Lilmissbri joins the Shadowhunters

[Lilmissbri]

 

I picked this theme (not because of the TV show) but because the newest addition to this world is coming out the 23rd! I cannot wait to read it. Eeeeew! This is a book series which is very complicated, long, and was written/published out of order! So for more information on that. You can read in the second message if you're interested in the book series.

Create a Different Path

"She thought of it, and her stele began to move the way a dancer begins to move when the music starts."
Goal: Create a 4 hour work day, finish my first original video, read a chapter of Harry Potter every night, and name my target buyers. (5 points)
Bonus: For completion or extra hours of work.

Train to Become Stronger

"Shadowhunters: Looking Better in Black Than the Widows of Our Enemies Since 1234."
Goal: Keep on progressing MWF (5 points) LINK

Bonus: For leveling up

Hunt the Demons

"Nobody calls me 'blondie' and keeps their kneecaps."

Goal: Stretch M-F (5 points)
Bonus: For leveling up

Learn New Things
"Mark, looking beatific, took the dispenser of maple syrup off the table and upended it over his strawberries. He picked one up and put it in his mouth, stem and all."

Goal: Learn and make 4 new healthy recipes.
Bonus: If I eat a veggie, fruit, and only when I'm hungry.

Listen to a Higher Power
“No one is ever the villain of their own story.”
Goal: Listen to each week's Church sermon. (10 points)

Bonus: Extra reading, conversations with God, or copious notes.

Read with Passion
"It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them."

Goal: Finish Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas and Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare. (%)

Thrill of the Game
“The nod means 'I am a badass, and I recognise that you too, are a badass.”

Goal: Work towards TLoU Plat and play through Borderlands (%)

 

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Trophy Goals: Azarath Metrion Zinthos  | Don't You Two Read?  | Better in Black Since 1234 

 

*Art by Cassandra Jean on Tumblr

[Lilmissbri]

Daily Log - May 22nd 2017

 

Create - Auditions: Here I shall record where and how many auditions I did that day!
  Study: I want to target buyers and really hone my type, connections, and such.

  Project: I want to work on this on Fridays. (2 points)
Learn - I will eat healthy!! And learn some new recipes. (points)
Train - I shall work out ALL THE DAYS (meaning MWF). (5 points)
Hunt - Stretching is what I strive for. (5 points)
Listen - Podcast should come out every Monday or Tuesday. (10 points)
Read - Shooting for 5% every day. (%)
Thrill - Play! Relax! Unwind! (%)
 

Daily Total: Starts Tomorrow!

Create = 0/0 | Learn = 0/0 | Train = 0/0 | Hunt = 0/0 | Listen = 0/0 | Read = 0% | Thrill = 0%

Author's Notes: Just want to have a space to keep positive!

[Lilmissbri]

Okay!

 

So this story is very confusing as it began as a trilogy.

 

Then it became so. much. more.

 

I began reading when the third book came out. Which is saying something because now there are 10 published books, the 11th coming in a couple days, 2 companion books (there are more, but these two are written by/with the author), and 7 more planned books that have titles and tentative dates. Making this entire world 20 books long with no end in sight.

 

"These works are set in a universe where fairy tales and mythologies, both pagan and Judeo-Christian, are true with its figures existing alongside the mundanes (normal humans). A race of humans who possess angel blood, the Nephilim or Shadowhunters, is organized to patrol the Shadow World and prevent demons as well as Downworlders, including warlocks, faeries, werewolves, and vampires from attacking the mundanes. There is an uneasy peace, a treaty known as The Accords, between the governing body of the Nephilim, known as the Clave, and the Downworlders, not all of whom want peace or respect the Clave's authority." - The about on the Wiki page.

 

What's great is that, like Game of Thrones, you really follow the families of these nephilim instead of the characters. Characters for sure, but when the original trilogy takes place ~2007 New York and then the prequel trilogy takes place in Victorian Era London... the thread throughout is the Family Names.

 

Which brings me to the confusing part of this series. There is a chronological time line. Obviously. But they were written out of order. Lol. Here is the Chronological way to read them:

• 1) The Infernal Devices.
• 2) The Last Hours. (not written yet)
• 3) The Mortal Instruments.
• 4) The Dark Artifices. (not finished as of this post)
• 5) The Wicked Powers. (not written yet)
• Shadowhunters and Downworlders.
• The Shadowhunter's Codex.
• The Bane Chronicles.

