1) Get current on magazines. Pass even though I cheated. I ended up just passing a bunch on to my mom without reading them, then I spent the rest of the time reading all the May mags and getting current. That took me until 5/31.
2) Read an Agatha Christie Miss Marple novel. I'm giving myself a pass because I attempted it and hated it. I won't force myself to read a book I don't like because it's on an arbitrary list I've created.
3) Read five books total including the above. Success! I finished seven books in May, started and stopped two more, and then really started and stuck with a tenth book the last day of the month that I have since finished.
3) Read five books total including the above. Success! I finished seven books in May, started and stopped two more, and then really started and stuck with a tenth book the last day of the month that I have since finished.
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We've been at this since September, and it's been a nice ride. I've enjoyed seeing how everyone interpreted the monthly themes. I know personally I've built upon some of the goals I've had and they're now regular things for me, which is always nice too, when a goal leads to a lifestyle change.Before I wrap up, I need to wish my brother Stephen a happy birthday today! Here's a little throw back for you for Thursday.
Thank you all so much for participating over the past nine months.
I can't believe I'm the first one here today! Whoop whoop! You did great too. I'm sad that the goal setting is done, but glad I got to participate the last few months. Happy Birthday to Steven!
ReplyDeleteyou did great! i did not; since FNL came into my life, it's been nothing but that.
ReplyDeleteI read so many Agatha Christie books when I was in middle school but not sure I read that one!!! I actually should go back and reread them because I loved them!!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI passed on a few mags too and just recycled them. I tried a Miss Marple book and I just couldn't finish it either, not a fan! Happy Birthday to Stephen.
ReplyDeleteNot a big Christie fan either. Have you read PD James or Ruth Renndel? Both good English Mystery writers.
ReplyDeleteHey Janet! I think I've read a PD James? Thanks for the recommendations though, I'll check both out!
DeleteI used to love Agatha Christie! I totally failed on reading this month- between moving nonsense, it took me the ENTIRE month to read a 300 page book. Though, that could be because it wasn't too great. -Dorrie @ Bear Den Plantation
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your brother, love that pic too cute!
ReplyDeleteI just got a few new magazines in the mail, and am hoping I'll have time to dig into them this weekend :)
What do you do with your magazines when you're done with them? I just don't buy them anymore because I always end up throwing them away.
ReplyDeleteIt was a slow month for books here. I also quit one I just couldn't finish.
Life is too short to read bad books or books you don't connect with.
ReplyDeleteI didn't set any reading goals this month except to proceed as usual. I do have some magazines staring at me but I'll get to them at some point. I should just move them into the bathroom. That'll make sure they get read.
7 books in May - you area a MACHINE
ReplyDeleteI'd say good job on reading but you always do a good job :). I've really enjoyed this linkup since I'm not usually a goal-setter. I started exercising and laughing more (bldg better relationships) because of it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOMG your coordinated stripes... I love that pic. You look like Rainbow Brite!
ReplyDeleteI refuse to read a book I do not like, life is too short for that shit!!! Look at you in your throw back picture, love it! Happy Birthday to the bro!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you too, I won't finish reading a book I don't like. I try not to jump the gun too much though, since it could just be a dry period in the book or a slow-starter... especially if it's something I've wanted to read for a while, I'll give it a fair chance. But life's too short and there are too many good books out there to read something bad.
ReplyDeleteaw, happy birthday to your baby bro!! Such a cute photo.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are such a solid reader! I wish I could go through books that fast. Every time I ask my husband what he's reading it's a new book and I've been on the same one for awhile ...
life is too short to read crappy books! your reading always inspires me :)
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your brother!
I've never read Agatha Christie but I do have one of her books on my to read list. Someday I'll give her a go!
ReplyDeletethis was such a fun link up :) happy birthday to your brother - what an adorable picture!
ReplyDeletegood for you for trying the agatha christie book. my nana LOVES her but they just don't sound like my jam so i've never tried one.
I also stop a book if I'm not feeling it. If I keep putting off reading a book I started, there's a reason- I don't like it! HA :) Happy bday to your brother, that picture is awesome!
ReplyDeleteA great finale to this link up!! Thanks again for hosting as long as you have. It's been fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI published my post a couple of hours ago and will link up in a sec.
I think I have read a Miss Marple aaaaages ago and it was alright, nothing amazing. I preferred Poirot. My sister passed a pile of magazines on to me a while ago, and I only just got around to reading some. I realised how old they were when all the articles were about Christmas!! I felt about them how you felt about the Miss Marple, so they're all now in the recycling. Boom.
ReplyDeleteGreat job for May! Thanks for hosting this link-up. I had so much fun linking up every month.
ReplyDeleteWhat was wrong with the Miss Marple book? Dang, 10 books. I'm impressed. Thanks for being my fabulous co-host all these months!
ReplyDeleteWhat magazine do you subscribe to?
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to join in on this. May went by super fast, but not as fast as April, but fast enough that I totally forgot to post a Currently post.
ReplyDeleteWhat magazines do you get? I think I was up to 7 or 8 subscriptions a couple years ago but I canceled all but one because I had such a hard time keeping up on them. I do miss them sometimes though when I want a good mindless escape.
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