The Sunday Post [29]

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly at the Caffeinated Reviewer! It's an opportunity to share news, post a recap for the previous week, showcase books, and highlight what's planned for the week ahead.

News:

It's been a few weeks since I've participated in The Sunday Post! Time keeps slipping through my fingers, and unfortunately that means blogging takes the biggest hit. I should have more time this month since soccer is ending and my plate is being scraped clean. I've really enjoyed the experience, but it's exhausting and very time-consuming. 

We get an extra hour today, which I'm thrilled about! I stick to the same schedule, so it means the monsters have an earlier nap time and go to bed sooner. It's losing an hour that I hate. Thankfully, it finally feels like fall here, and we've had cooler weather with a few icy mornings. I actually had to find the windshield scraper the other day! Although, I did contemplate hanging my head out of the window like a dog, haha.

My son was sick earlier this week, so it's no surprise I have it now. It seems to be a basic cold, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with (fingers crossed the girls don't get it). I coached a soccer game yesterday morning, and played in a volleyball tournament the rest of the day. I wish I could've skipped it, but we didn't have any extra people. We came in second, so not too bad. The ball kept hitting my new tattoos, so they're smarting today. If you want to see what they look like, check out my Instagram! I always post pictures when I get a new one.

Previous week on the blog: 

Sunday: Nothing

Monday: The Fire Keeper (The Storm Runner, #2) by J.C. Cervantes, Irvin Rodriguez (Illustrations) [Blog Tour: Spotlight & Giveaway]

Tuesday: Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart [Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway]

Wednesday: Nada

Thursday: DNF&Y [22]

Friday: Zilch

Saturday: State of the ARC [16]

What I'm currently reading: 

Pure (Pure, #1) by Julianna Baggott

Songs from the Deep by Kelly Powell

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia

I've owned a physical copy of Pure for years, but never picked it up. Funny how that happens! I recently decided to try the audio when it popped up on Libby, but I'm not sure I like it. The world is disturbing and interesting, but I don't feel connected to the characters or feel invested in the outcome. I'm going to give it another hour or so before making a decision. 

Songs of the Deep has been eerily mysterious so far, and I'm hoping Moira interacts with the sirens soon. I'll be disappointed if they're just something seen from a distance throughout the story, because I think they're fascinating and lovely creatures.

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts has been raved about all over the blogosphere, so I cannot wait to pick it up later today!

What I plan on reading next: 

Girls Like Us by Randi Pink

Coral by Sara Ella

When the Stars Lead to You by Ronni Davis

What I'm watching:

Dancing with the Stars isn't something I watch every week, but I do like to watch the Disney and Halloween episodes! They're always so extravagant and fun. However, I'm really disappointed by the most recent elimination, because Sean Spicer should not still be a contender on this show. Yes, he goes out there and tries, but he's easily the worst dancer at this point. It doesn't make sense that he's saved week after week, when it's supposed to be about their skills and improvements as dancers.

I recently watching the season finale for The Great British Bake Off, and it was phenomenal! It's easily one of my favorite shows, and I enjoy how nice everyone is! They're always willing to lend a hand, or offer words of encouragement. They're competing, but there's a sense of comradery and friendship that I adore. I love seeing the clips and pictures of them hanging out together once the show is over. They've clearly made lasting relationships with each other!

The Masked Singer is a show that I love to watch while I'm cleaning the house! It hasn't been on in awhile, since the World Series has taken over television, so I've been bummed about that. I'm always surprised when they take off their masks! It's fun to make guesses, but their performances are always a blast to watch. Extravagant and entertaining! I really liked The Skeleton, but he's already been eliminated. If I had to root for someone now, it would be The Fox or The Leopard. However, I do like Thingamajig and The Purple Flower (that costume is amazing). 

I'm slowly working my way through Friends. I dislike all of the fat-shaming and womanizing, and doubt they would get away with those comments today. It's crazy when you think about movies and television shows from different time periods, and what they could and could not get away with. For instance, take the language in The Goonies. If kids said shit or damn today, they'd get into trouble.

Challenge updates: 

Audiobook Challenge: 38 / 30+ 

Beat the Backlist Challenge: 82 / 100 

Discussion Challenge: 5 / 11-20

Goodreads Challenge: 370 / 500

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