You may see the issues already. haha. And here is the published order:

1. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2. TMI: City of Ashes
3. TMI: City of Glass
4. The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel
5. TMI: City of Fallen Angels
6. TID: Clockwork Prince
7. TMI: City of Lost Souls
8. TID: Clockwork Princess
9. The Bane Chronicles
10. TMI: City of Heavenly Fire
11. Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
12. The Dark Artifices: Lady Midnight
13. TDA: Lord of Shadows

Since I started when the third book was published, I've been reading them as they come out. Which means switching story lines, going through time, and diving back in about once a year. Haha!!

 

If you read this. THANK YOU! I just think it's a fun story and I love these books. So, yeah!

[Grandkai_NL]

Following! Looks like a interesting book series. Maybe ill read it.

[Mr.Six]

Definitely following.  

2 hours ago, Lilmissbri said:

Create a 4 hour work day

In the Tim Ferris sense...or literally like four hours?  Just curious b/c I just picked up one of his books.

[annyshay]

Here for more awesome.

[Lilmissbri]

10 hours ago, Mr.Six said:

Definitely following.  

In the Tim Ferris sense...or literally like four hours?  Just curious b/c I just picked up one of his books.

 

It is supposed to be 4 hours a day, literally. I have never heard of Tim Ferris until your message. I have promptly looked him up and I'm reading the first 50 pages. Very interesting! Will read more, for sure!

[Lilmissbri]

On 5/22/2017 at 0:17 PM, Grandkai_NL said:

Following! Looks like a interesting book series. Maybe ill read it.

 

Lemme know!!! There are twists and turns that I would love your reaction to if you read them. :o)

[Lilmissbri]

May 23rd 2017 - Happy Overwatch Anniversary!

 

Create - Auditions: Still in the week zero thinking.
  Study: Overwatch had a new event.... so.....

  Project: Fridays!

  Practise: Read aloud chapter four (The Keeper of Keys) of Harry Potter! (1 point)
Learn - Had a green smoothie. SO good. Finally went grocery shopping and meal planed for the week! Woot!! (1 point)
Train - Rest. (0 points)
Hunt - Hmmm... Did I mention Overwatch? (0 points)
Listen - Confirmed that it comes out on Mondays! Will be listening tomorrow. (0 points)
Read - Finished Queen of Shadows last night! Where's my easy button? Just waiting for Lord of Shadows to arrive in the mail....  I hate when you pre-order something months in advanced and it arrives later than if you were to go out on the day. Also it makes me laugh how similar the titles are. (100%)
Thrill - Been playing Borderlands with my husband (he needs a codename. hmmmmm). (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 1/5 | Learn = 1/5 | Train = 0/0 | Hunt = 0/5 | Listen = 0/10 | Read = 100% | Thrill = 82%

Author's Notes: I was originally not going to officially start the challenge until tomorrow, but I didn't want to go back on my word. So here I am! Starting slow, but I'll beat this challenge as surely as the nephilim beat demons.

[Grandkai_NL]

6 hours ago, Lilmissbri said:

Finished Queen of Shadows last night!

What did you think of Queen of Shadows? 

[Mr.Six]

9 hours ago, Lilmissbri said:

I'll beat this challenge as surely as the nephilim beat demons.

Hell yes.

[Lilmissbri]

6 hours ago, Grandkai_NL said:

What did you think of Queen of Shadows? 

 

I liked it! A lot actually. I was surprised to see on Goodreads reviews a bit of backlash. I enjoyed it much more than the last book. Little more detail here:

Spoiler

Manon is my favorite character, at first when she was introduced I was like... what am I reading? It seemed to apart from the rest of the story. But she really grew on me and I just love her to bits. This book had the epic fight between her in Aelin. OOOOOH BABY that was intense! I had no idea what was going to happen. hahaha.

 

Overall I liked it a lot, I understand people being frustrated but I liked how Aelin keeps switching things up romantically. You think Dorian, then Choal, then NOPE Rowan. I just think it's interesting and kinda changes up the normal YA structure. Shit happens and sometimes you can't recover. I liked the new characters and I was very happy with the end. Finally magic is back and the king is dead?!? WHOA. That was fun.

 

3 hours ago, Mr.Six said:

Hell yes.

