Gonna spend some of my day on this :) #BookToScreen

Just finished this one today- I thought I had a posting of when my doggie decided to eat a page, but I was able to piece it together enough. Love the unreliable narrator of this! I read We Are Liars so long ago, but I remember loving it as well. I plan to watch the TV Adaptation now :) #RelevantQuote

Started this yesterday while I was having brunch at a cafe (part of it ended up in the book!) I need to find the right snack when I am eating.

#BookBlubGonePostal @BCGP
@BookAndBedAndTea
@BookishBrunette1

Amor Eterno - Brings me to tears every time I hear it. I personally enjoy Vicente singing it the most (because I like him the most), but of course, it's Juan Gabriel's song and Rocio Durcal brought a feminine beauty to it.

Links:
Chete: https://youtu.be/giRA5xFG294?si=Jz5FnN-PJOdFv3_0
Gabriel: https://youtu.be/RgKqxLAhRKE?si=8cm0zINc1WvEac-7
Rocio (with translation) : https://youtu.be/JRCQGw9y3O8?si=HPAo8RXPek6nOHC_

#WildWomenReading

I was in a severely abusive relationship, which almost killed me (literally). Not only was this physically abusive, but it was also emotional (the lasting effects have lingered). I used to dance, my whole life, since childhood, (tap, jazz, flocorico, ballet, cheer) I danced, used to dance in our relationship, around the house, wiggle here, wiggle there, sing, play... He frequently told me I was too ugly, fat, and unworthy of enjoying my body ⬇️

My “La Loba's“ place would be a hammock on the beach. I love the sun, so during the day, I read out by the hammock, lightly swaying in the breeze (add a stand/table for drinks and snacks). At night, sleeping outside under the stars, hearing the waves. PERFECTION!

#WildWomenReading
#LaLobaWithin

Traditions ground me: didn't realize how much I rely on them
1. Dia de Los Muertos - we celebrated growing up, and my husband and I celebrate in our home
2. Tamales during winter
3. Reading Christmas Carol every Dec 1 - something I used to do with my grandmother
4. Bunuelos on NYE
5. Talking about our gratitude during Thanksgiving Dinner
6. Reading Jonathan Livingston Seagull on Sept 15 - Daddy's Bday
7. Taking the day off on my Bday - Oct 14 ⬇️

I enjoyed this book, but don't think I will continue - not my fav, it was “okay“. I do really love the idea of this little town with a bunch of cute little bookstores! I would definitely go to that town!

#ThematicCozies
@JulieClair

Zoey protecting her bone :)

On the dawn of September 16, 1810, a priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bell in Dolores and shouted the words that would change history: “¡Viva México!”

💚 September 16 is not just a holiday.
🤍It is proof that nations are built by ordinary people with extraordinary bravery.
❤️ It is a reminder that Mexico‘s spirit cannot be conquered.

#VivaMexico

#AudioReSet / #AudioChores - gotta get ready (my space, clothing, food, etc) to enter into this next week of work.. So, audiobooks to the rescue!!!

Got a really manageable “To-Do“ today. Woke up with a slight headache and finishing my cycle, so not feeling my best anyway.

#ThematicCozies (Books) @JulieClair

Finished this one this morning while drinking my coffee. I enjoy this series (and to think I wouldn't have started them if it weren't for #ThematicCozies @JulieClair).

I am going to start this month's cozy today while doing some #AudioChores.

The picture is of the children behaving (only when they sleep). 💤

Took a break from school - not sure how long yet (was going for my nurse practitioner's license, but really burned out on nursing right now). I have a lot of healing to do, which involves relaxing, loving myself, and protecting myself from negativity (hard to do when you are in health care) - This group is part of this journey. Feel so much freer knowing I don't have to listen/read/work on difficult cases while I am off work. #WildWomen

Thank you @KadaGul —- you are too kind!

Lazlo decided to leave me a gift. I had been downstairs doing laundry and making a pasta salad and came stairs to this.

#AudioChores

Book Haul - husband wanted to spend time walking around town while we waited for the movie to start. Of course book store = book haul 🖤🖤🖤🖤

#DNF #July ##BookSpin

I gotta be true to myself - I can‘t read this. It‘s this 1900s murders that just were boring poisons and doesn‘t get enough into the dynamics to make me care about their stories enough. I don‘t want to read this

@TheAromaofBooks

#TLT #ThreeListThursday @dabbe https://tinyurl.com/mr2m6ydj --- random tags to play

Favs: Carmilla, Rebecca, The Woman in White
Least Liked (not hate): To Kill a Mockingbird (unpopular opinion), Scarlet Letter, Lord of the Rings (another unpopular opinion)
TBR: Halloween Party, Little Women, Night Circus, Picture of Dorian Gray, Practical Magic (saw movie, not read yet) --- Actually willing to try all the ones on this list!

34 of 70 · 49%

@Dabbe
#WDNCW
#WeDoNotCareWednesday

We don‘t care that instead of being “productive” we are sitting outside talking to to dog and enjoying a glass of wine while we wait for hubby to come home. - REST IS PRODUCTIVE

My #September #BookSpinBingoCard

#BookSpin = Jonathan Livingston Seagull (read it every year on my daddy's bday - 9/15)
#DoubleSpin = Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
#July #BookSpin = Pretty Evil in NE (still working on this one.. its taking a bit longer than expected)

@TheAromaOfBooks

#AugustReCap - Surprisingly only 2 Audios this month

#AudioCommute
#AudioChores
#AudioReSet

#AugustRecap

I read a few books I owned (or bought this month). 3 physical and 1 Kindle :)

#OffTheShelf2025
@Librariana

#ReadYourKindle
@CBee

#AugustRecap

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, ⚠️normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA‘s #SuicidePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month

