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Setting a mood
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melagan
Music, background noise, complete quiet. Something else? What works for you?
I thought AMSR keyboard typing sounds would work for me. They didn't. (When listening to it, I can feel my hair trying to crawl up my scalp.)
But something like this does:
The Zahn Appreciation Society...
Jun. 8th, 2025 03:33 pmmagnavox_23Yá’át’ééh! ...Just me huh? Ok, I binged season 3 of Dark Winds. Loved of course, lots of feels...Jenna Elfman as an FBI agent - what in the Dharma? Brother gotta do more than build that fence! <3 <3 <3
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The Friday Five
Jun. 7th, 2025 10:05 ammelaganThe Friday Five
1. Have you ever been to summer camp?
No. Not the traditional idea of a summer camp. However, my family would spend the whole summer at our camp on the lake.
2. Have you ever made a s'more?
Yes, and still do. Not quite the same made in the microwave though.
3. Have you ever slept under the stars (no tent/tarp)?
Yes, as a kid. My cousin and I decided it would be a great idea. We made homemade hammocks-the kind only a kid could love- under the apple trees. In the morning, I woke up face-to-face with a cow. Goodness, I haven't thought about that in years.
4. Have you ever had a member of the opposite sex sleep over at your house?
Yes. My husband was the opposite sex. (that sounds so weird to type it out like that)
5. What type of bed do you have (queen, twin, bunk, etc.)?
Queen with a brand new mattress. I just replaced the old one a week ago.
1. Have you ever been to summer camp?
No. Not the traditional idea of a summer camp. However, my family would spend the whole summer at our camp on the lake.
2. Have you ever made a s'more?
Yes, and still do. Not quite the same made in the microwave though.
3. Have you ever slept under the stars (no tent/tarp)?
Yes, as a kid. My cousin and I decided it would be a great idea. We made homemade hammocks-the kind only a kid could love- under the apple trees. In the morning, I woke up face-to-face with a cow. Goodness, I haven't thought about that in years.
4. Have you ever had a member of the opposite sex sleep over at your house?
Yes. My husband was the opposite sex. (that sounds so weird to type it out like that)
5. What type of bed do you have (queen, twin, bunk, etc.)?
Queen with a brand new mattress. I just replaced the old one a week ago.
Booksta, Canva, and Cozy Chaos
Jun. 7th, 2025 12:14 pmbadfalcon(or: how I stopped trying to be a serious reviewer and started having a good time)
So… I’ve accidentally fallen back into Bookstagram.
Not in a strategy kind of way. Not with spreadsheets or goals or carefully timed posts. Just in a “I was messing around with Canva one evening and made a cute graphic, and then another, and then suddenly it had been six weeks and I’d somehow rejoined booksta?” kind of way.
It’s been weirdly lovely.
I didn’t start with a plan. I still don’t have one. But somewhere between experimenting with templates, playing with fonts, and figuring out what felt like me, I started noticing a little style creeping in. A colour palette here. A favourite font combo there. A vibe. It’s still evolving (and I love that), but it’s been surprisingly grounding to watch it slowly take shape.
And the biggest shift? I’ve stopped worrying about reading the “right” books. No more pressure to keep up with the latest releases or write reviews that sound a certain way. I’m just reading what I actually want to read. Posting when I actually have something to say. Ditching the mental checklist and leaning into the messier, softer side of bookish life.
It’s not perfect. It’s not polished. But it’s fun. And that’s something I didn’t realise I’d been missing.
Booksta, but make it cozy chaos. Honestly? I’m kind of into it.
So… I’ve accidentally fallen back into Bookstagram.
Not in a strategy kind of way. Not with spreadsheets or goals or carefully timed posts. Just in a “I was messing around with Canva one evening and made a cute graphic, and then another, and then suddenly it had been six weeks and I’d somehow rejoined booksta?” kind of way.
It’s been weirdly lovely.
I didn’t start with a plan. I still don’t have one. But somewhere between experimenting with templates, playing with fonts, and figuring out what felt like me, I started noticing a little style creeping in. A colour palette here. A favourite font combo there. A vibe. It’s still evolving (and I love that), but it’s been surprisingly grounding to watch it slowly take shape.
And the biggest shift? I’ve stopped worrying about reading the “right” books. No more pressure to keep up with the latest releases or write reviews that sound a certain way. I’m just reading what I actually want to read. Posting when I actually have something to say. Ditching the mental checklist and leaning into the messier, softer side of bookish life.
It’s not perfect. It’s not polished. But it’s fun. And that’s something I didn’t realise I’d been missing.
Booksta, but make it cozy chaos. Honestly? I’m kind of into it.
