The Sunday Post #28 – Weekly Wrap-up
Welcome to my Sunday Post. Thank you to Kimba over at The Caffeinated Reviewer, who is hosting this weekly event. It is the perfect opportunity to share what happened here on my own blog, as well as some of the happenings elsewhere in the Blogosphere.
This week spring suddenly appeared full force! Unfortunately, that means my pollen allergies are getting really strong… however, it also means my garden looks really beautiful, with everything starting to bloom, from the cherry trees to the strawberry bushes to the roses. Here’s a picture of the cherry tree, which we planted a few years ago. I can’t wait for it to actually bear cherries once more 🙂
This week’s posts:
- [15 Apr] Waiting on Wednesday #41 – Shards of Hope
- [16 Apr] Thirsty Thursday and Hungry Hearts #12
- [17 Apr] Theme Song #2 – Bloggers Choice
- [18 Apr] Stacking the Shelves #80 Bought Borrowed and Bagged #30
- [19 Apr] The Sunday Post #28 – Spring Feels
This week’s reviews:
- [13 Apr] Made for You by Melissa Marr ★★★★★
- [14 Apr] Cursed by Ice by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★
- [15 Apr] Meet Me in the Dark by J. A. Huss ★★★★★
- [16 Apr] Night Broken by Patricia Briggs ★★★★
- [19 Apr] Seduced by Helena Newbury ★★★★
Elsewhere in the Blogosphere:
Jennifer @ The Book Nympho is discussing When TV and Reading go hand in hand.
Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun has a 2015 1st quarter Book of the Year post up.
Rashika @ The Social Potato wonders why Fantasy is so White and Straight.
Lily @ Lily’s Book Blog explains why She won’t stop Posting Pictures of her ARCs.
What have you been up to this past week? Don’t forget to leave me a link so I can come visit your Sunday Post as well.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend, and that next week will be filled with awesome!
About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
Your tree looks gorgeous, Lexxie! <3 Too bad we don't have Spring here and it's pretty much summer year-round. :/
I guess if you’re used to summer all year, it’s quite OK, Aimee, but I’m quite happy with my four seasons, I have to say.
Spring is finally here, it’s so great to see those flowers everywhere – and trees with actual leaves ! Your garden looks lovely, are you able to enjoy it in spite of your allergies ? Take care and have a quiet, happy sunday 🙂
I agree! Trees with leaves, and flowers everywhere makes life a little lighter. And yes, I definitely enjoy my garden in spite of my allergies. have a great Sunday yourself, Iza (or what’s left of it, anyway)
I love the look of trees with blossoms on them. They look really pretty and brighten the place up. This year we plan to revamp the garden so there is let tiring work for us to do. Neither of us enjoy grass cutting and hedge trimming!
Yeah, and little by little everything else will bloom as well. I can totally understand not enjoying cutting the grass… I’m so lucky my husband does that, he didn’t grow up with a garden, so he’s actually quite content doing it 😀
I get allergies in the Spring as well, I’m permanently on antihistamines around that time because of the hayfever. Hope you enjoy the warmer weather though Lexxie. Have a lovely week, I love your tree btw it’s so pretty!
I’m definitely enjoying the warmer weather Jeann! Have a lovely week yourself 🙂
Your tree is lovely. The dogwoods are blooming here and it looks like snow on the ground underneath them. LOL Everything is pushing up through the soil and there are so many colors everywhere I look. We’ve had nothing but rain and more rain all week so it will bloom like crazy now but I so miss the sun.
It will definitely bloom now after the rain, Laura, I hope you’ll get some sun next week!
Your tree is beautiful. There’s still snow on the ground where I live.
I’m sure the snow will melt soon enough, AJ! Thanks for stopping by.
The plants and trees in front of our house and finally starting to bloom to, it’s some sort of blossom and it looks really pretty when they are in full bloom. I’ll try to take a picture this or next week. Your cherry blossom tree looks really pretty! How often do they give cherries? Have a great week!
YAY for pictures, Lola, I look forward to seeing them! We only get cherries once each year, around August, and usually plentiful. They are so sweet and juicy, too!
