December Doohickies Day 1

 So I'mma try a little something something this month and see how it goes. Are you prepared for the rambles? Tooo bad cuz that's what you're getting! I'm thinking that from now until the end of the year I'll do little daily posties to keep myself accountable for my reading, fitness and just about anything that I am up to. I'm calling it December Doohickies Days. 

I'm on day 2 of my restart of the carnivore diet, I had a little slip up over the weekend so I began anew Sunday. I woke up today feeling great! After getting my furry creatures fed, I jumped on the treadmill for a little leisurely walk. 

Nothing major, just about 20 minutes to get the blood pumping before I filled my body with all the caffeine! 

Got some cleaning tasks done and a shower so now I'm able to sit and relax a bit. Coffee and books at the ready. I'm gonna get a nice chunk of Mistborn read before I have to get up off my booty and do more things. 

Later on before I go to work I think I'll catch up on Welcome To Derry. Anyone else watching it? I'm loving it! I even paid for the HBO Max subscription to renew! 

I'm not sure what I will have for dinner, thinking it'll be an easy day and do breakfast for dinner or something like that. (Bacon and eggs..lots of bacon!) 

My goal for the day (I'll let you know if I make it) is to read about 2 hours total for the day. I'll keep track on my timer for it. I don't go into work until 6 (it's 9am ish atm) but I do have lots of things to do before then. I'll let ya'll know tomorrow!

So how's your December starting out? What are your goals? What are you watching? 

~A Winter's Respite~ Read-a-thon Day 1 and 2 Post

A Winter's Respite Read-a-Thon hosted by Michelle @ Season's of Reading

My first book will be Jane Austen's Emma. I'm trying to get finished with it before the end of the month! It's a great book, just super wordy and hard to sit and read for more than 30 minutes (for me at least!)

Day 1 and 2 and 3:
Book: Emma by Jane Austen
Starting Page: 65
Ending Page:

Notes: I'm combining two days into this post. I had a busy day with work yesterday and did not get much reading done :( So crossing my fingers today is better! 

Tuesday notes: BAH! This week! I love to work, so I'm not complaining about my job, but I've been soooo busy by the time I have time my eyes are wanting to shut! Combining 3 days into one post = lazy Melissa.  

Bout of Books: Goals and first Update

Today starts Bout of Books (#boutofbooks) !!! Yay! So what is on my reading agenda this week? LOTS AND LOTS! Specifics? Well here is a tentative list of yummies!

1. Heavy Mental
2. He's Gone
3. Invitation To Die
4. From Hel With Love
5. The Resurrectionist
6. The Hounds of The Baskervilles
7. We Have Always Lived in the Castle
8. (Finishing) Storm Front
9. (Finishing) Battle Royale
10. Murder at Castle Rock  

These are what I plan on plowing through! I know it's a lot but yeah...gimmie some goals and I'mma gonna make sure they get done! (hopefully) I can totally do this! Right?

 I'm with Dean on this one. :) 

First Update:

Book: Heavy Mental (ebook)

Pages Read: 226

Books Finished: 1
Thoughts:  LOVED Heavy Mental! I was so so so pleased!

Challenges: None today
Reviews Written: Yes! It's scheduled and ready to go live tomorrow at 5:00am CST!!!

Let's DO This thing!

Summer Wrap Up Read-a-thon: Day 1 Updates

1st Update:
Book: Going Bovine
Starting Page:324
Ending Page: 480
Finished: Y-Loved it! Such a great book!
Challenges:None

2nd Update:
Book: Mister B. Gone
Starting Page: 1
Ending Page:18
Finished: N
Books Finished: 1

Challenges: none

Totals for the Day:
Books: 1
Pages Read: 174
Challenges: 0

High Summer Read-a-Thon Update Post 1

Day 1 is upon us, and I am eager to begin! I'll probably post 1 update a day just to keep things tidy, followed by a end post that tallies up my efforts. Sooo...Reading ONWARD!

Day 1

Books: The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda, Final Exam by A. Bates
Pages read:  146
Finished: Y-2 Books
Challenges: 99 Page Test
Notes: I finished 2 books today! WHAT WHAT?

Cute picture of the Day:

 

First Day Of Diet-2/11

I am starting my diet today. It's something I've been planning on doing but have been too lazy to start. So here goes. Today is the day! :) I'm going low carb. It's worked for me in the past and I honestly feel better eating this way. My brain is sharper, my energy levels raise, and I lose weight. My big problem is that I'm just lazy. I'm not the greatest cook and I get tired of cooking very quickly. This is usually why I "fall off the wagon."

Why am I posting this on my blog? Accountability. I'm also wondering if there are others starting diets or are currently dieting? We could buddy up and help each other out?

Here is my ticker:

Created by MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter

I have 45lbs that I would like to lose. My username on MyFitnessPal is HellinYourEyes, so if you are a member please send me a message! :)

Read Dangerously Read-a-Thon: Day One

So the fun starts today! I won't remind everyone of the disastah that was the last read-a-thon (for me not the actual event..I just didn't do very well) so I won't get all fancy shmancy with this one and post a looong list. I'm just going to go with the flow.

So starting at 10am (CST) I'm going to start reading. I do hope to get at least three books read completely! That would make me a happy panda!

First Book:

Starting on page: 68
Ending Page: 230
Time Started: 1:15pm
Time Ended:6:30pm
Finished: Didn't finish but almost there!

Once Upon A Read-a-Thon Mini Challenge Day 1

Is hosting this first mini challenge is being hosted by Bailey! She's asking two questions about Mythology! :)

Mini Challenge Question 1:
What is your favorite type of myth (Greek, Roman, Egyptian etc)?
I tend to lean towards the Greek myths the most. My favorite is the Myth of Persephone, Goddess of the Underworld!

Mini Challenge Question 2:
What is your favorite book with some type of mythology in it?
Well I would have to go with Vampire mythology and toss in the grandpappy of all Vampire Novels...Dracula! mwhahahaah

Cover to Cover Challenge Read-a-Thon! Day 1

This Read-a-Thon starts at 10am pacific time (which if my calculations are correct makes it noonish my time CST)

Sooooo what I'm going to do today is finish up Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb (starting on page 171)
Which is goooooodddd. :)

And reading The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (starting on page 16)

Which I started before and didn't finish. So I wanna finish, just so I can say it's name again! lol

I am not going to do an hour by hour update but I will try and update this post in "chunks" to let you all know how well I'm doing. This first day is a 24 hour read-a-thon....I know for sure that I won't be able to read all 24hours but I'll give it a shot! :)

First Chunk: 12 (cst) -2pm
Progress: 41 pages of Assassin's Apprentice (plus laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishes, etc)
Second Chunk: 2pm-4pm
Starting pg: 212
Progress: not much of it! I had to work this chunk.
Third Chunk: 4pm-6pm
Starting Page: 212
progress: well I got a chunk read but again with the house work stuff. 61 pages read. Doesn't look like my second book will get read tonight.