Last week went much better than I dared hope it would be. I managed to catch some parts of the Presidential Inauguration and the evening program, and just the realization that the administration is really, truly, definitively changing has just sunk in, I think. I haven't spent more than about 5 minutes each day on the news (didn't feel the need to) and I hope to keep it that way for as long as possible. Life Yep, another busy work week. I know I hoped for a lighter work week, but who am I kidding. Work has been a different kind of busy each week this whole month and it will be nothing different this coming week. I just hope to figure out how to get my lunch hour freed up and use it to recharge. Not much happened in life this week - kids are loving being back at school, and I am loving my uninterrupted time, something that was only a luxury for much of last year. Reading Even if life was busy this week, I did read quite a bit. I'm slowly reading So You Want To Talk About Ra
Wasn't that quite the disappearing act? My last post went up more than a week ago - I have to say I was shocked to open up my blog today and still see my post about last weekend's exciting then-upcoming trip staring at me. What? It's already been 8 days since that?
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I distinctly remember making faces from behind, but I'm glad none of those got caught (Click picture for full size) |
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The view of the beach from the pier (Click picture for full size) |
After a lackluster May, it feels great not to be in the reading dump anymore. I'm letting myself read whatever I'm in the mood for, rather than stare at a schedule. I did make a list of books that I would do well to read this month - I already started reading Shantaram for a readalong. In addition, I have been juggling between Elie Wiesel's The Sonderberg Case (which is mesmerizing my senses) and Ellen Airgood's South of Superior (which isn't hooking me that well). Next picks are most likely A Visit from the Goon Squad (I eventually caved in after my dilemma couple of weeks back) and The Time Machine. I will also be reading State of Wonder during the latter half of the month - something I am really looking forward to, since Bel Canto is one of my favorites ever.
Hopefully, it's going to be back to regular blogging and reading this week. What's happening at your end?
Thanks to my dear friend, Piyush, for both photos!
Hopefully, it's going to be back to regular blogging and reading this week. What's happening at your end?
Thanks to my dear friend, Piyush, for both photos!

Comments
I'm glad to hear that you had a fantastic time. I could never do something as daring as parasailing! Bravo! I can imagine how difficult it must have been to get back to the normal routine after having such an exciting time.
You have a great reading list planned. I hope you enjoy all the books (I am really curious about A Visit from the Goon Squad).
I'll be interested to hear what you think of A Visit from the Goon Squad. I've had my eye on it for a while.
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Aww, sorry that you didn't much care for Bel Canto - I'm going to have to check out your thoughts about it!
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