So as I am sure everyone who's read any of my recent posts knows, now that the semester's started my life has become one busy blur of assignments and activities. It feels like every time I turn around there is something new begging for my attention. This year I am taking part in Modern Mrs. … Continue reading The Things Saving My Life Right Now
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Review: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain was a novel recommended to me by my Microbiology professor at the beginning of the semester. Crichton is a master of blending science and fiction, and though I am not always a fan of science fiction, this book was one I enjoyed. A space probe has come back to Earth, … Continue reading Review: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
WWW Wednesday (01-31-18)
Hi friends! WWW Wednesday is a meme currently hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Game plan is simple – answer the three questions and leave a link on Sam’s post. Kind of like Goodreads but more intentional. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish … Continue reading WWW Wednesday (01-31-18)
2018 Challenge Update (Week 4)
So we are back to the time of the year where if I average a book a week I am happy. Between school and family my energy is always zapped at the end of the day, and reading novels is something I do while I am waiting to fall asleep. Not to say I have … Continue reading 2018 Challenge Update (Week 4)
Liebster Award (2018)
Recently I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Elisgraci from Simply G. Elis is a wonderful soul who posts original creative writing that dives below the surface that is daily life. Her writing has an authenticity and honesty to it, and her faith is an inspiration to anyone trying to live a good and … Continue reading Liebster Award (2018)
WWW Wednesday (01-24-18)
Hi friends! WWW Wednesday is a meme currently hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Game plan is simple – answer the three questions and leave a link on Sam’s post. Kind of like Goodreads but more intentional. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish … Continue reading WWW Wednesday (01-24-18)
Review: Strangers and Sojourners by Michael O’Brien
"I am a patriot," she went on. "But my country is an invisible one, populated by poets and painters, novelists and thinkers who are interested, above all, in truth." I am a huge fan of stretching outside of your reading comfort zone, which is why I love being part of my local Well Read Mom … Continue reading Review: Strangers and Sojourners by Michael O’Brien
Review: Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard
After finishing Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace last week I knew I needed to press reset and turn my attention to something lighter. Enter in Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard. Kayla Maxwell has landed a job as actress on the most popular soap opera, paired with the steamy and talented actor Sean Barrett. … Continue reading Review: Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard
2018 Challenge Update (Week 3)
Classes have officially started, and guys I did not miss the crazy never-ending to-do list. I ran to Staples today to pick up some final back to school supplies, and this planner seems to have been designed just for me. Bonus being bound (spiral bound planners never last long in my bag), and proceeds go … Continue reading 2018 Challenge Update (Week 3)
Review: Dead Sleep by Greg Iles
Dead Sleep by Greg Iles was our latest selection for book club. I finished the book last week, but had held off on writing the review in the hopes of doing another book club review. However, since only three people read the book at the meeting (including me), we did not end up discussing the … Continue reading Review: Dead Sleep by Greg Iles