Task it Tuesday - Jun 11

Originally created by The Geeky Blogger, Task It Tuesday is a weekly meme to help you--and me--get things done. The challenge is to post a task or list of tasks you want to complete before next Tuesday. These tasks can help you with your blogging life, reading life, personal or professional life.

Spent two days (one day last week, and then yesterday) with the kids, totally dedicated to them, so I am feeling good about myself. Next week will probably be Thursday, since the rest of the week is crazy with work.

I did not, however, get a lot of things from my to-do list checked off. I'm not feeling it lately. Why? I'm not really sure. Energy levels are way low. I'm still adjusting to the CPAP machine too.

Here is what this week's to-do list looks like:

• Daily Bible reading (still catching up)
• Beta read a manuscript - 80% done
• Edit the next two chapters of a manuscript for the publisher - DONE
• Blogging
• Review one book
• Make lists for vacation
• Workout - Friday and Saturday

What is on your list to accomplish this week?

Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts - June 20

Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts is hosted by Bookishly Boisterous. This is a chance for book bloggers to dabble in areas besides books (but those are welcome too). Share your plans for the weekend, a rant on people not using their turn signals in parking lots, or your love of Sunday morning mimosas.

My mind is on vacation. The Lil' Princess graduates from middle school on Thursday and the final day for the Lil' Diva is Friday. Dance recital is Saturday. The whole family is ready for a break. I'm hoping John Boy and his wife decide to join us for a few days, but might not happen.

After decades of traveling to the Outer Banks, I've learned a lot of stuff...

• You often pack things you don't need
• No car is big enough to fit all the stuff the kids bring
• There will be at least one disagreement while you're away
• Moms don't really get vacations

After driving all night, we unpack the car and then I make all the beds, put away all the food we just bought, and start laundry. I usually make two of the three meals each day. I'm still the dog's master. 

On the flip side, vacations, by their nature, encourage you to slow down. Even if you don't get a good night's rest, you usually feel okay because you're not dealing with the day-to-day grind. Reading is so much more fun at the beach. Even when you have to work, it's much easier to handle because after you're done you can go do something fun. 

There is also something very reassuring in knowing you will be coming home again. 

Where do you go on vacation? Do you have a favorite spot? 

Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts - June 13

Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts is hosted by Bookishly Boisterous. This is a chance for book bloggers to dabble in areas besides books (but those are welcome too). Share your plans for the weekend, a rant on people not using their turn signals in parking lots, or your love of Sunday morning mimosas.

Oh...my...gosh! I swear this week is so crazy I want to rip out my hair. Next week should be a bit better, but the girls have finals, the Lil' Princess graduates from middle school (thank the Lord for His many blessings), and the Lil' Diva wants to try and get her driver's license before we leave for NC. Please stop the rest of the world so I can catch up.

On a good note, the garden is planted! Pics are coming. It's not a large garden, but hopefully it is manageable. Unfortunately, the crop cover I bought was missing a part, so it's not set up yet. Need to take care of that before we leave or I'll come back to eaten plants.

The gypsy moths are bad this year. When I walk the dog I can hear them chewing leaves in the woods. Yuck!

Looking forward to the Outer Banks and the beach. Hopefully I'll be able to work very little while away.