Need to take better care of myself, my mental and physical health. I have been on the way side with taking my medications daily, exercising, and maintaining hydration. Stuff like that. I need to get into gear and create good habits, to carry me into the next phase of life - not here yet but - soon

Today:
💚 I did some yoga - need more movement and stretching in life
💚 I am going to f/u with my Drs
💚 Already filled water bottle !!!

I really enjoyed this one. I think I‘m gonna hit up book 2 soon.

#ThematicCozies
@julieclair

#AudioReset #ToDoList

🔅 Laundry (most important, put it away)
🔅 Clean off the nightstand and the dresser
🔅 Prep for work (uniform, work bag, snacks)
🔅 Clean the ledge
🔅 Clear off chair

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpinView (thanks for the tag)

1. I tend to drop books on my face, so I kinda have to read sitting up.
2. I love how honest this book is. The amount of information and normalization of what is happening to our bodies is something I really needed. So a #PerfectTiming type of book (not in menopause yet, but premenopausal).

Come play: @Aroyse @ElaineReadsNRambles @Morr_Books

I am currently in a journey where I practice listening to my body.

This was a cute little quirky romance (I love getting sucked into Audible Origjnals). Finished it while doing some errands today.

Meet our new baby - Lazlo

My #ThematicCozies pick for May :)

@julieclair

I enjoyed this one - wish it had a soundtrack though. I'm curious to hear rhe songs.

#Adulting (getting my winter tires off) - not my car in pic my beetle baby is not as vintage.

#OffTheShelf2025
@Librariana

Unfortunately, I know a few “Christians“ that fall into this category.

Not enough #Smut -- but I enjoyed the storyline of this as well :) So, Listened to this one on my car ride to pick up our new baby. We haven't come up with a name for him yet. We plan on spending the day with him to figure it out. He is a little spunky boy. Immediately bumrushed the other babes in our home.

#DoubleSpin @TheAromaOfBooks

My #BookSpinBingo board for May
#BookSpin - The New Hot
#DoubleSpin - Nocticadia (I actually finished this one yesterday before the boards posted.

@TheAromaOfBooks

Although its Wed; here is my #Two4Tuesday @SpineView

1. I think about 300ish? I have a reading room (our sun room) that I continue to work on cleaning up/organizing.

2. This book was ❤️ Chef's Kiss :) The drama; the suspense! I can see why people have recommended this one to me for years!

#AprilRe-Cap

#AprilReCap -- I LOVE ❤️ 💕 💗 💖 💘 #Audiobooks - They have been instrumental in my #AudioCommute #AudioReSet #AudioChores

Picked off a few books #OffTheShelf2025 (granted, some of these were new purchases)
@Librariana

#AprilReCap

#5StarReads #AprilReCap

I hadn't read/listened to Psycho before, but wow! I wish I had read it sooner!

#ISpy for April :)
@TheAromaOfBooks

No Bingos but --- Good books and #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin books read!

Thanks again, @TheAromaOfBooks, for hosting and encouraging so many of us to read more!

Initially read this years ago, had almost forgotten how great it was - knew I liked it, but I hadn't remembered the intensity of the boys.

It was kismet that one of my co-workers (who saw me reading) had also randomly picked this one up! So we have been discussing too!

Picture from one of the protests (felt like it belonged here)

#LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader

#TheLongWalk
@BarkingMadRead

Ooo - It references another book club book we read :) #HashTagBridgage

#TheLongWalk #StephenKing
#LosersClub @BarkingMadRead
#StephenKinginOrder
#KingFromTheBeginning
#ConstantReader

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
@Read4Life Thanks for the tag -

1. I keep $20 in my car at all times. Mostly for gas, but lately, it's for ice cream money (there is a seasonal shop opened now that only takes cash).

2. I would say the family is kinda wealthy, and are not about sharing the wealth, but holding it over others. The MC family is poor poor dirt poor and now they are facing their downfall.

Tagging: @BarkingMadRead @dabbe @KAO

Went to Mohegan Sun for Easter. (Well not for Easter, but for a relaxing time away). Anyway, I listened to this lovely book in the hot tub and bath-tub :)

So well written! I really enjoyed it! I am surprised it was one I hadn't read before.

Ooo, really well written. I hope John Green writes more of these types of books!

#OffTheShelf2025
@Librariana

#NonFiction

Getting some work done today. #AudioCleaning #AudioOrganizing I did 4 out of 6 drawers so far (getting things to donate). Put away some of the laundry. The chair is almost cleared out!

@Dabbe - Litsy is a better place with you in it! Thank you for being my friend. And Congrats.

A little about my board - I am in a funk of frustration re: the world we live in. The ocean in the background (although water is my happy, its also scary and rocky); But -- Smily shark, symbolizes the hope! And of course 🦞 is my distraction and allows nonjudgmental rest :) #moodboardcontest / #mbc

@CatieWithAC - It took me a bit to start, and then I finished this one. It had a lot of information, which was all very interesting, but I needed maybe more of a slower-paced, one type of poison/spice, more in-depth, instead of a little about a lot? If that makes sense.

