It's Sunday/Monday: Check-In Time

Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @Book Date. 

Bad blogger me ... and I think February is going to be hit and miss as my surgery that was going to be mid Feb is now Wednesday. Eek ... freaking out just a little, I wanted time to get organised. Recovery time could be a "nasty 2 weeks" (specialist's words #wth) with limited use of hands. Hoping she's one of those worse case scenario Dr's lol. Of course I'm visualising everything I might not be able to do ... this had so better be worth it!! 

It's been a drought on my blog, motivation sadly lacking and reading and reviewing has suffered but I do finally have a couple of reviews scheduled. I promise I'll get back into the swing of it ... eventually. But thanks to everyone for the happy hand wishes over the last 2 weeks. 

and here's a photo of my gorgeous granddaughter to brighten your Monday ... she makes me smile always. 

#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)  

Yippee a good week for me, over target. I'm in again for February :)

Fitbit Steps:

Mon: 7057 steps 

Tue: 8796 steps ~ short walk with Bella

Wed: 11,167 steps ~ walk to community garden, gardening

Thurs: 12,393 steps ~ walk & swim

Fri: 8212 steps ~ swim

Sat:  13,097 steps ~ walk on beach esplanade

Sun: 8878 steps ~ 2.2km walk for hamburger :) 

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title) 

zip, nothing, nada

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Finished last week: 

rinse and repeat ;)

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This Week's Reading List:

I'LL SEE YOU IN PARIS by Michelle Gable

THE FRIENDS WE KEEP by Susan Mallery (MIschief Bay #2)

SUMMER AT LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (Little Beach Street Bakery #2) ~ audiobook.

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Reviews Coming: 

MISSING PIECES by Heather Gudenkauf ~ not the subtlety of previous work but great read.

NUMBERED by Amy Andrews & Ros Baxter ~ cried so much I got dehydrated. I know this will be on my favourite list at the end of the year. 

JUST SAY YES by Alyssa Goodnight ~ a sprinkle of magic and humour

THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachael Johns (audiobook) ~ over-long audio but still good

IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE by Cathy Lamb  ~ loved it, what a great way to start 2016.  It will be on my favourite list at the end of the year! Thanks Kathryn :)

THE EYE OF THE SHEEP by Sofie Laguna ~ strangely beautiful and it broke my heart

LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (audiobook) ~ fun. Looking forward to the next one. 

It's Sunday/Monday: Check-In Time

Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @Book Date. 

A big week, the procedure on my hands mid-week went well and it's looking positive for a good result from surgery in February ... my birthday was Friday so that was the best birthday news!! The day kicked off with breakfast and this special gift from my granddaughter and I then proceeded to eat my way through the weekend haha

While I was resting up we finished watching the first season of The Last Kingdom, based on Bernard Cornwell's series The Saxon Stories. I've only read the first one ... because it was sooo boring I didn't continue. The TV series on the other hand is fantastic!! 

Having fun with Fat Mum Slim's Photo a Day challenge #fmsphotoaday. It really is inspiring, the prompts make you think, and I've always loved capturing the everyday and special memories. Find me on Instagram@teddyree if you want to have a squiz or join in the fun. And let me know if you're already participating :)

Brisbane city & pelican metal sculpture in the foreground 

Once again we have issues with our internet provider (Optus you are #shit) so it's taken me all day to get this post up *sigh* 

#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)  

Under target this week but I expected that with hospital and recovery. Sunday was lovely, we walked on the beach. 

Fitbit Steps:

Mon: 9110 steps 

Tue: 9247 steps ~ walk with Bella

Wed: 3515 steps ~ hospital

Thurs: 5992 steps ~ resting

Fri: 9123 steps 

Sat:  7717 steps ~ walk with Bella

Sun: 9042 steps walk on beach with Bella

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title) 

THE ROCK by Monica McCarty (Highland Guard #11) ~ guest review by Karen

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Finished last week: 

MISSING PIECES by Heather Gudenkauf ~ not the subtlety of previous work but great read.

