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What time is it and what are you doing?
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Mar 24, 2013 06:25AM
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Your welcome what's the baby's name?
2.16pmCatching up on the TV I missed last night (So glad I can record!) and playing a few fb games.. Its impossible for me to pick a book up before my baby boy is in bed..
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Wow busy morning here, it's 9:20AM and the snow is really coming down here. So glad I have the day off and I can give my Jeep a rest. Looking forward to playing in the snow later when more is on the ground. My son is so excited he woke me up this morning screaming "It's snowing!!!" Kathryn, so glad to hear you guys had such a great day. You deserve it after a tough week of work.
Janie, I understand getting the bug to just play some games. I have a few on my phone I'm addicted too.
Terri, I understand what you mean, but I consider my self a serious reader because of my love to read whatever I can get my hands on. I won't say I'm well read because I do tend to stick to mysteries and horror novels. I do read some classics and general fiction, but not enough to be well read. Hope you have a great Sunday too.
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4:49 p.m. EST Oh, I so needed that. I'm just letting Dmitry sleep, too. He says he has to go in tonight to do "some things" but he can do it after the store is closed. Apparently he is the only one who can do things like change the menu board panels and reprogram the registers... in that case, I'm wondering why they don't pay him a decent wage to encourage him to stick around. *sigh* Anyway, I'll be finishing my book tonight and then I have a 2nd pass on an edit job to do tomorrow. I have three blog tours going on this week: Gateway to Reality, Wildflowers, and the Godling Chronicles, so I need to set up the guest posts I have, and then read the Godling Chronicles. Busy week!
Chris wrote: "Wow busy morning here, it's 9:20AM and the snow is really coming down here. So glad I have the day off and I can give my Jeep a rest. Looking forward to playing in the snow later when more is on th..."Yeah, I think I'm with you on this, Cindy. I consider myself a serious reader but I think well-read means something different, but I'm not quite sure what (but it probably includes Shakespeare, lol). Check this quiz out from the Christian Science Monitor http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/2012/0...
It's 5:12 p.m. and the weather is supposed to get a bit nasty tonight (sleet, freezing rain, some snow). I usually go somewhere on Sunday nights but I might just stay home and read tonight. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day!
Chuck wrote: "Chris wrote: "Wow busy morning here, it's 9:20AM and the snow is really coming down here. So glad I have the day off and I can give my Jeep a rest. Looking forward to playing in the snow later when..."
That's an awesome link! Thanks Chuck. Taking the quiz now but I dare say that I may not be as well read as a 10th grader.
That's an awesome link! Thanks Chuck. Taking the quiz now but I dare say that I may not be as well read as a 10th grader.
Welp, I guess I'm leaving the house at 7:30 to catch a bus in the snow tomorrow.Oh and it's 21:34 and I'm watching Miss Congeniality.
I'm with Chris on the "serious reader" idea. I just read whatever I can put my hands on, and I read to be entertained and enjoy myself. While I will someday read Shakespear (as an example), I just don't see the point in forcing myself to read something just to say I read it, y'know? *shrug* Of course, people look at me funny when I say I've never read such-and-such a novel, but our high-school English teacher knew how to encourage us to read by having us read popular novels and things we would find fun (mostly), and I think that's probably the best way to approach high schoolers. Sure, throw in some more "traditional" once in awhile, but then even it out with Dune or The Pigman, you know?5:35 p.m. EST Almost done with all the e-mail that piled up while I was sleeping the day again. It's chilly and humid out; not actually raining, but enough moisture in the air that it feels like it might rain any minute. Sorta reminds me of winter in Portland, OR! Dog has been out, I have my editing manuscript for tomorrow, and soon I'll be back to reading the most excellent Mind Games by Nancy Griffis.
11.26pm GMTReading and thinking I should probably head to bed soon
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Ha! I was sitting here thinking you must have had a really rough day for you to go to bed this early. THEN, I looked and noticed what time it is for you. Joke was on me. Have a great night!
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I have to say that as far as reading goes. I don't read for a title I read because I enjoy it and whatever books come my way I read them. I won't force myself to read something that does not interest me so I can be called "well read". I think what is the point, because I know when I read a book I am not enjoying I don't retain the info anyway. LOL
Yuck! Stomach feeling all messed up :)
10.35am and it's Monday again already :/ Yay for the 4 day weekend coming up!Aw hope you feel better soon Cindy.
9:09 pm, Watching Catfish, and doing some homework before going to sleep! I don't wanna go to callege tomorrow :(
Thanks Michelle! Hit me all of a sudden. I'm sure it will be better in the morning.
