Saturday, 27 January 2024

The Sunday Post 42; It's Monday! What are you reading? 42

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The Sunday Post - a chance for a catch-up - is hosted by Kimberly, here: https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/ and It's Monday! What Ae You Reading? is hosted by Kathryn, here: https://thebookdate.wordpress.com/


Let me see... Capitalism put out snacks and trapped me again, so I went to work. 

We won at quiz again on Wednesday night, which always feels good I have to say. 
I went to my friend's after work on Friday night instead of Saturday, as we both had prior Saturday engagements.

We watched The Traitors UK and stitched. Still, I think, my favourite show. I love it so much.

I put in a couple of hours overtime at work on Saturday morning, and the extra few dollars will definitely come in handy. 

Then on Saturday night another friend and I went to a show - it's a one-woman show very much inspired by Shakespeare and it was hilarious. It's called Tempestuous: https://www.hotpink.co.nz/the-tempestuous/
This is usually the time of year for Shakespeare in the Park, but this was done in a theatre - possibly because of it being a one-woman show. But it was great. So, so funny.

Son of Mine had a friend over last night for a sleepover, and I dropped them in town today to pursue pizza, so I went to the library, and got a couple of books out.

I haven't done much else today, to be honest.

I have two weeks leave now, and I'm very much looking forward to it. My plan is to power down completely - for the first week at least - and just do the things I like to do - read, watch TV, watch movies, cross-stitch, play videogames. I also want to sort out some clothes because my drawers are getting a bit full, but that sounds like a job for second week off Maree.

I finished The Watchmaker's Hand by Jeffrey Deaver and also Daisy Darkly by Alice Feeney, both of which were just ... okay for me.

I'm still reading Wyrd Sisters, and I also started The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher, which is a YA fantasy novel, and so far pretty entertaining.

How about you? How's your week? What are you reading?

24 comments:

  1. Shakespeare in the PArk sounds nice! And congrats on quiz!!!

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  2. They always get you with those snacks.

    Seriously, glad you had so much fun at the show with your friend. Enjoy your couple of weeks off. I'm jealous. I need a serious break right about now.

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  3. The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking is so good! I love T. Kingfisher and I hope you love this one!

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  4. Yay on another win at quiz night! I am glad you were able to get in some overtime. I like it when I plan for it but not so much when I am forced into it. Tempestuous sounds like such a fun show! I am glad you were able to go. I've heard good things about The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking and am glad you are enjoying it. I hope you enjoy your time off from work! Have a great week, Maree!

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    1. The show was such a lot of fun. Thank you! :)

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  5. I love Shakespeare in parks and in theaters! Ha ha. I'll take it anyway I can get it. The Tempestuous show sounds fab. 🎭

    Enjoy your time off. You have a lot of great things planned. 🙂

    I'm feeling very nostalgic right now because your page background is one I had early on in my blogging. I love it. 🤗

    Have a wonderful new week! ☀

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    1. I enjoy watching Shakespeare - more than reading him for sure. Thank you :)

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  6. Enjoy your time off! Here's my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2024/01/28/sunday-post-warming-up/

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  7. Sounds like you had a good week. Enjoy your time off! Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  8. Enjoy your time off. I love The Traitors! I haven't seen the current UK season, but I saw the first one.

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    1. It is honestly my favourite show, I love it. Thank you! :)

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  9. Enjoy your time off. That sounds perfect!
    Jill
    http://www.allthebooksihaventread.com/

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  10. Is this Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett? I love love love all his witch novels.

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  11. Sounds like a jam-packed week, in a good and fun way! Hope you're now enjoying your quieter down time!

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