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*°*° LIFE UPDATES °*°*
I thought about cancelling my Twitter account - I don't read Twitter much and find it too... all over the place, too much, too quickly, hard to follow visually. However, when I tried commenting last wednesday and yesterday, the Twitter signature was the only one working on my laptop, so... i'm keeping it for now.
I've been apparently lazy in surfing the net and commenting (sorry !), but looking back on my bullet journal, I've been very active. In the house, cleaning, cooking, washing, leaving my computer to my daughter for her homeworks and organising things. It's good to keep track of things you do so you won't think retrospectively that you've been lazy when you weren't.
Among other things, I've written all my belated reviews, now I'm up to date. I also answered comments on my blog, so I just (just !) have to keep up with Youtube and checking my Bloglovin' feed.
I've also been building my future health posts, that I'll publish every saturday, concerning health, food, organisation, environment and all that... I presented the section yesterday and the link is below.
Not much series watching, 1 Hercule Poirot et a handful of Supernatural episodes, we reached season 13.
As I was typing away, the snow began to fall for the first time in years ! (Well, last year : 30 seconds of snow falling, 10 seconds before it all melted). So I gave up on Bloglovin' and we went for a walk, it felt good to hear the snow cracking under out feet :
I can't wait to see what it will all look like tomorrow - and if the snow will still be here. (Update : there's not much left...).
Oh, by the way, we have a curfew (again) : rather than a lockdown (for now), the government ordered a curfew at 6PM for all France (it was 8PM so far, with 6PM only for some places), so all the working people and the kids that go to school can gather round in public transports because they'll have a shorter time span to get back home...
*°*° LAST WEEK °*°*
Review in French of this wonderful French graphic novel based on George Orwell
A Syrian short story collection with a 1001 nights feel, a very good discovery !
My new section on health, organisation, etc : for a better life !
*°*° BOOKS READ °*°*
*°*° CHALLENGES RECAP °*°*
Emma at Words and peace gave me the idea of this weekly challenges recap, thanks Emma (= I copied shamlessly) ! But I 'll probably make it a monthly one.
- The Classics Club (2021, 2022, 2023)............ 7/52 (I got 2 more after I established the original 50 list)
- Historical fiction (2021)................................ 1/8
- Book buying ban......................................... 0/0
- Japanese literature (January through March)... 1/5
- My physical TBR.......................................... 3/128
*°*° BOOK HAUL °*°*
Nothing, nada, niente - good
*°*° ON YOUTUBE °*°*
Same here, sorry !
*°*° ON THE NET °*°*
Same here, sorry !
We got snow late last night, too, and it's still kind of white outside, but it's melting really quickly.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you guys will have to deal with an earlier curfew, Iza. I don't really understand what the use of that is - especially, as you said, because it just means more people will in public transport at the same time.
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading, my dear.
We had snow for exactly half a day, on sunday it was all gone. And the curfew doesn't change much for me, I've been stuck home for months now, but I worry for my coworkers and people in general. Thanks Linda, I hope you're enjoying your week !
DeleteI'm thrilled to report that there hasn't been a sniff of the white stuff, which I LOATHE. And I echo Linda's comments regarding the curfew - it sounds like a really silly imposition. Glad you were able to get out for a walk and I hope the coming week is a good one for you.:)
ReplyDeleteLOL ! The white stuff disappeared quickly enough ^^ Thanks SJ, I hope yours is good too :)
DeleteAw I am jealous of the snow! We keep getting it forecast but it doesn't arrive! I am also pleased to hear it has been a busy but productive week, especially catching up on all your reviews. Well done! 😁 I really need to do that, too! 😅 Take care and happy reading.
ReplyDeleteI have too many reviews now, lol ! Thanks Jessica, I wish you finally had some snow !
DeleteLove the snow. reminds me of MN. i've been thinking of skiing and sledding lately. Glad you were able to get out and take pics to share with us.
ReplyDeleteThere were a few kids in the village trying to sled, they even built a tiny snowman. You're welcome Carl :)
DeleteI'm not a big fan of snow, but the pictures are pretty. I'm sorry about the curfew. So many places are doing that and I just don't see how that helps.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week!
Snow is beautiful to look at, but not to drive on ^^ I agree with you about the curfew. Thanks Yvonne, have a great week too !
DeleteSnow is beautiful, and I enjoy it now and then. I am glad not to have to deal with it often. We live an hour or so from snow, but have only had it in the city two or three times in forty years! And it melts right away.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week and your books. Here are my WEEKLY UPDATES
Two or three times in forty years ! And I thought we had little snow ! Thanks Laurel, have a great week :)
DeleteNice snow walk. Cool classic picks here. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks VVB32 - I see on your blog that you stitch, I'll take a closer look :)
DeleteIt sounds like you had a really productive week. I hope this coming week is a good one for you. Enjoy the snow while you have it! :)
ReplyDeleteWe did, it didn't last long but I took plenty of pictures ! Thanks Stephanie :)
DeleteWe got really heavy snow on Wednesday in to Thursday with a top up on Saturday, I’m glad I’m working from home and don’t need to drive anywhere.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week and stay safe.
I'm glad I only had to walk in it too, it's a lot better than driving - even if my boyfriend the mountaineer thinks snow here is nothing but a triffle. Thanks Heather :)
DeleteBefore I lived in Michigan and was living in California, we got snow where I lived only twice and we got so excited. Yay that you got some snow. Bummer about the shorter curfew time.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've gotten a good start on your reading challenges and good for you sticking to your reading ban.
Have a good week, Iza!
Thanks Sophia, I'm sticking to the book buying ban for now, fingers crossed ! As I'm writing, I'm currently drinking a California beer, "Lagunitas IPA" ^^ Enjoy your week !
