Hello #bfc team - I‘m still here! Fell off the wagon a bit this past week and haven‘t had a chance to catch up on everyone‘s posts, I apologize, but I‘m going to try to get to them tomorrow! Overall I didn‘t have a great week, but I‘m trying to pick it back up again 💪 if anything, I‘m reading more frequently now, so that‘s a plus! #bfcr3 @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads

This week has been up and down. Got a lot done organizing shelves in my class, bought some new titles, and found this awesome chair for $15! I also got diagnosed with shingles, probably from stress and never stopping to breathe🙈 so I am trying to slow down a bit while my body recovers. And school starts Monday! #bfcr3 @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads @wanderinglynn

Finally reading this one! I loved the first one and got sidetracked from reading #2. I was overall disappointed with The Historian, so I‘m hoping this is good.

Crazy busy this week, but a quick check in! Skating was amazing today (there‘s a video in my insta stories!) and with one skate before school starts, I‘m thrilled with my progress. Also 100 pages left of this book, and I‘m so interested to see how it ends!! #bfcr3 #goteam @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads

Overall happy with this week. I feel awesome with my skating progress and that‘s my priority. Also went to an amusement park today, had some treats, and feel no shame 💁🏻‍♀️ Luna also enjoyed a treat this week 😂 Just a taste! 🍦#bfcr3 #goteam @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads @wanderinglynn

Reading at the rink between sessions. Started this yesterday and couldn‘t put it down. I‘m hoping to finish it over the weekend, even though it‘s pretty long! Didn‘t skate great for the first hour, but I‘m going to try and regroup for the next one with my coach 💪 #bfcr3 #goteam @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads

I‘m not a dog person, and I don‘t usually pick up books like this, but I saw it for fifty cents and gave it a chance. It was really cute! A quick read with an expected ending.

I am in full back to school mode, so I apologize for not being very present this week! I‘m rushing to get curriculum written and projects done by the 16th, but am hoping for more reading time soon. I also spent 6 hours on the ice today & have another 6 tomorrow for my new skating team. My feet have never hurt so much 😂 #goteam @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads @wanderinglynn

Finally reading this. I was lucky to hear one of the authors present at the class I took a few weeks ago, and it was eye-opening and motivating. I‘m hoping to be more inclusive in my classes this year, particularly by sharing the stories of indigenous people. There are far too few state standards that include the story and voices of the only people who were actually here before this country was colonized.

Okay #goteam here are my goals for #bfcr3 😬 If you weren‘t on my team last round, my last goal is for figure skating! I compete as an adult skater and have been working on this jump for two years. I‘m getting so close!! Follow me on insta for some occasional progress videos! Same username 🙃⛸ | @tjwill @Megabooks @bromeliad @Tineke @Emilymdxn @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @TheEllieMo @guinsgirlreads @wanderinglynn

I made some really good progress for #bfcr2 and I‘m excited to keep it up for round 3. I‘m most proud of the progress I‘ve made skating. I‘m able to stand up on some of the landings of the jump I‘ve been working on for almost two years!! My biggest goals for round 3: land that jump and dial in nutrition. #goteam I‘ve loved cheering all of you on, and you all have been such great support!! (Added pics of my cats just because 😻)

So...I went from rereading the first TOG because my husband was reading it...to a full series reread 😂 I‘ve read ACOTAR three times, so I guess it was only a matter of time before I tackled this one again. I love having a familiar world and familiar characters to come back to in between reading new books. And now that I know the ending, I can pay more attention to all the details 😄

Finally finished this! I had a really hard time getting into it, but once I made it past page 200, I didn‘t want to waste the time I had already spent reading. I‘m glad I finished, but I‘m not sure I‘ll read the next one. I‘m really bummed I can‘t include this in my classroom (both content and language). Overall, glad I read it, somewhat interested to see what happens next, but the writing wasn‘t my favorite.

This has been my worst week so far, but I know there‘s one more to keep pushing through. I‘m starting a new fitness program Monday and am not getting too down on myself. I have a month before school starts up again and I want to make the most of it!! I had a good week with museum visits, my class, and tried a flight of drinking chocolate 😍 #bfcr2 @wanderinglynn @Emilymdxn @KathyWheeler @cobwebmoth @Megabooks @RachelO @TheEllieMo @Trashcanman

My view this morning at the MFA in Boston! Arrived early to the class I‘m taking and read on the steps. I‘ve been so busy (and exhausted) doing this class this week, I‘m glad today is the last day!! It‘s been wonderful, but I want to sleep past 6am again 😂

This seems to be a more unpopular opinion, but I‘m not loving this book a little over 100 pages in. Carrying the pig up the mountain and making it drink the water...is from Holes 🤔 That‘s an oddly specific thing to repeat, though of course I haven‘t finished that section yet. I‘m also not in love with the writing; I feel as though some of the profanity is superfluous and doesn‘t serve much purpose. We‘ll see..I‘ll keep reading for now.

