State of the Blog

If you read my blog on a semi-frequent basis, you'll probably have noticed there wasn't much to read last month!  With my husband having exams to mark and report cards to write in addition to finishing up his own course he was taking and everything that comes along with kids finishing up in school, and my 3 year old doing what a busy 3 year old normally does, it was a hectic month around here.  There was very little time for reading and blogging.  So that has left my blog on its own with nothing to do.

But it is summer now and though it looks to be a busy one, I know I'll get back on track with reading.  So look for my blog to pick back up its pace in the next week.  And if it doesn't, feel free to give me a swift kick and tell me to get back in gear, because as busy and wonderful as life gets, it doesn't feel complete without reading!

Comments

  1. The Relentless ReaderJuly 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I've wondered where you've been hiding yourself ;) "Real" life tends to get in the way of reading at times. How dare it!?

    Hope to see some posts from you soon!

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    1. ShanJuly 3, 2013 at 10:44 PM

      Every day I said to myself "I'll get to work on the blog today" but it never happened. Now that the kids are sleeping in I'm getting some time to myself in the mornings so I'm going to commit that time to the blog.

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  2. IsiJuly 4, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Well, sometimes we can't help doing other mandatory things, and reading and blogging are actually hobbies, so I perfectly undestand.
    Anyway, I will be waiting for your reviews, whenever they come!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 4, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Hope you get some more reading time now, Shan. That's more important than keeping up the blog! Have a good relaxing time this summer.

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    1. ShanJuly 5, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      I've got a great pile all set for our summer road trip, so I'm excited for the reading that is ahead!

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