tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post1706126234382713497..comments2023-09-29T02:35:44.362-05:00Comments on Carole's Random Life in Books: August 2018 Monthly Wrap-UpCarole's Random Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-83649795755158190692018-09-24T21:05:32.999-05:002018-09-24T21:05:32.999-05:00It is a constant struggle!It is a constant struggle!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-64937114667453357772018-09-24T19:03:44.529-05:002018-09-24T19:03:44.529-05:00I have the same problem with my review pile. I don...I have the same problem with my review pile. I don't know why it is so hard to keep it in check. See what I read in August at <a href="https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2018/08/donnas-august-reading-round-up.html" rel="nofollow">Girl Who Reads</a>Girl Who Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567066995224650190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-40906693837503445042018-09-16T17:55:29.984-05:002018-09-16T17:55:29.984-05:00I have a feeling that this year will fly by for us...I have a feeling that this year will fly by for us as well. It is just so busy and then it is all over. This is my daughter's second year as drum major and she loves it!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-69576811403605175322018-09-15T16:58:42.097-05:002018-09-15T16:58:42.097-05:00Senior year for us was also full of college visits...Senior year for us was also full of college visits, scholarship apps, senior photos, planning for the grad party, and just flew by. Before I knew it we were saying goodbye out of state. Marching band was also so much fun--my daughter was drum major for the last two years and loved it. Good luck with all your senior year stuff!!Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-29946661871295509522018-09-10T20:12:56.060-05:002018-09-10T20:12:56.060-05:00It is a busy time!It is a busy time!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-51108245174649669942018-09-08T16:58:02.140-05:002018-09-08T16:58:02.140-05:00I am happy you've been able to recover and sta...I am happy you've been able to recover and starting to feel like yourself again! And wow, your daughter is really ticking off those milestones. Yay for acceptance letters and scholarship offers as well. The world is at her feet ^.^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-7629668380445333722018-09-08T11:49:33.342-05:002018-09-08T11:49:33.342-05:00The kid is definitely entering a pretty exciting p...The kid is definitely entering a pretty exciting point in her life.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-34490341419230400572018-09-06T15:00:09.403-05:002018-09-06T15:00:09.403-05:00Glad you're feeling better! Very exciting for ...Glad you're feeling better! Very exciting for the kiddo :)Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-55710068845324887682018-09-04T18:15:24.339-05:002018-09-04T18:15:24.339-05:00I am glad that you were able to stay home with Mr....I am glad that you were able to stay home with Mr. Booker for an extra day. He needs a little extra attention :)Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-12509684773984220842018-09-04T18:14:42.888-05:002018-09-04T18:14:42.888-05:00I am a very lucky mom :)I am a very lucky mom :)Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-57280506602247705082018-09-04T18:14:26.789-05:002018-09-04T18:14:26.789-05:00This is going to be a pretty exciting year, I thin...This is going to be a pretty exciting year, I think!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-67651090028973189822018-09-04T18:14:07.267-05:002018-09-04T18:14:07.267-05:00I hope that she gets all the scholarships :) I wi...I hope that she gets all the scholarships :) I will probably get some more reading time after Marching band season is over.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-33336509120663987932018-09-04T18:13:03.076-05:002018-09-04T18:13:03.076-05:00Thanks, Lauren!Thanks, Lauren!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-7605087671272009022018-09-04T15:00:53.249-05:002018-09-04T15:00:53.249-05:00That's a wonderful total and so glad you are f...That's a wonderful total and so glad you are feeling better. I know you are so proud of your daughter - she sounds awesome. Sorry I'm hopping by late but you are aware of the whole Booker T saga. Glad to say he's doing well though and I took off today to give him one more day of having us at home. Hope you have a wonderful September too!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496803823870196862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-12877117044096864542018-09-04T08:42:40.030-05:002018-09-04T08:42:40.030-05:00Wow! Congrats to your daughter on all her accompli...Wow! Congrats to your daughter on all her accomplishments! You must be a proud mama. :-)<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-54000840878627821252018-09-04T05:27:03.503-05:002018-09-04T05:27:03.503-05:00Huge congrats to your daughter - all acceptances a...Huge congrats to your daughter - all acceptances and with a couple of scholarships is fantastic news! <br />I'm glad your recovery is still progressing well too. Slow but sureStephanie Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071958445763105060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-71091021349889591162018-09-03T21:34:22.351-05:002018-09-03T21:34:22.351-05:00I am glad you are feeling better, Carole, and are ...I am glad you are feeling better, Carole, and are feeling more back to normal. I can't believe your daughter is 18 already! I wish her (and you) all the best. I hope she gets that scholarship! I wish my slow month looked like your slow month. Haha. Seriously though, I hope you are able to get more read this next month and get more caught up on your review books. I hope you have a great week, Carole. Enjoy your new books! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-17847098928579384202018-09-03T20:33:18.095-05:002018-09-03T20:33:18.095-05:00I'm glad you are starting to feel better! And ...I'm glad you are starting to feel better! And oh wow, congrats to your daughter on all her acceptances and scholarships. That's fantastic news. :)<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-51849927544529407352018-09-03T20:28:27.363-05:002018-09-03T20:28:27.363-05:00Spectacle was amazing. I listened to it for a re-...Spectacle was amazing. I listened to it for a re-read and liked it just as much the second time around. I am so sorry that you were denied for Diamond Fire. That sucks! Phoenix Unbound seems to be a popular book right now.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-32514090617118266052018-09-03T20:27:14.185-05:002018-09-03T20:27:14.185-05:00I can't wait to read the Draven book!I can't wait to read the Draven book!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-60203061009264577372018-09-03T20:26:57.069-05:002018-09-03T20:26:57.069-05:00Yay for reading Shalvis! I lover her writing. Th...Yay for reading Shalvis! I lover her writing. These were not schools that are hard to get into but it is nice to get the letters.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-15937533061461885032018-09-03T20:26:08.002-05:002018-09-03T20:26:08.002-05:00I had thought that things would be easier in high ...I had thought that things would be easier in high school. I was wrong. Of course, next year it will just be me, my husband, and our 3 dogs at home.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-73071433125180558802018-09-03T20:25:13.227-05:002018-09-03T20:25:13.227-05:00It is so good, Melliane!It is so good, Melliane!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-73383178591371178242018-09-03T20:24:14.873-05:002018-09-03T20:24:14.873-05:00The college stuff is a lot. I am sure there will ...The college stuff is a lot. I am sure there will be some overwhelming moments before everything is over!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875242362336197892.post-44357203753048032132018-09-03T20:23:35.245-05:002018-09-03T20:23:35.245-05:00I can't wait to see what all is offered for my...I can't wait to see what all is offered for my daughter's college and finally make that decision on where to go. I can't wait to start Phoenix Unbound.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.com