Lauri’s Comments (group member since Jan 23, 2016)

Lauri’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Sophie wrote: "Not a silly question at all! All you need to worry about is the tracking sheet. Stephanie, Teddie and I will sort the official sheet every so often."

Okey dokey, then! Thank you!!

Possibly a silly question: do we need to move our READ books over to the team spreadsheet from the tracking spreadsheet? I’m new to the spreadsheet thing, if you can’t tell…

Sophie wrote: "Teddie wrote: "Exactly! At least when you fall asleep on a book book, your face is usually holding your last page open :D"

Depends how heavy the book is. I have dropped a hardback on my face befor..."

I am truly surprised that I have never broken my nose whilst reading in bed! I only read in the mornings on weekends now…

Finally finished my first book! Had a blast at the dance party / concert last night. The resort was beautiful and we were (surprisingly!) one of the younger-looking couples there! I hope they do it again! Of course, my knees are killing me today!

I’m totally enjoying ALL my books thus far! Should finish the 1st few this weekend. Finished up my gap books today, so maybe now I’ll be more focused. NAH! Who am I kidding? I read like I eat - - - just like an unsupervised 5-year-old!

I’m planning on leading with The Pursuit — lots of weapons possibilities potentional there! I literally have dozens of murder mysteries on deck with yet more weapons potential. Also lots of FOOD!
I’m saving Murder and Mamon for this weekend — all brain candy!

I also failed in finishing my current reads by go time, but I have less than 100 pages in one & the other is #6 in the Nancy Drew series, so quick & easy! Can’t wait to get started!

Cecily wrote: "Looks like you made some amazing memories Lauri! Happy mother's day weekend :)"

We really did, Cecile! Thank you!

Melindam wrote: "And then I remind myself that I will have a mini-break with my family owing to the Pentecost holiday over this w/e, alas, no sea- or oceanside.

But we'll be in a lovely Bath/Wellness Hotel (Hunga..."

Sounds great! I would love a massage! Tried to talk my husband into a couples massage, but he continues to resist!

I’m baaaack! Seems like we had some wonderful Mother’s Day celebrations out there! We had a lovely weekend at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. We go there often, but had never gone to see the fireworks. They had some awesome kamaaina (local) rates, so we decided to do an unprecedented 3-day-weekend stay!

They have a fireworks show every Friday night, so we went straight from work. We were able to watch the show right from our lanai! The property is so large and varied, we never feel the need to leave at all.

We swam in the pools, went to the beach, shopped, watched a hula performance, listened to some Hawaiian music, had some great food & sweet treats, enjoyed some cocktails & went dancing! Now we need a vacation after the staycation!

It’s back to work tomorrow - ugh! Next Saturday we’re going to a different hotel for a fundraiser for a local women’s & children’s hospital. They’re having 3 live bands that play 70’s, 80’s & 90’s music, dinner & a silent auction. One of the bands used to play at the nightclub where my husband & I first met way back in the early 80’s!! (Told you I was old!)

We normally don’t do stuff like this. We just sit at home & read / play on our phones & tablets & watch TV. Too much fun!

I will be maintaining radio silence this weekend. We're having a 'Staycation' in Waikiki. I will rejoin y'all on Monday afternoon!

Have a beautiful weekend & Mother's Day to all who celebrate!

Marty wrote: "Lauri wrote: "I think mine was spot-on! I got Ivy - the Survivor. That’s totally me all over! 5-time cancer survivor, clinical depression, traitorous family members- - - you name it, it’s happened ..."

Thank you, Marty! That's so sweet....

Marty wrote: "Vine sorta describes me but kinda not. I'm not so much indecisive as I am a procrastinator. The worst thing you can do is give me a deadline far in the future. I like the idea of us all being fores..."

I agree with it being too much! A lot of happened all at once. My therapist told me long ago that just one of these life events could have snapped a person. I'm just extremely fortunate...

I think mine was spot-on! I got Ivy - the Survivor. That’s totally me all over! 5-time cancer survivor, clinical depression, traitorous family members- - - you name it, it’s happened or is about to! I refuse to give in or be victimized!
I don’t believe the soft spoken or silent suffering parts, though! I will speak up and bitch long and hard. If you keep things bottled up, you will eventually explode (or implode)!

Melindam, wherever did you find this stuff? I’ve never heard of it before! Pretty cool!

Plants? If I get anywhere near a live plant, it will wither and die immediately! I used to work at a preschool and parents would give us plants all the time - - even beautiful orchids. I would just say thank you and take them home & give them to my neighbor wear they would live a long, happy life! Far away from me. Sad, I know. My Mom used to raise the most beautiful plants, in and outside. I do arrange cut flowers beautifully & my lei are outstanding! Guess I’m better with the no-longer-alive plants!

Have a great trip, Suzanne!

Here are my favorites from 2023!
The Language of Flowers, Crying in H Mart, Deeply Odd& Saint Odd from the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz, Dash & Lily's Book of Dares, The Secrets of Jin-shei…

I’m sure there are a TON more! As you can tell, I’m all over the place! I will read just about anything & don’t normally stick to my TBR list.

@Vicki - Sorry! I missed your question earlier. Yes, I was born & raised on the island of Oahu. I live in the small town of Kaneohe. It’s kinda a suburb of Honolulu. We’re about 13 miles away from the state capital of Honolulu. I joke that I will live & die in a 5-mile radius! Only it’s not a joke. I’ve never been out of the country except for Mexico when I was very young. I hope to see Europe before I die! Everyone dreams of visiting Hawaii & we just want to leave!

I’m just going for a numbers approach. I have 80+ books checked out from the library right now. We have no limit to the number of books we can borrow! I have about 4 more on Libby. We have a limit of 10 there…

I think my first books will be Murder and Mamon & The Pursuit for quick easy reads! I have a pink cover with the first & lots of weapons in the 2nd plus they’re both generally hilarious!

Melindam wrote: "Happy May the 4th!

Lauri, which SW film is your favourite? :)"

Because I am *cough* OLD I love the original 3 films best. Nothing like the very 1st one! I was in high school when it came out and somehow our drama teacher arranged a field trip for us all to meet at a theatre with a huge screen & then be released directly from there on our own! This would definitely NOT fly today! But it was so thrilling to watch! Episode IV is on right now & I don’t remember anything so far (about half an hour in.) at least I recognize most characters!

Happy MAY the FOURTH to all! Watching my fill of Star Wars movies in lieu of book-reading today… A good time was had by all!