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- Another week into the new normal. The Husband and I are pretty well settled into our new routines. We both work from home, have breakfast/lunch/dinner together, read, play backgammon... and just basically live our lives at home. Very little need to leave the house these days.
- The Husband goes out for several walks a day but I'm much more content staying in. I've always been a bit of a hermit but now I'm realizing just how little I really need to go out. LOL I use YouTube for yoga/stretching/exercise videos so I get my exercise indoors. You know, where the A/C is. :)
- I have a puzzle! I forget who it was last week that suggested I try eBay when I mentioned having trouble finding them, but that did the trick. Jackpot! I actually bought 4 or 5. One for my mom and the others for us. So far two have arrived and it's been fun to have another distraction. We also ordered a cornhole game and we've played that several times as well. I should note that instead of playing in the back yard, we set up the game in the foyer and hallway and play there. Haha!
- We continue to have our Friday Night Driveway Picnics at my mom's house. This past Friday night my younger sister and niece joined in and we had a good time. We pick up some take-out on the way over, set up chairs (at least 6 ft. apart) on the driveway, and have dinner together. Then we talk or play trivia (I pull up questions on my phone) and just visit for a while. I know my mom enjoys the face to face company.
- This week's 80's music fix is from DeBarge. Rhythm of the Night was probably their biggest hit and was even used in a movie. Does anyone remember The Last Dragon? It was so cheesy and campy and I absolutely loved it. (Hey Greg! That would be an awesome pick for your Movies That Suck feature. Just sayin'. ;-)
Tuesday, March 31
Review: The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren
Wednesday, April 1
WWW Wednesday #81
Friday, April 3
Monthly Wrap Up | March 2020
Review: The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren
Wednesday, April 1
WWW Wednesday #81
Friday, April 3
Monthly Wrap Up | March 2020
WHAT I COMPLETED IN THE LAST WEEK:
WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING:
READING:
LISTENING:
KINDLE BOOKS:
eARC FOR REVIEW:
Cue much screaming, squealing, and general revelry when I got the approval for this one. :)
How was your week? Any new books? Any news to share?
I'd love to hear about it!
Yay for The Guy on the Right 😍 I know you've seen my review for it and so you know just how much I loved it haha I hope you love it too! I also hope you're enjoying Where the Lost Wander. This quarantine period is also making me realise just how little I go out and I don't know whether to be embarrassed about that or not haha either way, I'm quite content being at home! I need to really start doing some movement though because I haven't exercised at all 😂 Have a great week ahead, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Dini, I remember your review of The Guy on the Right and how much you loved it. Fingers crossed that I love it just as much!
DeleteI need a puzzle ! So many activities we used to do we are doing again! Walking and running are the new pastimes as well. Enjoy all of your books and your puzzle.
ReplyDeleteHope you manage to find a puzzle, Cindy. I think we're all definitely getting creative with how we spend our time these days.
DeleteYour driveway picnics sound like a wonderful way to touch base with your loved ones. Puzzles are a great way to pass the time. Was the pricing fair on eBay? Curious, since I know they are hard to find right now. I wish I could inspire myself to start running, but every time I think about going outside, the weather is not hospitable. Glad to hear you are getting by, and I hope you enjoy Guy on the Right. I loved it! So fun!
ReplyDeleteI had no issue with the puzzle prices on eBay. They seemed fair and I didn't come across any that seemed to be gouging. Two of them arrived within 4 days. The others are still in route. It's been a fun distraction. I do not run... ever. LOL I am not in great shape and even if I was, I've just never had any desire to be a runner. Yoga, stretching, and milder exercise is more my speed. :)
DeleteYou really seem to be making the best out of this situation! I love your driveway picnic idea, and I've been thinking Tom and I need to break out our cornhole boards, too!
ReplyDeleteWe've played cornhole a couple times now and had fun. But the real competition has been backgammon. And we work on the puzzle each evening. So far we're staying entertained.
