I leave for vacation on Saturday and the fact that I still have to work today and tomorrow sucks. I’m utterly fried all around and it doesn’t help at all that work is a mess. I know once I clock out on Friday I won’t care about work, won’t think or worry about it, but until then, it’s in the forefront of my mind.

I’ve been busting my ass for the last 3ish weeks trying to do everything in my power to not leave work with my bases not being covered. I’ve been at work until after 6PM (I’m scheduled to get off at 4PM) and it’s been so draining. Pair that with heat and the overall lack of desire to work knowing I have a week-long vacation coming up – I’m pretty spent.

I haven’t even started packing yet.

I’m just so tired.

But I’ve been reading a lot, even got some writing in, but I haven’t really been watching a lot. So, let’s dive in.

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READING:

Small Favors – Erin A. Craig

I listened to this all-day Wednesday while at work, and I’m loving it. I’m creeped out but it’s so good. I loved her debut, and this book isn’t disappointing. Though I’m now realizing that I never actually read the synopsis for the book, I just saw the cover and that Erin was the author and I auto bought it.

Starlight – Lauren Jade Case

I’ve been reading this for a while now. It’s not the books fault – I just sit down to read it when I have no energy and I end up nodding off. Though I did inhale about 30% of it the other night. I really enjoy the characters and the story – I just need a few hours where I’m not exhausted to finally finish it.

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WATCHING:

The Olympics

Legit this is what’s been on my TV all week, and prior to that, we weren’t really watching anything specific. More just channel hopping and movie surfing.

TikToks

Because they’re pretty much the only thing I have the brain capacity for this week.

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Let me know what you’re currently reading and watching.

I struggled to figure out how to start this post. I can’t tell you why the words didn’t come to me, but I opened the word doc and *poof* nothing. No words. I just stared at a blank page until I saw double.

So here I am, with no idea, no motivation so I figured I’d just start typing. It’s been a while since I’ve done any kind of life update, so let’s go.

Quick Recap/Update before I dive into what I’m reading and watching.

You might have noticed that I’ve not been posting as much. For about a month now, it’s been a bit of a struggle to find the time, energy and motivation to create content. I have a full-time job, 40 hours/week and right now it’s a bit chaotic. It’s also hot as hell at work, and that saps my energy like nothing else. So already, I’m tired by the time I go home. Then I have to come home and do all the stuff that I couldn’t do because of work – i.e. walk Codigo, make dinner, make tomorrow’s lunch, shower and squeeze some kind of nap in. There are some days that I’m so wiped from work, that I legit can’t function without a nap. I also have to do blog stuff, read and try to write.

I just don’t physically have the time. It’s frustrating and I found myself not really caring if I put content out. So, I cut back. Took a step back. For the next while, you’re probably only going to see 1 post per day. I don’t want to completely stop blogging, because I do still love it and I’ve worked my ass off to get where I am, I just need less stress. You also might see me just not post, or take a long weekend off. This will allow me time to actually unwind and even possibly get some writing in. But it’ll also let me schedule more posts in advance, taking stress off me during the week.

And with not posting 2x a day, I don’t have to speed read books in 2 days. I was burning out. Since taking a step back, I’ve actually be able to read for fun – like, read books that I don’t feel the desire to review. I can just get lost in a story, completely stress free. I honestly can’t remember the last time I read a book where I didn’t feel pressured to review it.

So, I’ll still be around, and I’ll still be putting out content! Don’t worry! I just won’t be as active.

With all that being said, let’s take a look at what I’m currently reading and watching – there are quite a few things! Continue reading “Currently Reading & Watching #27 + Little Life Update” →

Wow, I sat down to write this post and my mind went completely blank.

Between the heat & humidity, allergies and the fucking incessant noise coming from all these damn cicadas, my mental capacity is at an all-time low.

On a happier note, it’s a long weekend and I’ve been actively working on my WIP. I won’t go into too much detail since I’ll be doing a Writing Update at the end of the month – but I’ve really fallen back in love with my SF WIP. It’s not nearly as terrible as I think it is, and it’s actually kind of what I want to read right now.

But I’m constantly exhausted, so progress is slow going, but it is progress.

I’ve started a new show – it’s interesting. And I’m reading 2 different books right now.

So, let’s get into that. Continue reading “Currently Reading & Watching #26” →

How are we at the end of another month? I swear the days are going by faster and faster.

I’ve been reading – though not to the extent of last month, and I’ve actually been watching shows and movies! I can’t seem to binge anything, but as long as I space out the episodes, then I don’t run into the “meh, I’m not feeling this anymore” stage.

And, everything I’ve watched in full, has left me wanting more – so maybe soon, I’ll be able to watch more than 1-2 episodes at a time, before I get bored!

What a weird goal to have lol.

I’ve read quite a few really good books this month, and right now I’ve got a few things started.

So, let’s dive in and check them out! Let me know what you’re reading and watching in the comments! Continue reading “Currently Reading & Watching #25” →

I accidently dozed off instead of writing this post, so here we are. I’m actually reading a few things and watching a few things. Maybe I’m falling back into a rhythm where shows and movies actually hold my interest! I actually watched a movie over the weekend, and it kept my attention the whole time.  

But let’s check out what I’m currently enjoying and let me know what you’re reading and writing as well. Continue reading “Currently Reading & Watching #24” →

It’s been awhile!

I’m slowly crawling my way back into shows and movies, but I’m still reading as much as ever. With working full time and working a job where I can listen to audiobooks for roughly 8 hours a day, I get a lot of reading done. But the great thing about audiobooks, is that they’re a whole production that plays out like a movie in my head – even more so than just reading them.

But I am happy that I’m slowly getting back into shows. I miss being able to turn my mind off and just enjoy something, with no pressure to review it.

So, let’s take a look at what I’m currently reading and watching! Continue reading “Currently Reading & Watching #22” →

I am and I am not shocked that it’s the end of another month. I know time feels shorter because it’s relative to age and how you perceive it, but damn if 2020 isn’t a freaking time warp.

I haven’t physically read many books this month – with work occupying like 60% of my time, and Codigo occupying like 35% of my time, it leaves very little time for me.

And quite honestly, I hate it.

These days, if it’s not an audiobook, or an eARC I have some kind of commitment (other than just reviewing it) I rarely touch a physical book, or even an eCopy. Y’all. That’s how I destress, and I’ve barely been able to do that so I’m in a fantastic place right now lol.

I digress…like always, so let’s take a look at what I’m currently reading and watching.

Continue reading “Currently Reading & Watching #20” →