What's up Wednesday?

Hello Everyone!  Hope this finds you all fine and doing well early in 2012.  I really meant to post this earlier but the day just got away from me.  You know it’s that work thing.  The last few weeks, I have been trying to clean up for 2012; write those old reviews, organize things, plan what to do for 2012.  The next several book reviews will be ones that have been hanging since last year.  I’ve also decided not to do that wrap up of DNF books from last year, because do really want to hear about that?  I didn’t finish the book because it wasn’t for me, for whatever reason.  We have all done it.  You know how these things happen.  So why rehash that.

On the reading front, things are going pretty well.  Currently, I am participating in a yearlong read-a-long of Middlemarch hosted by dovegreyreader at dovegreyreaderscribbles.  She is from Devonshire in the U.K. and her blog is quite interesting.  You should check it out and if you’re interested in the read-a-long, search for posts labeled Team Middlemarch.  We are reading it according to how the original work was published in 1871.  There are 8 parts and the first one, titled Miss Brooke, was published December 1, 1871.  This section should be completed by January 22, 2012, for discussion purposes.  If you so choose.  Here’s the link to the post kicking things off.  The post is also chock full of information about Middlemarch.  I really liked Miss Brooke and didn’t take me that long to read it.

In non-reading news, I will also start posting bits and pieces about fitness every other Friday.  I plan on calling it Fitness Friday, because you know, it’s got to rhyme.  Many people have said how they want to get moving, lose weight, stay on track, whatever, so I figured I would try and help out or assist.  I am by no means a fitness guru, but I do the best I can, and I love to share information.   The first post will be this Friday.  (Ha! And I said I wanted to simplify my life.)

Well I think I’ve chatted enough today.  What do you all have going on?  Hope your day is wonderful and your books are fab J

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Reading Goals for 2012

Seems so ominous doesn't it?  It's not.  I start every year with grand plans but half way through the year, I get side tracked.  I start accepting all kinds of review books, borrowing books from the library, and neglecting those poor books that I own.  You know, the books on my shelves, the books in the corner of my room, the books hidden in a bag in the closet.  Oh and did I mention the drawer full of books I have at work. From an empty office, I re-appropriated a nice, deep two drawer filing cabinet.  One drawer has work files, the other is books, mostly unread by me.  I have issues, I know.

Therefore, I am declaring 2012, the Year of Reading From My Shelves, or Nooks and Crannies if you prefer.  I will still read some review and library books, but am setting limitations for both categories.

Review and library books will not exceed 15 for the year, starting as of January 1, 2012.  Currently I have 7 of those spots filled, so I'll have to be super selective with the remaining 8.  An additional limitation for my library borrowing, is that any books I borrow, must be from a series I haven't finished, like the Percy Jackson series.  I've been thinking lately of how many series I have started and never finished.  I became mad at myself, because these are series I would love to finish, but if I keep accepting books, I'll never get to them.

With respect to challenges, I am saying No.  No reading challenges for 2012.  I keep signing up for these things, mainly because they have a pretty picture.  Then I forget to keep track, or don't have books that will fit, and I don't complete the challenge.  I  must stop the madness.

As usual, my yearly goals of timely reviews, improving my commenting, responding, visiting blogs, etc. is an ongoing process.  I improve every year, but could always do better.

As for personal goals, I'd really like to lose 20 pounds (who wouldn't), be a better person and more accepting of others, and try new things, like making my own bread.  I try to eat right, or at least semi-healthy, and I love my bread.  But trying to find a healthy bread option that doesn't cost an arm or a leg is near impossible.  So, I thought if I could make my own bread, like whole wheat, I would be better off.  Keep you posted on that.

I also want to explore writing.  It's not something I can do all the time, but when I'm in the right frame of mind, I can just go on and on.  I would like to explore new outlets, learn new things, and generally do whatever I want to do.  Simplify, improve myself, and be happy.

Apologies for turning this into a rambley post, but it appears these items are all related.  Books are a big part of my life, and my reading goals tend to mirror my overall general life goals. So 2012 is like a back to basics year, and I hope you enjoy the ride with me.

Do you have any specific goals for 2012, reading or personal?  I'd love to hear them :)

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Happy New Year everyone!  May 2012 bring you health, wealth, and happiness. 

Love you and enjoy your day :)

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