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.

Yet another week has gone by with me failing in my reading. Each day after returning home from work, I feel overwhelmed by all that is there to do. Which is funny, because I could do nothing and still not suffer any wrath! I guess I'm having a harder time settling down into a routine than I hoped. So I'm challenging myself to spend most of this week reading as much as possible. Conveniently for me, there is a Fall Catch-up read-a-thon organized by The True Book Addict, between Sept 20th and 26th. I'm hoping this will set me into my old reading routine, in time for Dewey's read-a-thon.
The exciting part of last week was getting my new Droid X. I love love LOVE it! I spent whole of Friday browsing it and adding app after app, organizing and reorganizing it. So far, I think it's really sleek, dashing and extraordinarily handsome! Any ideas for a name are welcome! (Of course, it should be a handsome and seducing name too!) One thing I was disappointed about with the iPhone, was its touch screen. It didn't respond as well to my touch (although my friends disagreed with me). Maybe, but I hate having to tap twice or harder just to get a response. I loved how easy it was to navigate on the Droid X. I got so addicted to the touch screen, that I've been chatting on it instead of PC, even though my laptop was right beside me. The other wonderful thing was that I have set Google Voice on it, so I get all the benefits of Google voice in addition to limited minute usage! So any Droid users out there? What are you favorite apps - esp the bookish ones?
Yeah, so a new house, a new car and now a new mobile - I'm finally broke. I had to wait till payday to pay off my bills. It wasn't that drastic, but I'm not used to seeing the number on my accounts as they stand now. I slowed down my book purchasing too, which is silly because I have some gift cards waiting to be spent.
Anyways, I'm hoping for a more "normal", saner week! Happy reading and Happy blogging!

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I have the iPhone and I absolutely love it -- that's weird that you had to tap on harder! I have so many apps on there, and I had to reorganize and delete a ton of stuff -- I was a tad bit too addicted to some of the silly games!
Sounds like a good week, despite the reading slump....settling in takes a lot of energy.
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Good luck with getting into a routine! I know how disruptive a lack of a routine can be.
Wanted to stop by and thank you for signing up for my read-a-thon. Be sure to come back by and sign in at the starting line (I'll have the post with the linky up in the morning) whenever you officially start the read-a-thon. Everyone who signs in at the starting line will be entered in my giveaway. I'm also doing a mini-challenge with a two book prize from author Charlie Courtland! I hope you get lots of reading done this week. =O)