Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Revisions are still moving forward on Ivan's story. I added a scene that occurred off the page before, but I felt like it needed to happen on the page to make the story line stronger. 

Motivational Quote: "We cannot bank our hopes on possibilities. We must put our trust in ourselves, in our capabilities, and efforts and strength and preparations not only for our success but even to avoid our own defeat." ~ Aung San

What I'm Reading: I'm back to reading the Seaside Cafe mystery series by Bree Baker. I'm reading Partners in Lime. This is the sixth book in the series. The last book in the series comes out on the 29th of this month. I hope Ms. Baker writes another series as I've really enjoyed this one. 

Random Things: I'm still looking forward to spring so I made lemon sugar cookies. There's a picture of them below.

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Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Still working on revisions/edits for Ivan's story. I'm still on track to get it out to my betas by the end of this month. 

Motivational Quote: "When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go." ~ Carol Burnett

What I'm Reading: I'm taking a short break from reading the Seaside Cafe mystery series by Bree Baker. I only have one book left to read before the last book in the series comes out at the end of this month. Instead I'm reading The Family You Make by Jill Shalvis. This is the first book in the Sunrise Cove series. 

Random Things: Only 25 more days until April 1st. I realize spring officially begins on Sunday, March 20th this year but the weather doesn't get close to spring-like until April or later in my area.

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 I found this impression in the snow at the bottom of my porch stairs. It looks like a bird was trying to make a snow angel.

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Still working on revisions for Ivan's story. I feel like I made good progress. If I can keep on track, I should have it ready for one last look by my beta readers by the end of March.

Motivational Quote:"Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages." ~ George Washington

What I'm Reading: I'm reading A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker. This is the fourth book in the Seaside Cafe mystery series. 

Random Things: For some reason the picture of my S'mores cookies didn't publish along with my blog post last week so I'm reposting it again. Hopefully it will work this time.

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                                                The S'mores cookies.

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: I got quite a bit accomplished on Ivan's story. I feel like I'm finally getting back on track. Still a tiny bit behind where I want to be, but am happy with the progress I've made.

Motivational Quote: "To succeed, you must have tremendous perserverance, and tremendous will.~ Swami Vivekananda

What I'm Reading: I started Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker last night. It's the third book in the Seaside Cafe mystery series. I'm really enjoying this series. I've put the next 3 books on hold at my local library. I was a little sad to hear the last book in the series will be published at the end of March.

Random Things: I may be an adult, but I still like to eat S'mores in the summer. Since the temperatures been hovering around 25 to 32 degrees the last few days, I decided to try a recipe for S'mores cookies I found a few days ago. They gave me a tiny reminder that summer will be here soon...but not soon enough. 😄

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                      The S'mores cookies. They came out pretty well.   

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: I didn't get much accomplished on Ivan's story. I had a couple of appointments after work and then had to go buy a new washing machine when ours died suddenly. I had a repair person come by to look at it, but he stated it wasn't worth the cost to repair it. It is between twelve and fifteen years old so I guess it was time to get a new one. 

Motivational Quote:  "We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.  Considering my lack of progress in getting the revisions for Ivan's story done the last couple of weeks, this quote seemed fitting.

What I'm Reading: I started reading No Good Tea Goes Unpunished by Bree Baker last night. This is the second book in the Seaside Cafe mystery series.

Random Things: I tried a new recipe for gingerbread chocolate chip cookies on 2/6. They are completely addictive. I made another batch this past weekend. The recipe only makes 2 dozen cookies which is just enough for us to eat throughout the week. They are so good, I'm thinking of doubling the recipe, but then I'll probably eat more of them than I should.

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                               A photo of the gingerbread chocolate chip cookies.

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Last week was a bust as far as getting work done on Ivan's story. I ended up having to work late three days and my mom had an appointment on one of the other days so I accomplished next to nothing. 

Motivational Quote: "Half hearted commitment won't produce half hearted results, rather it will produce no results worth measuring. Real results will only come with full and total commitment." ~ Unknown  I'm repeating the prior week's quote because of my lack of progress last week.

What I'm Reading: I started reading Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker Friday evening. This is the first book in the Seaside Cafe mystery series.

Random Things: I made baguettes for the first time last weekend. They came out pretty good. Sadly, I didn't take any photos before we ate them. I'm going to use the same recipe this weekend, but instead of making long thin loaves, I want to try making one round loaf. We'll see how it turns out.

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              Chocolate cookies because a rough day (or week) always deserves cookies.