#FitReaders Check-In

FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for July 1st – 7th.
  • My goal for this week was 3K steps per day, and since that was easy, my new goal is 4K steps per day.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 24,684/21,000
  • Miles: 10.12/7
  • Flights of stairs: 84/70
  • Active Minutes: 64/70
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $20.08/$50.00

Monday's Minutes

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

  • Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – for the #FanspeakTheRing Read-Along
  • Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
  • Divergent by Veronica Roth

Fellowship Furiously Divergent

Finished:

  • The Fangirl Life by Kathleen Smith
  • Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

Fangirl Life Dirk

Challenges:

Total pages read: 821

Total # of books for the year: 39.  I didn’t get much reading done this week, until yesterday, when I started Divergent.  I had a difficult time putting that book down when I needed to do anything other than read.  I’ll probably finish it before Wednesday.

What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for June 24th – 30th.
  • Week two of wearing  a back brace whenever I’m not laying down.  I decided that since I can’t exercise, I would take a break from my FitBit and not track any of my goals.  It goes back on my wrist today, even though I can’t do any exercise until Monday (and only if my back feels up to it).
  • Since I also have to start over with my walking plan, I’ve set my new goal at 3K steps per day.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: /21,000
  • Miles: /7
  • Flights of stairs: /70
  • Active Minutes: /70
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $19.55/$50.00

Monday's Minutes

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

  • The Fangirl Life by Kathleen Smith
  • Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – for the #FanspeakTheRing Read-Along
  • Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams
  • Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson

Fangirl Life Fellowship Dirk

Furiously

Finished:

  • Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
  • Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl
  • Doctor Who: Snowglobe 7 by Mike Tucker
  • Welcome to the Future ed. by Christina Escamilla

Murder Black Widow Snowglobe
Welcome

Challenges:

Total pages read: 1064

Total # of books for the year: 37.  I’ve got a lot of reviews to write again, which means I’ve got plenty to do while I’m stuck on the couch and not able to exercise while my back is healing.  I’ve also begun taking notes on Middle-Earth history specifically related to Hobbits because I’m that much of a nerd and find the project to be relaxing and fun.  Yes, there are plenty of websites on the internet that detail anything and everything about Middle-Earth, but I prefer figuring it out on my own and not relying on the potentially inaccurate work of others.  Besides, I can then create a page here showcasing my work 🙂  To help me with my studies, the Boyfriend brought home a fresh loaf of crusty bread, clotted cream, and jam for me to snack on while I read and drink cup after cup of tea.  He is the best boyfriend in all of time and space.

What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for June 17th – 23rd.
  • I started out strong on Friday and Saturday with over 9K steps each day.  I was determined to finally hit my step goal and start the Couch to 5K program.  However, my back had other plans for me.
  • I can’t do any exercise for a total of two weeks and I have to wear a back brace whenever I’m not laying down.  I can’t even do my physical therapy exercises for my knees, and my ITBS is already flaring up as a result.  By the time I can start exercising again, I’ll have to start over from scratch with my walking program and work my way back up to being able to run.
  • I’m trying to stay on the positive side of all this, but considering how close I got to running again, after nearly 5 years of only being able to walk or use an elliptical machine while I watched my weight steadily rise to a depressing point, it’s been difficult.  I especially miss getting out of the office to walk during my breaks.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 31,911/63,000
  • Miles: 13.11/22.75
  • Flights of stairs: 89/70
  • Active Minutes: 148/210
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $19.55/$50.00 – I’ve cut my goal by half since I know I’m not likely to get anywhere near $100.

Thursday's Things: Sci-Fi Edition

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Image: NASA

This is the first official week of my Sci-Fi Summer Reading Challenge, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share these Science Fiction related links:

Thursday’s Things: Sci-Fi Edition

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Image: NASA

This is the first official week of my Sci-Fi Summer Reading Challenge, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share these Science Fiction related links:

Monday's Minutes

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

  • The Fangirl Life by Kathleen Smith
  • Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
  • Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – for the #FanspeakTheRing Read-Along
  • Doctor Who: Snowglobe 7 by Mike Tucker
  • Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl

Fangirl Life Murder Fellowship Snowglobe Black Widow

Finished:

  • Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
  • Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

Inkdeath Persepolis

Challenges:

Total pages read: 1024

Total # of books for the year: 33.  Today starts my Sci-Fi Summer reading challenge, and I’ve set my goal to Time Lord because why not?  Also, I’ve got lots of Science Fiction, including several “Doctor Who” books, on my TBR shelves and they’ve been sitting there for far too long.  On top of that, the COYER Summer challenge started on the 18th, and they’ve thrown the rules out the window, made some iced tea, and cranked the AC so any book qualifies, regardless of format.  That all adds up to the perfect time to empty my physical shelves!

What are you reading this week?

Monday’s Minutes

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

Current Reads:

  • The Fangirl Life by Kathleen Smith
  • Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
  • Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien – for the #FanspeakTheRing Read-Along
  • Doctor Who: Snowglobe 7 by Mike Tucker
  • Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl

Fangirl Life Murder Fellowship Snowglobe Black Widow

Finished:

  • Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
  • Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

Inkdeath Persepolis

Challenges:

Total pages read: 1024

Total # of books for the year: 33.  Today starts my Sci-Fi Summer reading challenge, and I’ve set my goal to Time Lord because why not?  Also, I’ve got lots of Science Fiction, including several “Doctor Who” books, on my TBR shelves and they’ve been sitting there for far too long.  On top of that, the COYER Summer challenge started on the 18th, and they’ve thrown the rules out the window, made some iced tea, and cranked the AC so any book qualifies, regardless of format.  That all adds up to the perfect time to empty my physical shelves!

What are you reading this week?

Let the Challenge Begin!

SCI-FI SUMMERReading Challenge

Starting today, June 20th, and running until September 21st (the day before the Autumnal Equinox), is the Sci-Fi Summer Reading Challenge!

If you haven’t signed up yet, the link-up is at the bottom.  You can link up your reviews HERE.

Here are the challenge levels:

  • Red Shirt – 1 to 5 books
  • Viper Pilot – 6 to 10 books
  • Jedi – 11 to 15 books
  • Time Lord – 16 or more books

Any book of at least 100 pages that is classified as Science Fiction, including any Sci-Fi subgenres, qualifies for this challenge.  That means audiobooks, physical books, ebooks, library books, free books, other borrowed books, anthologies, and graphic novels are all acceptable options.  You may also count any Sci-Fi book that counts towards another reading challenge.

Link up your sign-up posts below:

The sign-up will remain open until September 14th, a week before the challenge ends.