Happy Monday! Can you believe we’re halfway through April? This year is going crazy fast already! I’m back for another what-I-read post. Today I’ll be sharing all the faith books I read in 2023. Of course, a lot of books fit into this category, but these were specifically focused on God, the church, and how … Continue reading What I Read In 2023: Faith
What I Read In 2023: Modern Fiction
Wow, look at that. I’m here again to share another installment of Books of the Year. Today I’ll be posting about all the random fiction books I read in 2023. It wasn’t my favorite category by any means. *sighs* I’ve come to the realization that I don’t like modern fiction at all. When you read … Continue reading What I Read In 2023: Modern Fiction
What I Read In 2023: Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Hello everyone, welcome back to the second installment of my very long Books of the Year series. Today I’m sharing all the fantasy/sci-fi books that I read in 2023. Back in 2020, this was my most read genre. Then I read Lord of the Rings and all other fantasy faded and died in its glorious … Continue reading What I Read In 2023: Fantasy & Sci-Fi
What I Read In 2023: Gothic Horror
Hey everyone, I’m sorry I vanished for so long. I sit down, write half a post, and then run out of words. I’m hoping (fingers crossed!) to be a little more consistent in the weeks to come. Famous last words... I’m back with my annual what-I-read post! Normally I do a huge, overwhelmingly long post … Continue reading What I Read In 2023: Gothic Horror
How’d I Do? Reviewing 2023 Goals & Making New Resolutions
2022 was a good year. I was very productive and I did a lot of things that I was scared I'd never find the strength to do. 2023 was the oposite. I feel like I backslid in a lot of ways and gave into fear completely. It was a good year in a lot of … Continue reading How’d I Do? Reviewing 2023 Goals & Making New Resolutions
Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreher: Book Review
“And this is the thing about soft totalitarianism: It seduces those – even Christians – who have lost the capacity to love enduringly, for better or for worse. They think love, but they merely desire. They think they follow Jesus, but in fact, they merely admire him. Each of us thinks we wouldn’t be like … Continue reading Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreher: Book Review
Music of 2023: Spotify Wrap
I like to think that I don't listen to much music. I love Christmas and holiday music, but I only listen to other music when I'm trying to concentrate on writing or when I'm depressed. 😂 If you see me sitting somewhere and I'm not doing anything besides listening to music...you know. XD I was … Continue reading Music of 2023: Spotify Wrap
Dearest Josephine: Book Review
Dearest Josephine by Caroline George tells the story of a young woman, Josephine De Clare, who finds historical letters in the old house left to her by her father. The letters are written by an Elias Roch…to a Josephine De Clare that not only had the same name as her, but had many strange similarities … Continue reading Dearest Josephine: Book Review
Why I Gave Up Secular & Fiction Books For A Month
If you know me, you know that I love to read. Since I learned how, it’s been one of my favorite pass times. I grew up reading The Pilgrim’s Progress and John G Paton’s Missionary Adventures to the New Hebreties. I was enthralled by End of the Spear and Through Gates of Splendor. As I … Continue reading Why I Gave Up Secular & Fiction Books For A Month
becoming Mrs. Lewis: Book Review
Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Joy Davidman and how she fell in love with and married the great C.S. Lewis. I don’t love historical fiction in general, but even less when it focuses on specific historical people. It’s so easy for the authors to preach … Continue reading becoming Mrs. Lewis: Book Review
The Phantom of the Opera Book Review
I’m not sure what to think of this book, to be honest. It is an intriguing tale but it lacks the depth and moral questions that most other classics have. It is a story of darkness, fear, love and manipulation. I both love it and hate it. (Just a note, this whole review is filled … Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera Book Review
Wishtress: Mini Reviews
Hey everyone! So sorry that I haven't posted anything in forever. Its been a busy few months and I've just been avoiding my blog. I'm hoping to get back into it soon (famous last words) but for now I thought I'd share review that I did on Nadine Brandes new book Wishtress. I love Nadine … Continue reading Wishtress: Mini Reviews
Random Life Update: July 2023
