What's New with You? AUGUST 2018

I thought it would be fun to link up with Kristen @ See You In A Porridge for What's New With You? on the 1st Thursday of every month.

Reading:   I am pretty well on target with my Goodreads Challenge (75/100) and also trying to get up to speed with Erin's 9.0 Challenge (have read 3). Currently reading:

Also loving my BookBeaus

Watching:  I have been trying to keep the television off (especially the news) but we do tune in for Big Brother (three times a week which seems like alot)  Mindless fun!

Beaching It:   In the summer I go to the beach at least twice a week.  Here are some of my recent pictures of heaven on earth ;)

Seaglassing:  I have been seaglassing for about 10 years.  I love the adventure of not knowing what you may find.  Here are some of my recent finds.

Photographing Flowers:

Working:  Things will start to get busy around the end of August.  I have two planners ready to go and am getting some new business cards made up at Vistaprint.  I am an educational advocate and support families as they are going through the special education process with their child/children.  This will be my third year doing the work as my own small business.  Cheers to back to school time!!

I'll end this long post with a few quotes I've saved over the past month:

JULY READS: SHOW US YOUR BOOKS!

WOW It's already time for my favorite day of the month!!!

July Reads

I'm linking up with Jana and Steph (Show Us Your Books)

every 2nd Tuesday of the month to let you know what I've been reading

I had a pretty good reading month overall.  I read two books that I liked but took me forever to get through (The Immortalists and Not that I Could Tell).  I listened to When Dimple Met Rishi and loved it!  I was glad to finally read (listen) to some poetry.  You have to listen to A Good Cry, Nikki Giovanni has a wonderfully melodic voice!  I enjoyed Just Mercy but think it is a book I will definitely have to read again (lots of detail).  How to Raise an Adult and  Mystic Summer were good just o.k. and I wasn't that impressed with Summer at Beach Street Bakery or The Year of Less.  Found both boring.   
Happy August Reading!!  

May and June Reads (A Bit Overdue)

Today I am sharing my book reads from May and June.  Overall two very good months for reading.  I was on vacation the second week of June.  I was able to read two books taking place in Bermuda while vacationing there.  I continue to keep up with my Goodreads Reading Challenge (67 out of 100) and will also be participating in Erin's 9.0 Challenge from July 1st to Oct. 31st).  

Joining Jana and Steph For Show Us Your Books:  

MAY

Best of the Month:  A Mother's Reckoning, Salt to the Sea

JUNE

Best of the Month:  Tell Me More, Wildflower, Great Alone 

Erin's 9.0 Challenge Books

Bermuda = Paradise

Bermuda Trip - June 11-18th 

Accomodations made through Bermuda Rentals (Devonshire Cottage)

Bus Transportation/1 day Swizzy Rental (electric car)

Devonshire Bay - Two minutes from the cottage we stayed at (cottage was on a large private residence) in Devonshire.  Walked by everyday on our way to the bus.  Lots of fishing. 

Views from Horseshoe Bay Beach.  We visited several beaches and this was our favorite.  Returned for a second day.

Warwick Long Bay Beach.  Beautiful quiet spot.  There was a large drop down to the water and there was a bit of an undertow.  Rick loved it!

Alexandria Battery Beach.  This is one of the sea glass beaches.  There is alot of sea glass in the water and at the high tide line.  There is also a cave here that you can access by snorkeling or at low tide.  I was alone on the beach for about an hour then two other people came by. 

A few of the sea glass pieces I picked up.  I was thrilled to find quite a bit of pottery. 

Beautiful view through the rock formations at Tobacco Bay Beach.  We had a wonderful day here.  The bay is very calm (good for young children) and a lovely place to snorkle.  We enjoyed this spot very much and were able to see alot of fish of all varieties and colors. 

 This is a photo of the view from the front yard of the property where we stayed (Decks Awashed).  It was absolutely breathtaking.  Infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  We were able to spend the morning enjoying the view, each other and the pool on the day we were leaving. 

Celebrating 30 years coming up July 3rd!  

What I Read: April 2018

Linking Up with Jana Says and Life According to Steph

I read some great books in April.  I was in Florida for two weeks with my parents and it allowed for a lot of reading (and listening) time.  My favorite would have to be Underground Railroad.  It was so well written.  I also enjoyed The Hating Game (light, by the pool book), Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties (I enjoy Camille Pagan's writing style and characters) and The Other Einstein.  Dark Matter freaked me out a little and I definitely will re-read it at some point.  

Currently Reading:  Trying to pick!

Sea Glass Photos March/April 2018

Some New Sea Glass Photos

MARCH 2018 Reads

I apologize in advance for the delay in this post.  March was a busy month.  My dad had a very serious surgery on the 6th and I have been helping out taking him to appointments etc.  He was feeling well after three weeks recovery and wanted to go to Florida for a few weeks.  My parents rent a house every year for 4 months but this year they were not able to go down until April 5th.  I went with them and hence the delay in  my post.  I really enjoyed every book I read this month.  Favorites:  Tell the Wolves I'm Home and News of the World.  I dove into quite a few books while in Florida and can't wait to share them in May.