Well hello there bookworms! It’s been a while. I know. I’m sorry. Life has been crazy. We’re talking supreme cheese pizza with olives and pineapple and bacon and sausage and the whole nine yards crazy. Since my summer isn’t going to settle down anytime soon, I’ve decided to switch up my blogging schedule. Instead of three times a week, I will be blogging on Wednesdays and Saturdays. My posts will be more spread out but hopefully more consistent and a better quality. I’ve missed chatting with you all so much! Here’s what I’ve been up to. Let’s catch up in the comments. 🙂
CURRENTLY FANGIRLING about… the fact that Wonder by R.J. Palacio is going to be a movie with JULIA stinking ROBERTS as Auggie’s mom! Um??? SoOOOoOO many MG and YA adaptations have been announced recently (Red Queen, Between Shades of Gray, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and more I’m probably forgetting) and I’m just over here like
and then to all the teenagers who look at me odd when I talk about stuff nobody hears about:
CURRENTLY WATCHING… I’ve read a mere two books thus far in June (the shame, the horror, the guilt — I know) so you’d think I’d be binge watching Netlix. But alas I’ve even betrayed my own life support. I’m looking forward to seeing Finding Dory because I have been on top of that one since before anyone knew it was a thing. I’d like to watch more Downton Abbey with my dad but I just haven’t had a chance to fully invest myself in the show. So in the meantime, Gilmore Girls reruns it is ’cause: Jess.
(Telly recommendations welcome, I beg of you.)
CURRENTLY LISTENING to… I will refer you to my complete favorites list on Spotify (x) where I have been compiling every song that has caught my ear in the past two years. Scroll to the bottom for the most recent listenings, which include “Just be Held” Casting Crowns, “Can’t Stop the Feeling” Justin Timberlake, “Save My Heart” Jason Reeves, “Baby Girl” Sugarland, “Keep on Lovin’ You” Steel Magnolia and just about a thousand others.
CURRENTLY ANTICIPATING… oh sweet pancakes guys. For the past four years, I have been stalking and fangirling over Miss Rachel Coker. Her books are amazing, her photography is inspiring, her words are like chocolate, her wardrobe is to die for. I’m pretty sure my family is sick of hearing me talk about her. And I get to MEET HER in August. At a writer’s workshop. In her home. For a whole weekend. With several other girls I’ve met online. *And* her adorable sister Hannah Everly (the one who makes the skirts.) I’m a little excited maybe. Just a lil bit. Expect photos. And blog posts. And fangirling. I might just die y’all. RIP me.
CURRENTLY READING… My ten year old self is through the roof right now. I have been waiting for a sequel to The Candymakers by one of my favorite childhood authors Wendy Mass for five years. It’s going to be here AUGUST 2ND. And I have an ADVANCED READER’S COPY. I’m thinking I’ll give the first book a re-read since it’s been five years, and then onto the sequel!
CURRENTLY READING… ignore my “currently reading” widget. I’d update it but at this point I’d have to update it everyday because I’ve been so off about my books lately. I HAVE NO DISCIPLINE. None. No self control. #moodreader (ha. more like all-around queen procrastinator.) SO. I’m not reading a Jewish memoir of a man who survived a Nazi imprisonment camp. Oh noo. I’m reading Pippi Longstocking. (For the thousandth time. No shame.) Riveting stuff. But hey, if that’s what it takes to get through this month with a respectable number of books read, then so be it. (Let’s face it, not gonna happen.)
CURRENTLY WEARING… only the shirt made for me. The manufacturers were all “Oh hey you know that girl Emily? This shirt is for her.” Thanks mom for the sweet surprise. Extra fries please yo. (Dipped in milkshakes because that’s the only way to eat them.)
Thus concludes this blog post of “Emily Being Sporadic and Ramble-y and Probably Boring Her Readers.” I didn’t know how much I missed blogging and being myself to all of you sweet bookworms. There was so much to say! Do tell me what you’ve been currently up to! I MUST CATCH UP. Since we established that I’m going to die upon meeting Rachel Coker we need to say everything that needs to be said prior to my departure.
Talk to you guys below! Go! Flock!
WELCOME BACK TO THE BLOGOSPHERE, EMILY!!! YOU HAVE BEEN SORELY MISSED!!! <3
*begrudgingly turns off caps lock* Ooo, Just be Held. I LOVE THAT SONG SO MUCH! PEOPLES. And Baby Girl. Sugarland is good, they should've put out more songs. 😛
YOU'RE GETTING TO MEET RACHEL COKER???? I am so crazy jealous!!! XD I absolutely loooooove her book Interrupted. 🙂
Haha, that shirt. 😉 Totally me! I saw this thing-y on Pinterest, it was like… "Fries before guys? I be like, all foods before dudes." I laughed SOOO hard. =D
Great catch-up post, Emily! Looking forward to more. 🙂 What have I been doing lately? VBS prep, summer fun (swimming!!), and gearing up for Camp NaNo. 😀
THANKS FAAAIITH! *reverts to proper typing* i KNOW right (oops right I wasn’t going to do caps-lock.) I miss them so much.
