Today marks World Book Lovers Day and I thought it was fitting to share my reading progress and some of my favourite books I have enjoyed so far this year. Since 2023, I have tried to challenge myself to read more books each year. In 2023, my goal was to read 52 and I readContinue reading “2025 Reading Challenge: Thoughts So Far”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Zooniverse
In January, I started volunteering as a citizen scientist on a platform called Zooniverse. Zooniverse is a platform where researchers can “recruit” the help from volunteers around the world to help with classifications in their projects. This could be anything from identifying animals in a picture to helping transcribe civil war registries. Since starting, IContinue reading “Zooniverse”
Postcrossing
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Postcrossing: the site where you can send and receive postcards from all over the world! For each postcard you send, you’ll receive one in return – all randomly! The more cards you send, the more you’ll get in return! I joined Postcrossing almost three years ago after learning aboutContinue reading “Postcrossing”
Book Brief #3
It’s been a while since I’ve done a book brief! I’m wanting to get these posts in the mixture again regularly because with how many books I read in a year (last year was 105), I’ve got plenty to share! Currently reading: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Part 4 Diamond is Unbreakable Vol 1 I firstContinue reading “Book Brief #3”
One-to-One Beauty: Why I’m a Fan
Going to get your hair or nails done in a salon can be intimidating and anxiety inducing. You may feel like you are being watched by others or judged for your questions. Sometimes you feel like have to talk to them or the stylist/beautician doesn’t want to talk back to you. Here is my experienceContinue reading “One-to-One Beauty: Why I’m a Fan”
Writing Battle
From last month to yesterday, I spent time competing in a writing competition called Writing Battle. Writing Battle is exactly what you would think – duelling against other writers for a cash prize. This round I participated in was a 2,000 word short story. Each contest in the battle is given three cards – oneContinue reading “Writing Battle”
Unapologetic Me
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’ve been toying with the right words to say as to why I haven’t felt the strength to write for myself, why I decided to step into the unknown, or why I let this blog go quiet for over a year. Recently, I watched a video made by aContinue reading “Unapologetic Me”
April Already?!
Wow! Can you believe we are already into April? I’m honestly annoyed at the fact I have gone so long into 2022 without writing more on this blog! There has been a lot that has happened in my life since I last wrote and I will fill you, dear reader, in with all of theContinue reading “April Already?!”
2021 Christmas Message
Whew, what a year! I’m currently writing this on my first day off for the holidays, sitting at the table in our living room, our Christmas tree to the right of me. It’s such a relief to finally have some time (and a clear head) to sit down and write again on my blog. IContinue reading “2021 Christmas Message”
Penpals
One thing that has brought some cheer to my life this year is when I started getting back into having penpals. I wasn’t expecting to have an easy time finding people to write to and to find people from all over the world interested in creating a connection through letters. It has helped sparked creativityContinue reading “Penpals”
Idealistic Iowan 