Happy New Year!
I hope you are enjoying 2010 so far! I am looking forward to my first full year of blogging. I can't believe I have been blogging for 6 months already! It's been wonderful, a little over-whelming and a lot of fun! I have "met" so many fantastic bloggers from all over the USA, Canada and over-seas! Some are book bloggers, some aren't, but all of you are terrific people I am happy to know and I look forward to getting to know better! I have learned about many terrific authors and now have a very long tbr list and several tbr piles. I am looking forward to many of the books I'm planning to read this year as well as to the books and authors as yet undiscovered for me! Spending so much time at home, particularly in the cold and bad weather can drive me a little crazy. Although I was an avid reader before I started blogging, I feel as if a whole new world or many new worlds have been opened for me. I'm not look towards the winter days ahead with any kind of concern or the slightest bit of dread. Many days, now, I actually wish I had a few more hours to read a few more chapters, visit a few more blogs, research some books and authors and email treasured friends, old and new!
I am planning to be a more organized reader this year. I didn't compile a "Best of 2009" list as so many of you did. I am still getting used to all there is to do having a blog and more specifically, a book blog. I tend to take time learning new activities and I like to take my time (if I can) becoming a part of something new especially when I hope it will be part of my life for a long time and I certainly plan to keep blogging for many years to come! I have admired the list many bloggers posted about their favorite books of the year, books they really enjoyed but weren't their favorites and lists of all of the books you've read this year. Some of you broke your lists down into categories such as hardcover vs. paperback, fiction, non-fiction, true crime, mystery and other such categories. I enjoy reading all of this posts about bloggers' year of reading and not just because I was able to add many more books to my tbr list! I am looking forward to getting more organized this year. Besides, with my memory failing to do its job well as the years pass, I need a better way to keep track of the books I read! I participated in Barnes & Nobles First Look program and last week I received Eternal on the Water by Joseph Monninger in the mail. I only strted reading it yesterday but it's quite good. I am looking forward to this group reading especially when the author joins in. I'll let you know how it goes!
I have more to tell you but it will have to wait until later or tomorrow evening (I am going to NYC tomorrow for a doctor appointment). Tonight the JETS are playing the Bengals for a play-off spot! Ack! My husband is stressed though he says he's fine. And he invited friends to come over and watch the game...without asking or telling me!! Great way to start the New Year hubbie! LOL It's a good night to have some friends come watch with us, especially if the JETS don't do well. Wish me...and them, of course! Luck!
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Oh dear. My husband just told me that our Texans have their first chance ever to be in the playoffs...if the Jets lose!
ReplyDeleteIt's been wonderful getting to know you, Amy, and I look forward to continuing to do so into the New Year. You've been such a strength to me, and I truly appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely do let us know what you think of Eternal on the Water and what you think of the Barnes and Noble First Look Program.
I hope all goes well tomorrow at the doctor's. Have a great week, Amy.
I took my time my first year too. It wasn't until last year - my second - that things became a little clearer blogwise. Look forward to watching your blog blossom :)
ReplyDeleteBlogging can be overwhelming at times, but you're doing a fantastic job! I'm sure 2010 will be even more rewarding. Hope the doctor's appointment goes well... and good luck to the Jets.
ReplyDeleteI am also hoping to get more organized with my blogging and reading this year. Just tracking the TBR pile is hard enough sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to have met you this year! You are so sweet! I am still amazed you've only started blogging 6 months ago. You are doing awesome. (Don't worry about the stats...I didn't do them last year. I had no idea what I'd done.) Here is to another great year!
ReplyDeleteP.S. So much for the spring weather, huh? It has gotten ugly for you up there again, based on what I've seen on the weather!
Great job. If you lasted 6 months then you are certainly in it for the long haul! Good luck with the blog and your reading for 2010!
ReplyDeleteI, for one, am really glad you started to blogging. Here is to the next 6 months.
ReplyDeleteI didn't break down my reading this year, so I am planning to be more organised and keep a notebook of all my reading this year, so I can break it down at the end of the year.
There is NOTHING worse than the surprise invite! The house is always dirty and the cupboards are bare. Good luck to the Jets!
ReplyDeleteSeashell and I are so happy to have you as a friend!
Seems like more than 6 months!!! I didn't get my B&N First Look book yet, but I'm optimistic now that you have gotten it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Half Blogiversary! Isn't blogging the best? And I think you are wise to take your time and learn about things ... I tend to jump in with both feet and learn the hard way.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the whole breaking-the-reading-down thing. I was just happy to have a complete record of what I'd read this year!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog Amy and look forward to reading what you have to say in the coming year. Enjoy yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad that you have a bright window to the blogosphere and through books to make the winter blues disappear.
ReplyDeleteAnd it helps when your football team extends the season for you. Congrats to the Jetties - much as it pains this dejected Pats fan to say.