It's been three weeks since my hiatus announcement. Unfortunately, I have to inform you it will be prolonged, at least as far as reviews are concerned.
Personal Stuff:
As I mentioned last time, I've been going through some things. That is still the case, and the situation is unlikely to change soon. Mainly, I have to accept it and stop driving myself crazy by worrying and thinking it over and over. I am working on that, so while things aren't any better, my mind-set is getting there, slowly – you know, one step forward, two steps back.
As always, blogging, even if not actively, is a big help both as a distraction and inspiration, and I am grateful to have discovered this world and so many wonderful bloggers whose posts often make me feel at least a bit better.
Reading and Reviewing
I still have trouble getting myself to read anything. I have a ton of high quality reads right beside my bed, I just cannot make myself pick them up. The only thing I am currently able to read is a not-so-good, erotic spin on fairy-tales – basically very easy on the brain power requirements. But at least I am reading again, so if that kind of reading helps me get back into full-on reading mode, it is not so bad either.
New Buttons:
Suddenly, I wanted to have a larger, prettier social media buttons, so I made them on Tuesday. You can see them on the left, right below the GFC (Don't be afraid to click!:) )
Goodreads Lists:
Last week I discovered I had 666 (!) books on my Goodreads shelves. That was an immediate call for reorganization! :) Sure, I could've just added one more book, but as 234 books to-read is way too much, I decided to purge.
This is how it's turned out:
before after
So, I added a few more shelves. But I cut down the number by more than 50. And I like the shelf system better with the books shelved according to the likelihood of me actually reading/buying them:
- must-have-it: will definitely buy
- we-wants-it: will buy, when I feel brave enough to spend the money
- get-it-maybe: will buy when I have some more money or if I win/get a gift-certificate, etc.
- Interesting-but-improbable-read: would like to read, might buy if I get rich
You see, it all depends on the money I don't have.:)
Get-it-from-the-library is self-explanatory, and to-read means the books that caught my attention and might get upgraded to one of the above ways of acquisition or deleted from the list if I change my mind.
Of course, you've probably guessed, I am going to shuffle, purge, etc. from time to time. Because that's how I run.
Ranting:
Some books-related things have been on my mind for a while now. I know it's not worth getting upset, but I probably won't have peace of mind until I write it down. So, there might be one or two ranting posts in the future if I manage to put my thoughts together in a coherent and polite way.
Film/TV Talk:
I still have a couple of film reviews to write. But, I've finally reviewed Once Upon a Time Season One, so the review is coming up on Friday.
Other than that, in the time I would be reading otherwise, I've been watching Supernatural from the beginning. I watched some episodes years ago and liked them a lot, but somehow I could never fit the show into my schedule. Now, I'm watching it a couple or more episodes a day (depends on how busy I am, I'm currently on season four) and I'm really enjoying it. It's basically all new to me, as I only remembered from before the initial few episodes and some events taking place in the end of season three/beginning of season four. But I really, really like it. I've said that already, haven't I? Okay, enough gushing.
I'm Done:
So, that's about it. I hope I wasn't boring you, and if I was, you probably just skipped this stuff, which I completely understand ;). I just wanted to let you know what's been going on in case you might be interested.
Anyway, thanks for sticking with me, and I hope you are all well and having a good time!
Take all the re-charging time that you need! I really want to rewatch Once Upon A Time, I can't wait for it to come out on DVD!
ReplyDeleteHope stuff starts to get better for you! *hugs*
Thanks so much! :)
DeleteHmmm, I might rewatch it before season two starts.
Re-Charging is a good idea, anytime you feel like you need it. I definitely agree that episodes of Supernatural help ... give me a little Sam or Dean, and thing always feel better. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteCertainly, the Winchester boys do make a girl feel better, ;)
Good to hear you fond somethings to blog about and get yourself working at it again.
ReplyDeleteI know how the reading feeling goes, I went for almost 3 months without wanting or being able to read..
Things just take times to work themselves out.
Can't wait to see what you say about Once Upon a Time! (I watched the series once and planned a review, only to find out it was the first HALF of the season. Ugh. *headdesk*)
I agree, most things need time to sort themselves out.
DeleteOh, I can relate. Most often I miss half a season before I realize there is a good show on TV and start watching. I'm so not in touch with things sometimes...;)
It's almost impossible for me to keep up with shows AS they air. I wait until they come out on DVD or become available online. (Netflix has been quick to put some series online.)
DeleteI can't work TV shows into my schedule all the time or make sure I'm watching one. Too much going on in life to work around a TV schedule, I get too it when I get to it!
I perfectly understand. There are too many shows to watch them all regularly. I only watch one or two. The rest I catch up with when they become available on DVD or online. Besides, the advantage of going about it this way is that you don't have to wait a week till next episode, which is sometimes very hard. ;)
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