Sonia’s Comments (group member since Feb 10, 2012)

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

It wasn't an easy decision, I've been doing towers since the old times.... Back when I was just an innocent member, living alone with a much-loved cat (no longer with us), with lots of free time and no TV series to watch.

So yeah. It was the challenge that I never missed. Sadly, not this time.

Melindam wrote: "I also needed the images to cheer us up, as Sammy's news made me sad. (But yes, totally understandable. )"

So, this is not the right time to say that I'm sitting this one out too?

Melindam wrote: "Thank you, Sophie. It seems to have been translated into Hungarian but currently unavailable. Will do some digging. :))"

My niece loves whimpy kid. She has a few, and we raided our library for them.

Yeah, our Christmas is usually very low-key, especially when it comes to presents. This year, we overcompensated.

Soooo, I have an audiobook credit and the sample made me curious, so, I'm in, and volunteering for DQs and everything.

*Adds reminder to calendar*

Sadly, I won't be able to join.

Cat wrote: "Hey Sonia! 👋
Though I could do without your Xmas present completeness! I'm so far from being sorted on that front it's depressing. And I'm uninspired for suggestions too....

But! New monster

Zy..."

Well... most of the presents were easy.

Minion's present has been decided for months (her tablet needed replacement), we just went a little overboard with accessories, like headphones, shock resistant cover and tablet pen since she's starting to explore drawing and whatnots.

Eni asked for a puzzle and a new cover for her tablet.

Since I am the only one tableless of the family, we decided to splurge and kinda duplicated the minion's order but for the headphones, since I already have a set.

Our stepdad is always complaining about his cell phone, so we went to check the senior mobile ones, and found one we liked.

The rest is ordinary, legos for the kids - we can't go wrong with lego, some funny t-shirts, we still need to take a Christmas picture for our aunts but already have the frames, yesterday I did some home made pomegranate and raspberry jam - it's a little runny, and tastes more of raspberry, but it turned out tasty. And some chocolates and Christmas mugs. Oh... and some electric toothbrushes that we also had on our to get list for ages.

For the advent calendar, I went a *little* overboard this year and got:
some nail polishes and lip glosses
fidget toys and a chewable necklace - our UK cousins have them and she seemed to want some too
some stationary items
some skincare products like face masks and blackhead stripes - she's 12, all age appropriated, she will not be a sephora kid :P
a fidget mood ring, that Eni is completely jealous
And a time turner necklace which I'm totally planning to steal if she doesn't like it

I'm recovering from a few weeks of overtime... and a bit under the weather with my allergies... darn climate changes can't decide which season we are....

Eni is cool... recovering from turf wars LOL

And my niece is on her final stretch before the xmas break.

I still need to put the tree up, but at least I managed to have the advent calendar for her to have fun and get in the spirit.

I also managed to have all Christmas gifts ordered by December 2nd, so, now my house resembles a large warehouse, with boxes everywhere. Because no tree, no place to put the wrapped up presents, so, they stay in the boxes.

We also got advantage of black Friday prices to get some stuff we have been postponing...

The delivery guys already know me by name. LOL

Anyway... No time or mood to put stuff away... BOXES EVERYWHERE.

650+ unread comments on this thread, wow, how long have I been away?

Anywoo... remember me needing a break from Michelle Notaro because her books tend to be... quite heavy on the bad stuff happening to MCs?

Weeeeeeeell, she wrote a short story for the holidays featuring her main characters from the Eldwood Chronicles. The newsletter had a snippet. I'm so glad I'm working remotely because I kinda laughed out loud and I'm still giggling.

That been said, lemme check my KU to see when that one will be available :D

How are you pretty ladies? And Domi?

Yes I read it. No, it's not tropical

Weeeelll when my boss says to the devs team to talk to me everybody starts quaking in their boots. Which I think really funny. Because I'm the shortest of the team. Lol

Sammy wrote: "Eni wrote: "Sammy!!!!!! I always knew you liked Sónia more 💔💔💔"

Actually, I like Hemsworth more 😆😜

Also I seem to be under the (probably wildly off the mark) impression that Sonia is the scary on..."

It depends who you ask. Goodreads wise.. yeah, that's me. Being introduced as the eldest cousin... Yeah, the kid almost peed his pants.

Eni likes scary stuff. And creepy stuff. If you ask the minion... Mommy wins the prize

Eni wrote: "Sonia wrote: "It depends. Do you want me to stuff your pillow with hairy spiders?"

I dare you to pick up a spider!"

I don't mind the pretty tarantulas...

Oh right. She likes hard licor. We don't have malt here, but we have some nice drinks. And pastries

It depends. Do you want me to stuff your pillow with hairy spiders?

I know where you sleep, you know... I can always stop cooking and let you fend for yourself

Hey Jenny...can you help? Or shall I post scary clown pictures every day for the rest of the challenge?

I still think that as a mascot, I should have the same amount of sponsor points as a regular member....

It would be ALL IN for me.

Alas, I have to cry instead

Screw this ... Give my remaining 2 points, please

For Chris

*cries ugly years*

How is this happening 😭😭