Coming to you live from the northern suburbs of Chicago, it’s read-a-thon day!!! We’re starting early here (to be honest, I’m writing this on Friday night so I’m probably not up yet, but you never know), but there is no better way to start the day than by picking up a good book.
Before we get any farther, here’s the Hour 1 opening meme:
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? – Chicagoland suburbs
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? – I honestly don’t know. I’m just looking forward to reading without kids or family interruptions.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? – Does wine count as a snack? If not, we’ve got brownies and chocolate chip cookies waiting for us.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! – I’m Michelle. I’ve been blogging for over four years, and you’ll soon discover that I am an open book when it comes to what I think and feel about everything. I absolutely love this event, even if I don’t get a chance to participate as often as I would like. But I’m here today and ready to read!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? – Today is all about the reading. And napping. The last time I was able to participate, I got caught up in all the mini-challenges and cheerleading, and I finished the event feeling like I should have read more than I did. This time around, I’m going to read, post when I feel like it, and sleep when my eyes get tired. Since I’m doing this surrounding by blogging friends, I’m going to enjoy the good company and just go with the flow.
I had the brilliant idea of updating my read-a-thon progress via Instagram, to which I have links in my sidebars. You might see me stopping in to say hi here, but I’m not making any promises.
Now, It’s time to read, people! Have fun!
I think I remember that!
Ah yes Janesville, I knew I knew where you were from! I think we had a talk about Woodman's once! LOL
Oh, yes! They were delicious too!
LOL! I ended up staying up reading until 4ish in the morning but couldn't fall asleep until after 5 AM. I was up again at 8 AM. I'm surprised I lasted as long as I did and didn't crash the next day. It was fun though!
Thanks, Ali!
No smartphone? That sounds heavenly and heartbreaking at the same time.
Oh, I'm not in the north suburbs. I actually live in Janesville, WI but was visiting another blogger in the 'burbs. Definitely a Cheesehead here!
Thanks, Chris!
Thanks, Lisa!
Thanks!
I saw your post on instragram with the brownies and vodka – what a great combo!
How's your day going Michelle? I'm getting TIRED…11:30PM…zzzz. I normally stay up this late so what's my problem? Oh, that I got up a lot earlier maybe? Maybe it's the hard, hard work of reading and eating that is doing me in? LOL You can tell I'm tuckered out because I'm babbling 😉
Sounds like you have a fun day planned! Happy reading!
Good luck with your reading plans. I'll check out your instagram updates although I don't use it anymore. No longer have a smart phone. 🙁
Hi Michelle
Hope you are reading lots. You are nearly halfway! Keep it up.
Chris (Team Lion)
Did I know you were from the north suburbs? I don't remember if I knew! LOL I am supposedly but since it takes over an hour to get downtown I consider myself to be "near the Wisconsin border"….
No kids? You'll have a great quiet day! Good luck with the reading.
Have fun today!