After weeks of near-zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures and so much snow (more than we have ever received in years), we are now in the 50s and it's looking that way for all of next week, woo hoo! Life We seem to have settled into a routine around here. Work has calmed down a bit as well, so you'd think that all this means I should be reading more or dabble in things that sound fun. Sadly no. While I still much relish being able to work from home and having kids safe in school, it would be nice to be able to socialize more with no worry of the virus. Yesterday, we all went for a long walk out in the beautiful weather. On our way, we passed by the park we spent so much time in last year but didn't venture inside because there were so many people in there. I look forward to the day we don't need to do that. Spring break is coming soon and we are seriously considering safe vacation options. We don't have any grand ideas at the moment but we'll be thinking about it more.
This is about the first weekend in a long time that I slept in, and boy, it feels wonderful. I usually end up sleeping less on weekends than on weekdays, probably to grab as much weekend-time as possible.
I finally upgraded my laptop operating system to Windows 7. I had been pushing this off since last year for non-existent reasons, but finally decided that it was one glaring line in my to-do list! My PC now feels so much smoother and faster! Phew!!
I've just completed two very heavy books lately. Heavy in content, not in writing or in size. Heavy with feelings.
I'm not sure whether it was bad planning or just plain coincidence that I read the two back-to-back. Both books were quite emotionally draining and I like it when a book does that. But I guess I should head on for something much lighter to balance the scales in my head.
I have a couple more books on "serious" matters to read right away, Sugar and The Friday Night Knitting Club. Once I am done with these two, I sure need to pick out the lighter funnier reads on my shelf!
I received a couple of awards over the past week, so I want to make a mention of them out here. I'm again not passing either.
I received the One Lovely Blog award from Sunnysmileqt
@ A
Few Good Books! Thanks so much!! :)
Thanks Medeia for the Sunshine
Award! :)
That's it for
now! Have a delightful Sunday, everyone! Am off to get started on the
boring Sunday chores, and then do some more reading!
Happy Reading
and Happy Blogging!
Comments
Congratulations on your awards.
If you have a free moment, my Sunday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2010/03/sunday-salon-21-march.html
Enjoy your week Aths.
susan, I know, reading some light books this week has helped me!
Kathy, the process sucks, but the result is fab! I'm loving Win 7!
Dana, I loved Sugar and am looking forward to reading Glorious!
Diane, I can understand that. I kept putting it off for months! :)
Alyce, I loved White Oleander and hope you will read it too! Last Night in Montreal is not so intense as White Oleander, but it is heavy all the same!
Juju, thanks! :)
Stephanie, ditto! I like to close a book with a nice sigh! :)