Maunawili Falls hike.
My week: My mom and brother got here on Tuesday for a visit and we've had a fabulous time! We went hiking, we rented a boat and went out to a sandbar, we went to Iolani Palace and the beach and the North Shore and a luau. It's been so nice to have the week off work, play tourist and, of course, spend time with my family -- and we took Alohi us as much as we could. She went on her first long hike (and was a total champ) and on her first boat ride, where she tried (and hated) swimming for the first time. My mom and brother fly out tonight, but it's been such a treat having them here!
Reading: Not much time for reading this week, but I did squeeze in a little here and there. Monday night I finished "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet" and I absolutely LOVED it. I can't wait to read the second book in the series. Then I started "Rabbit Cake" by Annie Hartnett, which is a quirky book narrated by an 11-year-old. It's a decent and easy read, but it's definitely not sucking me in the way "The Long Way" did.
Eating: Soooo much food! We had malasadas and bubble tea and ice cream (twice) and took my family to a bunch of our favorite restaurants.
Making: The tutu for my book fairy Halloween costume for work. It's a combination of pink, purple, light blue and white, it's ridiculously voluminous, and I love it.
Blogging:
Monday Musings
Autumn Aesthetic: 14 Fall-ish Book Covers
Book Review: Himself by Jess Kidd
Monday Musings
Autumn Aesthetic: 14 Fall-ish Book Covers
Book Review: Himself by Jess Kidd
Looking forward to: Watching "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" on DVD. I wanted to see it in the theater but we didn't have a chance, and it's finally come in for me at work!
*I'm linking up with Kathryn of Book Date for It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
*I'm linking up with Kathryn of Book Date for It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
Mom and me!
I'm glad you had such a great time with your family. I have Rabbit Cake but never read it. I think it was a daily deal once on Kindle. I LOVED Guardian of the Galaxies 2 but still thought the first one was better. However, the whole movie is worth it for the Groot dance scene in the beginning.
ReplyDeleteI love Groot! You're right that the first one was a tiny bit better, but I loved this one too! Between "Guardians" and "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet," I've been in space-y sci-fi mode lately!
DeleteAh! Enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy 2!! I agree with Barb, I also thought the first one was better, but still really enjoyed the second! I can't wait to see where they take the series!
ReplyDeleteI loved "Guardians 2"! You're right, it wasn't quiiite was good, but I definitely enjoyed it. I was intrigued to see that the the Guardians are going to be in the next Avengers movie.
DeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely time with your family visiting and the photo of you and your mom is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading and a wonderful week to you.
It was wonderful! I don't get to see them as much as I'd like, especially while we're stationed in Hawaii, so I'm thrilled every time we get to visit each other! :)
DeleteSo nice to be able to spend time with family! I'll have to look into reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. It does sound good. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed it, Kathy! It was a very charming, fun-to-read sci-fi novel, and I've already ordered the second book in the series!
DeleteThe Long Way to s Small Angry Planet is on my wishlist. I saw Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 a couple weeks ago. Come see what I'm reading
ReplyDeleteI loved "The Long Way" and I ordered the second book in the series as soon as I finished it! I liked "Guardians" too -- I guess it was a space-y couple of weeks for me! ;)
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