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Let's see ... capitalism unclenched its jaws slightly, and I'm halfway through two weeks off work.
I didn't do a lot last week - some reading, some stitching. I watched the first series of Reacher (Large Man Hits Things A Lot) which I enjoyed, and Son of Mine and I have started watching Fool Me Once, on Netflix, which is very good.
I did errandy type things on Wednesday and on Friday went to my friend's place for a bonus stitching/watching session. We watched a couple of episodes of the Traitors UK, and then finished the series last night at our regular Saturday night session. It's So. Good. It's honestly my favourite show, I think.
Son of Mine had a couple of friends over on Friday night for a sleepover, so I threw some pizza to the wolves, and retreated to my room to do some stitching and watch some Voyager.
Yesterday was a quiet one though I did get some reading done.
I had coffee today with a friend/workmate of mine. She's leaving at the end of this month and I am very sad about it - she's one of my people at work. We started about the same time and have pretty much been friends ever since. But she feels the need for a change, and while I'm happy for her, I'm sad for me.
I finished The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, and was highly entertained. I'm still reading Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett, and I also started Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett, which is sort of ... industrial fantasy? If that's a category. That's what it feels like.
I'm also reading The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. I want to watch the series, but wanted to read the book first.
How about you? How's your week? What are you reading?
Sounds like you had a great first week of vacation. Hope this week is just as good.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteThat's tough to lose a friend/ workmate.
ReplyDeleteFoundryside sounds familiar, I think I might have seen that one recently...
It's so rough, ugh.
DeleteEnjoy your time off work! I'm always sad when my favorite coworkers leave. I work in a place that has an extremely high turnover rate, so I should be used to it, but I'm devastated every time.
ReplyDeleteIt's awful and stressful for sure.
DeleteI lol'd at Large Man Hits Things A Lot for Reacher. It's so true, but I love the show! I also loved The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, and Foundryside! I read the first two and loved them, but I haven't read the third, thanks for the reminder. I'll probably have to reread the first two because it's been a while. I like the category industrial fantasy for them. I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteReacher is a lot of fun. Thank you :)
DeleteI'm sorry your friend at work is leaving. I know how that feels. It's so hard. Hopefully, you'll like the person who takes her place. I hope you have a great week!
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Thank you! :)
DeleteVacations go way to fast, don't they? I hope you enjoy this week before you have to go back to work. I am sorry to hear your friend/coworker is leaving. I hope you two can stay in touch! I enjoy Reacher too. I haven't seen Fool Me Once, but I do want to. I am glad you are enjoying it! I hope you continue to enjoy your reading and have a great week! Try not to think about work even a little before you have to.
ReplyDeleteThey do!! I'm sure we will stay in touch - thank you :)
DeleteSounds like a good week.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad when a friend leaves work.
Some good sound books there. I want to read more Fantasy.
Have a good week!
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Thank you :)
DeleteWe are just starting to plan our big holiday for the year. but it is still months away!!
ReplyDeletehave a great week!
Something to look forward to! Thank you :)
DeleteI love The Haunting of Hill House series. I read the book some time ago and found it to be rather slow but the series is great!
ReplyDeleteThe series was so good!
DeleteI have a copy of Foundryside...somewhere.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Thank you :)
DeleteI'm sad for you that your workmate is leaving, too.
ReplyDeleteThrew some pizza to the wolves!!!!
Thank you. Best way to placate walking teenage stomachs, I find. :)
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