- Category: Notes -

  • Multiple stacks of books from my TBR.

    TBR Zero with The Hardest Reading Challenge

    June marks a new year. A new reading year. Another year of reading my TBR. But before I do anything else, I need to recount my books. I want to start with a clean sheet.…

  • Side view of The Casual Vacancy with the Kinde on top and a small potter plant in the background to the right.

    The Hardest Reading Challenge of September

    Every time I have to write an update for the Hardest Reading Challenge You’ve Ever Done, I get so excited. I would lie if I said it was so easy and that I’m not starting…

  • Close up of an open book.

    The Hardest Reading Challenge: August Update

    I want to keep these updates monthly and neat… And I’m doing a terrible job! I swear I’m not taking this long to read the books. Once again, I bring you another late update for…

  • Stack of books read.

    TBR Zero: After Two Years

    It has been two years. Two years since I decided to tackle my TBR and reduce it to zero. Am I closer to that number than I was when I started? I like to think…

  • Book Deep Work by Carl Newport laying next to a keyboard.

    Deep Work: Monastic Philosophy

    Once again, I bring another deep work philosophy presented by Carl Newport in his book Deep Work. The Monastic schedule is the only one of the four philosophies I planned to do for only a…

  • Stack of books mentioned in the post.

    TBR Zero: Defeating the Reading Slump

    Another four months passed since my last update. I’m so happy my reading is back to normal, and I feel motivated again to tackle my TBR. Some progress was made. Some were undone, but better…

  • Book laying on table open on a page with the title "Work Deeply"

    Deep Work: Bimodal Philosophy

    After reading Deep Work by Carl Newport, I was determined to try the four philosophies of work he presents in his book: rhythmic, bimodal, monastic, and journalistic. I already tried the rhythmic philosophy and have…

  • Stack of all the books read and bough during the TBR Zero 4th Quarter

    TBR Zero: 4th Quarter Update

    My reading year has been extensive and quite hectic. And it’s not over yet. Between amazing books and a huge reading slump, I’ve been conflicted about my feelings towards this pet project. On one hand,…

  • Display of the various crochet projects.

    Everything I crochet in 2 months

    Back in May, I decided one random day at 2 am to crochet flower pot coasters for Mother’s Day (celebrated on the first Sunday of May here in Portugal). I found it while casually browsing…

  • In game image: sitting on a picnic blanket.

    Animal Crossing: The Burnout

    Update 28th July: Ninten Talk is back at it again with a new ACNH challenge Rags to Richies. New ways to play the game are always welcome when trying to fight burnout. So check it…