Reading in the dark for #24in48 🌖⭐️ Our temporary portable AC is only in our bedroom, and my husband goes to sleep waaayyy earlier than I do. So here I am with my booklight, trying to collect some hours and get this book finished for my class Monday 🙃

The first half of the week was better than the second, but I‘m just gonna roll with it for the rest of this challenge. Changed my reading goal to something more realistic given my upcoming class this week & the many appts I‘ll have to schedule to install a new AC. But I‘ll make the best of it!! #bfcr2 #GoTeam @KathyWheeler @Emilymdxn @RachelO @Megabooks @cobwebmoth @TheEllieMo @wanderinglynn @Trashcanman

Here‘s my #nofilternomakeup selfie for #bfcr2 😬 I‘ve been crazy busy trying to figure out a replacement system for my AC, but now I‘m on the way to go swimming and read by the pool and relax a bit😎 And start #24in48 !! Full #bfc check in later tonight!! #bfcr2 #GoTeam @KathyWheeler @Emilymdxn @RachelO @Megabooks @cobwebmoth @TheEllieMo @wanderinglynn @Trashcanman

I‘m reading this for a course I‘m taking at the MFA in Boston next week called “Uncovering America: Power, Art, and Inquiry”. I‘m only about 100 pages in, but it is truly eye-opening. It‘s appalling how much of American history is just left out of textbooks and schools. I‘m thankful for the teachers I had who took risks telling us the not-so-pretty parts of history. I recommend this book, even though I‘m not done yet! I‘ll post updates as I go 😉

Okay, I finished Throne of Glass (almost exactly one year to the day that I first read it 😂) and I am finally starting this one. This time last year I went on a crazy reading binge that lasted like 3 weeks. Hoping I can pull it off again!! 📚📚📚 I have a stack of books I‘ll post soon, I need help deciding what‘s next!

This has been a hectic week. Our fridge and washer both needed repairs (and the fridge is now on hold, though it‘s working for now) and today the AC wouldn‘t turn on. And it‘s going to be 100 degrees Saturday 🙄🔥 I‘m okay on my goals so far this week for #bfcr2 but I‘m feeling some stress. I have class next week and will be very busy, so the next week and a half will certainly challenge my current routines. I hope everyone‘s having a good week!

Did some reading at the beach today! 🏖📖 Now I‘m back home, hoping to finish this one tonight.

Week 3 check-in! I feel good about this week. I think I got my routine a little more settled. I did eat out today and had a little too much naan 🙃 but I‘ll be back on track for dinner. Halfway through! Looking forward to the last few weeks. #bfcr2 #GoTeam @KathyWheeler @Emilymdxn @RachelO @Megabooks @cobwebmoth @TheEllieMo @wanderinglynn

Current predicament: Out of my reading slump! I finished two books yesterday. But now I can‘t decide what‘s next 😂 I started The Cruel Prince, but alas, it‘s in present tense and that‘s incredibly hard for me to get past. I‘m five chapters in and not quite convinced I want to continue. Meanwhile, husband is reading TOG and I‘m jealous and want to reread it...but that would lead to a full series reread.. 🆘📚 Suggestions? Other books to pick up!?

#bfcr2 midweek update and photo challenge post! Good week so far. This book has helped me a TON. I‘m in the process of more cleaning, but these shelves use to have a double row of books & more clutter 😂 Having a clean space around me helps me better focus on things like fitness, nutrition, even relaxing with a book. Clutter stresses me out! @KathyWheeler @Emilymdxn @RachelO @Megabooks @cobwebmoth @Trashcanman @wanderinglynn @TheEllieMo

This was both fun and hilarious 😂 #GoTeam @KathyWheeler @Emilymdxn @RachelO @Megabooks @cobwebmoth @Trashcanman @TheEllieMo

1. Catcher in the Rye, for sure. My first tattoo was a quote from this one.
2. All time favorite is Zeppelin (see #4), but MCR was my everything in high school. Also have a tattoo of a lyric from them.
3. I dyed my hair a bunch of colors like this!
4. My lucky shirt.
5. Motorola slvr 😎📞

This fluff and I are going to try and finish a book today! It‘s been too long. #catsoflitsy

Okay, week 2 check-in! I was a little up and down on nutrition, so I really want to dial that in this coming week. Books are still lacking, but I have a lot of free time next week! My husband had this week off, so we were busy doing day trips and cleaning the house. Looking forward to a quiet week with the cats! I‘m also prepping to start a new fitness program July 29, and I want to get some extra exercise in to be ready for it. #bfc #bfcr2

Here‘s my week 2 photo challenge post for #bfcr2 🍪 Pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! They‘re vegan if you get dairy free chocolate chips, and also GF (just double check your oatmeal!). I found the basic recipe, quadrupled it, and added everything under the oats on the list, so those are totally optional. A healthier cookie snack! 😍 Mash/mix wet ingredients then add dry. If you try, let me know!

Midweek update for #bfcr2 isn‘t that great as far as books. I have been in the biggest reading slump lately. I did manage to clean and sort through bookshelves yesterday, so I‘m hoping to pick up a good book for a few hours after the July 4th festivities tomorrow. I hope everyone is having a good week, and if not, that it improves! I hope to check in with some progress this weekend 😄 I did walk a lot at the zoo today, so that‘s something!!

