Without going into too much detail, life has been a tad challenging of late. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t bringing me down. It is, and I try to get through the work week so that I can recover over the weekend but this past week was less than stellar and I find myself dwelling over stuff which is something I do not like to do.

It’s not something horrible or anything like that, it’s just been a struggle lately. Work. Kids. The juggling is getting to me. I try very hard to be a good parent but at times I feel as if I am not getting through.

So, to distract myself from life, I’ve buried myself in this book:

This is a BIZARRE read. The story is terrifying and yes, it is classified as horror, but the format is so odd. It’s pieced together in such a way that requires the reader to figure it out. You’ll be reading one character’s story and then with a subtle change of font, you are suddenly reading someone else’s point of view. One page could have just one word on it. Another page could have several but in a circle pattern. Another reader on Facebook said it was difficult to navigate and that is what you have to do, navigate the story. But, it’s perfect for my mood right now.

What is going on this week? Well, The Boy turns 15! FIFTEEN. Who can believe it? Certainly, not me. He’s got a lot going on on his actual birthday so we are taking him out Tuesday night for dinner. Unfortunately, he also has an appointment to get his wisdom teeth out this Friday. Poor planning but when you don’t have any time to do anything, you take what you can get and this Friday is it. At least it will be over and done with.

I’ve also started the dreaded back to school shopping. I know! I know! It’s way too early, isn’t it? But they start school in like four weeks and it’s creeping up on me. I hope to finish it up within the next two weeks because I cannot stand the crowds right before school starts. And you want to know what made me really happy? The fact that the school district finally put all that personal info online! No more paperwork the first day of school! You can’t believe how happy that makes me.

Okay, now for the regular stuff.

What ELSE am I reading?

House of Leaves is my main squeeze but I am also reading Reconstructing Amelia. I must say, it’s growing on me but it does seem a little juvenile. I have no idea if it’s classified as Young Adult but it does feel that way.

What am I cooking?

I am so tired of food. If my kids didn’t need to eat I think I’d skip it. So, although the weather is quite odd and thunderstorms have been mentioned, I am not cooking chili or soup or anything like that. Instead, we will be eating chicken and rice for dinner. Sort of boring but with all the snacking we do at Concerts at the Park, food in general feels overrated.

What am I watching?

I have been on a cleaning jag but while cleaning, I am watching Something’s Gotta Give. I WANT that house. It’s so gorgeous.

Isn’t it dreamy?

What are you up to today?