Saturday, April 21, 2012

Read-a-Thon: Update Posts




It's the starting line! I'm ready and caffeined up! I have a full belly and a big ole stack of books! It's now officially time to get this party started! I'm gonna aim for a goal of about 15-20 hours this time! I barely made it to 14 hours last 'thon, but this time I'm gonna make my goals...


Let's Go!!!!!
Update 1: 7:00am-9:00am
Book:
Fighting to Survive by Rhiannon Frater
Start Page: 143
Finish:  250
Thoughts: So far so good! I'm tracking my actual time reading, and how many pages! I think I'm off to a great start! :)
Blogs Visited:
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges:
Introductory Questions
Pages Read this Update: 107

Update 2: 9:00am-11:00am
Book: (finishing) Fighting to Survive-FINISHED, Destined for an Early Grave (started)
Start Page: 250 (FTS)/ 1 (DFEG)
Finish: 364 (FTS)/ 8 (DFEG)
Thoughts: Another productive block! I hope to keep up the progress! :)
Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page 
Pages Read this Update: 122
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive, 

Update 3: 11:00am 1:00pm
Book: Destined for an Early Grave (started)

Start Page: 8

Finish:72
Thoughts: I took a few breaks for lunch and to hang out with the kiddo! I'm planning on going full throttle again this upcoming block!
Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page 
Pages Read this Update: 64
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive, 
  

Update 4: 1:00pm 3:00pm
Book: Destined for an Early Grave (started)
Start Page: 72
Finish:184
Thoughts: I am chugging through DfaEG, and am almost finished! I've started to get a bit yawny, but me and the kidlet got up and wiggle butted a little bit and giggled like maniacs! That was fun!
Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page 
Pages Read this Update: 112
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive, 

Update 5: 3:00pm 5:00pm
Book: Destined for an Early Grave
Start Page: 184
Finish: 320
Thoughts: I am starting to feel a little tired, but I've been getting up and wiggling with the kid again. A little bit every hour! I'm almost done with DfaEG! Then it's on to book #3!

Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page  
The Weird Sisters 
Ereader Habits
Pages Read this Update: 136

Books Finished: Fighting to Survive, 

Update 6: 5:00pm 7:00pm
Book: Destined for an Early Grave (FINISHED) The Testament of Jessie Lamb
Start Page: 320/ 1
Finish: 355/66
Thoughts:  I managed to finish another book! Yay! This one I'm reading is kind of cerebral in a way, so it's a change of pace. It's keeping me awake too, so even more yay!
Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page  
The Weird Sisters 
Ereader Habits
Pages Read this Update: 101
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive,Destined for an Early Grave,

Update 7: 7:00pm 9:00pm
Book:  The Testament of Jessie Lamb
Start Page: 66
Finish: 151
Thoughts:  Getting very tired at the moment. Gonna make a pot of coffee soon.

Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page  
The Weird Sisters 
Ereader Habits 
Mid Event Survey
Pages Read this Update:85
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive,Destined for an Early Grave,


Update 8: 9:00pm 11:00pm
Book:  The Testament of Jessie Lamb (FINISHED) Soulless
Start Page: 151/ 1
Finish:240/ 6
Thoughts:  I am feeling incredibly tired. I think this hour may be my last. I'm going to go slowly. Have a late night snack and some tea, see if that perks me up!

Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page  
The Weird Sisters 
Ereader Habits 
Mid Event Survey 
Picturrific 
Pages Read this Update:95
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive,Destined for an Early Grave,The Testament of Jessie Lamb 





Update 8: 9:00pm 11:00pm
Book:  Soulless
Start Page: 6
Finish: 10

Thoughts: I'm out of steam. I cannot stay awake any longer.

Blogs Visited: (Running Log)
Dewey's Read-a-Thon
Challenges: (Running Log)
Introductory Questions 
Turn to A Page  
The Weird Sisters 
Ereader Habits 
Mid Event Survey 
Picturrific 
Pages Read this Update: 3
Books Finished: Fighting to Survive,Destined for an Early Grave,The Testament of Jessie Lamb


Final Totals
Books Read: 3 total
Pages Read: 823
Hours Read: (Total hours) 12 hours


Final Thoughts: I had a great time! I read 3 books in 12 hours which is AWESOME SAUCE! I know I said I would try for 15-20 hours, but I ain't no spring chicken anymore! I am sleepy and therefore I will sleep. I do wish everyone still reading the BEST OF LUCK! Happy reading and good night!

5 comments:

  1. oh, blogs visited!

    Have a great day, I'll be back after a nap ;)

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  2. *cheers from the sidelines*

    SO sad not to be participating, but Rachel Maddow must be seen.

    15-20 hours, wow. Go go go!

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  3. Good luck on your goal. I'll probably aim for around 12-15 hours, but we shall see. I hope you don't mind that I borrowed your update template. =O)

    Have fun!

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  4. You're doing good!! Good luck with your goals!! Happy reading!! =)

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