My Favorite Month is Gone // July Recap

*comes sweeping in for this super-late-but-I-don't-care-I'm-doing-it-anyway-'cause-this-month-was-epic monthly wrap-up*

July was basically a long/short (it felt like both *shrug*) series of unexpected, expected, awkward, and awesome thingys. I shall now do what all good blog authoresses do and delve into this with y'all. Ready?!

// I snapped pictures of my dog...destroying a box. Then I got the privileged joy of picking up after him... Hey, he was enjoying it! ;) 

// I spent long nights arguing with my autocorrect that 'safari' and 'apple' shouldn't be capitalized when not meaning a browser and a company. 

// Yeah, sure. That's exactly where you're suppose to park. *insert sarcasm* 

// My ears were often full of water from oodles of swimming. :P

// Listened to this conversation... 

Tucker: *is being annoying* 

Mom: You know, they have homes for kids like you. 

Tucker: Smart kids? Yeah, it's called college. 

// The Kid got a bee sting above the eye and his eye was completely swelled shut the next morning at church. *wishes had a picture of his pitiful self* THEN. On Monday (which was technically August first, so you'll get details later) Tucker's friend got stung...same eye. Then I got stung thrice...wrist, leg, underarm. -_- 

// I had a fantabulous birthday. Sweet sixteen!! ^_^ 

Gifts I received! :) A canvas wall hanging, a string garden of succulents, books, chocolate, cards... ^_^ 

AND...I also got tickets to MercyMe in December. MERCYME!!!! *shrieks* 

// Books. // 

I only read six books this month...isn't that utter sadness?? :'( 

Julia's Last Hope by Janette Oke -- 5 stars 

Dearest Jean, Dearest Walter by Rose Holman -- 5 stars 

The Silent Blade by Jesseca Wheaton -- 5 stars -- Review HERE. 

Jonas & Olivia by Victoria Minks -- 5 stars -- Review HERE. 

Coffee Cake Days by Amanda Tero -- 5 stars 

From This Moment by Elizabeth Camden -- 4 stars -- Review HERE. 

As far as a book haul goes, I got three lovely books this month. And didn't spend a dime! XD 

The Solid Rock by Faith Blum -- Giveaway win. (And I just love her name. ;) ) 

Millie's Unsettled Season & Millie's Courageous Days by Martha Finley, adapted by _____ -- A birthday gift from a friend. :) 

// Writing. //

My profile pic for Camp. Very fitting. *nod nod* 

As far as writing goes... I DID CAMO NANOWRIMO THIS MONTH. XD 

Okay, so... You probably knew that already. ;) But if not...you know now. My goal was 30k and I exceed that by ten awesome words (totally worth mentioning, folks). I had the awesomest cabinmates and it was an epic experience. XD

Also...I may or may not have wrote in a few other side-stories. Just for funsies. Make that three stories, to be exact. :P Bringing my grand total for the month up to... 30,891. 

#bestmonthever

// Blogging. // 

-- Visit RebekahAshleigh for a humorous narration of the sighting of An Exotic Bird...or Not.

-- Visit Bethany's blog and read her awesome post  lost people 

-- Visit Olivia's blog and be inspired by the lovely post Is There Any Safer Place?

-- Read Amanda's thought-provoking walk through When We Feel Unworthy of Being Loved 

-- Visit Amy's art blog for some tips on organization in your writing. Writing, I'm Slowly Getting Organized

-- Read Emily's uplifting guest post on the subject of blessings. 

-- Visit Abi's blog for her delightful post Why I Love Snail Mail. 

// Goals. //

My goals for the month of July were... 

-- Write 30,000 words in War Tears. 

-- Read/finish at least 8 books. 

-- Make curtains for my room. 

And...only #1 happen. :P August? 

I haven't set any specific goals for this month, but I do plan to get ready for school, write...some, and READ. XD 

~*~*~ 

So...you know the ritual. Have you read the books, did Camp, read the blog post? What was the best happening of your month? Teeellll mmeeee aalllll peeepppss!!! 

~Faith