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Three months ago I began this strange new journey. A journey to reclaim my health and transition to a different way of living, from my residence to the routines I have created. I have fought against some of these changes, but overall, I am beginning to refocus my attitude. This way of living was not one I had imagined for myself, but sometimes we can be surprised by how we can embrace new things, even those that we initially reject.
- I am still waiting for my body to be ready for the surgery that should have happened almost three weeks ago…but didn’t. While I wait, I am starting to read and blog more. I get out and about with old friends and new friends. I look ahead to family and friend events. My #2 son and his wife, as well as my daughter and her husband, are planning a dinner out with me on August 16. My son will see my new place for the first time.
- My granddaughter Aubrey has started the first leg of her New Zealand adventure. Here she is hanging out with two of her brothers on the beach at Jalama before taking off.
- This week I have read and reviewed Dear Wife, by Kimberly Belle, and Someone We Know, by Shari Lapena. (Click titles for reviews).
- Last night I started reading Careful What You Wish For, by Hallie Ephron.
- On the weekend, I binge-watched the seventh and final season of Orange is the New Black...and Season 7 of Wentworth.
- I’ve been going through the smaller collection of DVDs that I brought to my new apartment…watching and enjoying…
- At the end of the month, we will have a popular Elvis impersonator show up here and entertain us: Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce.
- My #1 son, who lives in Prague, is impressed and has elevated my residence here up a notch for bringing in one of his favorite entertainers. (My son has done a little Elvis impersonating himself, in Europe).
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So, on to another day and then another weekend. What have your days and nights been like?
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My home computer has been down to for two weeks now and counting. I have been reading a bunch, plus I do some crafting. I finished the bookish life a Abiee Hill this week I really enjoyed it! Then I read The Kissing Quiotent which is really steamy but a light, fast, read. Now I am back to my usual fair reading A Dangerous Man by Robert Crais. I started it yesterday and my finish today it is a really rip roaring fast thriller per usual! I love Elvis Cole and Joe Pike!
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When our computers go down, we can rediscover the joys of simply reading. Thanks for visiting, Susan.
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So glad to read you are settling in. I find sometimes change can be overwhelming but that when I finally just accept it, things have a way of working out better than anticipated.
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Thanks, Diane, that is so true. When “resistance is futile, “ we can find acceptance in change.
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We’ve been dog sitting our older daughter’s golden doodle while they are on vacation. She’s a sweet dog and very well behaved and I’ll probably miss her a lot when she leaves on Saturday. I haven’t had much time to read this week but I started Ellie and the Harpmaker. It’s a netgalley copy and I also used an audible credit so I can listen while doing other things. Hoping to get it read before Sunday. We’ll see.
I love your attitude about all the change your life has undergone. Let us know how the Elvis act is!
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Thanks, Mary, sounds like you’ve had a delightful house guest. Are you taking photos?
Your book sounds good.
I’ve had to work on my attitude since my dramatic life changes, so I can now chalk these changes up to more “life lessons.”
Enjoy your week.
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I’ve taken a few pics so will try to get one on my Sunday Post 🙂
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Sounds like you are settling in and making the best of the new situation. Go you. I hope your granddaughter enjoys her travels in New Zealand when she arrives. I had a DNF book and it put me off my reading stride. So I had a couple of days of no reading to try and get my mojo back!
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Thanks, Kathryn, I hate how DNF books can mess with us!
I will love vicariously enjoying Aubrey’s adventures.
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Attitude is everything! I’m glad you’re adjusting so well.
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Thanks, Kathy, I agree. Sometimes I have to fight against the negativity, but when I focus on the positives, I find acceptance.
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I’ve always been a “go with the flow” type so change doesn’t bother me much, but I do know some people who do not like even a tiny bit of change, so I’m glad you’re adjusting so well.
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Thanks, Vicki, I have had lots of practice with change, over the years, so that helps.
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I guess your body is on it’s own schedule. I can imagine it would be a LITTLE BIT frustrating!
Ughhhhh your granddaughter is too cute. How fun to be her age and off on a New Z trip!!!!
What did you think of the final season of OITNB?????
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Thanks, Jinjer, I LOVED the final season of OITNB!
My granddaughter is already showing her traveling side, from a semester in Prague last year…and now New Zealand.
I’m enjoying it vicariously.
Have a great week.
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