NUMBERED by Amy Andrews & Ros Baxter ~ cried so much I got dehydrated. I know this will be on my favourite list at the end of the year. 

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This Week's Reading List:

I'LL SEE YOU IN PARIS by Michelle Gable

THE FRIENDS WE KEEP by Susan Mallery (MIschief Bay #2)

SUMMER AT LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (Little Beach Street Bakery #2) ~ audiobook.

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Reviews Coming: 

JUST SAY YES by Alyssa Goodnight ~ a sprinkle of magic and humour

THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachael Johns (audiobook) ~ over-long audio but still good

IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE by Cathy Lamb  ~ loved it, what a great way to start 2016.  It will be on my favourite list at the end of the year! Thanks Kathryn :)

THE EYE OF THE SHEEP by Sofie Laguna ~ strangely beautiful and it broke my heart

LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (audiobook) ~ fun. Looking forward to the next one. 

It's Sunday/Monday: Check-In Time

Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @Book Date. 

So this week when I should have been getting ahead with blog posts I joined Fat Mum Slim's Photo a Day challenge #fmsphotoaday. It takes me longer to do things but I really want to stick with it this time. Find me on Instagram @teddyree if you want to have a squiz or join in in the fun. And let me know if you're already participating :)

I'm having a surgical procedure on my hands midweek, it's a test procedure, meaning if there's some improvement it means I'm an excellent candidate for microsurgery on the nerves. No improvement = no point doing the bigger surgery. Wish me luck, it will either be the best birthday pressie ... or not. 

Not sure how much use I'll have of my hands after or what I'm allowed to do. I didn't ask the questions I probably should have; more than a little blown away to finally have another option that doesn't involve trialing useless medications. Still have to keep going with the hand & mirror therapy but that's not hard #justweird

#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)  

An average week, very hot and humid early in the week, 36°c (96.8°F)  Only 2 'intentional' walks later in week after cool change came through. Surprisingly I still managed to make my target. Bella's skin has been appalling in the heat (poor thing suffers from canine dermatitis) so I won't drag her along for any more walks while it's hot.  

Fitbit Steps:

Mon: 8792 steps ~ swimming

Tue: 7019 steps ~ swimming

Wed: 8760 steps

Thurs: 10,384 steps ~ walk with Bella

Fri: 9448 steps

Sat: 7680 steps ~ walk to community garden with Mia, play in the park

Sun: 9513 steps 

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title) 

THE THINGS WE KEEP by Sally Hepworth ~ beautiful read, heartbreaking & heartwarming

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Finished last week: 

JUST SAY YES by Alyssa Goodnight ~ a sprinkle of magic and humour

THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachael Johns (audiobook) ~ over-long audio but still good

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This Week's Reading List:

MISSING PIECES by Heather Gudenkauf ~ 50% done. It's awful-good

NUMBERED by Amy Andrews & Ros Baxter

I'LL SEE YOU IN PARIS by Michelle Gable

THE FRIENDS WE KEEP by Susan Mallery (MIschief Bay #2)

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Reviews Coming: 

IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE by Cathy Lamb  ~ loved it, what a great way to start 2016.  It will be on my favourite list at the end of the year! Thanks Kathryn :)

THE EYE OF THE SHEEP by Sofie Laguna ~ strangely beautiful and it broke my heart

LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (audiobook) ~ fun. Looking forward to the next one. 

It's Sunday/Monday: Check-In Time

Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @Book Date. 

Well the first week of 2016 didn't quite go as planned, our home server crashed and died and we changed our internet & wifi arrangement and ended up being without for a few days so apologies for being MIA and not visiting. I must admit I enjoyed the unplanned, unplugged time but this week things are back on track #fingerscrossed

Not much reading over the last 10 days, lots of computer time transferring files etc and we've lived in the pool. 

Yesterday we had a 'gourmet' picnic in the park and played badminton, so much fun! 

After Christmas I watched the Downton Abbey Christmas special. Sad to say goodbye to one of my favourite series but what a wonderful send-off.  

