Tuesday

CMash March 9, 2010 6 Comments

Before I post my daily memes, I want to thank all those that stopped by yesterday and commented. Please forgive me if I didn’t make it to your site. Sunday, I was able to get drafts done of my memes for part of this week. But due to preop appointments every day this week, I am not able to put in much computer time that I usually allow myself daily. Today, I am off to an appointment at the Blood Center as I am required to donate pints of my own blood just in case it is needed during the 2 day surgery. Have another appointment for this next week too. I can’t wait for this whole process to be over. OK….now to the fun stuff !!!!!!

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

*Grab your current read

*Open to a random page

*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

There’s no reason to think his elder daughter won’t live a long and healthy life-that’s what Garvey was told years ago, by a trusted physician. But can you ever be sure?

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I am in a suburban area of New York called Glenhaven Park with my friend Lauren, who is trying to deal with some personal issues.

From Live To Tell by Wendy Corsi Staub

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Monday

CMash March 8, 2010 16 Comments

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Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about dust jackets.

Do you prefer books with a dust jacket? What do you do with your dust jacket while reading? Leave it on or take it off? (Question courtesy of Kim from Page after Page)
It depends on where and what position I am reading in. And also depends on the cover itself. If I am in one of my reading chairs, the cover usually stays on. If I am lying in bed reading, I take the jacket off as it tends to move around or even get torn, which I am very OCD when it comes to my books. The jacket also gets taken off if for some reason it is not a well fitted jacket so I won’t damage it. Because I pass my books on, I want them to look as new as possible for the next reader.

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This is a meme to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week.

I had a very slow week reading but did finish (requested review from The Hachette Book Group)

And started (which I have been looking forward to from Bestsellersworld)

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It was a very slow week for mail deliveries

From Phenix & Phenix Publishers

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Monday

CMash March 8, 2010 16 Comments

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Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about dust jackets.

Do you prefer books with a dust jacket? What do you do with your dust jacket while reading? Leave it on or take it off? (Question courtesy of Kim from Page after Page)
It depends on where and what position I am reading in. And also depends on the cover itself. If I am in one of my reading chairs, the cover usually stays on. If I am lying in bed reading, I take the jacket off as it tends to move around or even get torn, which I am very OCD when it comes to my books. The jacket also gets taken off if for some reason it is not a well fitted jacket so I won’t damage it. Because I pass my books on, I want them to look as new as possible for the next reader.

Hosted by One Persons Journey Through A World Of Books http://bookjourney.wordpress.com
This is a meme to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week.

I had a very slow week reading but did finish (requested review from The Hachette Book Group)

And started (which I have been looking forward to from Bestsellersworld)

Hosted by The Printed Page http://printedpage.us/
It was a very slow week for mail deliveries

From Phenix & Phenix Publishers

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Sunday

CMash March 7, 2010 4 Comments

I am so excited that I found another meme today that I think I am going to enjoy! Is it that I get a kick out of daily memes and challenges because I am a semi new book blogger and like being part of a community that has the nicest people? For the experienced bloggers…do you still enjoy the fun or does it wear off after a while? Thank you to Midday Escapades…via her newsletter…I found the following meme hosted by The Eclectic Element (theeclecticelement.blogspot.com)

Slapdash Sunday is a day for your proverbial week ‘leftovers.’ Is there something you wanted to say, but just forgot? Is there something you want to write about, but isn’t worth a whole page? Do you have a random thought, funny or otherwise that needs to be written down? That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!
I just love the comment above “but just forgot” LOL I suffer from CRS so this is the perfect meme for me.
I will be posting a book review a little later today. Waking Up In The Land Of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo. Because it was my current read and I always have my book close at hand, it was the topic of multiple memes. I posted a snippet on Friday for Friday 56 and had quite a few comments asking me to share what it meant. I will repost it so you can see where everyone’s mind was regarding the 2 sentences LOL. Here it is:
“People, I sweated over this baby for you! Stay tuned until after this commercial break, because I’m going to show you how I made it!”
OK…..here it is …..Chloe Chavez one of the characters, was a television news commentator that had a segment Crafty Chloe and was about to show instructions on making a lamp. Are you disappointed that it wasn’t something else? lol

MY JOURNEY

REMINDER

As of tomorrow and going forward for the next 4 weeks, my postings may not be complete or completed in time for my Feedburner newsletter distributions. I apologize in advance. And to those that have become new followers (I apologize to those that already know) I am scheduled for 2 major spinal surgeries on April 5th & April 6th. This week starts the preop preparations, I have appointments everyday for different procedures due to the complicated nature of the operations. I am going to try and get as much done as I can as far as blogging for 2 main reasons….it is enjoyable and takes my mind off what is becoming a very anxious time and need to get in as much as possible for when I have blogging withdrawals during my hospital stay. I wonder what the consequences would be if I ~~stole,~~ ~~took,~~ borrowed a hospital issued computer to try and blog while in the OR (ok …I am pushing it) Recovery room. lol Needing to find any and all humor in this situation. So please forgive me as I use this segment as a personal platform to journal my emotions as I go through this scary time. Plus its cheaper than a therapist lol.

Wellllllll……Slapdash Sunday worked for me lol. Have a Happy Sunday and try to RELAX & READ…..its fun.

