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I love reading and writing yet I'm missing out on both?! I feel pretty ashamed.
But I gotta give you something, so my book rec: Leviathan Wakes by James Corey
This book is an adult fiction set in the future in space. It is really good and tackles a lot of deep issues I think. If you like good writing, sci-fi, and switching povs, I suggest this book.
May 27, 2025
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Fates & Furies - Lauren Groff, liked this a lot
The Fourth Wing series - fantasy has made it possible for me to get back to reading in the way that I used to when I was a kid. Just absolutely mainlining books. And it kinda makes me feel like a kid, too! But this series is FOR SURE not for children lol π
The Southern Reach trilogy - now a quartet! Next on my TBR is the new installment, Absolution. Really hoping for some answers but sheeesh this series is mysterious and gorgeous. Super weird science fiction.
Birnam Wood - I attempted to start this and didnβt like the first couple chapters. Has anyone read and can you tell me if itβs worth it?
Song of Achilles and Circe - stunning, gorgeous, obsessed, loved. I think I preferred Circe but SoA really had me sobbing lol.
The Shadow of What Was Lost - book 1 in a trilogy by James Islington. Picked it up because I loved The Will of the Many and the second isnβt out yet. Iβd say not even close to as good as TWOTM but still an entertaining read. Will likely pick up the second from the library soon.
Nov 11, 2024
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These books are weird! I don't even know if I like the last one. But they were very important reads for me.
Reccing this because the Redwall series and His Dark Materials trilogy have already been Rec'd. They are incredible.
Shout out to the Harry Potter series because without it I wouldn't be reading at all.
Feb 28, 2024
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I used to struggle to find reading pleasurable so I switched to genre fiction. I read a lot of unserious hehe-haha books now, I get to explore a really fun and new-to-me canon, and take perverse pleasure in telling boys that I find Isaac Asimov a bit boring.
This is one of the collections I am slowly working through!
Feb 3, 2025
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This is my recommendation. Seeing your job as a separate negative entity is bad for your mind. It is easy to stress over showing up on time, doing well, but it can help to enjoy your job while your there, whether it be the people, the mission, the environment, or its contribution towards you and your future. My job right now isn't the best ever, but it's funding my goals, like going to the gym, sweet treats, and education. When I go to work, I realize I am still me there, I can still daydream and enjoy the day. And when I am off, my day is filled with even more purpose because what I do is entirely decided by me. It helps to pre-plan things I truly want to do. In the moment, having free time after work can just feel exhausting, so writing out "I need/want to go on a walk or visit a coffee shop" helps a lot. It may seem unappealing but once you get yourself doing what you really want to do, it feels amazing. trying to change your lifestyle can be very hard, but baby steps make all the difference. Personally, just going to the gym after work does really make me feel better. One day, I left work so exhausted and pissed off just because of coworkers and exhaustion. But I forced myself to go to the gym and felt glad that I didn't let outside circumstances hold me back from my other goals.
Pretty much what I am saying is you have to consciously do everything, whether it is planning your after-work activities or enjoying your day at work.
Work in society is programmed to be 'bad' in our minds but it doesn't have to be.
Obviously you may not feel great every day or even after a while of trying to make changes, but ultimately working towards improving your own mental health will always be worth it, even if you know you may fall back into stress a month later. Just keep pushing!
May 28, 2025
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Pull ups are so freeing and I feel jacked
May 27, 2025
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Pretty upbeat, it makes me wanna jig out
May 28, 2025