Monday, August 25, 2014

Monday Maunder: Bout of Books Results & Big News!


Hello Monday!

I have so much to tell you all since last week.  It was so busy and so much happened, but first I will start with the results of my week of Bout of Books.


According to my goals, I had hoped to read a total of three books and listen to at least ten hours of my audiobook.  Here is what I actually did get accomplished for each day . . .

Monday:  22 pages
Tuesday:  0 pages
Wednesday:  141 pages
Thursday:  80 pages
Friday:  66 pages
Saturday:  40 pages
Sunday:  328 pages

That leaves me with a total of 677 pages read.  I was able to finish Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness and almost finished The Book of Life also by Harkness in time (though I did finish it this morning).  Unfortunately, I was not able to listen to one minute of my audiobook.  My original audiobook had expired and I was unable to renew it.  I then tried to check out a new one, but have had issues all week with getting the book loaded.  I'm really hoping to figure this one out soon because I have really missed my audiobooks!

Overall, I am going to count this a success, especially once you hear how the rest of the week went!

So, what is this big news that I keep referring to?  Well, this past week, I interviewed for a job.  Initially, I did not intend to begin searching for a new job until my kids were settled into school for the year, but an opportunity arose that I could not pass up.  Less than 24 hours after completing my 4-hour interview, I received an offer for the job . . . and I accepted it!  I think it is going to be an interesting transition heading back into the world of work after taking this last year off, but I am super excited about the opportunity.  The even better part is that I will not be starting my job for a couple of weeks, so that I can still ensure that my kids get settled into their new school.

That's not the only thing from this last week either!  I also finally was able to replace the car that was totaled earlier this month (and I love my new replacement!).  And, I participated in an all day photography workshop on Saturday, even despite the drizzly rain that would not go away.  I am feeling so lucky after all the events of this last week and am so thankful for my opportunities!

What does this mean for the blog?  Well, hopefully, nothing!  I will be working extra hard in the next couple of weeks to get caught up on the stack of reviews I need to write and plan to schedule as far in advance as possible to help with easing into the new schedule.  I really have no intention of going anywhere on a permanent basis, but we will see how well I can transition back into being a working mom with a crazy schedule!

Now, it's your turn . . . Did you participate in Bout of Books?  How did you do?  Any other exciting news in your neck of the woods?

12 comments:

  1. Wow, what a fantastic week! CONGRATS on the new job!! So thrilled for you! (And way to go on Bout of Books, with all that excitement!)

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    1. Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf ... Thank you!! I am very excited!!

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  2. What exciting news, Tif! Congratulations on your new job!! I did participate in Bout of Books; I would call it a success even though I didn't read quite as much as I would have liked... oh well, life happens, right?

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    1. kmn04books ... Thank you! Life happened to me as well, so we have just learned to roll with it, right?!?

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  3. So happy for you, Tif! What a PACKED week, but with ALL GOOD STUFF! Something to relish as you move on to all that's coming from it :) Just wonderful. Keep up the Happy Dance! :D

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    1. writersideup.com ... Thank you so much! Definitely still doing the happy dance!!

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  4. congratulations on your job, but I do hope you can stick around the blogosphere!

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    1. wordsandpeace.com ... Thank you! And, I don't plan on leaving any time soon. I may just slow down a little bit!

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  5. Enormous congratulations!! I hope it's everyone you wanted in a job, and I'm so thrilled for you!

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    1. Jenny @ Reading the End ... Thank you so much!! I am actually really excited about the new job. It seems like just where I wanted to go!

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