Project 365: Week 24

Another great, summery week. I’ve made a few trips to the library and now thick, exciting books are littered around my apartment. It’s been suffocatingly hot the past few days, so hooking up my fan last night and drinking a lot of frozen beverages have been my saving graces. There were a lot of food/drink photos this week, because those are my favourite, apparently. I love photographing food! At the same time, I want to improve my photos of people and places. Now that I have a lot of free time (only working, no more summer school) I want to try and devote a lot of it to improving my photography. Yay! I’m also trying hard to take my own advice, and have been attempting to start another novel. Yikes. How’s your summer going? Happy Friday!

The Book Learning Podcast: #2

Episode 2: The Beginner Writer’s Toolbox (Part 1)

It’s a juicy week for the podcast! This week, we’re tackling the major mental obstacles that most beginning writers have to deal with as they start their journey as a writer. These are big ideas – really big ones! Writing can be very discouraging and difficult at times, so (we hope that) learning what not to do when you start writing can keep you writing for longer! Make sense? Maybe you should watch the video. Or, you can listen to the podcast here.

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Mentioned

We mentioned a few different resources this week for the beginner writer. Check them out!

We also talked up some really great books that we’re reading! These are them.

The Happy Life Manifesto!

Today I’d like to share with you my very first e-book. Calling it an e-book might be a little generous, because it’s less than 20 pages long, but it’s a mini book I’m distributing electronically, so e-book it is!

This mini book/manifesto is a collection of my favourite quotes, thoughts, and ruminations on happiness. I (obviously) still have a lot to learn about being happy, so this is not meant to be a “step-by-step guide” from an expert’s perspective. I’m nowhere near an expert! I simply wanted to share the lessons I’ve learned and epiphanies I’ve had that have slowly taken me from sad to glad. Think of this book like a conversation with someone who cares: I’m trying to share in the hopes that what has helped me on my journey may be able to help you in some small way.

You can get a free copy of The Happy Life Manifesto by joining my monthly newsletter here! The download link will be sent your way as soon as you enter your email. Thanks, as always, for your support!

Resources

I mention a few people/ideas in my little bibliography. I want to give them their due here.

  1. Gretchen Rubin
  2. Tara Whitney
  3. Marie Forleo

Thanks

As always, thanks for your support. I am really proud of this project, as well as the podcast that I recently started. But I’m not sure I would have been confident enough to pursue either one if not for the love and support of my family, friends, and all the wonderful readers that stop by here and leave great comments. Thank you!

Please leave comments on the book here, or email me! I’d love to hear your feedback. Thanks for reading.

Project 365: Week 23

Safe to say, this has been probably the best week I’ve had all summer. Even the last two days alone have been completely outstanding – full of friends, and love, and fun, and amazing food, and walking around the city until my feet are sore and all I want to do is curl up and watch So You Think You Can Dance. I’ve sat on gorgeous patios, eaten chocolate soft-serve (obsessed), screamed my head off on roller coasters, gotten some great news, done some work, and smiled. I feel awesome.

I’m reminded that this summer is only going to be what I make it. It’s all in my attitude. I can’t wait around for things to happen, for people to be free – I’ve got to be grateful for what I have, and make the most of it. It’s about making a plan, and following it through. I’ve been loving every second of it!

I’m releasing my very first ebook (mini ebook) on the blog on Monday morning, so get excited for that!

xoxo. Have a wonderful weekend.

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