9:27 p.m. EST finding new people to block today. Apparently some of the haters have started a status JUST to bash me! I feel so special... *sigh* I really cannot believe these people, they are so horrible and nasty and then they say I'm the one causing problems when I dare to call them on it. *shakes head* Anyway, just finished Mind Games by Nancy M. Griffis, which was her first book, and absolutely loved it! I'm trying to convince her to republish it (after another edit) so more people can read it, since it's out of print.
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Cindy hope you get to feeling better.
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8:49AM and I'm at work. What I would have given to have another snow day. Had probably a foot of snow dumped on us yesterday. Sometimes having a Jeep is a blessing and a curse, any other car and I wouldn't have been able to get out of my parking space and I would have had to stay home. Bummer. Oh well, I'll be around checking throughout the day.
It's 10:26 a.m. and my stomach feels a little better than yesterday. I have a lot to do before work so I have decided to switch back and forth between reading one chapter in a book and then doing a bit of housework until time for work. Hoping everyone is having a great day so far!
Cindy wrote: "It's 10:26 a.m. and my stomach feels a little better than yesterday. I have a lot to do before work so I have decided to switch back and forth between reading one chapter in a book and then doing a..."Audiobooks are great for that.
Yes Chuck, I am just old-fashioned in many ways and will need to train myself that this is an option. I have heard audiobooks are just as good as print. My library even lets you check out the players (whatever they are called). I will have to give it a try.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji3mYi...
Now gonna try and read a bit more. See how much I can get through without interruptions.
Errr!! It's Monday and it's time to go to work. Hope I have some time to read at work tonight, but it's inventory time and lots of people working. Got a feeling it will be busy for me.
3:05 p.m. EST So tired today, even after sleeping. Still, have editing to do and books to be read, so I need to move on with things! Hubby going back to work after several days off trying to defeat whatever sort of bug he has. He's already late, just finished his shower. Eating some pistachios. Mmmm
Cindy wrote: "I have heard audiobooks are just as good as print."I think so, if not better. Plus, I've all ways liked being read to. Check this out: http://www.forbes.com/sites/olgakhaza...
I have trouble maintaining focus on audiobooks. My brain is always wandering off and then I realize I've missed things. The only way I can listen to an audiobook is while doing something fairly mindless, like putting together a jigsaw puzzle or playing some sort of solitaire on my computer. Heh.3:55 p.m. EST almost through with my e-mail, then some editing, then probably a short nap, then finish my editing... We'll see what happens!
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Yea, no way I could audio books sorry guys, I would not retain the information as well. I could be biased though too because there is nothing like a book for me.
5:06 p.m. EST GAH! Okay, anyone on here know much about high-capacity MP3 players (120gb at least)? I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Cowon, which I've heard has wonderful sound quality, but horrible customer service, or an iPod, which I've heard has fairly decent customer service, but the newer generations are sorta cheaply made and crappy... I could pick up a Gen 7 iPod with 160gb for about $20 less than a Cowon with 120gb. My husband is pushing for the Cowon, for the sound quality, but I'm terrified I'll use all my gift certificate on this hugely expensive thing and it'll end up being a hugely expensive paperweight, y'know? But I have over 60gb of music already and a lot more to collect, and the 48gb I managed to squeeze onto my SanDisk is not enough of my collection to make me happy. Why doesn't SanDisk make a high-capacity MP3 player? That would be awesome, I know they make good-quality product! Anyway, opinions, anyone? This is distracting me from my editing because I keep arguing back and forth with myself... LOL I was about to go and order the Cowon, but then read the negative reviews and stopped... *pulls on hair*Yeah, not really important in the overall scheme of things, I know. I still have to figure out how to pay March rent and all our bills but that gift certificate is burning a hole in my Amazon account, y'know? LOL
Okay, lemme finish clearing out the e-mail and maybe I'll sleep on it. I'm so *tired* today...
Janie wrote: "3:08PM Just got the grandbaby down for a nap. A little peace and quiet for me.Yea, no way I could audio books sorry guys, I would not retain the information as well. I could be biased though too ..."
At first I was terrible at absorbing info when listening to an audio book. I had to train myself how to listen again. Now I listen to books while at work so I can always be reading.
There are times if the book isn't interesting I space and totally miss parts. It happens, but I enjoy them. Audiobooks are not for everyone.
