Cheeeeeeers to a productive July, everyone! 😀 Whew!
I am still trying to rest my ink-stained finger (yeah, you know that is not true), while I write this coffee break post because what is more calming than smelling the strong scent of caffeine and tasting its bitterness invading your thirsty tongue… Okay, enough. 😀
Please take your seat now, let’s toast, and begin this coffee date. ❤
Fun-filled Wordy July
Most, if not all, of you knew that me and my dearie Maria of Doodles and Scribbles hosted this month our very first writing/blogging challenge titled Word-High July: 30 Beautiful Filipino Words!
I learned hosting an event is actually tedious and tiring. BUT most of all I figured it is WORTH it! 🙂 I have come across great writers and poets who have flawlessly drawn inspiration from the 30 Filipino words. ALL of their takes are impeccable!
I can say a lot but one word, I think is enough. For them, I want to say SALAMAT. ❤
A Reading Writer has also featured 30 beautiful new words (new to me) from Sarah Doughty of Heartstring Eulogies. Thank you again dear S, for introducing me to them! ❤
A Bit Calmer August
So after a packed month, A Reading Writer will now be back to its regular programming. But not really back. 😦
In as much as I wanted to write for the regular weekly prompts that I do, job tasks have been at their peak currently and I am bracing for more next month. So for now, here are my non-ambitious plans for next month:
- Resume writing for:
- Wednesday – Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writer
- Thursday – Three Line Tales
- Friday – Friday Fictioneers
- Publish the free verse poems I have written and stocked in a Word doc since February. (Stocks are piling up. :D)
- Post 2016 Reading Challenge update and Book Reviews. (I have 18 pending reviews. Geez.)
- Write more collabs if someone wants to. 😀
Major Announcement
Last but not the least is that I want to tell you guys that A Reading Writer now has a Facebook page!!! 😀 (Am I too excited? HAHA)
It is still almost bare but I will appreciate you dropping by! It’s address is at: https://www.facebook.com/areadingwriter.
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Thank you everyone and may we all have a GREAT August!
❤
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Photo credit: Unsplash, bestanimations.com, Pinterest
Congratulations on completing your month long challenge! I look forward to having you back at FFfAW!!
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YAY! Thank you and I am excited tooooo! 😀 😀 😀
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Yippee!!
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yay! when will the photo for the week will be published, dear? 😀
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Later today.
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alright dear! 😀
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You are TOO ADORABLE, sister–Big Congrats to you and Maria, you both did a fabulous job…and I can so understand the amount of work, in reading and commenting on everyone’s entry each day–WOWZA!! I will likely NEVER host a challenge–at least not one this BIG. I love you dearly, and will be praying about your very busy work schedule at your J-O-B. Remember that you MUST take time to REST–both physically and spiritually 🙂 And eat, always EAT (see, this is where it would come in handy if I was as close as next door…I could just keep bringing you plates of good stuff!!). Okay, I’m jabber-rambling because I’ve not been to bed yet…stayed up all night to do laundry this a.m.–so in approx an hour I’ll be crashing 🙂 🙂 xxoo, stella
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YAY! Thank you my dearest sister! You are sooooo sweet! I will keep these all in mind! 😀 😀 😀 Will be praying for you, too! love you love you!
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Thank you! I have a good God-story of His faithfulness, I’ll share later–plus a devotional message “just for you”!! <3<3<3 So good to see you!
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Thank you dear! I received it. 😀 Will try to listen to it soon! 😀 Thank youuuu!
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Great!! :):) ❤
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❤ ❤ ❤
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🙂
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Congratulations, love! I’m so happy you enjoyed the words I gave you. It’s good to take a bit if a breather after a difficult (but fun) month like this one. 💕
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Thank you, love! 😀 😀 😀 Your words are both inspiring and informative! thank you for participating in Word-High July, too!!!
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Of course! I really enjoyed it!
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😀 😀 😀 I am glad to hear that! 😀
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Sarah, I’ve probably been under a rock (go ahead and laugh), as I’ve missed those words you gave Rosey. Is it possible–pretty please–for you to direct me to where you have them on your blog? 🙂 I’ll make you a cyber dessert!
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Hi Sissy! 😀 You surely have read my poems about them. 🙂 I can share to you the words, too. 😉
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Technically, it wasn’t an official prompt I hosted. I just gave Rosema the words. What’s your email? I can send them to you. 😊
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Is it a long list? I don’t really use the email, it was just for opening the blog…
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I used one word as a prompt for each day of the month.
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Oh wow–thanks for offering me extra attention…I feel so behind 😦
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No worries at all. It’s fine! 😊
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Thank you again 🙂
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Of course! 😊
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You’re wonderful!
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Try thesarahdoughty.wordpress.com/may-book-prompts and see if anything there catches your fancy. You certainly don’t have to do all of them. 😊
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Thanks, I’ll have a look!
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wow you were a busy lady in July! I really enjoyed the challenge you guys hosted. Three cheers for our hosts! I’d pass a bottle of champagne but you sound like you’re already enjoying your coffee 😉
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hahaha! yeah! had never tasted champagne ever so i would settle with my ever constant coffee!
Thank you, Mel!
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You’re welcome and you’re not missing much. I have had champagne at weddings and didn’t understand its appeal.
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ohhhh. i have never drank any alcoholic drinks. my dad once let me taste a good-smelling red wine and i spitted it once i tasted it. HAHA
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I’m not a drinker either. Most alcohol tastes bad to me.
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that’s good! 😀 I would say the smell turns me off. 😉
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Me too 🙂 especially beer 😦
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yeah!!!! just disgusting!
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exactly!
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❤
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Congos sissy! I just enjoyed your lovely posts , Hats off …Pity you , the month was a hectic one . But yay,you are now in August so be little stress free haha ! …
Not to forget , do enjoy your coffee🤓 😘
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Yay! Thank you sis! 😀 😀 😀 It was a tiring but fulfilling July! Cheers!
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Dearieeeee! Congrats again and again and again. And thank you again and again and again!! Wishing you all the best this month of August. ❤ Looking forward to all those stocked posts. I still haven't forget to bring body bags (just in case you try to kill anyone on my watch). Haha
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HAHAHAHA. Those body bags might be needed! HAHAHA Thank you dearie!!!
Congratulations to you, too! And may we have a blast this August!
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I have them ready for the whole month, dear!! 😀 Cheers to August!
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hahaha. i sound like a serial killer now. hAHA
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What a month! I thank you and Maria both for hosting such a creative and inspiring event ❤ It's been a blast, my dear!
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Awww! I agree!! WE thank you too for participating! your pieces, all of them, are a delight to read!!!
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Congratulations to you and Maria for an exciting month of writing. You shared language and strengthened community. Wonderful accomplishments! Take a breath (take two breaths)–you two have earned it!
Congratulations on your Facebook page, sister! I “liked” it right away. Your work is attractively arranged and clear to read. A new way to follow your fine art!
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oh wow! thank you veyr much for the “two breaths” that we’ve earned! 😀
And for liking my page! 😀 😀 😀 Thank you, brother!
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