Who Doesn't Love...READING!!

I have always loved to read and can't think of a time in my life where I didn't have at least 2 books (ok, or more) on my nightstand.  I love going to the library and I particularly love getting FREE books either the physical copy or in e-format.  I wish that I had more time to read or could devote more time to it every day.  

I like doing reading challenges too.  I thought about compiling a list for you but then remembered that one of my favorite blogs already has a list compiled.  Head on over to Feed Your Fiction Addiction and check this list out for 2017 reading challenges.  WARNING: Be prepared to be there for awhile.  She will have the 2018 list up in a few weeks and I can't wait to see what's on there.  

If you like FREE books in e-format then you need to subscribe to the following.  They will send you an email daily with links to the books that are FREE that day.  What a better way to build your library!

Freebooksy (Free books)

Bookbub (FREE along with discounted books)

Bookshout (discounted books)

Pixel of Ink (FREE along with discounted books)

Bargin Booksy (discounted books)

I like to read just about any genre of book except horror.  Never have like it and I don't know if I ever will.    There are soooo many!  Here is a list that I have come up with:

Science fiction

Satire

Drama

Action and Adventure

Romance

Suspense

Mystery

Horror

Self help

Health

Guide

Travel

Children's

Religion, Spirituality & New Age

Science

History

Math

Anthology

Poetry

Comics

Art

Cookbooks

Diaries

Journals

Prayer books

Series

Trilogy

Biographies

Autobiographies

Fantasy

Did I miss any?  I probably did.   I'm re-reading (again) The Little House on the Prairie books.  I read these as a little girl and not only do I love re-reading them because they are good books but because they bring back so many memories while I read them.  They are fantastic books for any age/gender and I recommend them all the time to those that are looking for books to give as gifts.

I've also started the Witch & Wizard series by James Patterson.  The first book is titled Witch & Wizard.

I really like reading the BE Series that Warren Wiersbe writes and have just started reading his Be Responsible based on 1 Kings earlier this week.

What genre do you like to read?  What are you reading now?  Do you ever read more than one book at a time?

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Being Real

I've been struggling lately with some depression.  There.  I said it.  I haven't been officially diagnosed but I know.  I feel it.  Yes.  If you see me more than likely you'll see the happy go lucky girl that you've always seen in me.  Yes.  I can be happy and generally I am.  But I am struggling.  I wake up and I don't even want to get out of bed.  But I Do.  I get home and although I have things to do I'm counting down the time that I can crawl right back into my bed.  But I Get Those Things Done.  Well, most of them. 

One of my favorite shows is This Is Us.  And it relates to me in ways no other show can.  I'm a few shows behind and am catching up as I write this.  On one of the episodes the mom was talking to her brand new grand-daughter in the hospital and telling her that there is the beginning, the end and the middle.  And that sometimes the middle is one of the hardest places.  That's where I'm at right now.  The middle.  And the hardest deepest part of it.  Or so it seems right now. 

Just watched the part on This Is Us where they were in front of the judge and officially adopted Randall. So many memories just came flooding back! It reminded me of when I adopted my beautiful baby boy.  Sam. 

Oh Boy!  This little boy right here is what I'm fighting for!  He is my everything and my whole world.  MY PURPOSE!  He was and is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  The above picture was taken the day that I met Sam.  Don't know where that little baby boy has gone as he's almost an adult now.  And yet I seem to be struggling more with this age than when he was little.

If you know me though, you will know that I am determined to get through this!  I am a strong person even though every day right now I don't feel like it.  And every day right now is rough.  I can't wait for the day when you will read on here how I am crushing it.  But until then....this is my real life.

Okay...I've rambled quite a bit now.  Going to turn the table on you now.  Be honest.  Really honest with yourself.  What do you struggle with?  You may think it's trivial but you know what it may not be to someone else.  Share it!!  You may be helping someone else by sharing your struggles.

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Taking Photos

Sam borrowed my Canon EOS Rebel camera today and asked if we could go out and take some pictures/video. SURE! I took Spike along too and while Sam was out getting some shots I took this picture of Spike watching the cows in a field. I love that I caught the wind blowing through his fur. My favorite type of picture to take is either Black & White or Sepia Tone. Seems to be a lost art now that we have a camera at our fingertips on our phones now days. But we can still take great photos with our phones as well. The photo below was taken with my phone on the black & white setting. I focused on him instead of the background where he was looking.

Taking this photo, along with a few others, reminds me how much I miss taking photos. I may have to pick up that hobby again. Or at least do it more often. It's so relaxing going out with the camera and looking at the world around me. I mean really looking. Forgetting about everything else and looking and the beauty this world has to offer. You really can get lost in a moment when you take photos. Do you take photos? What's your favorite type of photo to take? Why do you take photos? I'd love to know.

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My Businesses

Besides working my part-time job I also am an Independent Consultant with two different companies along with working my own craft business.  Thought that I would share with you a little bit from each one that I am an Independent Consultant.  Please stop by and check them out!

The first one that I'm an Independent Consultant at is Paparazzi Accessories.  All of our Jewelry is $5!!!  How can you go wrong?  To see what I have on hand you can follow my Facebook business page or you can purchase directly from my website.  Here are some pieces that I currently have on hand just so you can see how wonderful they are. 

The second company that I am an Independent Consultant for I just joined today.  I love leggings and once I found this company, and the fact that I don't have to carry any inventory, and saw what they have to offer I knew that it was one that I could work for.  It's Buskins Leggings.  Their quality is amazing and the cost is very reasonably priced.  My store front is BeYouTiful Leggings.  You can do all of your shopping right from your computer!  I will soon have a Facebook Page up and running as well.  But I couldn't wait to share it with y'all!

Buskins leggings are SOFT, Durable and great quality. Made from Polyester and Spandex, these peach skin fabric leggings will make you never go anywhere else for leggings again. Buskins Leggings carries, Regular, Fleece and Fur lined Leggings and sizes include toddler through plus women (pluskins) and even some mens. We may carry specialty items from time to time. 

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