Weekly Roundup #2

This week I’ve been getting back into the swing of things. It’s been far too hot, and I don’t do heat, so I’ve not had much concentration. But I’ve been doing things. I started my novel (an older children’s sci-fi / adventure story), became a student again (Open University, round 2!!) and tried to make a mental health recovery…it’s been busy is what I’m getting at!

This week I’ve been reading (links to Goodreads)

• No Mud, No Lotus – Thich Nhat Hanh
• The Boy Who Went Magic – A.P. Winter
• Notes on a Nervous Planet – Matt Haig
• 1984 – George Orwell
• The Grace of Kings – Ken Liu
• Bodhisattva of Compassion: The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin – John Blofeld

• #FanArtFriday – This week featuring Dr Who (specifically, Nine, my favourite doctor)
• Book Review: No Mud, No Lotus (Thich Nhat Nanh) – A collection of personal experiences, Buddhist teachings and mindfulness practices to help heal the suffering of the world.

Books added to the collection this week (links to Goodreads)

• Bodhisattva of Compassion: The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin – John Blofeld

3 songs that had me hooked this week (Links to YouTube)

• Blackened Call – Belzebubs
• Mission Statement – “Weird Al” Yankovic
• You’re Wondering Now – The Skatalites