I’ve started subscribing to magazines again. Normally, you’d see me at the bookstore leafing through the magazines (I know you do that too so don’t make me feel guilty) but I keep getting postcards of special introductory offers and this time I couldn’t refuse. It was a two for one for Yoga Journal and Organic Style magazines. I really wanted the Yoga Journal magazine.

Since I started doing yoga a couple of years ago I’ve been reading Yoga Journal. I like the articles and I keep thinking maybe one day what I’m doing will actually look like what’s on the pages but I was a bit more hesitant about Organic Style – would that be Birkenstocks and no make-up? I mean, those are fine sometimes but not usually for this girly girl.

The first issue I got has articles on accepting change, seafood facts and how does your city’s water rank? I’ve skimmed through it and it’s okay but I probably need a few more issues before I decide if I’ll become a long-time subscriber.

Now Yoga Journal has some interesting stuff. I found out that there’s such a thing as Yoga Nidra, which is also known as yogic sleep or sleep awareness. Now that’s a class for me! I’m sure my form would be great.

I can’t wait to read the rest. I always feel so excited about trying new things after I read this but now I’m even more upset that the yoga studio I was going to doesn’t offer evening classes anymore. See, I need some of that relaxation stuff.

Before I get into a recap of the weekend there’s a most important public service announcement to make – People, it’s Banned Book Week! Read more about it and choose to read a book that’s been challenged.

As Oscar Wilde said, “There is no such thing as a moral or immoral book. Books are well written or badly written.”

Now back to the weekend. I spent a really fun day on Saturday shopping with one of my best friends. We wandered in and out of antique stores, gushed over some of the latest fashions at trendy boutiques and we ate a lot. In our defense we needed a lot of energy for the shopping extravaganza, thus brunch, afternoon snack, dinner, etc.

To get some rest between the shopping and eating we also went to see The Forgotten. Oh but wait, we had popcorn and Cokes so never mind about the break from eating.

Despite that it was a shopping day I didn’t buy much. Just a little blue wallet and some blue quartz beads for a little project I’m working on. Yes, on top of the writing and reading I also like to do crafty things.

And a funny thing happened at the bookstore. I was at Border’s on Friday buying a new address book and the cashier mentioned that this was a small purchase compared to what I normally get. Oh my – others have noticed my addiction.

Now off to read some challenged fiction.

I’m sure all of you have very exciting weekend plans but for those of you who might not, or simply want to spend some time reading – which is always a good thing – here are some links about recent book happenings.

• No one likes criticism and Anne Rice tells you exactly how she feels about your opinion. Read about the Anne Rice/Amazon debacle.
• Look who else likes Pablo Neruda.
• The Booker Shortlist has been announced – I finally read one of the books but not one of the short-listed ones.
• Writers are bloggers too – well some are and some don’t even like to write emails.

What will I be doing this weekend? Well, you’ll just have to come back to get the recap now won’t you.