Have a great week yourself 🙂
Oh, that is lovely, Lexxie! I am sorry allergies are an issue. I suffered miserably when we lived in Texas. Sky has been having allergy issues lately as well but I think this snow storm will tone them down for at least a week. 😉 Yes, we’re *still* having snow. Berk’s violin concert was cancelled yesterday. Her teacher was trying to reschedule for today but I’m not sure that’s going to happen since we got ~3 inches more overnight and it’s still snowing. 🙂 Enjoy your warm weather and the rest of your weekend!! **BIG HUGS**
Eh, I have been able to find some great homeopathic help for our allergies this year, so we’re still able to enjoy the garden and the blooms 🙂
I hope the snow will stop falling, and that Berk’s concert will take place very soon. Have a great evening, my dear *BIG HUGS*
Wow! Your tree looks totally fab, and glad to see you got in some good reading! hugs…
Thanks Ro 🙂
Oh wow it looks beautiful! Right now in the Philippines, it’s already summer and it’s so freaking hot. Just last week we reached 39 degrees Celsius. So crazy @_@ But that’s just the way it is.
OMG! I think I wouldn’t be able to go outside if it was that warm outside, Goldie! I actually feel better when it’s between 25 and 30 degrees celsius, or if it’s in the dark cold of winter…
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The tree is beautiful! I would love a Cherry tree but my yard isn’t big enough for a tree. Hoping maybe one day we will since my husband loves them. Spring came with week also but then it got cold again. It wish it would make up it’s mind because I have no idea what to wear.
The Cherry Blossom trees are starting to bloom in town and I know the pollen is going to torture my poor son but so far so good. He gets them so bad he can’t see or breath and sometimes develops asthema (sp) So it should be a fun couple of weeks when they are in full bloom, Ugh!
Have a great week Lexxie! Enjoy your new reads (from your stacking post)
Our yard is quite big, and we have other fruit trees as well. But the cherry tree is one we planted after we moved here, and I love it! It got a little cooler here yesterday, too, but not much.
I found some really good homeopathic medicine for my pollen allergies this week, Michelle, and I have trouble breathing and asthma sometimes as well. I don’t know if you can find that stuff in the US, though.
Have a fantastic week ahead!
Oh, gorgeous cherry tree! It makes me miss having a yard….LOL. Except for the care of it. Which was why I sold my house with the big yard, in exchange for this condo with just a patio. I am lazy…
Sometimes it’s all I can do to sweep the patio.
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Ha! My husband actually loves taking care of the yard – if not, I’d probably not have one, either. I prefer lounging in the garden, with a good book and just relax!
Your tree looks awesome! Sorry to hear about your allergies — mine are being weird this year; I haven’t been really stuffed up, but my ears keep freaking out and I’ve been faintly nauseous. But I’ve been told that our weather this year is really weird (I haven’t been here long enough to actually know what normal is, apparently).
True, the weather has been weird here as well. Very cold for a little while in winter, but then, it’s been unseasonably warm for a while… Hopefully, we’ll both get over our allergies very quickly, Liza!
What a beautiful garden what a shame this time of year brings out your allergies.
Thanks, Cleo 🙂
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We had a cherry tree when I was a kid and I remember the bird would eat more cherries that I would..lol. Every time I tried to get cherries they would be all gone, make me so mad..lol.
LOL, the birds do steal some cherries, Stormi, but that’s OK 🙂
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That is so pretty!!
I’m with you on the allergies, I feel like that witch from Bewitched with my nose twitching all the time. Oh well, I’ll still take the sunshine and mild weather over a cold winter day any given time
Heh, now I’m having the Bewitched theme song in my head, Braine. Thanks for that :p I agree, I’ll still take the sunshine and mild weather, too!
I love to mow the lawn, although I had a really bad reaction to some insects that swarmed me and ended up in the hospital. But, when that is not happening I put on a book and listen away!
Oh no! That sounds a little scary, Steph! I’m glad you’re able to enjoy mowing and a book at the same time usually, though 🙂
I feel your pain! Third day in a row with sinus pressure and headache. Today should have been better since it is raining, but that triggered my sinuses internal barometer.
The tree is gorgeous! I was out in the gardens this weekend and all my hosta buds are so happy they can see the sun. I did set aside a little time to read on the porch. Want to finish Sever before either Septimus or Percy #2 arrive. 🙂
Yeah, it was raining here for a day, too, but then afterwards, there was even more pollen. Oh well, it won’t last forever, and I truly enjoy the warmer weather now!
I’m glad you were able to set aside some time to read on the porch, Xyra 🙂 And I hope your sinuses are all cleared now. Have a fantastic week!
Didn’t finish Sever in time. Got the call from the library that the other 2 books are in. 🙂 Ah, such problems. 🙂
Happy reading!
Well, that’s definitely a good problem to have, right, Xyra?
You bet! 😀 Started Flyte yesterday and am already 60 pages in…very exciting!
Pretty tree! I love cherry trees! I’ve always wanted one, but I hate cherries. 😛
I love both the beautiful tree AND the cherries 🙂