Hello everyone! I hope that you are having a lovely summer so far. We're drowning in sweat over here in Florida. July and August have been miserably hot so far. For some reason, we always move to new states at the worst times - normally we move in the middle of winter. But nope, this … Continue reading Random Life Update: July 2023
Random Life Update June 2023
Look at that - we are over halfway through July and I'm just now getting around to the June update. I've been procrastinating on everything. Working on college application stuff is NOT FUN and it's made me want to avoid all computers indefinitely and hide under my bed... June felt like a really long month … Continue reading Random Life Update June 2023
Best Places to Read Books Free (or Cheap)
Hey everyone! In keeping with my recent bookish theme on DOTL, I decided to share all of the different book platforms that I use. Most of them are free. The rest are very affordable. Scribd First off, we have Scribd. This has audiobooks, e-books, articles and podcasts. It isn't free but it's only $11.99 a … Continue reading Best Places to Read Books Free (or Cheap)
MASSIVE BOOK HAUL June 2023
I'm back with yet another book haul! It's been a few months since I've done one of these and thought it was about time. A couple weeks ago, Mama wanted to go to a library bookstore sale to try to find some books for Jehosheba's birthday. I didn't have high hopes and thought maybe I'd … Continue reading MASSIVE BOOK HAUL June 2023
Help! Hobbies Needed!
Welcome to my house, the place where I sit and die of boredom. I've been in a mood lately - just wanting every second of every day to matter because life is short and I'm getting old. Okay, not old to most people, BUT I AM ALMOST TWENTY AND HELP ME THAT IS ANCIENT. When … Continue reading Help! Hobbies Needed!
Random Life Update: May 2023
Hey everyone! This update is horribly late. I've been procrastinating on it. XD May was quite a month! As you know, we left Utah on the 5th. It was an extremely fast move. Getting the truck packed up wasn't fun, but hey, I was at work for most of it. XD My siblings were very … Continue reading Random Life Update: May 2023
The World Is Insane: Rantings on Culture
I’m angry. Maybe it’s just a mood. Chalk it up to my three week, never ending headache or the stress of being in temporary housing for a month and then unpacking everything. We went to Target the other day to grab some groceries. At the front of the store was a display flaunting rainbow shirts … Continue reading The World Is Insane: Rantings on Culture
The Hunger Games: Mini Review
I just finished reading the first hunger games book and thought I would share my thoughts on it. I would love to hear yours and whether you agree with me or not! 😊 My rating: 1 out of 5 stars. What an intriguing story. Twenty-four teenagers, thrown into the arena to battle each other to … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mini Review
The Grand Arrival of Hektor the Cute
Hey everyone! Sorry for the post drought here. I don't really have an update on the move except that we are now in Florida, in an airbnb, waiting to find a house. The search is endless and exhausting. 😫😐 But that's not what this post is about. As most of you know, I decided to … Continue reading The Grand Arrival of Hektor the Cute
Random Life Update: April 2023
April was insane. It was one of those months that you look back on and just shake your head at. As you know, we decided to move this month. It was part way through the month before we even knew where we were going and what to expect. To say that it has been a … Continue reading Random Life Update: April 2023
Brave New World & Fahrenheit 451: Mini Reviews
Hey everyone! I thought I'd share some mini reviews on books that I've read recently. 🙂 I'd love to hear your thoughts on these books. 🙂 Brave New World is an incredibly creepy peek into what our future is becoming. On the surface, the world looks amazing. Everyone is happy and carefree. Everyone can do … Continue reading Brave New World & Fahrenheit 451: Mini Reviews
You Know You’ve Moved A Lot When…
I found this post that I made a couple years ago on moving. XD Even more true now!
Your friends and family aren’t surprised when you announce another move and are always asking, “Hey, where are you moving next?
You’re a pro at packing and unpacking.
You can’t believe it when people talk about growing up in ONE house and rarely leaving the state.
You move instead of taking vacations.
Your online shopping “Ship To” list has a lot of different addresses in several different states and cities.
You don’t understand it when people talk about being homesick after just being gone from their house for a couple days.
“Where are you from?” is an awkward question.
