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Infinite Country by Patricia Engel | Thoughts

   Published : 2021   ||    Format : print   ||    Location : Colombia ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆   What was it about the country that kept everyone hostage to its fantasy? The previous month, on its own soil, an American man went to his job at a plant and gunned down fourteen coworkers, and last spring alone there were four different school shootings. A nation at war with itself, yet people still spoke of it as some kind of paradise.. Thoughts : Infinite Country follows two characters - young Talia, who at the beginning of this book, escapes a girl’s reform school in North Colombia so that she can make her previously booked flight to the US. Before she can do that, she needs to travel many miles to reach her father and get her ticket to the rest of her family. As we follow Talia’s treacherous journey south, we learn about how she ended up in the reform school in the first place and why half her family resides in the US. Infinite Country tells the story of her family through the other protagonist, El

Moving on...


I'm finally moving out for good from Blacksburg. In fact, as you read this post, I am already on the road. It feels weird to say that, after being here for two years and looking at this place like home. I'm moving to Lynchburg, which is two hours away. I'm pretty excited to move to a new place, and for the first time, I will be in my own apartment - free to do as I wish, short of bugging the neighbors (which I don't do anyways). It's an exciting thought, because I've always been the kind of person who loves to play house. The first couple of days are going to be really hectic, as I move things out of boxes, and buy furniture for my apartment. Sadly, I won't be getting internet until August 23rd. So I'm going to consider this a getaway vacation, just like the one Molly is on, the only difference is that she is in a very scenic place and getting plenty of rest, whereas I will be running around, LOL!

The other news for the week is that I am going to New York next week, since my brother is coming to the US to study. All this means that I will be on a one week blogging break. I planned to have a few posts scheduled but that didn't pan out. So, instead, I'll return back on the 22nd, this time for good! :-)

Hope I don't miss too much while I'm away!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I love moving to a fresh, clean place. Have fun in your new home. :)
Best wishes for moving into the new place! Looking forward to hearing all about it!
bermudaonion said…
Wow, you're going to be busy, but in a good way! Good luck with the move and have fun on your trip!
Enjoy the forced blogging break! Have fun moving in, buying furniture, seeing your brother, etc. And NY? So fun! It all sounds hectic, but so exciting
Lisa said…
Have fun getting settled into your new place (as I recall the area around Lynchburg is lovely) and with your brother! We'll be looking forward to lots of pics!
Wow, congrats on moving! I'm sure it's a lot of work, but it'll feel good once you're all settled down.

See you when you get back!
Alyce said…
Good luck with your move!
Christina T said…
Best of luck with packing and moving. I hope you enjoy your time with your brother in New York.
Molly said…
I hope the move is stress free, and the trip to NYC is fun and relaxing!
Marg said…
Good luck with your move.
Good luck with the movie, and enjoy your time with your brother in New York! We'll miss you while you're gone!
Valerie said…
I'm sure your move will go well, and enjoy your time with your brother!

Soon I'll be away from my blog for a while, visiting my hometown, and like you I didn't have time to plan any scheduled posts. So you won't miss very much from my blog :-).
Ash said…
I'm finally settled in my new place and if your experience is anything like the one I've had in the past week you wouldn't have time for blogging even if you did have the Internet. Probably best to just take a break from it because I was stressing about not getting posts up! Good luck with your move.
Tales of Whimsy said…
Good luck darling :) I'll miss you :)
Anonymous said…
It's hectic yet exciting to move. I hope everything goes well.