DeleteI love the idea of driveway dinners! Your name for it is much catchier, though. ;) It's great that you're getting to be around family while maintaining social distancing. I've tried to start several puzzles during all of this, but with small children and cats it's impossible. Maybe when they're older? I also exercise indoors. I do PIIT28 and love it! However, we still take the kids and dogs on walks around the neighborhood, so I'm still going out, haha. We'll see once summer fully hits...
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
The Friday Night Driveway Picnics have become the highlight of the week. LOL I think about where we're going to get take-out from, what I'm going to wear, I search for trivia games... it's quite the event. Haha!
DeleteI love the driveway picnic ideas. Not seeing my family is definitely one of the things I'm struggling with the most. I wish they lived closed enough that we could do these picnics. Yay for scoring some puzzles too. I'm still looking for some as well so may try the eBay route myself.
ReplyDeleteEbay was a goldmine for the puzzles. two came within about 4 days. The others are still in route.
DeleteYay for getting some puzzles! I love doing puzzles. I should drag out some. Glad to hear you got to spend some time with your family while being safe! Great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in hearing what you think of Gypsy King.
I'm really excited for Gypsy King, Rachel. I've been wanting to try something by Devney Perry for a long time now.
DeleteI love how you are triumphing in the current normal. I'm glad the ebay worked out. I've used it for both buying and selling occasionally. I got the most of the same freebies. I'm still a moody reader.
ReplyDeleteHave another great week! Be kind and take care of yourself!
Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
Same here, Anne. As much as I'm loving my current read, it's still slow going. I can only concentrate for short periods.
DeleteYay for puzzles!! My nintendo switch is getting more use now than ever! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI think we're all getting creative with how to entertain ourselves. :)
DeleteWe could definitely be hermits together. My life is a one hour daily walk outside, then cooking, doing puzzles while listening to music, and yoga. Cleaning and laundry when I can no longer avoid it. Trying to get back into reading. It's a little monotonous but I feel lucky that I can work from home.
ReplyDeleteOur days sound remarkably alike, Jen. LOL
Delete"You know, where the A/C is. :)" Haha I'd be the same probably if I lived South. But yeah as an introvert I'm not hating staying at home as much? It is nice to get some fresh air though- we're a lot cooler here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteYour Friday Night picnics in th driveway are a fabulous idea! I've been struggling with how to see my mom during all this- she's in a condo not far away but we've been keeping our distance obviously, dropping off groceries and stuf but not getting too close- that sounds like a fabulous way to spend time together.
Oh my gosh Debarge! Good call :) And ooh no I have NOT seen The LAst Dragon! At least I don't think so? I will definitely be checking it out, and thanks!!! I always need good recs for that feature... :)
The driveway picnics have been a hit. Just yesterday I saw a YouTube video and the woman met several friends in a parking lot. They all parked a couple spaces apart, opened up the back of their SUV's and sat in the back, and just hung out for about an hour and talked. Where there's a will there's a way. :)
DeleteBwahaha you really are an indoor person Tanya! Be careful with your mom and family's gathering. The six feet distance might not be enough. Brilliant idea to find the puzzle on ebay!!! Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteLOL Yes, calling me an indoor person is quite the understatement. :)
DeleteWe are settling in as well. I'll admit to starting to struggle to find interesting recipes. Cooking three meals a day is no joke!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about indoor exercise. This Texas heat can be way too much!
Oh my goodness, I can relate, Ethan! Managing to come up with three meals a day, every day, is turning into a challenge!
DeleteWhat a line up of books! I liked the sound of these books and I'm adding to my list.
ReplyDeleteThe driveway picnics sound awesome! I'm sure your mom enjoys the company. We've just been hanging indoors, too. I get to work from home. Hope you love your new reads! Stay safe and happy reading!
ReplyDeleteNatflix&Books
The driveway picnics have become the highlight of the week! LOL
DeleteI love that Totally Random. Hilarious.
