I think I’m going to have to turn in my Bookgirl credentials. I didn’t go to the Texas Book Festival and I didn’t read any spooky stories over the weekend. Now, that’s what I call horror!
I had a really good weekend though. I guess I’m still a bit on a high from Journalfest and all I wanted to do was stay home and create. So I spent hours in the studio cutting, sewing, etc. and made some new journals for the shop. I finally have sketchbooks I’ll be listing this week.
And, while I didn’t read any more spooky reads I did finish my R.I.P. Challenge, granted I only promised to read two books. I read The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, which I loved, and A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb, which I found quite entertaining too. Oh and I also read one short story from 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill. So many, many thanks go out to Carl V. for hosting such a fabulous challenge.
Today I’ve been finding it hard to find what to read next. I’m not sure what I’m in the mood for. Actually I know what I was in the mood for but I can’t find my books. As Dia de los Muertos is here I wanted to read some Mexican folk tales but those books are at my mom’s house. So, I settled for some Pan de Muertos instead.
For now it’s back to the bookshelves to find a new book.
Congrats on finishing the challenge, Iliana! I had a wonderful time reading the three books for Carl’s challenge and I already can’t wait for the next round to begin! 😛
I didn’t read much over the weekend… and I’m behind on reading Harry Potter Bk 3! 😉
I don’t think you need to turn in your bookgirl credentials just yet, Iliana. Sometimes you have to make room for other interests in your life. 🙂 Your weekend actually sounds quite divine!
Congratulations on completing the RIP Challenge! Have a great week, Iliana.
I can’t wait to see the sketchbooks. I think it’s important to have other interests to go along with reading. I think it makes your reading time even better. Have a great week!
No need to turn in those credentials. Sometimes it is good to step back and focus on other things and in between all that creating you found extra time to still read. I, for one, am impressed with how you balance everything!
I just posted a list of new books that are on my wish list. I am in the mood to add some new things to the TBR pile!
Creativity is fickle so when the urge strikes it is always good to heed the call 🙂
I loved A Certain Slant of Light. That was one of my favourite books last year. I thought it really quite original.
I think you get to keep your bookgirl credentials. After all making the journals is “bookish”!
This sounds like great progress — even if not where you initially intended!
Don’t scare me like that! I thought you were quitting the blog!
Don’t worry about keeping your card – just post some inspiration from Journalfest! Can’t wait to see what you have been creating.
I know! I fully intended to read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow or at least a good Poe story, but I didn’t do anything! Well, except watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown…twice. 😉
Congrats on finishing RIP! I imagine you would be still on a high from that Journalfest. It looked like fun!
What Jordan said!!
As long as you had fun, that’s what matters 😀
Hey Guys – Creativity has been knocking on my door a lot lately so that’s good for my crafty projects. Just not so good for my reading but don’t worry not giving up on the blog any time soon 🙂
The Woman in White is one of my favorites. Also love Dickinson’s poem from which the title A Certain Slant of Light is taken so I’m adding that to my list!