You’ve stopped getting attached to your house, town and state.
Home is just “that place I live for now”.
Being social and having friends can be challenging….depending on your personality.
Your family car feels like your second home.
You’re great at entertaining yourself during long road trips.
You get crazy excited…
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10 Ways I Am Like Gliders
I've been obsessed with gliders for the past almost three years. Daddy always says that people end up getting pets that look like themselves. Take Baruch for example. He has hair that sticks out all over his head. Think mad scientist-type look. Or Flint from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. And do you know … Continue reading 10 Ways I Am Like Gliders
An Important Announcement & Reflections on Love and Pain
I have an announcement to make. A big one. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, I’m sure you can predict my next words. You’re probably just shaking your head and laughing. You’re correct, my friend. We are moving. Again. This time we’re off to Jacksonville, Florida. Even though Utah was supposed to … Continue reading An Important Announcement & Reflections on Love and Pain
In or Out Book Tag: More Bookish Posts
Hey guys! Rebekah over at Books and Hooks did this awesome In or Out Book Tag! She left an open invitation, so I thought I'd do it. 🙂 Make sure to head over there and check out her answers! Reading the last page first OUT. I absolutely HATE spoiling books for myself. It takes all … Continue reading In or Out Book Tag: More Bookish Posts
HAPPY PASSOVER 2023
Hello everyone, I hope that you are having a lovely day! I just wanted to pop on real quick and wish everyone a very happy Passover!!! (Do you celebrate it?) It's been a lovely day so far and I am so looking forward to celebrating and sharing the Seder meal with my family tonight. ❤ … Continue reading HAPPY PASSOVER 2023
Random Life Update: March 2023
*crawls to computer* Can I just say that this month was exhausting? It was very full and very long and I just want to take a vacation. You know, get on a plane and fly somewhere, anywhere, and drown in ice cream and Nutella. Wouldn't that be awesome? I would seriously do just about anything … Continue reading Random Life Update: March 2023
An Exciting announcement: Big Family Travels
Hello everyone, welcome back. Today I have an exciting announcement. For a while now, I've wanted to have a place to share about the traveling that my family does. This blog is great for so many things, but I wanted a space dedicated to traveling, sharing tips for big families, and random, funny stories. Plus, … Continue reading An Exciting announcement: Big Family Travels
Why I’m Growing Out My Pixie Cut
November 2021 I decided that I wanted a haircut. I was somewhat nervous about this choice because the last time I had done anything with my hair was when I was eleven. I got a really short bob with bangs. It was hideous, but at the time I thought the bangs were the best. Learn … Continue reading Why I’m Growing Out My Pixie Cut
Random Life Update: February 2023
February was a rather boring, quiet month. Not a whole lot happened. I just can't believe that we are already in the third month of 2023 and that I'm only seven months from being 20. 😭😭🤢🤮😱😵 I'm so dreading it if you can't tell from the emojis... Valentine's Day was a lot of fun. I … Continue reading Random Life Update: February 2023
Books, Books, & More Books
I love books so much. One of my favorite activities is to go to a bookstore and spend an hour just wandering around, breathing in the books, and seeing the beautiful covers. *heart eyes* On our Texas trip, we stopped at a couple book stores. Then today we visited another one. Baruch hates them and … Continue reading Books, Books, & More Books
Random Life Update January 2023: Writing, Travel & Queso
This is horribly late, I know. I've just been putting it off for some unknown reason. XD Happy almost Valentine's Day! I hope you all have a lovely time celebrating. I will - with queso. *heart eyes* True love, guys, true love. Anyway. XD January was a very full month and an awesome, stressful start … Continue reading Random Life Update January 2023: Writing, Travel & Queso
Books of 2022
Hey everyone! I finally put this post together. XD Anyway 2022 was a big book year. I read 202 books - 36 more than last year! Stats Total Pages: 50,901 Longest Book: Count of Monte Cristo – 1,462 pages Shortest Book: Taming the Bicycle by Mark Twain – 28 pages Worst Book: The Song of … Continue reading Books of 2022
Daughter of the Light 