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03/02/24

Listened to ‘Rush’ for the first time this morning and it was exactly what I needed as I did a whole bunch of cleaning, once I’d had my everything shower I walked my dog, made lunch and aired some washing once back, post lunch I finished up ‘Night Hawks’ which was pretty good, then headed upstairs to do my notebooks, and then run myself a bath. Read some more and watched an episode of Supernatural with my dad this evening, and now I’m curled up in my clean bedding, in my favourite pyjamas, and looking forward to doing some more reading.

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13 Books

Tagged a while back by the awesome all around creative @thecrimsonacademic !! Sorry I’m only getting to it now but I love getting tagged on these things, so thanks so much for thinking of me!!

1. The last book I read:

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. A wonderful book to get lost in.

2. A book I recommend:

The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne. This book made me weep so many times. It speaks to the soul, I think. A must read!!

3. A book that I couldn’t put down:

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata. This book sucked me in so hard. Absolutely captivating despite the grotesque content. It’s a testament to how well crafted it is, honestly.

4. A book that I’ve read twice (or more):

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. I’ve read it six times in English and twice in Japanese. Every couple of years, I pick it back up and find myself learning new lessons and realizing new thoughts, sometimes even overriding previous opinions.

5. A book on my TBR:

Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukigawa. A has been pestering me to read this for a year. I got a copy during a trip to Venice but I just haven’t gotten into it. Sorry A, I promise I will read it soon!!

6. A book I’ve put down:

Very rarely do I DNF but for the life of me I could not make it past 50 pages of Nobody, Somebody, Anybody by Kelly McClorey. Nothing was happening?? It was so dry?? I don’t know. Perhaps it just wasn’t the right time for me to read it.

7. A book on my wish list:

The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Made eye contact with this book at a bookstore in Madrid and thought it’s up my alley.

8. A favorite book from childhood:

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. I devoured this when I was in elementary school!!! I read as much as I do and consider books as friends because of this series.

9. A book you would give to a friend:

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto, which I have in fact given a copy of to a dear friend. It’s a short but moving read.

10. A book of poetry or lyrics you own:

Field Work by Seamus Heaney. This one is made even more special by the fact that I got it from a charming secondhand bookstore from Edinburgh.

11. A nonfiction book you own:

A History of the World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage. I love micro history books like this one where the author investigates one item and how it has interacted with history. This one is about the six drinks that shaped history. The writing is fun and engaging as well.

12. What are you currently reading:

Starting Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant on my Kindle!

13. What are you planning on reading next:

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel… I’ve been hoping to read this book and I think it’s finally time. I feel ready for it *rubs hands together*

Tagging: @booksnpictures, @whenmemoriesfrost, @winedark, @tenderbittersweet, @thisisdore + anyone who wants to answer these qs!

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03/01/24

Today was pretty good. Survived my stressful phone call, got to do some good reading whilst curled up on the sofa with my dog, unboxing a late Christmas present, an extra long bath featuring a super pretty bath bomb, and lots of notebook work.

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17/12/23

I did so much reading today which was much needed, I also did all my weekly reset tasks, had a good bath, and did some journaling.

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17/10/23

Rambles of a miserable soul.

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23/09/23

Decided to dig out my old journals and it has not improved my mental health. And by that I mean I’ve been repeating the same patterns and saying the same things for so many years and yet nothing has changed (in fact things have gotten worse). Although I suppose it’s been interesting to see how my journaling style has changed.

(Three art journals: January - December 2020, January - November 2021, and January - May 2022.)

(Seven regular journals: September 2019 - February 2021, March 2021 - May 2022, June - October 2022, November 2022 - January 2023, January - March 2023, March - May 2023, and June - July 2023.)

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29/01/24

Another long day. The morning started really slowly which was much needed, but then this afternoon I had a blood test, and a separate doctors appointment, and then I headed into town with my sister, which was a bit disappointing as no where had anything that I was looking for, even with that I still had a lovely time. Once back home it was a little hectic, but now I’m curled up in bed, doing some journaling, and some reading.

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07/09/23

Honestly think this heat is melting what’s left of my brain. Anyway, woke up and started reading this book - and had to take a break when that plot twist hit. Walked my dog, came back home and finished my book and I just!!!!!!!. Then had to run some errands (featuring my horrific tan line). Once back home I crashed because this heat is awful. Currently trying to work out what to read next because none of the books I have lined up tickle my fancy - might reread something instead.

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28/12/23

Today in four photos, lots of reading, my dog going crazy for a treat, a nice bath, and lots of confusing pre New Year notebook prep.

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15/12/23

So last night I accidentally messed up my medication, which meant I didn’t sleep a wink. Yet somehow I felt better than I normally do, so I got up and ready, walked my dog, and then headed into town to meet my sister. We had such an amazing time, being so out of it these past few weeks has had me getting cabin fever, so I was so happy to finally be out of the house. We both had a little too much sugar, but it was much needed, and I brought myself a couple of books (the heartstopper one came with freebies!!). Got to enjoy the sunset, and finally once doing a hundred random house hold things, I settled in bed with a book that I’ve been curious about.

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13/12/23 and 14/12/23

These past few days have been a bit better. I got surprised with a mini Christmas tree which has made me super happy, I finished a physical book, which I haven’t done for a while, I worked on the last few new year things in my Hobonichi, and did some ‘common place’ work, I’ve also started a self governed experiment into finding out if I’m diabetic. I know I won’t be sleeping well but I still hope I can rest easy tonight.

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18/10/23

Musings of an artist.

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07/03/24

A day of getting some bits of the house in order whilst struggling with a lot of not so great symptoms.

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19/08/23

Here’s some photos of a project I’ve been working on. I’m trying not to hate all the parts that look kinda weird and instead focus on how cool the overall project looks.