MY SURPRISE that I have actually read some of the books on my list. Here's...
Medical Medical Medical
Since my last post, I have been to seven doctors' appointments, and that's not counting the ones I took my daughter to before she left for Japan. I am exhausted, and it turns...
13 Movies, 2 TV shows, and a Book
I read exactly one book in August, which brings my summer break reading total to five. So, there you go. What I did do, apparently, was spend my time watching TV (I'm all...
IMWAYR: Strictly a Reading Update
I've finished four books since mid-June. I was going to say that can't be right, but also the summer slump is real, so. Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez My...
10 Random Things: Summer Edition
Ugh, I hate starting blog posts by pointing out how long it's been since my last post, but, well, it's been over a month since my last post, so there is a lot to cover, which...
Update: 20 things to do before I turn 40
Today is my 40th birthday, which means it's time for me to do an update of my big list as well as talk about next steps. A ✅ means I did the thing. finish reading the entire...
The past month, in brief
Whew, this past semester has been a bear. Also, it ended last Monday, I turned in my grades that Tuesday, and then the summer semester started that Wednesday. Basically, I was...
Five Random Things
1. This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I want to give a shout out to all my colleagues and teacher friends past and present. They inspire me every day and help...
A List of Things I Have Done Since My Last Post
1. I went to a panel with the Jane the Virgin showrunner as well as several members of the writing staff. They played the clip of Jane's reaction to the major spoiler that...