 

[Myrik]

I have only read the first book(City of Bones) i enjoyed it but never finished the series. 

 

Like the goals, the Listen one is one I need to work on also. 

[Lilmissbri]

May 24th 2017 

 

Create - Auditions: I set some up, but didn't do any. Blah.
  Study: I need to reread the Targeting Buyers chapter.

  Project: Fridays!

  Practise: Read aloud chapter five (Diagon Alley) of Harry Potter! One of the things I love reading to Mr. H is because he's never read Harry Potter and hasn't really seen the movies. So he's seeing everything through new eyes. For example, right when I said "Chapter Five, Diagon Alley." He said, "Oh, I get it. Like diagonally. That's why the buildings are all slanted." Now he said this with some sarcasm because it's so obvious. And it is!  BUT, I never noticed that before!! hahaha. Keep in mind, I was a lil Lilmissbri when I started reading. XD (1 point)
Learn - Had a green smoothie. SO good. Also tried a new recipe! It is now one of Mr. H's and my favorites. One Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta. (1 point)
Train - Barely worked out. UGH. How much will power it took! Such a lazy day. I gotta channel my inner Nephilim. (5 points)
Hunt - I stretched and took measurements today. A bit bummed cause I went up 2% in BF, but there are a lot of elements here. I literally just had my birthday which bumped me up to a higher bracket and I measured bigger this month. So, oh well. Haha. BUT, I really improved my splits! So much so, I may have pulled something in my right leg. It doesn't hurt, it's just something I constantly feel and is a bit uncomfortable when I walk. (5 points)
Listen - Listened! It was talking more about hospitality and such. (10 points)
Read - Lord of Shadows arrived! Began reading almost immediately. (4%)
Thrill - Been playing Borderlands with Mr. H. (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 2/10 | Learn = 1/5 | Train = 5/5 | Hunt = 5/10 | Listen = 10/10 | Read = 4% | Thrill = 82%

Author's Notes: Definitely bummed about the body fat %, especially when I was so close to my goal. But I'm really excited for my splits, reading, and all my other challenges.

[Grandkai_NL]

1 hour ago, Lilmissbri said:

I literally just had my birthday

[Ryuu1011]

Such a cool theme! I might just have to pick them up they look like something right up my ally. Following along and happy belated birthday!

[Grayspeed]

Following, and happy late birthday!

[Lilmissbri]

22 hours ago, Ryuu1011 said:

Such a cool theme! I might just have to pick them up they look like something right up my ally. Following along and happy belated birthday!

 

2 hours ago, Grayspeed said:

Following, and happy late birthday!

 

23 hours ago, Grandkai_NL said:

 

Thank you everyone! Haha. 

[Lilmissbri]

May 25th 2017 

 

Create - 4 Hours: I worked on my Disney assignment for tonight's class. (2 hours) Then, had class! It was so much fun. We got to go to Disney Television Animation again. Eek! I think I impressed and such. So that's good!! But I did find out there is a 100% chance I won't work with them until I am a part of the union. Legal reasons. (3 hours)

  Project: Fridays!

  Practise: Didn't read today. Class always goes really late. So, Mr H is asleep or super tired by the time I get home. (5 points)
Learn - Had a green smoothie and leftovers! So freaking good. (0 points)
Train - Much needed rest. (0 points)
Hunt - Stretched! Went gingerly and gently, but was able to stretch it out. Definitely not as low as I got yesterday! But that's probably because I didn't work out beforehand. (5 points)
Listen - Patiently waiting for Monday! (0 points)
Read - Read some last morning and last night (like a page). (6%)
Thrill - Definitely put some more focus on Overwatch. This event is killing me!! I have only gotten player icons so far! WAHHHHH. (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 7/15 | Learn = 5/5 | Train = 5/5 | Hunt = 10/15 | Listen = 10/10 | Read = 6% | Thrill = 82%

Author's Notes: Definitely need to priorities my career challenge. That's why I made the challenge like it is and that's why I'm failing! Haha. Need to put the emphasis on THAT before everything else. Thus, that is what I shall do.

[Mad Hatter]

Happy belated birthday!!  

 

1 hour ago, Lilmissbri said:

That's why I made the challenge like it is and that's why I'm failing!

Hey you can't fail a challenge that hasn't even started!  

[Lilmissbri]

2 hours ago, Mad Hatter said:

Happy belated birthday!!  

