Cheeeeeeers to a productive July, everyone! ๐ 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. ๐
Please take your seat now, letโs toast, and begin this coffee date. โค
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! ๐ 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. โค
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! โค
A Bit Calmer August
So after a packed month, A Reading Writer will now be back to its regular programming. But not really back. ๐ฆ
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 โ Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writer
- Thursday โ Three Line Tales
- Friday โ 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. ๐
Major Announcement
Last but not the least is that I want to tell you guys that A Reading Writer now has a Facebook page!!! ๐ (Am I too excited? HAHA)
It is still almost bare but I will appreciate you dropping by! Itโs address is at: https://www.facebook.com/areadingwriter.
—
Thank you everyone and may we all have a GREAT August!
โค
~
Photo credit:ย Unsplash,ย bestanimations.com,ย Pinterest
Congratulations on completing your month long challenge! I look forward to having you back at FFfAW!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
YAY! Thank you and I am excited tooooo! ๐ ๐ ๐
LikeLike
Yippee!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
yay! when will the photo for the week will be published, dear? ๐
LikeLike
Later today.
LikeLiked by 1 person
alright dear! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
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 ๐ 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 ๐ ๐ xxoo, stella
LikeLiked by 1 person
YAY! Thank you my dearest sister! You are sooooo sweet! I will keep these all in mind! ๐ ๐ ๐ Will be praying for you, too! love you love you!
LikeLike
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!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear! I received it. ๐ Will try to listen to it soon! ๐ Thank youuuu!
LikeLike
Great!! :):) โค
LikeLiked by 1 person
โค โค โค
LikeLike
๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
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. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, love! ๐ ๐ ๐ Your words are both inspiring and informative! thank you for participating in Word-High July, too!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Of course! I really enjoyed it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
๐ ๐ ๐ I am glad to hear that! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
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? ๐ I’ll make you a cyber dessert!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hi Sissy! ๐ You surely have read my poems about them. ๐ I can share to you the words, too. ๐
LikeLike
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. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Is it a long list? I don’t really use the email, it was just for opening the blog…
LikeLiked by 2 people
I used one word as a prompt for each day of the month.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh wow–thanks for offering me extra attention…I feel so behind ๐ฆ
LikeLiked by 2 people
No worries at all. It’s fine! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you again ๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
Of course! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re wonderful!
LikeLiked by 2 people
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. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, I’ll have a look!
LikeLiked by 2 people
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 ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
hahaha! yeah! had never tasted champagne ever so i would settle with my ever constant coffee!
Thank you, Mel!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome and you’re not missing much. I have had champagne at weddings and didn’t understand its appeal.
LikeLiked by 1 person
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m not a drinker either. Most alcohol tastes bad to me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
that’s good! ๐ I would say the smell turns me off. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too ๐ especially beer ๐ฆ
LikeLiked by 1 person
yeah!!!! just disgusting!
LikeLiked by 1 person
exactly!
LikeLiked by 1 person
โค
LikeLiked by 1 person
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 coffee๐ค ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay! Thank you sis! ๐ ๐ ๐ It was a tiring but fulfilling July! Cheers!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dearieeeee! Congrats again and again and again. And thank you again and again and again!! Wishing you all the best this month of August. โค 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
LikeLiked by 1 person
HAHAHAHA. Those body bags might be needed! HAHAHA Thank you dearie!!!
Congratulations to you, too! And may we have a blast this August!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have them ready for the whole month, dear!! ๐ Cheers to August!
LikeLiked by 1 person
hahaha. i sound like a serial killer now. hAHA
LikeLike
What a month! I thank you and Maria both for hosting such a creative and inspiring event โค It's been a blast, my dear!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awww! I agree!! WE thank you too for participating! your pieces, all of them, are a delight to read!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
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!
LikeLiked by 1 person
oh wow! thank you veyr much for the “two breaths” that we’ve earned! ๐
And for liking my page! ๐ ๐ ๐ Thank you, brother!
LikeLike