Right now, I am just one book away from completing my 2015 reading goal of sixty books. I have to say, making the commitment to read sixty books in a year was one of the best decisions I ever made. I've learned a lot in the last twelve months because of this focus on reading, and … Continue reading #SixtyBooks in 2016 Reading Challenge
Author: Melissa Morris Inoa
Keep Clapping
I'm here now at the train station, Â waiting for a train where I will settle in and read a book for the next hour or so. This train will whisk me away to a change of scenery, to the lights of New York City, extra bright for the holiday season. After an especially stressful day, … Continue reading Keep Clapping
Our Bookworm Christmas Tree
This is our first Christmas together as a married couple, as our own family unit. For the last few years of celebrating Christmas together, we've each been joining in the other's family traditions. Whether it's cookie baking, the way we do gift exchanges, or just where and when we gather with everyone to spend time together. The … Continue reading Our Bookworm Christmas Tree
Getting “EDGY”
I received a copy of Edgy Conversations by Dan Waldschmidt last year at the 2014 BEA (Book Expo America) in NYC. It was one of many (many!) books that I brought home from the convention, but there was something about it that made me put it on a prominent place in the bookcase in my living … Continue reading Getting “EDGY”
Day 44 of #100HappyDays (TEDTalks LIVE)
On day 44 of my #100HappyDays journey, I attended a TEDTalks LIVE event in NYC. The focus of the event was War and Peace and it was hosted by Baratunde Thurston. Since I'm really interested in the impact that we each have on one another and I've been doing a lot of reading lately on … Continue reading Day 44 of #100HappyDays (TEDTalks LIVE)
Just as I was about to start my List Journal…
I've always been inclined to make lists. They keep me organized, they help me remember, and I believe that ideas written in list form elicit a different momentum, a different trajectory than traditional prose. Often, I find myself listing things in journals, things I will do, things I did, things to remember, etc. -- and as a teacher I've … Continue reading Just as I was about to start my List Journal…
Day #27 of #100HappyDays
So far, focusing on the "things" that make me happy for my first #100HappyDays has been really interesting. It's been nice to take an extra minute or two to appreciate what I have, and be careful that I'm not taking anything I have for granted. Some days, the "thing" jumps out and demands to be posted, … Continue reading Day #27 of #100HappyDays
Happy Days 4 Through 9
#100happydays Friday, September 25, 2015 Saturday, September 26, 2015 Sunday, September 27, 2015 Monday, September 28, 2015 Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Tomorrow is the first day of October, one of my most favorite months! Lots of happy days to come! ~Melissa
The first few “happy days” and the little things…
I signed up for the #100happydays challenge on Tuesday, September 22nd -- shout out to Shaundrika for introducing it to me! I am a pretty happy person to begin with, so I'm not completing this challenge to become happy. I'm already happy. So why am I doing it? Reason #1:  I decided to complete this challenge … Continue reading The first few “happy days” and the little things…
100happydays
I think so, and I'm going to give it a try! I especially like that this challenge encourages us to share what makes us happy with others. To find out more, visit this link:Â http://100happydays.com and start sharing your happy! ~Melissa
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