 

Hey you can't fail a challenge that hasn't even started!  

 

Thank you and Ha!! This is true.  

[Lilmissbri]

Friday - May 26th 2017 

Create - 

  4 Hours: Recorded for 1 hour and worked on LIbrivox responsibilities for about 45 minutes. (1.75 points)

  Project: Nope. Prepared for Cosplay weekend instead.

  Practise: Not today.
Learn - Nothing today. (0 points)
Train - Worked out! (5 points)
Hunt - Stretched. (5 points)
Listen - Listened to the Debrief podcast. (1 points)
Read - Didn't read all that much. A bit before bed. (6%)
Thrill - A bit of Overwatch. Got a Pharah skin! (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 8.75/20 | Learn = 5/5 | Train = 10/10 | Hunt = 15/20 | Listen = 11/10 | Read = 6% | Thrill = 82%

 

Saturday - May 27th 2017 

Create - 

  4 Hours: Weekend (0 points)

  Project: Worked on Cosplay! Pics on Instagram. 

  Practise: Read two chapters of Harry Potter to Mr. H. (2 points)
Learn - Nothing today. (0 points)
Train - Rest. (0 points)
Hunt - Zen. (0 points)
Listen - Comes out Monday. (0 points)
Read - Didn't read all that much. (6%)
Thrill - All cosplay, baby. (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 10.75/20 | Learn = 5/5 | Train = 10/10 | Hunt = 15/20 | Listen = 11/10 | Read = 6% | Thrill = 82%

 

Sunday - May 28th 2017 

Create - 

  4 Hours: Weekend (0 points)

  Project: Worked on Cosplay! Pics on Instagram. 

  Practise: Read a TON today. Like 5 chapters (5 points)
Learn - Nothing today. (0 points)
Train - Rest. (0 points)
Hunt - Zen. (0 points)
Listen - Went to church. (2 points)
Read - Didn't read all that much. (6%)
Thrill - All cosplay, baby. (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 15.75/20 | Learn = 5/5 | Train = 10/10 | Hunt = 15/20 | Listen = 13/15 | Read = 6% | Thrill = 82%

 

Monday - May 29th 2017 

Create - 

  4 Hours: Holiday. (0 points)

  Project: Goal is on Friday.

  Practise: Read two chapters of Harry Potter. (2 points)
Learn - Nothing today. (0 points)
Train - Rest. (0 points)
Hunt - Zen. (0 points)
Listen - Went to a ballgame! Go Cubbies!! (even if they lost). (0 points)
Read - Didn't read all that much. (6%)
Thrill - All cosplay, baby. (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 17.75/20 | Learn = 5/5 | Train = 10/10 | Hunt = 15/20 | Listen = 13/15 | Read = 6% | Thrill = 82%

 

Author's Notes: Still need to make career a priority. But right now, I'm not sleeping well. I am very lazy the next day and just want to rest. I am going to try to get little stuff done one thing at a time. Stretch, wash my face, meal plan and grocery shop, possibly work on my creative project today instead of Friday. etc.

[Nina-Rose]

Can't believe I missed your challenge starting
I began City of Bones but never got far, and I loved Maas' Throne of Glass; intend to read the others in that series 

[Lilmissbri]

Monday - May 30th 2017 

Create - 

  4 Hours: Read my chapter that I need to record for Librivox. (1 point)

  Project: Goal is on Friday.

  Practise: Read two chapters of Harry Potter and FINISHED SS! Yay!! We also watched the movie. This is so much fun! (3 points)
Learn - No new recipes but I ate two fruits and two veggies and didn't over eat! (1 point)
Train - Rest. (0 points)
Hunt - Stretched to a yoga video. I didn't really like it. (5 points)
Listen - Will be listening while I work out tomorrow. (0 points)
Read - Didn't read all that much. (6%)
Thrill - Played some OW for the event and that's about it. (82%)

 

Daily Total:

Create = 21.75/25 | Learn = 6/10 | Train = 10/10 | Hunt = 20/25 | Listen = 13/20 | Read = 6% | Thrill = 82%

 

Author's Notes: Just keep working, just keep working, what do we do? We work.

[Mr.Six]

3 minutes ago, Lilmissbri said:

Read two chapters of Harry Potter and FINISHED SS! Yay!! We also watched the movie. This is so much fun!

This is pretty awesome!