Argh. October.
October was pretty much like the previous months - stressful, full of family worries, and working uber-hard.
My grandparents are both still in hospital. Life is still hectic.
Only October also managed to give me the gift of about four or five different colds. I'm one of those people who get colds on a rotating-door type basis. 😷
Due to... all of that... I've had to rebalance blogging, work, and life, so many times that I'm goddamned exhausted!
So once again I have to tell you that if I'm AWOL for a day or two, or have to delay posts, that's why.
But - the bright side, dearest nerdlets! 😃
Dora Reads is four years old, I hit over 4k Twitter followers, and I love all of you!
Plus I'm still standing. And that's what counts! 😊
#2 - Month In Review(s) - September 2018
#3 - Friday Fics Fix - Love Vs War. Freedom Vs Silence.
#4 - Comics Wrap-Up - Everyone Here Is A Trophy
#5 - Comics Wrap-Up - Manifest Destiny
...so, you like it when I title comics posts with Panic! lyrics 😅 Good to know!
Mildly Amusing Searches
This section is inspired by a similar one from Cait @ Paper Fury.
None of these this month! You've been sensible, my nerdlets! 😉
Non-Review Posts
Comics Wrap-Up
To Face The Demons I'm Bonded To - Aquaman, Venom & more
For The Strong-Willed When The World Gives You A Raw Deal - Arrow, F/F webcomic Band Vs Band, & more
Knock Knock Let the Devil In - Venom, horror comics, & more
For The Strong-Willed When The World Gives You A Raw Deal - Arrow, F/F webcomic Band Vs Band, & more
Knock Knock Let the Devil In - Venom, horror comics, & more
Friday Fics Fix
October means Harry Potter themed fanfiction here @ Dora Reads!
Just Desserts - For Harry, it's just about the treacle tart; not about the handsome Draco Malfoy serving it up. Honest.
Awkward Flirting In An Alternate Universe - Omegaverse Drarry that's surprisingly cute
The Brightest Stars - WolfStar - Sirius Black and Remus Lupin - romance with a Stardust-style twist
Highjinks - Draco wants to keep the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher safe. The fact that it's Harry makes no difference... Drarry.
Awkward Flirting In An Alternate Universe - Omegaverse Drarry that's surprisingly cute
The Brightest Stars - WolfStar - Sirius Black and Remus Lupin - romance with a Stardust-style twist
Highjinks - Draco wants to keep the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher safe. The fact that it's Harry makes no difference... Drarry.
Nerd Church
The Writer Diaries: The More You Learn About Writing, The Less You Seem To Know
Caffeinated Current Events: A Glossary - Coffee-fuelled politics
That Feeling When... Why Labelling Emotions Is Healthy (Ft. #Science)
My Real-Life Ghost Stories
Caffeinated Current Events: A Glossary - Coffee-fuelled politics
That Feeling When... Why Labelling Emotions Is Healthy (Ft. #Science)
My Real-Life Ghost Stories
Other Non-Review Posts
Month in Review(s) - September 2018
Four Years of Blogging, Dearest Nerdlets, and Many More To Come (+ FREE Printable Bookmarks PDF)
Review Posts
New Adult Fiction
Escorting the Escort by Lyss Em
Babyvamp by Lyssa Dering
Four Years of Blogging, Dearest Nerdlets, and Many More To Come (+ FREE Printable Bookmarks PDF)
Review Posts
New Adult Fiction
Babyvamp by Lyssa Dering
So that's my October, how was yours?
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Last updated: 10th Nov 2018
Oh no, I'm sorry about your grandparents and that you've been sick so much :-( It's impressive that you've gotten any blogging done at all. I hope things start improving soon <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristen! And thanks for the reminder that I'm doing ok with the blogging! That's always good to hear! <3 <3 <3
DeleteUgh I know the feeling with colds, Cee! I have the most terrible cough as the result of one currently. I hate fall for many reasons, but the colds are definitely a top one.
ReplyDeleteArgh! *hugs* Colds suck.
DeleteI hope both of your grandparents are able to get out of the hospital soon. Sorry about the colds. I got colds like that when I was a student. I’m a lot healthier now that I interact with other humans less often. :)
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
Thanks - and clearly the interaction with the other humans is where everyone goes wrong ;)
DeleteI can totally understand why you would be exhausted from time to time - you're really balancing a lot of things there. Wishing love and health to both your grandparents <3 And make sure you are taking good care of yourself too!! xx
ReplyDeleteMy recent post: https://oliviascatastrophe.com/2018/11/october-wrap-up-2018/
Thanks so much Liv <3 I'll try!
DeleteI hope November is healthier for you. I know stress lowers your immune system, so since you've been dealing with so much, you probably are extra likely. People freely share their germs. Congrats on blogging for 4 years!
ReplyDeleteThanks! And yeah - I think going back and fore to the hospital to visit isn't helping with the spread of germs!
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