One and a half months into my 2019 reading challenge and I think it’s time to talk about it. I know it’s February, but I like the thought of talking about each month’s reading, and January is a good place to start. Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist This book sounded like a good way … Continue reading January 2019 Reading
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On Reading for Hours
At the start of every year comes the thought: how many books will I try and read by December? For the past number of years I kept the number low (between 10 and 40 books a year) thinking I’d be too busy to read more. But each year I pass the goal in mind, which … Continue reading On Reading for Hours
Minimalism: Books
I’ve hopped on the Ursula Le Guin train and so far it’s pretty alright. Le Guin is a classic science fiction author - 'The Left Hand of Darkness' is a popular book written by her – though the reason I’ve heard of her is relatively embarrassing. For the Jane Austen fan, you may have heard … Continue reading Minimalism: Books
On Inspiration
On the rare occasion I am struck with inspiration, it all pours out of me. Easy. I feel accomplished, considerably empty, proud, and like this is what I’ve been waiting for my whole life. And yet. And yet. And yet it doesn’t happen like that most of the time. Most of the time I sit … Continue reading On Inspiration
Been Reading
I love books and reading, but I rarely talk about them specifically, so here we are this evening! I thought I’d share five books: the two books I’m currently reading, and the last three I’ve read. Currently Reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte I thought I’d mention Wuthering Heights first because we all know I … Continue reading Been Reading
June Camper
It's winter, hoorah! The people rejoice! So what's happening this June, I hear you ask? 1/ Birthday celebrations This camper is turning twenty one in under two weeks. It's come around so quick; usually your birthday is something that's always in the distance, you know? Well it's nearly here and I don't know what to … Continue reading June Camper
Ten Minutes Bro
I have decided to try something and that is to do something for ten minutes a day. My theory is this: dedicating ten minutes to a task is easier than committing to half an hour or more. By saying I'll do something for ten minutes, I'll end up spending more time on them anyway whilst … Continue reading Ten Minutes Bro
