April is almost at an end...it's time for another round-up.
We're five days into May — time for my April round-up.
- The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean: I enjoyed learning about the Soviet Union during World War II, but I really need to take a break from books that feature a character with Alzheimer's. It's getting a little depressing.
- The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley: This book was rather blah. I enjoyed parts of the story but had to shake my head over some of the dialogue and plot points (someone's gay, now he's not; someone's dead, now he's not).
What I Watched...
- The Hunger Games (twice): I finally went to see the movie with the whole family while I was home for Easter and saw it again in Austin a couple weeks later. It was good, but I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the book. The violence bothered me a lot more on the screen as well.
- TV: I watched many of my regular shows this month, including Grey's Anatomy, Dancing with the Stars, Castle, Army Wives, and Ringer. I also enjoyed seeing the World Figure Skating Championships on TV at the beginning of this month.
What I Want to Remember...
- Spending a few days in Austin with Dad. We ate dinner at Gloria's, picked up ice cream at Amy's, and then followed each other home on Friday.
- Celebrating Easter with the family. We decorated eggs at the farm, attended church, and shared Easter dinner.
- Moving to a bigger apartment.
- Visiting the Hudson River School exhibit at the Blanton Museum.
- Getting into the habit of working out at Curves.
- Playing "I Love to Tell the Story" with the handbell choir at church.
- Going to the Country Living Fair with Mom — it was a nice break from moving.
What I'd Like to Forget...
- Moving into a new apartment that wasn't quite ready for me. From mold and smoky smells to dirt and water stains, it was not a pleasant experience.
- Continuing to experience the mass exodus of writers at work.
- Trying to get cable/satellite TV in my new apartment. Everything is resolved now, but it should not have been that difficult.
Pictures from April 2012...
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| Dyeing Easter eggs |
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| Valley Springs Farm |
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| Lunch at Panera |
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| Easter picture |
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| Pretty things |
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| Sammy ♥s boxes |
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| Square Cow Moovers |
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| S'mores bars |
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