I AM thanks for enjoying in the excitement with me!! Best. Phrase. Fo’ real, lol. All foods – chocolate at the top of that list, ha!
Thanks again girl! VBS, whoo. Little kids are great. I helped out a camp myself this weak. Exhausting but fun! Me too! 🙂
I’ve missed your posts so much!! And while I am sad that I get less posts from you, I think this schedule should work better. Less stress on you.
I haven’t been watching a lot of Netflix either. I started watching Arrow on Netflix the other day. And I’m on like episode three of Doctor Who. But I have been pretty busy so I haven’t watched much.
I’ve read an okay amount this month…. So I just counted and I’ve read mine books so far this month. But I should be able to finish at least two more.
I forgot to mention, I bought your birthday card the other day. ;p. I plan so ahead for stuff like this.
Though I just found twenty dollars (I lost it back in WI but I just found it. ) and I know exactly what I’m going to spend it on. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here I come!! Haha.
Oh and I hope to tally to you about some blogger things since I’m considering starting a blog this summer.
Thank you! I’ve missed writing them! I agree – three days a week, particularly on the weekdays, is rough. And I hope to be spending more time on them as well. (Tonight being the exception, lol!)
I’ve been meaning to watch Doctor Who for two or three years, but I’m so late to the bandwagon. It’s not something I’d watch just for the sake of watching it. So if you like it I’ll probably give it a shot. and uuughhhh shut it. Dang I’m so slumpy and sad. Bad bookworm.
You’re downright crazy Ms. Always On Top of Things. Is that not the best feeling in the world?! I cannot wait for you to set up a blog. I am going to throw a party.
I’m so happy that you’re back! I’ve missed your posts very much. And, I love your new schedule. I’ve been experimenting with some for a while now.
I’ve been recently watching the Flash on netflix, and not even going to lie, I am in love with it. GO WATCH IT!
AND WHAT?! Where was I when they announced that both Wonder and Red Queen movie adaptions? *goes to do quick internet search real quick* I am so excited now!
Yay for meeting Rachel Coker in August!
I LOVE THAT SHIRT SO MUCH!!!!!! Fries dipped in milkshakes is my life.
Me too; that means so much Trisha! We’ve got to email more often. I’ve heard of The Flash I think! I should really look into it. What’s the premise?
YES! You were watching The Flash I guess! Guuurl. I am crazy excited. Yess for meeting Rachel. It’s insane that I’ll finally get to see her in person.
LIIIIFE SUSTAINING ABILITIES, I tell you. Seriously. Life.
GILMORE GIRLS. I AM CURRENTY BINGING IT BECAUSE ALAS I HAVE JUST NOW STARTED! TV recs? I LOVE Quantico, Stitchers, and Young & Hungry! Young & Hungry is absolutely hilarious and quirky! THE CANDYMAKERS WAS MY CHILDHOOD OMG. I remember reading that AGES ago. I want the ARC so badly! You’re so lucky! I saw Finding Dory yesterday right before seeing Me Before You (not as much of a crypts as the book, but EXCELLENT COSTUMES AND CASTING OMG). Love that shirt!
YAY FOR NEWBIE GILMORE GIRLS FANS. Is it not the best?! I’m convinced there is no better television show to binge watch. We must discuss it. 😀
Mine too, geez. Coolest kids on the block. If you have a Netgalley account, I just requested it on there and was approved a few days later. 🙂 I can’t wait to see Finding Dory. It’s going to be the movie of the year in my book, haha! Thanks Helen!
Oh my gosh, I love your shirt! Seems like you’ve been pretty busy! Same. We just had some family visit from CA, and we got to go to Dollywood, so that was pretty fun. ^_^
Some TV shows I have watched are The Flash, North & South, Agents of SHIELD, and if you like some kick-butt shows you should definitely watch Alias and 24! And you better make time to watch Downton Abbey and report your thoughts on it! 😛
Thanks Jae! I’ve gotta admit, I’m obsessed with it as well. You’re the second person who’s recommended The Flash so I should check it out. I will definitely make time for Downton Abbey. 🙂 I can’t wait to get more into it. Will do!
WONDER AND BETWEEN SHADES OF GREY??? AH! I’m so excited for that! Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is a very good, slightly Downtown Abby-esque show. It’s set in the ’20s in Australia!
YESSSS can you believe it?? Ooh ’20s Australia. What an interesting time and place. Added to my list. Thanks Evi!
I missed seeing your posts! 🙂
OH MY GOSH WONDER IS GOING TO BE A MOVIE?!?! Where have I been?? Thank you for bringing my attention to that! ?
Aw, thanks Olivia! YESSS MY SENTIMENTS PRECISELY. I’m so glad you’re as excited as I am. 😀