#RecoveryMonth2025 is a great time to prioritize care, connection, and healing. ❤️‍🩹Need help getting started? Go to ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope #Recovery #Wellness

My #AugustReCap for my graphic novel choice 💙💙💙💙

#NotAnotherGraphicMonday

@dabbe @KAO

EDIT: Probably should explain why I posted this. It was part of a comment in #HashtagBrigade and since you can‘t comment a picture I wanted to share :)

This picture is from 2018

My #August #BookSpinBingo board :)

I read both my #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin books this month. Still working on my July #BookSpin (usually only read it on down time at work) @TheAromaofBooks

Ugh!!! Archer!!!! #HashtagBrigade I had to finish this one up!!! But I‘ll not post any spoilers

@BarkingMadRead

When I think of women and reflect on this quote, I think about my abuela, mother, and Madrina. How they showered me with love. My abuela, always having fresh tortillas, my mother, keeping me intellectually stimulated, and my Madrina, telling me how much I matter in this world. These women shaped me and guided me. Women were kind, nurturing, strong, powerful, beautiful.

#WomenWhoRunWithWolves #BuddyRead

I got the book! And a little Fox (couldn't find wolves) journal to write in - Or might just write directly in the book. Excited to start this Journey with y'all.

#WomenWhoRunWithWolves #BuddyRead
@ChrissyReadIt @TheBookHippie @DebLovesToRead @PathfinderNicole @Cuilin @GingerAntics @Nanuska_153 @CaroPi @Lil1InBlue @BookWormAHN @ImprefectCJ @Zezeki @RavenLee @NCSuFoxes @Dabbe

I really loved this one! It gave me “The Substance“ type vibes - which, if you haven't seen that body horror movie, I highly recommend.

Anyway, it took a little to get into, but then once I did, I was sucked in so quickly!

#DoubleSpin @TheAromaOfBooks

Had to share :)

My baby got neutered yesterday, so today is a day of laying in bed and taking it easy (naturally I have to take it easy too so that he doesn‘t try to follow me around the house) — meaning —- great day to lay around and read!!!

#DogsOfLitsy
#Lazlo

So- the worst one so far- I didn‘t really care for the story or anything that happened throughout. It felt boring and the wedding and its preparations felt so ehhh.

Not sure if I will continue this series.
Pic of roses my husband surprises me with :)
#NextInSeries

Finished this #ThematicCozies @JulieClaire the other day (I had it on Kindle, so it was easy to pick up wherever). Anyway, it was okay - I wasn't super interested in any of the characters. I don't see myself reading more of this cozy series. Just a #NotForMe character group.

Lazlo looking bored.

My #BookSpin @TheAromaOfBooks book this month was a graphic novel. I found and read this one (found on Libby) about this adorable little girl who visits her family in Mexico. As a guera, myself, a lot of it felt very “real“ but of course different too. I loved the Spanish throughout.

Also, pan dulce is life!!!

#NotAnotherGraphicMonday

I really enjoyed this #Cozie (I was able to read this while the boys - my family out of town- played catch in the yard. Conor enjoyed watching them play, too.

I have kiddos in the house! As a non-mom, I don't know how you moms and grandmas do this! My godson (9-year-old), cousin (14-year-old), and mom are all visiting from Texas, and I am EXHAUSTED! Trying to entertain them - but also trying to have quiet time (my husband and I live in a dark, quiet home, usually - we aren't a fan of the “big lights“). Anyway, I am super behind on #HashtagBrigade #BuddyRead

(hiding with Lazlo to read)
@BarkingMadRead

I absolutely loved this one! I listened to it (which was really nice). I love the mix of Spanish throughout. (Also, my family celebrates Dia de los Muertos - not like this family, but still.) Can't wait to discuss with #RiseUpReads

@CatsAndBooks

#August #BookSpinBingo Board
Need to finish July #BookSpin - Pretty Evil in NE
#BookSpin - Graphic Novel -- not sure which one I am gonna pick yet
#DoubleSpin - Youth Juice

@TheAromaOfBooks

Had this one on Kindle :) — free —- not sure when I got it but its perfect for August theme.

#ThematicCozies
@julieclair

No bingo. Still in the process of finishing my #BookSpin book but finished my #DoubleSpin book :) Always fun though.

@TheAromaofBooks

#JulyReCap

Read some books from my Auible Shelf, Physical Shelf and Kindle Shelf 🖤🖤

#JulyReCap

#OffTheShelf2025
@Librariana

I love that I love Audiobooks! They are such a great distraction to just everything!

#JulyReCap
#AudioReSet
#AudioCommute
#AudioChores

These are short audiobooks. Easy to listen to them while doing my chores! Anyway, I already put the next one on hold :)

Caught Lobster and Zoey cuddling this morning (I honestly think they were just avoiding Lazlo).

Starting my #JulyReCap a little early (since I don't think I will finish other books before then).

2 great graphic novel reads this month :)

#NotAnotherGraphicMonday

Finished this a few days ago - umm— I had no clue this was the last book of the author! I was so angry!!!!! I had tot tell my baby boy (Lazlo) all about it- see how he listens :)
Anyway I enjoyed it all and all #MollyIsTheBest

#HashtagBrigade
@BarkingMadRead
@BarkingMadRead

Had to get my car serviced and forgot my current reads —- but recently had a bookstore shopping spree and the books were still in my trunk!!! Yay!

Very nicely drawn graphic novel. I think the subject matter was way heavier than you would have guessed, with all the pretty pink pictures. All in all, I think it was great :) Nice ending to the story, ties everything all together.

#NotAnotherGraphicMonday