An Introvert's World of Books discussion

My weekend was so nice. Saturday I had a zoom date with my oldest. Sunday we had great weather- a nice sunny warm day with a cool breeze. I was in a lazy mood on Sunday. I opened my window as far as it would go and felt the breeze while snoozing off and on in bed. I had an audible book going but basically slept through 5 chapters and had to start over.

I grew up in Maryland and I'm used to Fourth of July fireworks at a pre-planned, very populated field held on one day and one day only- that would be the 4th. In Pennsylvania, I have learned that everyone likes to shoot things and set things on fire as many nights as possible and anywhere they can find a place. Amazingly, my dog slept right through it. Nothing bothered her. She only opened her eyes when some of the fireworks had a whistle sound.

This weekend felt like I was catching up on all things WiFi related. My favorite was diving back into this book group. Yesterday was planned for a solo road trip for peace and quiet and BBQ at a little place 2 hours from home. What ended up happening was posting Book World and becoming very intrigued with The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. I made the mistake of opening the book BEFORE my drive. I cannot put it down! The characters are so endearing and real. They reference real books that I am jotting down to make into a TBR themed list. Some I have read already but I would love to reread with the perspectives of these characters for a different insight. And others I have not read or even heard of but am interested in the collection of books chosen by the author. I wonder if these are her favorites and she wrote a story around them or if these are the books that fit nicely into the plot.

I feel like I got beaten up this weekend. Seizure Thursday night that left me disoriented Friday morning and another one Friday morning while working. Caught a cold, lost some hearing, vision is wonky, and had to cancel my plans for a sunset tour and sunflower farm fun. But on the plus side, the weather is perfect!! sunny and cool. My daughters are so wonderful supporting me the best way they can. My monthly crochet subscription came in early. And my puppy thinks snuggles are the cure to all ills and that's all she wants to do. It's impossible to have a bad day around them.

So sorry to hear about your seizures, Jennifer. I know what you mean about snuggles with your puppy! My cats always make me feel better! One of them can tell when my blood sugar falls dangerously low. She jumps on me and swats at my face and pulls my hair until I wake up and eat something. I take insulin shots 4 times a day, so my cat really is a lifesaver!

I'm thankful for nice weather, too. We've been hit by 3 tropical storms/hurricanes in as many weeks. Many in my area lost their homes. Some lost their lives. More heat and storms are expected this week.😥

Praying that you feel better.

Pamela wrote: "So sorry to hear about your seizures, Jennifer. I know what you mean about snuggles with your puppy! My cats always make me feel better! One of them can tell when my blood sugar falls dangerously l..."

What a very intelligent cat!! Oh no about the storms. Please remain safe.

Saturday I finally was able to get out of the house. I got a haircut- so much for trying to grow it out. But I truly needed something to be done. The last EEG test and all those electrodes glued onto my scalp with the solvent they used to detach me took its toll on my already unruly hair. I have it cut short and still getting used to it. What I did next, though, was utterly stupid... I dyed it with an old box of hair color I found under the sink. There was so many things I did wrong that it's hard to pin-point exactly what made me look like bobo the clown. I have since then fixed it to look ... well, less Barnum and Bailey.

My weekend was a whirlwind! And it's only gaining speed. My daughters and I start moving tomorrow. Pennsylvania to Missouri. The movers are coming tomorrow, the street is behind in their paving so that's happening, I have been so ill that I have what I can packed and I just have to accept leaving things behind. It's my crash course version of simple living. I have completely accepted the fact that living in a library is only grand when you are NEVER...GOING...TO...MOVE! Oh man, it's way too crazy to be excited.

I hope you have a safe trip. Why the move, if you don't mind me asking? My "weekend" started on Friday morning with military duties and didn't stop until Sunday afternoon. Lost quite a bit of sleep.

Jennifer wrote: "My weekend was a whirlwind! And it's only gaining speed. My daughters and I start moving tomorrow. Pennsylvania to Missouri. The movers are coming tomorrow, the street is behind in their paving so ..."

