AverageFish

It's been a while since I read the trilogy but I remember my mind being blown multiple times.

Sounds amazing!

I'm on a quest to find the best cinnamon rolls in town. I suspect none of them will be close enough for me to make them a regular event - just a special treat!

I've seen London Fog on the menus but haven't tried on yet. It's on my list!

Fortunately there isn't a coffee shop that's conveniently located on my way to work, or I could really develop a habit!

Saved for updates.

My last challenge wasn't entirely successful, but I've identified a major obstacle: screen time. Once I sit down and pick up the tablet or phone, I lose track of time and get nothing done. Hence not enough sleep, inconsistent exercise, and a cluttered house. So similar goals as last challenge, but with the addition of paying attention to screen time. 1. Screen time - stick to the time limits I set on the time-devouring apps. No more hitting Ignore Limit --> Remind Me in 15 Minutes. This will help with getting everything else on the list done. 2. Strength - dumbbells and PT twice a week. 3. Space - still need to do some decluttering. We're starting a bathroom remodel in a few weeks, so time to clean out the vanity/medicine cabinet/walk in closet. One thing that has been going well is cardio. I've been doing the Walk to Mordor (although I haven't updated my distance here for a while) and doing fairly well with walking before work. Next week my gym starts it's annual virtual Ironman (5 weeks to cover Ironman distances running (or in my case, walking), swimming and cycling, so I'll be adding in some stationary cycling. It will also be the kick in the pants I need to get back in the swimming pool, for which my back will be grateful. I've also done well sticking to my reading goals. I had 2 LONG books for my book groups so I had to set a page goal, which I managed to meet most days. I would like to keep this up - less screen time = more reading time.

I just popped in to say hi and found myself drawn in to all the tea discourse. It's been chai lattes for me lately, but I have a fair amount of tea in the cupboard I should be drinking.

So apparently my infrequent posting habits haven't changed after all these years.... Not my best challenge - which means room for improvement next time! Sleep - mostly got to bed too late, although I had a couple of mornings I was able to sleep a little later than usual and a couple of nights when I just crashed after dinner. I was able to get up to exercise most mornings though, so that's progress. I'm more likely to fall asleep early when I get up early. Strength - sporadic, but better than nothing. Space - this didn't happen, but it still needs to. Keeping it on the list for next time.

Started Bookshops and Bonedust for my audiobook this week - much lighter than what I've been reading! But the previous book in the series gave me an irresistible craving for cinnamon rolls... Not an advertisement, just FYI - For those looking for more Discworld, Humble Bundle has their Discworld bundle for a few more days.

In the past week I finished Apeirogon and Spaceman of Bohemia. Started Covenant of Water (physical book) - I'm in two book groups and they both chose doorstoppers at the same time. Between Apeirogon and Covenant of Water it's almost 1200 pages 🤪 I'm about halfway through Solaris in ebook. I started it a while ago and keep getting distracted by other things. I now suspect it may have been one of the inspirations for Spaceman of Bohemia?

One of my favorite books last year! I was listening to the audiobook walking in the woods trying not to cry because I didn't want to not be able to see the trail where I was walking...

Thank you! Thank you! Well, I just popped in to update on my relative lack of success this challenge when I found out there's another week left, so - there's still hope? Sort of - I have one, but I usually start it later than I should. Definitely an area I could focus on more.

I started this once before ages ago. Time to give it another go.

Lots of overlap with things I like and things others in the group like so following to see what everyone else is reading. My first books of the year are Apeirogon (physical book) and Spaceman of Bohemia (audiobook).