Katy wrote: "5:06 p.m. EST GAH! Okay, anyone on here know much about high-capacity MP3 players (120gb at least)? I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Cowon, which I've heard has wonderful sound quality..."I would go with the iPod because they are very well made and will last a very long time. They are also very user friendly. It also sounds like the better deal because you are getting more storage for less and that is really what you are paying for.
The sound quality on at least the older iPods is great, and now that Apple has the Ear pods headsets, the sound is incredible. I have not used one of the newer iPods but my iPod Classic has lasted for 8 years with no issues. I have been impressed with Apple so I am loyal to their product, but that is just my opinion.
Chris, I've heard that Generation 5 was a really good generation, but the one I'm looking at is a Generation 7, and I've heard about a lot of problems, including the hard drive locking up, general hard drive failure, lines appearing on the screen... One reviewer had his replaced 3 times and kept having the same problems. Another had purchased his a year before and when he started having problems he took it to the Apple store, and they said sorry, can't do anything about this, but we'll give you a 10% discount on a new one... O.O Damn, if I pay $200+ for something, it better last freakin YEARS and not give me problems, y'know? Dmitry has an old one but the battery is dead and he claims it cannot be replaced, the the iPod cannot be opened to replace it or something, but I remember it did work quite well. GAH... *headdesk* But yeah, I've also heard a lot of people with iPods are very happy with them. If I could pick up an older generation, I probably would, but the oldest ones I found were 6th generation, and they were MORE expensive, oddly enough.iPods will let you use .mp3, .wav and various other types of files, though, right, not just their own type? I have a fairly nice set of EarCandy ear buds that I received through My Coke Rewards, so hopefully they will work for it... meh. Anyway, thanks for the input, that actually does help, despite my dithering... LOL
5:27 p.m. EST SLEEEPY. A bit more e-mail to clear and then I'm taking a nap.
It's 5:26 PM, and I'm checking in on GR. Thanks for the congrats on my baby girl :-)!
I see some of you are reading YA lit--yes! It's one of my favorite genres.
Katy wrote: "Chris, I've heard that Generation 5 was a really good generation, but the one I'm looking at is a Generation 7, and I've heard about a lot of problems, including the hard drive locking up, general ..."As long as you can import the file to iTunes it will work on the iPod. It isn't hard to import them and it usually does most files like MP3 and wav. The battery can be replaced, I haven't done it yet but I fix Apple stuff as a hobby and I was looking to fix my wife's iPod classic battery and it was only 15$ for a new battery if you do it yourself. Still, not an easy repair and I haven't done that one yet.
Glad some of my info could be helpful, have fun shopping for a new MP3 player. That is always fun in my book..
Tee27 congrats on the new baby. Is this your first.
6:54PM and I'm trying to get my son to clean up his toys so he can go to bed. He is really good at procrastination. :-)
Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "2:04 PM Reading Defending Jacob. Kendra finished reading The Help, said it was astoundingly good.Listening to Tim Minchin singing 'My ASS'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdQ-BV..."
856pm- watching the voice and checking into gr
defending jacob and the help are great books
9:19 p.m. EST Tee27, congrats! I seem to miss some statuses somehow, so my apologies if I said nothing sooner. Just up from a nap and ready to finish this edit job so I can read for the blog tour this week. Next month will be much less hectic! I had a giveaway to live this morning, another tomorrow morning and a third on Wednesday, so lots of giveaways on my blog this week, but only one I have to actually do anything about myself so...
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9:40 p.m. EST Almost done clearing out e-mail, then off to edit.Janie, you're WAY more ambitious than I am! LOL Then again, I have exercise-induced asthma, so even walking briskly will set me off sometimes... Heh.
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11:39 PM. Nearing the finish line to 11/22/63. It really is a good book!
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Chuck wrote: "Cindy wrote: "I have heard audiobooks are just as good as print."
I think so, if not better. Plus, I've all ways liked being read to. Check this out: http://www.forbes.com/sites/olgakhaza......"
Thanks Chuck! That was pretty interesting. Guess I'll check it out my next trip to the library and see what they have available via audiobooks.
I think so, if not better. Plus, I've all ways liked being read to. Check this out: http://www.forbes.com/sites/olgakhaza......"
Thanks Chuck! That was pretty interesting. Guess I'll check it out my next trip to the library and see what they have available via audiobooks.
11:04 PM. Going to bed just to get up at 6:15 to workout. SO SLEEPY! Tomorrow I'll read. :) Had a great dentist appointment to get my teeth cleaned today. Hope you all are having a great week. Goodnight, y'all!
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