June 2017

Victor Hugo, Les Mis, and A Confession

30 June 2017

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables because the last chapter of this epic novel was published on this date in 1862.

Here’s Why This Is My Favorite Movie Soundtrack

29 June 2017

As a life-long musician, I am fascinated by music scores. Music has always played heavily in the theater arts, and some plays—musicals and opera—heavily rely on music to convey the story. Consider that at the start of the movie industry, back when movies were still silent, a music was an integral part of the experience. … More Here’s Why This Is My Favorite Movie Soundtrack

Amending My Essay on Attempting to Read Essays

24 June 2017

I’m always happy to be proven wrong. Okay, well that’s a bit of a lie. Who likes to be proven wrong? No one, that’s who. But in any case, I was wrong, I am admitting it, and I’m now writing to amend my previous statement. Last month, I wrote an essay on how I just haven’t … More Amending My Essay on Attempting to Read Essays

My Love/Hate Relationship with Summer

21 June 2017

Happy Summer Solstice! Today, if you didn’t already know, is the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year for those of us living north of the equator. (So Happy Winter Solstice for anyone south of the equator.) Although technically, the solstice occurred at 12:24 am EDT when the sun was directly overhead … More My Love/Hate Relationship with Summer

I’m Way Behind on My Reading Challenge, But That’s Ok

14 June 2017

Every year since 2011 I have participated in the Goodreads’ Reading Challenge. And every year I have met or exceeded my goal. So at the start of this year, I set a particularly big goal for myself—104 books, which meant I needed to finish 2 books every week to meet the goal.

I Finally Tried Audio Books

9 June 2017

As you might have figured out, I love books. I’m a huge fan of reading and all things bookish (you should see my literary tee and tote collection). I always have a book on me (which is why all my bags must be big enough to carry at least one book). And I’m a huge … More I Finally Tried Audio Books

Review: Introvert’s Retreat Box – June Box

3 June 2017

UPDATE: A Girl’s Night In is now Introvert’s Retreat Box. Apparently, there was some confusion with the original name and it was thought it was for a girls‘ night in (as in a party) versus a girl‘s night in (one). *** The June Box of the Introvert’s Retreat Box doesn’t disappoint. But first, a quick update … More Review: Introvert’s Retreat Box – June Box