Thanks again for the gift! I love reading all the books you recommend!
#DoubleSpin (March) @TheAromaOfBooks

I enjoyed listening to this one. The author read it, and I found it quite beautiful. @CatsAndBooks I am excited for the discussion at the end of the month :) ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #RiseUpReads

Conor looking uncharacteristically sweet :)

Me and quizes are like a moth to a flame! I am a PURPLE reader. Thanks for sharing this @ReadingOver50 and @TheLudicReader

Here‘s the link if you want to try: https://www.readyourcolor.com

My #BookSpin book is a #BookToScreen book :) I had barely started watching the Hallmark versions of these books. They are pretty cute! 📺

In the books, I am not crazy about the love interest though. Its like I want to keep going on the series, but their relationship irks me.

@TheAromaOfBooks

Currently on #TheLongWalk 🚶 in #StephenKing land (Maine)
#WhereAreYouMonday @Cupcake12

#LosersClub @BarkingMadRead
#StephenKinginOrder
#KingFromTheBeginning
#ConstantReader

This was a #NotForMe book. I usually like animals talking and their antics, but this time I don't know. I guess maybe because it wasn't “book 1“ that I didn't get too into it? Oh well. #ThematicCozies @JulieClair
#DoubleSpin @TheAromaOfBooks

My #BookSpinBingo card ♥️ @TheAromaofBooks
#BookSpin - Book To Screen (need to figure out which one)
#DoubleSpin - #ThematicCozies - Tail Of the Tip-Off
March #DoubleSpin - #NonFiction - Most Delicous Poison

I am starting this one today - in between #AudioReSet and my current audiobook. I got a Penguin Classic Edition of this one, and it is also free on Audible, so I downloaded it to switch between the two :) I am excited to start!!

#HashtagBrigade
@BarkingMadRead

My #TheamitcCozies book for April - theme Sports - @JulieClair :) The blub said it had 🏀. I am not a huge fan of 🏀 yet, but I have been trying to dip my toes into it :)

This is also my #DoubleSpin book @TheAromaOfBooks

My #AudioReSet Plans for today (while listening)
🏀 Do a Load of Laundry
🏀 Go Grocery Shopping
🏀 Make Tuna Pasta stuff
🏀 Clean Nightstand

#MarchReCap

I completed nine books this month!
Yay for Audio!

#MarchReCap

I consider 2 of my reads a 5-star read this month. One was read with the #HashTagBridgade, which really made it super enjoyable! Thanks again @BarkingMadRead

This one, I would say, is mostly because it is set where I grew up. So.. I might have been a bit bias.

#MarchReCap

Only did 2 graphic novels this month. Both are very cute :)

#NotAnotherGraphicMonday

#MarchReCap

What would I do without #AudioBooks - And just to think I am only a couple of years into audio now. I used not to be able to focus on them and get lost easily!

#AudioCommute #AudioChores
#AudioReSet - has helped me a lot before and after a big chunk of work -- Gonna do that later today :)

#MarchReCap

I read a couple of physical books off my shelf, a kindle book, and a couple of Audibles I had :) All in all a good month :)

#OffTheShelf2025
@Librariana

March #ISpy

I love playing even though I am usually not too successful :)

@TheAromaOfBooks

I read my #BookSpin book this month and started my #DoubleSpin, so I didn't do too bad, and I GOT A BINGO I will finish up my #DoubleSpin next month :) I am compiling my list of books for April, so I am purposely not looking at other updates for a little bit :)

#BookSpinBingo
Thanks again @TheAromaOfBooks

I finished this one right before April :) I really enjoyed it. It has things i enjoy - ghosts, true crime :)

I didn't guess the twist ---- so that's great!!! I enjoy listening to a twisty audible with different narrators, but Oliva's voice was super annoying to me!

Anyway, I enjoyed this one.
#AudioReSet :) 🦞 being silly!

Post Vacation Monday #AudioReSet :)
Heard good things about this one and it was “free“ with audible so - there you go

To Do:
💛 Reset my weekend bag - put all the toiletries where they belong
💛 Do laundry - wet bathsuit needs to be washed. Also forgot my dirty clothes bag, so my clean clothes that weren't worn will have to be washed too - enough for a full load
💛 Clean/Organize the backpack - it was extra self-care supplies

It shows both books under the same link - not sure about that - Oh well.

Great book 2 :) It's super cute. Love the “friendship“ aspect of this :)

I enjoyed this book, however, it's one of those, I felt had so much more to offer (vampire/horror-wise) and it focused more on the love story aspect of it. Which I am not against, but had expected more mystery intensity than it gave. I did love that it was set where I grew up - and I think I am averaging up.

Finished reading it while resting in a a huge tub by the ocean this weekend :) #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks

This was a cute romancy-thriller book. I love how Audible uses different POV characters and voices. It truly is a great way to immerse in a book when you are doing all your adult things.

🦞

Super cute graphic novel :) I read this one today and checked off “relax“ on my To Do List :) - Got the second on downloaded already :)

#NotAnotherGraphicMonday

I loved this one! Thank you again @BarkingMadRead for leading us through this #HashTagBrigade I enjoyed this journey :)

I started this one yesterday on my usual post-work week reset :)
#AudibleBackLog
#AudioReset - continued

To-DO (very doable to-do)
🔅Put away laundry (that I washed yesterday)
🔅Pack for upcoming weekend-get-away
🔅RELAX!!!