Here‘s my week 1 check-in so I don‘t forget tomorrow 😎 I‘m happy with how the week went! I‘m excited that July 1 is on a Monday - I‘m going to implement some new workout and nutrition routines this week with the fresh start of the month! | #bfcr2 #bfc | @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @Megabooks @RachelO @Trashcanman @Emilymdxn @TheEllieMo

Here is one of my favorite positive quotes for the #bookfitnesschallenge ⛸ Michelle Kwan was my favorite skater growing up. I think the idea behind this quote applies to more than just sports. All accomplishments are worthy of celebrating and being proud of, whether you won a silver or got out of bed today. | #bfcr2 #bfc | @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @Megabooks @RachelO @Trashcanman @Emilymdxn @TheEllieMo

So my day started with the beach, and ended by finding a British goods store and a cute local bookstore. I may have gotten a good supply of Flakes, Crunchies, and Turkish Delight. However, I will be limiting my candy intake to one treat every two weeks 🙃 #bfc | @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @Megabooks @RachelO @Trashcanman @Emilymdxn

It‘s happening!! I finally made it to the beach with a book!! Now it‘s really summer 🏖📖 Happy Friday everyone!!

Not reading this book, but it was a fitting title 😂 I went to the game today and was SO tempted to eat everything in sight! But I held myself to just a small beer, and food for the rest of the day was pretty good. I even worked out when I realllly didn‘t want to, but now I‘m so sore! Extra stretching coming for tomorrow, & some reading for my class tonight! #bfc | @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @Megabooks @RachelO @Trashcanman @Emilymdxn @TheEllieMo

I‘m being super indecisive once again, so I‘m going to try jumping back into the world of Shadowhunters (with tea and a cat, of course). For #BFCr2 I stayed on track with food today, got a home workout in, and had a good skate! Feeling pretty positive going into Wednesday. | @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @Megabooks @RachelO @Trashcanman @Emilymdxn @TheEllieMo

Trying to multi-task today! Getting some reading and blog posting done for my summer PD, and also getting some #BFC steps in! I went for a long walk (to play #wizardsunite of course) and am about to prep a healthy dinner. Tomorrow, I‘ll be back to the rink for a couple hours of skating! 💪⛸ I hope everyone is having a great start the to week 🥳 @cobwebmoth @KathyWheeler @Megabooks @RachelO @Trashcanman @Emilymdxn @TheEllieMo

Oh man, just started playing #wizardsunite and I am definitely going to be getting some steps in this summer!! Add me!

I adored this series. Even though there were so many characters, I felt like each was distinct, and that I really knew all of them. I loved the amount of detail each book in the trilogy had, especially the second one (which might be my favorite - I‘m a sucker for middle installments). This will be the next series I endlessly try to persuade my friends and family to read 🙃 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Okay team, here are my goals!! I can‘t remember what I actually put for goals when I signed up, so I‘m going with these 🤪 Excited to kick some butt with you all 💪 Good luck to everyone participating in #BFCr2 #bookfitnesschallenge #bfc

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WOW, thank you so much, @JoScho !!! I adore everything, you were so tremendously thoughtful 🤗 The card is perfect as well. I can‘t wait to read these books this summer - I think they will be a nice genre break from what I usually stick to. Thank you again & happy summer!! #summersantagoespostal

Finally returning to this one! I was about 200 pages in when school decided to ramp up and steal all my energy 😴 I‘m adjusting to my summer schedule and making more and more reading time 📖 All I need is some sunny weather so I can read at the beach!

Four days into summer and already starting my homework 😂 I‘m participating in an online book group in my district, and this is the book I selected. We have weekly blog posts and responses due, so I‘m going to try and get a head start! The last book I read for PD was atrocious, so I‘m hoping this is at least worth my time.

Okay...this book has been on my shelf since at least 2011, and I think it‘s time to give it a try. I watched the first 60 seconds of the show now that it‘s on Netflix and decided to read the book first, so here it goes! I‘ve been in yet another slump, but now that it‘s officially #teachersummer (as of yesterday!) I‘m hoping to pick up some more books in the coming weeks.

We got our #summersantagoespostal box!! I can‘t wait to open it! 😎 @JoScho

Stuck in my biggest reading rut in a while. I‘ve started and stopped 5-6 books recently, but none have pulled me in. I started this today on a recommendation from another teacher. She let me borrow it and asked if I would finish it before summer (so, by June 14) because she has friends who want to read it too...and I said yes 😅 That‘s one way to force myself to finally finish a book!

In the midst of this busy second to last weekend before school is out, I forget to post this yesterday! My #summersantagoespostal goodies are on their way. A few more weeks until opening!! 😎☀️📖

It has been the busiest week in DC, but I am finally on the way home. Hoping to finish this on our 12 hour bus ride!

I don‘t usually read more than two books at once, but by Tuesday I‘ll be at 4 😂 I‘ve been more indecisive than usual lately, so I‘m jumping around quite a bit. I plan to start with Caraval on my kindle for the long bus ride to DC in two days, but this has been on my TBR and my shelf for quite a while.