And amongst all the series I can't wait for the return of, Vikings tops the list. How exciting does the new season look :)

#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)  

I love this group ... support and encouragement no matter what level of activity you're at. Felicia and Jen's stories made me feel comfortable joining 2 years ago, a virus affected my heart and after 6 months of no exercise, I was cleared to begin walking again. It's been a long, slow road to getting heart healthy (literally) but I'm so glad it was with bookblogwalkers/FitReaders. Heartfelt thanks girls HA  :)

This year I'm going to try and do the 5k each month. January was tough but I did it :) 

Fitbit Steps:

Mon: 10,448 steps ~ walk & swimming

Tue: 6489 steps ~ swimming

Wed: 15,522 steps ~ Did January 5k walk with Bella

Thurs: 12,048 steps ~ walk with Bella

Fri: 8034 steps ~ swimming

Sat: 8499 steps ~ play in park & badminton

Sun: 8650 steps ~ swimming and walk with Bella

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title) 

unplugged

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Finished last week: 

IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE by Cathy Lamb  ~ loved it, what a great way to start 2016.  It will be on my favourite list at the end of the year! Thanks Kathryn :)

THE EYE OF THE SHEEP by Sofie Laguna ~ strangely beautiful and it broke my heart

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This Week's Reading List:

JUST SAY YES by Alyssa Goodnight ~ I'm going to read it this week!!! 

MISSING PIECES by Heather Gudenkauf

THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachael Johns (audiobook) ~ chapter 20 and enjoying it

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Reviews Coming: 

THE THINGS WE KEEP by Sally Hepworth ~ heartbreaking & heartwarming

LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (audiobook) ~ fun. Looking forward to the next one. 

Last Sunday/Monday of the Year: Check-In Time

Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @Book Date. 

We had a wonderful Christmas with all the family, Mia was a joy. Feeling very blessed that our Christmas was filled with so much family time, love and laughter. We were all very spoilt, ate way too much, strawberry daiquiris were a hit, an evening swim hit the spot, raucous fun in the pool on Boxing Day and a family get-together on Sunday before my sister and family leave to teach in Indonesia for 12 months.  

And my granddaughter is the cutest dancing elf I've ever seen lol

I adore the the angel wing I received for Christmas ... "There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are you will always be in my heart."

I'm also looking forward to Sheila's First book of the Year 2016. Tough choice but I've finally decided ... yay! Head over to Book Journey to sign up. 

#FitReaders Weekly Check-In

 

#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)  

Managed to make my target this week. I participated in the FitReaders Christmas Walk ... thanks to Felicia & Jen for the encouragement. Bella was not so impressed lol

Fitbit Steps:

Mon: 7056 steps 

Tue: 9234 steps ~ walk with Bella

Wed: 9460 steps ~ walk with Bella

Thurs: 13,781 steps ~ last minute shopping

Fri: 10,052 steps ~ FitReaders Christmas walk with Bella & Mike

Sat: 5042 steps ~ Boxing Day pool war ;) swimming

Sun: 7162 steps ~ swimming

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title) 

TWAS THE MONDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS: CHECK-IN TIME

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Finished last week: 

nothing lol

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This Week's Reading List:

same as last week + 1st Book of the Year

THE EYE OF THE SHEEP by Sofie Laguna ~ I bought this one almost a year ago and there it sat #mybad. 

JUST SAY YES by Alyssa Goodnight ~ picked up this one after Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer sang its praises. 

THE PATTERSON GIRLS by Rachael Johns (audiobook)

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Reviews Coming: 

ALONG THE INFINITE SEA by Beatriz Williams ~ From the halfway mark I couldn't put it down.  

THE THINGS WE KEEP by Sally Hepworth ~ heartbreaking & heartwarming

LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY by Jenny Colgan (audiobook) ~ fun. Looking forward to the next one. 

THE INFORMATIONIST by Taylor Stevens (Vanessa Michael Munroe #1) ~ (audiobook) 

THE INNOCENT by Taylor Stevens (Vanessa Michael Munroe #2) ~ audiobook. Great installment