I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well, Jennifer, sending prayers and safe travels for you and your girls on this big move!!! <3

Jason wrote: "I hope you have a safe trip. Why the move, if you don't mind me asking? My "weekend" started on Friday morning with military duties and didn't stop until Sunday afternoon. Lost quite a bit of sleep."

That is definitely a busy weekend!!!

IT FEELS GREAT TO BE OUT OF THE CAR!!!! I'm now a house guest planning to overstay my welcome at my parents'. Mom is determined to return me to Missouri in tip-top health. She might kill me in the process- haha! It's so nice to be "takEN care of" instead of doing the "takING care of".

I saw that I was asked why I needed to move but I can't find that question to answer it and I wasn't able to answer it sooner. I am moving because I am experiencing seizures, sleep disorder (possible narcolepsy), depersonalization and brain fog, vertigo, and my normal stress, anxiety and depression because my PTSD was triggered at work back in June. I have been restricted from work and driving since September. Hope, my oldest daughter, is better able to take care of me and my other daughter. Since she lives in Missouri, we now do too. My husband is worthless and emotionally abusive, he was making me more sick. This is a decision for the better. I was in Missouri for 2 days helping my daughters settle in and I didn't have a single seizure (brought on by stress, not epilepsy). I have only returned to finish up doctor appointments and testing but after that, I am returning for good to be with my daughters.

Jennifer wrote: "IT FEELS GREAT TO BE OUT OF THE CAR!!!! I'm now a house guest planning to overstay my welcome at my parents'. Mom is determined to return me to Missouri in tip-top health. She might kill me in the ..."

Nothing like our parents to give us the care that we so often deny ourselves. <3 I am so happy for you, Jennifer, and your daughters to be together and to be a healthy and happy family. <3 Sending you hugs and prayers and blessings for your new year and your new life. <3

Janice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "IT FEELS GREAT TO BE OUT OF THE CAR!!!! I'm now a house guest planning to overstay my welcome at my parents'. Mom is determined to return me to Missouri in tip-top health. She migh..."

That means the world to me. Thank you.

My life at my parents' house is going to be quite interesting. Mom is determined to improve my health- mental and physical. It feels nice to place myself in her hands and rest. However... my hair.

I have red, unruly, curly/wavy/straight hair (all at the same time). Since my brain scans and having 30 electrodes glued to my scalp and chemicals to burn the glue away (along with patches of hair). I decided to give myself a hair cut. I grabbed a handful and cut- more chopped. I was satisfied with that so long as I was wearing at hat (hahaha). Mom was not.

She gave me another hair cut to eliminate the "poky-sticky-out" parts and now she "doesn't cringe when she looks at me."

My life is currently an adventure, but living here is like a side trip into boot camp.

Poor Holly, she's been bouncing around states and school systems so much that she is starting her 3rd school today. It's pretty much agreed and decided that summer school is where her real education will be to get caught up but to appease the law and to keep me out of jail, she needs to start having a school presence. Tall order for someone with autism and agoraphobia to name a few. She and I were up all night... poor kid.

Jennifer wrote: "Poor Holly, she's been bouncing around states and school systems so much that she is starting her 3rd school today. It's pretty much agreed and decided that summer school is where her real educatio..."

Sending you both hugs and prayers. <3 Could she or would she want to do school online?

Janice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Poor Holly, she's been bouncing around states and school systems so much that she is starting her 3rd school today. It's pretty much agreed and decided that summer school is where ..."

We tried keeping her online but schools are too late in the year to have her added. But she had a great day at school today and she's so encouraged to return tomorrow. YAYY HOLLY!!

Jennifer wrote: "Janice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Poor Holly, she's been bouncing around states and school systems so much that she is starting her 3rd school today. It's pretty much agreed and decided that summer s..."

That's wonderful!!! HOORAY HOLLY!!! <3 Time for a little celebration! :)

Janice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Janice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Poor Holly, she's been bouncing around states and school systems so much that she is starting her 3rd school today. It's pretty much agreed and deci..."

Thank you! She convinced her grandfather to celebrate by buying books. I got a great kid.