It's here! The last day of term 3. School holidays are just hours away, I can almost touch them. ~~~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~~~ Things I one day want to do: ~~~~~ Just started watching: So far so good! ~~~~~ Book of the Week: ~~~~~ What I'm reading right now: ~~~~~ What I'll be … Continue reading The Week That Was…
General Chit Chat
Spring Break Reading Goals
So close! Spring break is just around the corner. Two weeks of loafing about in weather that is neither too hot nor too cold. I always like to set myself some reading goals for this particular set of holidays, mostly because I begin, always about this time of the year, to feel the loom of … Continue reading Spring Break Reading Goals
The Week That Was…
It's been a long week. School holidays can't come soon enough... ~~~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~~~ TV of the week: ~~~~~ Book of the Week: ~~~~~ Disappointment of the week: https://youtu.be/YAfCD9MVq_c Discovering that The Goldfinch is not listed for screening at my local cinema. And we only have one. Looks like I'll be waiting … Continue reading The Week That Was…
#TBT: What I was reading on this day three years ago…
According to Goodreads, on this day three years ago, I was reading The Dry by Jane Harper. It's interesting for me to note that it took me five days to get through it. That seems like a long time upon reflection. Especially since the book I read directly after The Dry only took me two … Continue reading #TBT: What I was reading on this day three years ago…
The Week That Was…
There are now two weeks left until the September school holiday break. They can't fly by fast enough! Not that I particularly want to get away from work, just more that I'm so tired. Really drained and in need of a break from routines. This week started on the wrong foot. Those connected to me … Continue reading The Week That Was…
#TBT What I was reading on this day four years ago…
According to Goodreads, on September 5th, 2015, I was reading: Such a good book with an important message for young people and parents. Have you read it?
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I'm a bundle of nerves right now. Circumstances beyond our control have meant that my two eldest children (17 and 15) have flown off together for an overnight trip for their latest orthodontist check ups. They'll need to get themselves around a bit in taxis and make sure they get to their appointment on time … Continue reading The Week That Was…
The Week That Was…
It's been a week of riding the waves of sickness this week, hence this weekly reflection broadcasting on Sunday instead of Friday. Everyone seems to be on the mend now, just some lingering coughs and sniffles. One lucky son escaped entirely - probably gives him further reason to advocate for bunking down in your room … Continue reading The Week That Was…
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Birds of Tokyo...thank you very much! So close, so good. ~~~~~ TV in review: Loved this short series. Read why here. ~~~~~ #rebeccabuddyread wraps up on Sunday. Will definitely be doing something like this again with the Page by Page book club. The response has been fabulous. ~~~~~ Joke of the Week: ~~~~~ Book of … Continue reading The Week That Was…
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I'm off to see Birds of Tokyo tonight, who are performing an exclusive set at the 60th anniversary Mount Isa Rodeo. Very excited! 🙌 🤩 💃👢 ~~~~~ #rebeccabuddyread update: this has been extended for an extra week, giving participants more time to linger over this gorgeous novel. The book chat along the way has been … Continue reading The Week That Was…
