~Who~

Wow, my mind was really blank for this one. I'm amazed I could actually write for 5 minutes on the word WHO! 
I’ve  joined the 31 Days of Five Minute Freewrites. Read more about it here.

Day 19 Who

Who would willingly use random writing prompts to freewrite on a blog for one whole month?  Me, that’s who. 

Why did I decide to do this? 

Firstly, I think it’s a great way to get those writing juices flowing again after being stagnant for quite a while. Knowing I have to write for 5 minutes without my inner editor wagging a finger at me and forcing me to correct everything is good for me. I don’t really like to put out unedited writing (or, okay let’s be honest, slightly edited), but that in itself is good for me, who can be slightly perfectionist when it comes to writing for public scrutiny. 

Secondly, this is a great way to meet a few new bloggers and I’ve already come across several whose blogs I’m returning to because they are interesting people and write well! Inspiration, I say. 

And thirdly, it’s Fall, and I just feel like getting back into a little bit of blogging again and what better way to make a commitment to something than to sign up for it? 

Who wouldn’t join a freewriting challenge when there are at least three benefits to it?  And besides, it’s really not too risky. Skipping a day or two or three doesn’t really matter. Who doesn’t like that?

Mugs, Shelves, and Journals

I thought it was time for a blog template change. Been thinking about it for a while, tired of the snowy one (although it is pretty). I thought this one would be a good compromise, living 'in between the seasons' right now.. still chilly looking, but the flowers remind me of the promise of Spring!

 I have a full shelf of Christmas mugs which get used Dec 1 till early January. Then they are 'shelved' and the regulars come out -- all but the ones which remind me of Spring. Those must wait a little longer.  I am so ready for them, but they aren't being brought down to 'the main shelf' until about March 1st. Will March come in like a lion or like a lamb? No matter, it's coming in with flowery, happy, cheerful mugs around here.

Are you a seasonal mug person? Do you have a favorite mug or cup? Here's a glimpse of one of my favorites, along with one of my favorite journals.

Speaking of journals, I have too many! And it drives me crazy!

Haven't blogged for a while, but I have been journaling!

I wonder if I'm the only one with a disorganized writing life.

Bookin' it

This post is an  end-of-the-week ramble of what's been flitting in and out of my brain cells lately. That's all I have on a Friday night, the end of a busy week.  I should warn you now.. it's nothing profound. Those  thoughts-worth-thinking seem to hit me at times when a) I forget to write them down or b) I don't want to write them down. Often, they disappear. Or, if I DO write them down somewhere, they don't seem as profound when I consider blogging about them.

Books. I am a self confessed book addict. Not that I read all of the ones I purchase or acquire (that's the sad part), but I can't help collecting them! If I find a good deal for my Kindle, and it's a book that I actually DO want to read, I buy it. If I hear someone share about a book, and it's intriguing to me, I want to purchase it. If someone gives me an Amazon gift card, I almost swoon.

 But, really friends, how many books can one read in any given week? I can't craft and read, I can't work and read, I can't drive and read (and I don't really enjoy audio books most of the time), I can't cook or clean and read, and I can't sleep and read. I can't watch TV and read... well, actually I can but that's not really wise, is it? That's multi-tasking and not the best way to retain what I'm reading or to follow a TV show plot line. And I can't read blogs and read a book at the same time. Yet, I continue to collect.

I could blame Amazon. But Amazon is my friend. I have found sooo many books there.  I have a wish list as long as the rope dangling from the old maple tree on my mother in law's island property. Interesting thing is, I don't really enjoy going to huge book sales or even book stores. Too many books to choose from and I don't know where to start. Used book stores with books piled and stuffed everywhere make me feel panicky and claustrophobic.  I think that's why I like browsing Amazon.  It's uncluttered and I'm in control. I guess I have control issues.

How do you manage your book issues? Is there help for those afflicted with bibliophilitis?  (I made up that word, but apparently bibliophilism is a real word).

If you are concerned about whether you suffer from this condition, check this list.   If you can say 'yes' to more than 6 of these symptoms, you may want to seek help.. I hear Amazon is a great place to learn more about it.

Day of Rest

Hope you had a restful day!