8.31.2016

August Highlights

So, August is over and summer is ending, and we have another monthly highlights post!  I apologize for this being posted so late- I was teetering between posting it today or on Friday, but decided to do it today since I have something already planned for Friday. ;)   So let's dive in!





~ADVENTURES AND HIGHLIGHTS~


//Enjoying the last days of summer! Even though I haven't done a whole lot this summer, I have gotten some chances to relax and just slow down, and that's been nice.

//Starting school and other activities again. Lots of busyness and fun!

//Beta-reading for some lovely people. Hopefully I'm getting better at it!

//Writing poetry. I've been writing a lot of poems lately, and am excited to share some with you through some more Tuesday Thoughts posts soon!






~BOOKISH THINGS~

I read 6 books this month, which for me is a rather low count. Anyway, I enjoyed the ones I did read and have some new books I'm looking forward to reading this month.


Books read in August: 6
Please excuse the weird format of these pictures! Hopefully you can tell which ones they are. :)

I liked all of these books pretty well. My favorite was The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, though. Narnia is pretty awesome. ♥  I didn't really have a least favorite, although Women in Science wasn't quite what I was expecting. It was still a nice read, however, and you can read my review of it here. I also will have a review of Where Hope Prevails coming soon.

I'm currently reading The Horse and His Boy and Jesus Freaks  






~BLOGGING~

Ahhh... I read so many good posts this month! Here's a few that I especially enjoyed-

// Vanquishing Fears by Hannah P. 
// freedom by Julia Ryan 
// Monday Musings- Your Truth by Tane Hannah
// Stress, School, Schedules by Hosanna Emily


And in case you missed any, here are my blog posts from August:







~THINGS COMING UP~

//Fall! Fall is my favorite time of year- I can't wait for the pumpkins, the candles, the beautiful leaves on the ground, the spices.....

//Diving headfirst into school and activities again

//Seeing what adventures God has planned for us in September!


How has your August gone? What are you looking forward to in September? Comment below!

Thanks for reading!
//Emily 


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25 comments:

  1. I am seeing more and more people do these kind of posts, I have got to get on it! I love this one. Super clean and really simple. Nice job!

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    1. Yes, these kind of posts are really fun to read (and write!). You should totally start doing them!
      Wow, thank you! <3

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  2. Love this, Emily!! You're beta-reading?? Who are you beta-ing for? ;) I'm going to beta and alpha for friends! I'm excited. :)

    Sounds like a wonderful month! I'm glad you did it today because I couldn't have waited. ;) ♥

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    1. Thank you, Hannah!<3

      Yes, I am beta-reading! My current project is Savannah Perran's wonderful novel. :)

      I'm glad I posted today then, so you won't have to wait! xD

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    2. Oooh, that is so cool!! I can't wait to start my first beta and alpha. =)

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  3. I'm so excited! You put my blog in it! :D I feel famous :D
    This was an awesome post.

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    1. Your post was terrific! I'm so glad I could include it- and that you feel famous. :D

      Thank you so much! =)

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  4. I enjoyed reading about your highlights from the past month, Emily. :)
    I have also read “The Door in the Wall”, but it was a long time ago. I’m hoping to read the Return to the Canadian West series sometimes, but I want to finish the Canadian West series first. ;)
    I love fall too! It’s probably my favorite season. :D

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    1. Thank you, Rebekah!

      That's neat that you've read those too. I, er, actually haven't read the Canadian West series yet. *cough* But I'm going to as soon as I can! I've liked the ones I've read so far, though. :D

      Fall is a great season, isn't it? <3

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  5. It looks like you had a great summer! I'm sad it's over but I'm excited for fall! :D
    ~Grace <3

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    1. I did, and hope you did too. :) Yes, I'm so excited for fall! Yippee!
      Thanks, Grace! <3

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  6. Wow! I'm impressed by all your book readings.
    August was filled with lots of traveling and new adventures for me. I am looking forward to September with college being underway, and growing more in God's grace.
    Glitzy Girl

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    1. Haha, thanks! I am definitely a speed-reader, so I go through books really fast. ;)

      It sounds like you had a great August and are looking forward to a great September!

      Thanks for your comments!

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  7. It sounds like you had a good summer! That's exciting that you're getting to beta read! And I'm looking forward to reading some more of your poems. :)

    I also meant to comment on your previous post about the incorrect words - I enjoyed it. :) Anyway, hope you have a great September! God bless. :)

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    1. I did have a good summer, and hope you did too. Well, I guess it was winter for you. :D Yes, it is pretty exciting! And thank you- I'm looking forward to sharing them. :)

      I'm glad you enjoyed my previous post! Thank you, and hope you have a great September as well. =)

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  8. Lovely post Emily! I'm so glad you had a nice summer! Keep up the good work!

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    1. Thank you Anna! You're so sweet. *hugs* Hope you had a great summer as well! :)

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    2. I did! Crazy months! You should send me an email update on your family! Miss ya'll so much!

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    3. Great! I will definitely do that soon. Miss ya'll as well!

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  9. I'm off to read ALLLLLL of the posts you mentioned!!

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    1. Awesome! I read so many good posts this month- it was hard to pick just a few!

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  10. Chronicles of Narnia!!!! Eeeks, now I want to go read the whole series again ;) They are a.w.e.s.o.m.e!!!!

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  11. Wonderful post, Emily! Narnia never gets old *grins*.

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    1. Thanks, Savannah! Nope, it never does. *grins back* :D

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