In the month of August, I've had several busy days and several days I have made busy. As I approach the start of school, I hope I can look back on the summer and feel I spent my time well. I'm taking a break from posting in Spanish until I have more confidence with the language. At this point, the idea of making mistakes is too embarrassing and stressful. Such is the life of a recovering perfectionist, no?
Summer Studying Challenge
5th August - Do you read a lot in the summer?
I read the most in the summer! I make lists of the books I read on the site LibraryThing. My URL is https://www.librarything.com/profile/kierkegaards.poet. This summer, I have read several children's books in Spanish. I just finished Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex as well. What a book!
6th August - What book are you currently reading?
I am currently reading The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God's. My confirmation sponsor gave a copy to me to celebrate my joining the Church two weeks ago. I deal with perfectionism and I know I tend to focus on my faults. It makes it hard to practice languages, but I am getting better.
7th August - What is your favourite summer ‘beach read’ book?
I don't have a specific "beach read." Whatever is on my reading list when I am at the beach is a beach read!
8th August - What TV show are you currently watching?
I haven't watched much TV this summer. I like "Say Yes to the Dress." I was hoping to get back into "Doctor Who," but my reading demanded my attention.
9th August - What was the last movie you watched?
I think I last watched a portion of "The Bee Movie" with my niece and nephew.
10th August - What is your favourite summertime snack?
S'mores! I enjoy chocolate.
11th August - What is your favourite meal to have on the beach?
Especially at the beach, I like to eat fruit. If I am on the sand, I like the pancakes I can buy at the beach or sandwiches. If I am at a beach house and eating with a view of the water, I like to eat anything. I enjoy eating grilled food at the beach house.
I am starting the day late today. I want to read, study languages, and do some kind of exercise.
To read: I will finish The Heart of Perfection today. I also want to start reading The Plague.
To exercise: I will ride my bike or swim. Perhaps I will do both!
To study: I will study Spanish and update my Hebrew notebook. Furthermore, I want to buy my textbooks today.
To play music: I will play piano today. I may play guitar as well.
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