ReplyDeleteThose driveway picnics are such a cute idea. I'm glad you're keeping up with them every week.
Your days sound like you have everything covered, and working from home is going well. Yay for finding some puzzles!! I really need to find some ways to get moving more too - without my dance classes, I lack motivation. I've never been a great solo exerciser. hah
-Lauren
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I didn't really exercise regularly before the isolation, but I was still a lot more active just by being at the office every day. It's way too easy to be totally stationary at home. So the YouTube videos help combat that. :)
DeleteIt sounds like you are keeping yourself entertained!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great reading week and good health.
We're definitely trying to. :)
DeleteLOL! I'm also using YouTube for my indoor workouts too but instead of the A/C, I used the bed. I've found some good workouts that involve the bed haha! AND YOU GOT RAGE AND RUIN!! I'm excited for you to read it!
ReplyDeleteLOL Great minds think alike, Chai! :)
DeleteAnd I am so excited about Rage and Ruin! I guess they have me confused with some big important blogger but I'm not going to correct them. Haha!
Sounds like you're doing lots of fun things! Glad you managed to get some puzzle and are enjoying your indoor games made for outdoors. LOL! And I love the sound of a driveway picnic---so fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
It's funny how the Friday Night Driveway Picnics have become the highlight of the week. LOL
DeleteYou got Rage and Ruin!!! Soooo jealous!! We have somehow misplaced our bean bags for our cornhole game. We're trying to find them. Hopefully they'll turn up soon. Glad you got some puzzles!! I might have to hit up ebay to get a few.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how but I am pretty lucky when it comes to ARCs of Jennifer's releases. I probably won't dive into Rage and Ruin immediately since it doesn't come out until June, but I'm still super excited for it! Good luck finding those bean bags! :)
DeleteIt’s surprising how easy it is to adjust to a new routine isn’t it? It sounds like a really nice way to spend your days. I’m like you, I don’t think I realised how much of a recluse I could become without too much of a struggle. I live alone, though, so my biggest problem is I’m not really speaking to anyone, weekends aren’t the thing I look forward to anymore. I’m jealous of your driveway picnic idea, what a great way to get together without getting too close together.mit must be lovely for your mom too.
ReplyDeleteIt really is, Becky. It’s crazy how quickly something new starts to feel “normal.” I don’t think I’d do as well if I were living alone. I mean, I’m not really leaving the house, but I still always have my husband here. I’m sure I’d feel much more isolated on my own. I hope you’re keeping in touch with family and friends in other ways. {{hugs}}
DeleteAh, Debarge. So classic!
ReplyDeleteSome songs from the 80’s got so old that I never want to hear them again but this one is still just as awesome to me. :)
DeleteI have found that I really enjoy my walks a lot more when I have been home all day. Of course, the weather is really nice right now and all of the flowers are blooming so it is just wonderful to be outside. I remember loving that El Debarge song! Have a great week and enjoy your new books.
ReplyDeleteI need to start joining my husband on his walks instead of doing only exercise videos. The fresh air will do me good. It's just that it's already getting hot here (high of 86 today) so I have to get the walk in early.
DeleteI think I've left my house twice a week for the past three weeks. Once a week to grab food and one random walk. We're technically allowed out once a day for a walk but I have no motivation. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you guys have settled into a pattern that works for you! I must admit, it IS quite nice having breakfast, lunch and dinner together. Before all this, we'd only get dinner together Mon-Fri. :(
I hear you on the motivation. The Husband goes out for walks 2-3 times a day and I'm just not feeling it.
DeleteI'm glad you're able to enjoy your quarantine time Tanya! I love playing games and have a ton of boardgames, but haven't had time to play them with my daughter underfoot. I don't have enough patience for puzzles, but am glad you were able to find some on ebay and are enjoying them. Your driveaway picnics sound like a lot of fun. Yay for Debarge! Great song :)
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
Well the puzzle is officially kicking our butts. LOL I just had to start with a hard one. LOL Hope you're having a great week, Lindy!
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