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Sunday

CMash March 7, 2010 4 Comments

I am so excited that I found another meme today that I think I am going to enjoy! Is it that I get a kick out of daily memes and challenges because I am a semi new book blogger and like being part of a community that has the nicest people? For the experienced bloggers…do you still enjoy the fun or does it wear off after a while? Thank you to Midday Escapades…via her newsletter…I found the following meme hosted by The Eclectic Element (theeclecticelement.blogspot.com)

Slapdash Sunday is a day for your proverbial week ‘leftovers.’ Is there something you wanted to say, but just forgot? Is there something you want to write about, but isn’t worth a whole page? Do you have a random thought, funny or otherwise that needs to be written down? That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!
I just love the comment above “but just forgot” LOL I suffer from CRS so this is the perfect meme for me.
I will be posting a book review a little later today. Waking Up In The Land Of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo. Because it was my current read and I always have my book close at hand, it was the topic of multiple memes. I posted a snippet on Friday for Friday 56 and had quite a few comments asking me to share what it meant. I will repost it so you can see where everyone’s mind was regarding the 2 sentences LOL. Here it is:
“People, I sweated over this baby for you! Stay tuned until after this commercial break, because I’m going to show you how I made it!”
OK…..here it is …..Chloe Chavez one of the characters, was a television news commentator that had a segment Crafty Chloe and was about to show instructions on making a lamp. Are you disappointed that it wasn’t something else? lol

MY JOURNEY

REMINDER

As of tomorrow and going forward for the next 4 weeks, my postings may not be complete or completed in time for my Feedburner newsletter distributions. I apologize in advance. And to those that have become new followers (I apologize to those that already know) I am scheduled for 2 major spinal surgeries on April 5th & April 6th. This week starts the preop preparations, I have appointments everyday for different procedures due to the complicated nature of the operations. I am going to try and get as much done as I can as far as blogging for 2 main reasons….it is enjoyable and takes my mind off what is becoming a very anxious time and need to get in as much as possible for when I have blogging withdrawals during my hospital stay. I wonder what the consequences would be if I ~~stole,~~ ~~took,~~ borrowed a hospital issued computer to try and blog while in the OR (ok …I am pushing it) Recovery room. lol Needing to find any and all humor in this situation. So please forgive me as I use this segment as a personal platform to journal my emotions as I go through this scary time. Plus its cheaper than a therapist lol.

Wellllllll……Slapdash Sunday worked for me lol. Have a Happy Sunday and try to RELAX & READ…..its fun.

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Saturday

CMash March 6, 2010 4 Comments

I should have blogged about this yesterday…but its better late than never. I jumped on Jennifer’s Book Blog Hop over at Crazy For Books (http://www.crazy-for-books.com/). Info to follow. I had read that there are quite a few book bloggers out there. And like the saying…there are never too many books, the same goes with book blogs. What a great way to meet new friends that have the same love for books as you. She has had a great turnout for her 1st day. So join in !!!!!! The following is from Crazy For Books:

Hey book bloggers! Every day I seem to find another book blog that I start following. In the spirit of the Friday Follow, I thought it would be cool to do a Book Blog Hop to give us all bookies a chance to connect and find new blogs that we may be missing out on!
Now, I follow a lot of blogs and I haven’t seen this feature yet, so if someone else is doing a Book Blog Hop, please let me know!! I don’t want to step on any toes or anything!
So, if you’d like to participate, just repost this, sign MckLinky below, and check out other blogs in MckLinky! Let’s connect and make new book bloggy friends!!
I’ll try to make a nifty graphic to go along with this, but give me another week to get that done! 🙂
Instructions: Add your BLOG NAME in the Title with a link to your book blog Since this is just getting started, spreading the word would be awesome!!!

Any special plans today? I am a little behind in reading so this post will be short so I can get some things done around the house, and then I am going to Relax & Read !!! Have a great Saturday!!!!

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Saturday

CMash March 6, 2010 4 Comments

I should have blogged about this yesterday…but its better late than never. I jumped on Jennifer’s Book Blog Hop over at Crazy For Books (http://www.crazy-for-books.com/). Info to follow. I had read that there are quite a few book bloggers out there. And like the saying…there are never too many books, the same goes with book blogs. What a great way to meet new friends that have the same love for books as you. She has had a great turnout for her 1st day. So join in !!!!!! The following is from Crazy For Books:

Hey book bloggers! Every day I seem to find another book blog that I start following. In the spirit of the Friday Follow, I thought it would be cool to do a Book Blog Hop to give us all bookies a chance to connect and find new blogs that we may be missing out on!
Now, I follow a lot of blogs and I haven’t seen this feature yet, so if someone else is doing a Book Blog Hop, please let me know!! I don’t want to step on any toes or anything!
So, if you’d like to participate, just repost this, sign MckLinky below, and check out other blogs in MckLinky! Let’s connect and make new book bloggy friends!!
I’ll try to make a nifty graphic to go along with this, but give me another week to get that done! 🙂
Instructions: Add your BLOG NAME in the Title with a link to your book blog Since this is just getting started, spreading the word would be awesome!!!

Any special plans today? I am a little behind in reading so this post will be short so I can get some things done around the house, and then I am going to Relax & Read !!! Have a great Saturday!!!!

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Friday

CMash March 5, 2010 17 Comments

TGIF….and the busiest day for memes, so I don’t want to waste any time, let the fun begin……..

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From An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
My question is: Favorite Girl Scout Cookie?
Thin Mint….mmmm….wouldn’t mind a few right now.

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Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
*Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
* Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
“People, I sweated over this baby for you! Stay tuned until after this commercial break, because I’m going to show you how I made it!”
From Waking Up In The Land Of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo

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And…here we go!

1. Why are you making the bed, you are only going to sleep in it again? (words spoken by my family)
2. I want you to take a trip to Aruba asap.
3. If I am willing to do it then it will be on my terms.
4. Take a chance and see what happens.
5. I could use a VACATION.
6. Praying that the surgery is successful and then I will have a great quality of life with little pain.
7. And for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending time with hubby, tomorrow my plans include laundry, computer to-do items, reading and hubby quality time and Sunday, I want to wish my baby, Mark, a Happy 24th birthday, wish he lived closer, and its RELAX & READ Sunday!