DeleteI'm glad people are enjoying the snow. I did for many years and went skiing every weekend. Now I live where we get a ay or two a year which doesn't last. I'm fine with it. Lulu hates rain and snow. It certainly is pretty though. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
I thought Lulu would have fun in the snow ? But it's cold and wet, I understand. My younger cat was suspicious and the oldest... slept. Thanks Anne !
DeleteOoh look at that snow! We got some too but just flakes... your walk looks wonderful. I love a brisk walk in the winter. I know what you mean about Twitter too. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to watch some Hercule Poirot if I can get around to it. So much TV...
Take care and be well this week.
It was beautiful while it lasted. I'll post a couple of videos on Agatha Christie next sunday, just saying ^^ Thanks Greg, enjoy your week, I hope all goes well for your daughter.
DeleteWe had snow fall here and it was pretty but it didn't stick. It rarely does here which I'm good with. I'm much more of a warm weather person. I have issues with Twitter too and have thought about canceling it. I've found it just stresses me out but it's been useful enough a time or two that I have kept it. I need to watch more Poirot! I love the David Suchet series but it's been too long since I watched an episode. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love David Suchet, he's such a great Poirot and watching this series is relaxing, like having a cozy afternoon with an old friend. Take care, Katherine :)
DeleteI read threads on Twitter now and then and will sometimes post there, but usually it's a vacuum. Such pretty snow! It does not snow where I live. My daughter wishes it would. I am glad it doesn't. I hope you are enjoying your reading! I have a copy of Villette to read. One day! I hope you have a great week! Enjoy the snow while you can. :-)
ReplyDeleteVisually, it's difficult for me to "read" Twitter, which is my main problem, but there are too many informations too quickly, too. Snow is beautiful... but slippery ! I can't say I'm struggling with Villette, but the beginning was great and now, I feel like I'm reading The professor all over again. Thanks Wendy !
DeleteI enjoy Twitter, it’s basically my news feed, but I do get caught doomscrolling too often.
ReplyDeleteCurfews are such a half-hearted measure, lockdowns aren’t popular but they do work if people cooperate.
Wishing you a great reading week
My social media addiction is Pinterest... I could spend hours there. Sometimes I delete the app, but I always put it back ! I would very much prefer a lockdown to curfew, I have the feeling they would be more efficient. Thanks Shelleyrae :)
DeleteI love your snow photos! I wondered if crowded buses and trains undo any benefit we get from curfews. Hopefully someone is studying that. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
The curfew decisions aren't taken by the government but by 3 think tanks paid by the government, I heard. I receive messages from my coworkers very often complaining about the transports... Thanks AJ !
DeleteI'm glad to read your up to date with your reviews. That can be challenging at times right?!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love those snow pics. It snowed here to this weekend. Unfortunately only after 4 p.m. and it was gone the next day.. But we got to see and feel it for a little while! LOL!!
Have a great week and happy reading.
I have one more review to write that challenges me ^^ We had snow from 2PM to during the night, I heard the rain fall early the next morning and I knew it would be gone soon. Oh well, we enjoyed it ! Thanks Maureen, take care :)
DeleteI say keep your Twitter, because I just followed you! Ha!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Kate !! Thank you ;)
DeleteI love snow but I haven't seen any in almost two years now... It sucks. I'm envious of all the tales of snow cropping up at the moment.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a super productive week! I'm struggling to catch up with blog comments but I've tried and that's all I can do really. I've now cleared the Feedly feed and will try keep up going forward. :)
Hope you have another good week!
We hadn't seen it for years ! My youngest daughter was so happy, as were we. It's hard to follow up on blog comments sometimes. I post this on Sunday and I'm answering on... thursday. Thanks Nicci, have a great... rest of the week ;)
Deletewow, now that you have written your belated reviews, can I hire you to write mine, lol? It's so hard to catch up.
ReplyDeleteAh Rimbaud, so good!
Martha Wells is on my list! And glad to see seeing my challenges recap gave you the idea. Actually, I also only post it once a month, on my monthly recap
Actually, Rimbaud is the one I'm struggling to write a review on, I'm still pondering the rating. I love the poet, many of his poems, his energy, his word creations, the sounds of his lines, but I didn't get it all. I'll think about it some more. Oh, enjoy Martha Wells, if you want to read more SF, The Murderbot will be a very good start !
DeleteLook at all the wonderful books you have read and are currently reading. You choose fabulous books to read.
ReplyDeleteSnow! It's snowed about six times in my sixty years. So beautiful. Glad you were able to enjoy it.
I look forward to seeing your new posts on health.
And most of them are already on my shelves, which is why I wanted dearly to get to them this year - fabulous reads ahead, I'm telling you ! 6 times in 60 years ! My ! When I was a kid, my father called our street "Siberia street" because it was snowed in every year ;)
DeleteThe snow looks so pretty, I love when it snows here. I hope you enjoy your books and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love it too, I was practically sticking my nose on the window and drooling on it watching the snow fall :) Thanks Jamie !
DeleteWe have barely gotten any snow this year, I am bummed! We usually get quite a bit more. One of my favorite things is a walk through the snow. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd ugh Twitter! It confuses me. Lol.
I love walking in the snow... before it turns into mud ! Twitter confuses me too, but apparently, it's very useful ;)
DeleteFinally getting here to read your post... it's been a busy week! You've got quite a few books here that interest me. I've read Ethan Frome a few times over the years and am rereading Wharton's The Custom of the Country now. Villette has been on my tbr list for years, and I enjoy Elizabeth Von Arnim, too. Glad you got a chance to walk in the snow before it melted! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks JoAnn, it's comforting to know I'm not the only one struggling with all the commenting. I see we have many tastes in common ^^
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