Monday, March 24, 2014

Monday Maunder: Bloggiesta & Other News


It has been a horrible Monday!

Actually, today started out just fine.  I got the kids back to school after their spring break.  I had a great workout, ran a bunch of errands, and got all caught up on my emails.  Then, I found a wet spot in my hallway carpet.  Then, the wet spot began to grow.  Then, I opened the closet door next to the hallway and found a wet mess puddling under the hot water heater.  I immediately called our landlords and they hit the road running to get someone here to fix it.  The good news is that I am sitting on the couch this evening with my feet up, trying to relax from an exhausting day.  My house is a mess from all those closet items I had to remove, BUT the hot water heater has been replaced and I have someone coming by in the morning to clean up the carpet mess.  Tonight, I am so thankful for amazing landlords that responded so quickly!

In other news, I am still reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth.  I really do expect to finish it tonight or tomorrow.  I am really curious to chat with others about this one once I do finish.  As promised in previous weeks, the books that will be up next are Chew, Volume 1 by John Layman and Enchanted Glass by Diana Wynne Jones.

And, for the most exciting news for the week ... It's Bloggiesta time!!  On Wednesday, I will be hosting a challenge for the event, then on Thursday through Sunday, I will be working on my HUGE long list of tasks!  I have been compiling this list since the end of the last Bloggiesta and with Armchair BEA coming up, it has gotten a little out of hand.  I am really looking forward to crossing off so many of these items this week.

THE HUGE LIST
  • Back-up Blog 
  • Back-up Template 
  • Update Books Read in 2014 
  • Update Review Index 
  • Update Book Bloggers International Blogger Index 
  • Update Book Bloggers International Guest Post Index 
  • Change Graphic Novels to Graphic Novels/Comics
  • Update Armchair BEA Website 
  • Create Armchair BEA Sponsorship Form 
  • Create Armchair BEA Participant Form 
  • Email Participant Spreadsheet to Armchair BEA Participant Team
  • Create Armchair BEA Prize Claim Form
  • Email Prize Claim Form and Instructions to Prize Team 
  • Email the Sponsorship Form to Armchair BEA Team
  • Confirm Logistics for Google+ Hangout for Armchair BEA Chats 
  • Create Armchair BEA International Committee Form &Timeline
  • Find and Email Commenting Committee Info
  • Contact May Book Bloggers International Guest Posts
  • Review of Allegiant by Veronica Roth
  • March Fairy Tale Friday
  • Brainstorm Additional Discussion Posts
  • Participate in Twitter Chat(s)

 THE PRE-HUGE LIST:  What I hope to get done BEFORE Bloggiesta begins on Thursday.
  • Finalize and Schedule Bloggiesta Challenge
  • March Literary Link Love
  • Friday's Review
  • Schedule Review of Insurgent by Veronica Roth

My goodness that list is HUGE!!  Wish me luck!!  I think I'm going to need it this time, especially with a weekend full of last minute Girl Scout cookie booths too!!

What are you reading these days?  Are you participating in Bloggiesta this weekend?  What is on your to-do list?
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  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Damn, that is a big list! Good luck, good luck!

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 24, 2014 at 9:04 PM

      Jenny @ Reading the End ... It's pretty ridiculous, right?!? Thanks for the luck!! :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Wow...

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  3. BeccaMarch 25, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    You weren't kidding about a huge list! So great that you have good landlords and you don't have to deal with that on top of Bloggiesta and A-BEA! I need to make my goal list, too.

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 25, 2014 at 6:47 AM

      Becca Lostinbooks ... Nope, I was not kidding! I think it grew exponentially last week!! Can't wait to see your goal list.

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  4. AndiMarch 25, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I'm glad your landlords were able to spring into action. I'm blessed with wonderful landlords myself. Awesome!

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 25, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Andi ... Makes a big difference, doesn't it?!?

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  5. SueyMarch 25, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    You are making my head spin! Good luck!

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 25, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Suey ... Thanks! I'm going to need it with the way this week is starting!! :)

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  6. Laurie CMarch 25, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Wow! That's an ambitious list! I'm feeling too guilty about undone projects to devote the time to Bloggiesta this weekend, but I may talk myself into it by tomorrow!

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 25, 2014 at 7:18 PM

      Laurie C ... It is a VERY ambitious list!! We'll see what I can actually get done. Hope you will join us, and maybe keep me a little bit accountable! :)

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  7. Chris WolakMarch 25, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    Yay for good landlords! But, dang girl, that list of yours makes me want to go take a nap. LOL.

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 25, 2014 at 7:19 PM

      Chris Wolak ... Ha! I might just end up doing that myself!! :)

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  8. Alexia561March 25, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Sorry your Monday turned out so awful, but at least you have an awesome landlord! I need to put my Bloggiesta list together, but I'm not nearly as ambitious as you! *L*

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 25, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Alexia561 ... As we get closer to the start of Bloggiesta, I'm thinking I was a bit over-ambitious!!

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  9. AlysiaMarch 26, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Good luck on your list! Happy Bloggiesta!!

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  10. VasillyMarch 27, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    That is a huge list! Good luck! I hope you get everything done!

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 27, 2014 at 11:35 AM

      Vasilly ... Thank you! I'm hoping for a very productive weekend!

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  11. StephMarch 29, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    That is a heavy list! I wish you lots of luck!

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    1. Tif SweeneyMarch 29, 2014 at 9:18 PM

      Steph Gorelenore ... Thank you! So far, I've been able to tackle lots of it, but I'm thankful I have one more day!!

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