A Room of My Own

Here I am blogging on my phone again because work has blocked blogger and I have news to share. This is more on the personal note but I am very excited because... I am converting my old garage into library. It was already closes off and made into a room years ago, but since thenbit has become storage. With my new job I told my parents I would help renovate it, if I could keep it for a library study room for me.

Yesterday I went shopping for the floors and paint. I already bought the border bookshelves but I need help with the rest. So I will be postings pictures on my tumblr ... I believe the link is avidyani.tumblr.com and would love your opinions!!

Changes!

So I have been postponing writing this post because I haven't completely accepted it. I started blogging 8 months ago and my life changed. I was really passionate about something for the first time in my life. I made friends who really understood my love of books. I understood finally what I really wanted to do in life.

Unfortunately, real life caught up. In January, I was still studying for my masters in Taxation, studying to take the exams to get my CPA License, and preparing to start working 80 hour weeks once done with school. I knew that when the time came, I would have to take a step back from blogging. No more twittering all day long, reading and commenting on all the blogs on my feed reader, and definitely no more reading 2-3 books a week and reviewing them.

Sadly my friends that time has come. August 13 I graduate with my masters, and on August 15 I will begin work at a CPA firm. I used to think that I would not continue blogging when the time came, but there is no way I am giving this up. NO WAY! However, my presence on the blog and on twitter won't be the same.

I will miss all the lovely book convos I have had and being able to read a book in a day, but real life calls. HOWEVER, blogging has taught me that I need books in my life, so my plan has somewhat changed. I will work a couple of years in accounting and then I would like to go back to school and get a masters in publishing. That way I could keep books in my life the way I have done these past 8 months.

I hope you all continue to read from the blog, because no matter how busy I am, I will continue posting. I DEEPLY appreciate everyone that has taken the time to read my opinion on books, and I hope to be doing this forever :)

PERSONAL NOTE: I totally got teary eyed writing this, and I think I need to explain another reason why I started blogging. Yes, I love books and yes I love sharing my love of them with others... but the main reason I started was because around that time January 2011, I felt like I had lost my way in life, only going through motions, not seeing how life could be any better than the ordinary mundane things that happened every day. I was stressed with school and life, and you could say that it was the beginning of a downward spiral. January 1, 2011 I made a news years resolution. I said 2011 would be my year. I would step out of my comfort zone, I would get back into reading, and I would finally get the blog I always wanted to start. And I did it. Like I said in the top, 8 months ago blogging changed my life and I couldn't be any happier with my blog, my self, and my life.

Thank you all for reading.

Blogger LOVE

So HAPPY because today I was given the ...

Now you're probably asking why does this make me so happy?? If you know this blog then you know why...

These girls are awesome. Their blog is adorable, fun, and I ADORE their reviews. They are the girls who put together RAK (Random Acts of Kindness), the best blogger feature ever, where bloggers can share their book love with others. The fact that they appreciate my work in this blog just brings a big smile to my face =D

I have had the awesome pleasure of meeting Isa in real life and hopefully will meet Vanessa soon (they are local bloggers), but if you haven't checked out their blog GO RIGHT NOW! And while you are there be sure to sign up for RAK =P

http://booksoulmates.blogspot.com

Bookish Tag

Bookish Tag:
Get to know a bit more about yours truly!

I was tagged by Farrah and Brit from IEATWords and while its a long video, I know you really might not have time to watch it all, I do recommend watching at least the half minute in which I make a fool of myself =)

Questions:
1. What genre do you prefer?
2.Must have books in/for your library?
3. Most expensive book on your shelf?
4. What book do you covet the most?
5. Favorite Author (can name 3)?
6. How much do you spend on books in general?
7. Favorite book store(s)?
8.What do you think of the current trend in YA?
9. Name a series you wished had more books?
10 Go to books you'll always have in your Library?
11. Book currently in your bag/purse?
12. Most prized book in your collection?
13. Name the type of nonfiction books on your shelf?

I'm Going to BEA!

I am so excited because I will be in New York this year for BBC (book blogging conference) and as a perk I will be attending BEA on Thursday as soon as my plane lands. I wish I had known more about BEA when I first got my ticket to the BBC, but since I didn't know much I only got Thursday and Friday off of work to spend my weekend in NYC.

Since I knew nothing of BEA I have been following a fellow book blogger's advice on what to wear and do while I am there. Reagan from Miss Remmer's Reviews has been posting awesome videos with answers to pretty much all the questions I could think of. Find her videos here. She also has this feed for bloggers attending BEA so you can add your blog to the feed and see others who will be at BEA!


I am really really excited to meet everyone and, on the awesome advice Reagan gave, I am posting some pictures of myself so if any of you spot me be sure to say hi!

Also, if you want to get together I'll have my twitter on my phone and  you can always email me at jisforjinx13(at)gmail(dot)com.

Will you be at the BEA or BBC? If so leave a comment below =)

April RAK

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Quoted!

Yesterday, I was checking my blogging stats and the referring sites - funny how people where twittering about their referring sites today- and I noticed I was getting a lot of referral from Elizabeth Scott's website. As you know she is one of my favorite writers, so I obviously checked it out. And this is what I found...

YES, that's right my review is being quoted on Elizabeth Scott's website- insert fangirl squeal here EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. The other day Ginger at GReads posted an interview I had with her in which she asked my favorite moment of blogging so far... well that answer has changed and I think this is definitely it!

I'm Back!

I am home from my vacation and it was great! Unfortunately, due to lack of sleep and a little too much partying, I caught a cold... but it was sooo worth it. SO I am happy to be home in my bed and on to top off my great homecoming, I just found out I won Story Siren's February Debut Author Prize Pack.
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY

Now that I am back, I will be posting one review I am working on (currently there are five in the works) and my In my mailbox =)

Next Two Weeks

So there is no In My Mailbox this week, but I just wanted to let everyone know I will be away for the next two weeks, but my co-blogger Jude will be taking over. There will be a giveaway! Yay! and more reviews to come. Also, later today look forward to my Wither review. Seriously, pre-order that book now! It was sooooo good. =)