Hi Friends – I hope you’ve had a great month. How is your spring going? I’ve enjoyed seeing so many wildflowers this month and I think our backyard is overrun by rock roses, which I do love, but we may need to do a bit of work out there before it becomes unbearably hot. Although we did hit 90 degrees on Monday and that’s way too hot and way too soon already.
When it comes to reading, it was a great month. I can’t believe I finished so many books although some were quite short but still. I read one poetry collection, I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer, in honor of National Poetry Month. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend checking it out. Her poems are very accessible and I enjoy them.
I also finished, Flores and Miss Paula by Melissa Rivero, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman, Boulder by Eva Balthasar, The Guest List by Lucy Foley and My Brilliant Friend by Chiara Lagani (this is the graphic novel version of the novel by Elena Ferrante). My favorite was Lessons in Chemistry but overall I really enjoyed my reads.
On the personal front, I am just really struggling with motivation and/or energy. Which is why I’ve just had such a hard time finding the words to blog or blog visit, exercise or do much of anything. I am still participating in my Wanderlust yearlong artsy class so that is at least one creative thing I look forward to doing at least once a week. I was supposed to go to a bookbinding class but it got rescheduled to June so that was a bit of a bummer but something to look forward to, right?
Other things I’m looking forward to is a visit from one of my dear friends later this week and hopefully some time off too. Let me know if you have some tips on how you boost your energy. I think I’m relying way too much on caffeine. Anyway, I wish you a wonderful month ahead and filled with lots of great reads!
I’ve been running tired lately, too. It’s hard to feel motivated or excited about anything when you’re dragging like that. Sometimes getting outdoors and spending some time walking by a river or on a short hike helps revive me. And spring is the best time for that where I live; summer can get too hot very quickly. Wishing you a better, more productive week! 😀
Lessons in Chemistry is one of my all-time favorites. Good for you on all of your poetry reading. I love poetry and refer to my favorites over and over. Would love to hear more about your Wanderlust journey!
Spring sounds like a good season for reading. Whenever I don’t feel like reading, I turn to watching tv, particularly the shows and series on Netflix – K dramas and such. I enjoy those a lot and read about romances and family conficts that I would ignore in books, as I also love mysteries. Have a good week.
Harvee https://bookdilettante.blogspot.com
Wow! I shouldn’t be surprised, but really, 90 degrees already? Ugh.
You did have a good month of reading. If you haven’t watched Lessons in Chemistry, I highly recommend the show. I loved it more than the book.
As far as an energy boost, I would recommend cutting back on the caffeine and heading outside for a walk. I know it’s hot, but I find any kind of movement outside helps boost my energy and mood. Good luck!
Lark – I’m sorry to hear you are also feeling extra tired lately! Hope you are able to find pockets of rest and relaxation throughout the day to recharge! And, yes, I think you are right getting outside is a great way to feel better. Take advantage of the lovely weather! I don’t know what happened to our spring but it already feels like summer to me but I should exercise a bit more even if indoors!
Jen Mullen – It was such a great read! I wasn’t sure what to expect even after hearing so many people talking about it but such a winner. And, yes, will have to do a post about Wanderlust. It’s been a lot of fun!
Harvee – I love checking out good shows on Netflix too but usually lean towards police procedurals. I especially love the Nordic/British crime dramas!
Lesley – I know right? I should still make it a point to get out even if it’s for a little bit. I was doing so much better cutting back on caffeine in the winter as I switched to decaf tea but for some reason I can’t drink tea in the summer. Haha.. I haven’t watched Lessons in Chemistry but hopefully will get around to it! So glad to hear you enjoyed it. By the way, I saw your instagram post about your mom’s birthday – how wonderful! Happiest of birthdays to her!