Making A Legit Effort

 

    

So like. I really suck at this whole blogging thing. But I made sure to actually put it in my planner every other day which is something I actually do follow. I think if I see it as a "task" (even though it's not going to be considered one!) it'll help me stay on track.

But that's life right now huh? COVID has made so many things completely out of whack. Intentions that we have made or goals we had for ourselves in 2020...not happening for some. Vacations and trips planned? Cancelled or postponed. Kids are either at school, virtual or a hybrid of both which seems to change weekly. Fires have been absolutely crazy on the West Coast. This election year is the worst I think I have ever experienced in my entire adult life.

It's. Been. Weird.

But at the same time I am truly cherishing this slowed down life right now. The time I am having with my kids is a time I am loving. We have done a lot of local traveling (camping and social distancing!) and I started hiking. October is going to be really busy for us but that's okay. Hopefully it helps the time go by quicker! 

A lot of people tend to focus on the negative with this but I want to hear some positives. What is something positive that you have about this crazy year? 

Summer is Ending

 

    It's really crazy to think that in a few short weeks summer is officially over. I feel like with this pandemic, the year is just like Groundhog's Day repeating over and over again. And yet, summer flew by us quicker than any of us could imagine.

    Kids are gearing up for back to school and whether or not your district is doing in person or virtual, I know the parents are stressed. The district we are going back to didn't give us an option and they said 100% virtual to start and I am completely okay with it. But know that no matter what option YOU choose, you're doing what you think is best for your child. Don't let anyone put you down or make you feel bad for that. Only you know what's best for your family.

    I know I made a post about my blog changing and how I would update more. And that was in July. So clearly I need to work on making that change! We did a few hiking trips and did a big trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton's a few weeks ago and I will be updating this week about that amazing sight. I am already planning a trip back but right now trying to focus on the next trip which is Zion, Bryce and Arches. We were going to camp at Grand Canyon but the virus being the way it is in Arizona, we got an email saying that all services are closed and that while our reservation is good to go, no new reservations were allowed. So that made us rethink that part of the trip and we are swapping it with Arches. We will be visiting a friend so we will be safe from being around other people for this one and we're excited! 

I am loving all the exploring we are doing in our country. And I can't wait to do more of it! 

Blog Changing!

Hey all! Its been a minute since I updated this thing. And after some reflection, I think its because of what this blog was intended for. I write my book reviews on my IG, Netgalley when I need to, Goodreads and Amazon when I remember so having another outlet just for  book reviews was something that got put on the back burner.

But I think I found a way to change that! 

In addition to reading, I also love traveling and eating. HAHA. Right now with 2020 being the way that it is, our traveling has gone way down. But even when we are not doing a big trip, we love exploring our state. There are so many amazing gems in your own state that I guarantee most people aren't even aware of! Those are the places we love going to. (The website Only-insert state here- is absolutely amazing!) 

So I am going to try and revert my blog into more of a "lifestyle" blog if you will. Not only will it be book oriented but it'll also have my day to day activities. When I really stop and think about it, we are much busier than I realize so hopefully having an outlet here to record that will keep me engaged. 

What's your favorite place you've traveled to recently? 

Insadong, South Korea (2018)

Caribbean Sea, Jamaica (2019)

Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World (2019)

Redfish Lake, Stanley, ID (2020)