Happy Sunday! I hope everyone’s had a good week. Work wise, mine was much better than the week before – for the most part. I got my tender submitted Wednesday and promptly crashed, a mix of physical and mental exhaustion. I shut down my computer and expected to catch up on sleep. I was too wired though I think and ended up lying down but binge watching Maid instead, which was excellent, if a bit grim in places (and a reminder, once again, about how lucky I have been in life).
Because I had a better work/life balance this week, I managed to get two reviews up, though no other posts. Unfortunately, neither book were what I hoped. I struggled with the characters (didn’t ‘bond’ with any of them), and the plots (not enough complexity).
Other than that, there isn’t much to report blog wise. Life wise, I’m finally in the Christmas spirit. The bauble wreath I promised my daughter we’d do is made (though now a table decoration), and our trees are up. I have a few presents still to buy but other than that I’m done bar food shopping.
More than anything though I’m starting to look forward to my time off and time with my family. For the first time I can remember I have the whole of my daughter’s school holidays off. Omicron permitting, I have plans for each day of the week. All fingers and toes are crossed.
And that’s it for me this week. Have a good one all!
Emma x
Joining in with the Sunday Post and Kimberly, the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
One Readers Thoughts 
Glad to hear there was a better work/life balance this week. That’s so important but tricky to manage. Too bad the reading wasn’t what you’d hoped… better luck with your next reads! Hooray for some time off coming up!
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Pleased to report my latest read was a good one!
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I’m sorry the books weren’t what you hoped. SOunds like you are getting ready to enjoy a nice holiday season with family. Have a good week and Happy Reading!
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I feel like I was due a loss book wise. I am so looking forward to the next few weeks x
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I hope all goes well! And I heard Maid was pretty good. Might have to look into that…
Be well!
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It did thankfully. Maid was good but it’s not the cheeriest for this time of year.
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I’m sorry to read these books weren’t as good as you’d hoped. I hope this week goes well for you.
Have a great week and happy reading.
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It happens! Just read a good book this week though so maybe on the up?
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How lovely to have the whole of the holidays off with your daughter – Omicron permitting, of course. It’s so often time that is in desperately short supply at this time of the year, so I hope your plans all work out and it will be a lovely Christmas, Emma:).
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It does feel like a special treat. All finished now. Going to do last minute shopping this morning before she finishes at noon x
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I hope you are having the loveliest time, Emma:)).
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Fingers crossed that all your plans go well! I find that when I’m really run down and exhausted some binge watching is almost more beneficial then sleep. Hope you are having a wonderful week!
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I made it through. Finished work at last and now have two weeks ahead of me of nothing but wine and chocolate 🍫
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