Month: February 2017

Monday's Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.

Currently Reading:

  • The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien – for #FanspeakTheRing
  • The Riot Grrrl Collection edited by Lisa Darms
  • Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg – for the #Commit2Sit meditation challenge
  • Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
  • A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

return riot real
hollow curious
Finished:

  • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

jane

Challenges:

Total pages read this week: 375

Total # of books for the year: 10 of 85.  I’m hoping to finish A Curious Beginning as soon as possible this week so that I can concentrate on The Return of the King.  The Lord of the Rings read-along ends on March 19th, and I’ve barely cracked open the final book.  I’m also planning on finishing Real Happiness this week since the Commit to Sit challenge ends tomorrow.

What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for February 17th – 23rd.
  • I didn’t exercise again this week, but I’m sticking to my daily meditation practice with #Commit2Sit.  I’m going through some stuff, mentally/emotionally, but I’m going to try to get back to exercising regularly soon.
  • I’ve also been eating a lot of fiber-rich foods (A LOT of veggies and fruit) and I’m losing weight, despite consuming about the same amount of calories.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 22,762/70,000
  • Miles: 7.87/35
  • Total Miles: 81.38/1779
  • Active Minutes: 60/210
  • Days I Drank 64 ounces of Water: 2/7
  • Virtual 5Ks: 0/10
  • Total Money Donated: $1.14/$30.00

Monday's Minutes

Published on by RachelleLeave a comment

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.

Currently Reading:

  • The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien – for #FanspeakTheRing
  • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – for the #Eyrealong
  • The Riot Grrrl Collection edited by Lisa Darms
  • Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg – for the #Commit2Sit meditation challenge
  • Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
  • A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

return jane riot
real hollow curious
 

Challenges:

Total pages read this week: 121

Total # of books for the year: 9 of 85.  I don’t know what’s going on with me, but I think Anna Karenina pushed me into a reading slump.  I’ve been spending most of my time meditating, trying to catch up on chores around the apartment, watching “The Crown” when the Boyfriend isn’t home, and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” with him when he is, and spending time playing Dresden’s favorite game, “mousey” (he loves stalking and pouncing on a toy mouse attached to an elastic string that I use to drag it around like it’s trying to escape from getting eaten).  I’ve also been catching up on my favorite podcasts or listening to music instead of an audiobook.

What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for February 10th – 16th.
  • I didn’t exercise again this week, but I’m sticking to my daily meditation practice with #Commit2Sit.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 24,136/70,000
  • Miles: 8.55/35
  • Total Miles: 73.51/1779
  • Active Minutes: 114/210
  • Days I Drank 64 ounces of Water: 2/7
  • Virtual 5Ks: 0/10
  • Total Money Donated: $1.06/$30.00

Monday's Minutes

Published on by RachelleLeave a comment

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.

Currently Reading:

  • The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien – for #FanspeakTheRing
  • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – for the #Eyrealong
  • The Riot Grrrl Collection edited by Lisa Darms
  • Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg – for the #Commit2Sit meditation challenge
  • Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
  • A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

return jane riot
real hollow curious
Finished:

  • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  • The Mermaid’s Sister by Carrie Anne Noble

anna mermaid

Challenges:

Total pages read this week: 507

Total # of books for the year: 9 of 85.  I FINALLY finished Anna Karenina!  I was also determined to finish The Mermaid’s Sister before starting A Curious Beginning.  I knew if I didn’t, I would probably never start A Curious Beginning before it was due back at the library.  I placed it on hold a month or so ago, and I got the email on Saturday that it was available for download.  The only problem is that I only get it for 21 days and there are 3 others waiting for it behind me, so I won’t be able to renew it, if need be, for quite a while.  I’m really not sure why ebooks follow the same rules as physical books, but that’s how it is, so I must read it while I have the chance.

What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for February 3rd – 9th.
  • I’ve completed 1 FitBit Adventure this week.
  • Last week had nothing on this week.  I didn’t exercise at all, and the only thing keeping me sane is my daily meditation practice with #Commit2Sit.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 23,678/70,000
  • Miles: 8.34/35
  • Total Miles: 64.96/1779
  • Active Minutes: 32/210
  • Days I Drank 64 ounces of Water: 4/7
  • Virtual 5Ks: 0/10
  • Total Money Donated: $0.95/$30.00

Monday's Minutes

Published on by RachelleLeave a comment

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.

Currently Reading:

  • The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien – for #FanspeakTheRing
  • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – for the #Eyrealong
  • The Mermaid’s Sister by Carrie Anne Noble
  • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  • The Riot Grrrl Collection edited by Lisa Darms
  • Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg – for the #Commit2Sit meditation challenge

return jane mermaid
anna riot real

Challenges:

Total pages read this week: 513

Total # of books for the year: 7 of 85.  I feel like I’m never going to finish Anna Karenina.

What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for January 27th – February 2nd.
  • I’ve completed 2 more FitBit Adventures this week.
  • I won’t be getting a book or new workout gear this week since I didn’t run at all and I only went to yoga once.  I’m still taking short walks during my breaks at work, though.  It’s been a rough week.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 30,685/70,000
  • Miles: 11.09/35
  • Total Miles: 56.62/1779
  • Active Minutes: 189/210
  • Days I Drank 64 ounces of Water: 7/7
  • Virtual 5Ks: 0/10
  • Total Money Donated: $0.85/$30.00