October Miles

OK I'm back. I know you're awaiting my mileage with barely contained excitement. ;) It was a rough month and my low count shows that. However, I still managed to do 10.25 miles. So go me! And that brings my total to: 288 of 300. So, no I didn't get to my goal in October like I thought I would, but I'm that much closer. So close I can taste it. 12 miles away! That is so doable!! I'm excited. Thanks for the support and encouragement. And accountability - just as important.

Until next time! xoxo

October Book Update

I was just thinking to myself that I should post something, but I didn't know what. And then I realized today is November 1, which means I should update you all on my goals. Once again, I do not have my workout log with me, so this is just the books. But not much happened mileage wise anyway, due to illness and my knee issues. So, on to the books. I did read a lot more than usual because of the down time and sheer exhaustion.

Ophelia

I thought the plot was interesting, but I was not very happy with the characterization. It felt too modern. I know it's cool to have different perspectives and whatnot, and I like that concept, but I feel like the character of Ophelia was adjusted to have a modern female perspective, and that just isn't how I think it should be. She's a character in a Shakespeare play. Women in that time period did not tend to think like that. Maybe she was one of the exceptions, fine, whatever. It bugged me. But I thought the story was interesting. So overall it was OK.

Bookends

This was a cute book and I found it very interesting because I had never even heard of Moravians before. I was fascinated by all the little cultural and religious details the book had. And I thought it was a sweet romantic story, with funny parts. Predictable? Yeah. But a cute, fun read nonetheless.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

I decided to reread these to finish the series and then sell/donate these books. I do enjoy the series, especially the first book. I like Ann Brashares' easy style and honesty. This was just a simple, enjoyable reread for me.

Second Summer of the Sisterhood

This book and the other two are less enjoyable for me. I like the stories and the characters, but I feel like some of them do the same things over and over, especially one character. But then, they are teenagers, so that's pretty true to life. A bit tedious from my perspective, but still an enjoyable read. Guess that means I really am an adult now. That's frightening.

Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood

I give this one the same review as the second one. Enjoyable, a bit tedious, but not unrealistic.

Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood

OK, I admit that I was glad by the time this was over. The inability to learn from mistakes started to get on my nerves in this one, especially with Tibby. I know these are fictional characters, but all four of these girls have some serious emotional issues. By the end, all I could think was that all of them could really benefit from therapy.

The Organic God

This book was for bible study, and it was really good. It's all about getting back to the basics and really getting to know who God is. I liked it a lot, though I wish it were longer. A lot of it could be expanded on, in my opinion.

Unfamiliar Fishes

Technically, I listened to this one, but I'm counting it. I really enjoy Sarah Vowell, especially in audio form. This one is about the history of Hawaii and how it was colonized and became part of the United States.  I liked it, but I need to listen to it a few more times to really get a full impression of it. As of right now, I like The Partly Cloudy Patriot better, but I've listened to that one a few times.

OK, so that is 8 books in October, which brings my total to: 44!! Goal met and exceeded. Go me!

I'll be back soon with my mileage. xoxo