I think my boss is trying to kill me... at both jobs. In my day job I was just informed that I will be writing four business proposals in the next two weeks. Remember how I said one usually takes me about two weeks to do one? Well, the one I received today is due on frikken Friday. Yeah, as in I have two days in which to do it. The next two are due next Friday, and the last one I have no idea what it's due except "soonish". I hope to get a more specific due date tomorrow *fingers crossed* This means I've been asked to come in to work a few extra days for the next three weeks (because i'll also be covering for the gallery admin's holiday), which is great for my pocket book but not so great for my other job. 

For my freelance developmental editing, I have just been assigned a couple more manuscripts. Well, the company calls it freelance but I'm basically a satellite editor --on staff but not in the office and paid via residuals. Ordinarily I would be overjoyed with the additional assignments if it were not for the fact that one of them is nearly 100,000 words long and due in three weeks... on top of the other two manuscripts that I have due this and next month (aka five weeks). I now have ten ms to edit --which means a minimum two rounds of revisions and formatting-- in the next six months. 

Obviously I will have to revise my schedule for the next month, crossing out any social activities/events I planned to attend, and basically work around the clock. I've done this before, working two jobs that made my day go from 6:30am until 11pm and never wanted to do it again... go figure that I'm in that position again. I really cannot comprehend how other people work two to three jobs, let alone do so and still manage to have a semblance of a social life. 

SUMR

Note: Some of you, those whom are on my facebook, will have already seen a shorter version of this... 

I think it was last year when two of my friends, Brandi and Buttercup, had a discussion --right in front of me, mind you-- debating how much I looked like someone named Bernadette. At the time I hadn't the slightest idea who or what they were talking about, so after much pestering they finally told me she was a character on a TV show. I didn't think much of it at the time, I sort of shrugged it off and made a mental note to check out the show sometime. After all, I was apparently named after Jaime Summers from the tv show called "Bionic Woman", so why would looking like another  character be all that big a deal? 

But this was just the first instance. Since then I've had other friends mention it, relatives say it, a coworker contemplate it, and even some ladies in a public washroom get into a conversation about it! Needless to say, by that point, I decided that I really really needed to watch the show. I put myself on the waiting list on the library and, well, waited. I just finished watching the third season the other day, and so far I absolutely LOVE the show. It's my new favourite!

To be honest, I don't really understand half of the things that are said on the show by the physicists, and I wonder how many people actually do. Well, aside from actual physicists and other science aficionados that is. Nevertheless, I find the sitcom rather hilarious and seriously want to own the series dvds myself (If only so I wont have to continually get them out from the library). I think I shall have to put them on the Christmas list for next year

Back to the topic on hand... For those who know the show rather well, you already realize that Bernadette barely makes an appearance by season three. I can only presume that her character shows up again much more in either the fourth or fifth season, so then I'll be able to have an opinion about whether I am all that like her in personality --which is something friends have mentioned, though strangers haven't seeing as they don't know me and all. I will admit that there is a wee bit of familiarity in appearance, so I'll give everyone that. What do you think? 

 

 

SUMR

 

1. Get healthier by losing 15lbs via 30 min walk/wk, 30 min rebounder/wk, 15 situps + pushups per day (dance class?)
Pounds: 132
Walking: 20 min
Trampoline: 30 min
Situps: 45
Pushups: 45

I have discovered that thirty minutes straight on the rebounder is not the best way to start, so next week I'll divide the time into two or three parts and then work my way up to a straight half-hour or more over the course of the year. I also realized it takes two sports bras to almost get the necessary support, so sports companies really need to work on making a better product *grrr* I've decided to track my weight here too, though to be honest it's not correct. Apparently the scale is off --Mum says it doesn't match the dr's office nor the fitness centre's scales-- but off by how much and which way, I don't know. It doesn't really matter, I suppose, as long as the things gradually gets down to saying 115lbs. 

2. Brush and floss teeth before going to bed every night
Technically, I suppose I've missed a couple nights already due to falling asleep on my couch, but when I woke up to move from couch to bed I would go brush my teeth.

3. Do something social/go on dates twice a month
I don't suppose work counts, so none this week. I did arrange to meet a friend for coffee next week though, and am attempting to set up a get-together for tea with a friend's mum. 

4. Work on editing assignments or WiPs for a minimum of two hours per week
So far I have an hour working on editing.

5. Save and plan for UK dream vacation
I checked my savings, seeing how much I have left to save and figuring out how long that will take.

SUMR

Bonus post today due to one of my authors is doing a book giveaway on GoodReads! If you live in the USA and have a GoodReads account --if you don't have an account, make one!-- enter to win this book. I promise you it is a really good story!!! I wish I could enter the contest cuz I'd love an autographed print copy, but since I can't you should!

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/40899-tournament-of-chance

If you want to read more about this book --or if you don't want to wait or don't win the contest but really want the novel-- you can go to this website or this one here. You could also go to your ereader of choice's website such as Amazon or Smashwords or whatever, but I earn more residuals if you do it directly from the publisher

SUMR

So you may be wondering what happened after the tiff I had last week due to unexpected news from the parentals. We finally sat down and talked about it, I explained how their springing that on me was upsetting and how it would effect the budget I had planned out almost a year ago. For some reason my mother still accuses me of being a spendthrift even though I rarely buy anything since graduating from university. At first I had a school loan to pay off, then saving up for my graduate studies, and now I'm saving for my own place and dream trip. Most of my clothes are hand-me-downs, a lot of my books and movies are borrowed from the library or given as gifts, I rarely go out for coffee or meals, and the only time I go to the cinema is when I have a gift certificate... nearly all my money has been going towards my education or into savings!

We went over the expenses trying to find ways that I could save more money --only one was discovered which saves me a big ol' whopping five bucks-- proving that my budgeting schedule was pretty good, and that their messing with it would essentially ruin my plans to move out and take my trip. Considering my mum saved up for years to take her own dream vacation three years ago, telling me that my own desire to see Ireland as an unnecessary expenditure would have been hypocritical. They know I've been wanting to go since I was fifteen, that it had always been in my future plans, si if they said it was a worthless wish I think I may have ripped their heads off as it isn't their right to say such.

Though my mum was the one to tell me about dad wanting to charge me rent, she's a bit wishy-washy about my moving out. Some days she thinks daughters should stay living with their parents until marriage, and other days she wants to take over my bedroom so she can turn it into a place for her to exercise --she's already saving up for a treadmill. She says that I shouldn't have to pay money towards rent until I get full-time hours, but I'm hoping they will be willing to wait until after I save up enough for a year's worth of rent first and then I can just move out instead.

The result of our discussion is that I have an increase of chores, essentially taking over much of housework except cleaning kitchen appliances or the bathroom; buying any non-sharable groceries such as my cereal, work snacks, and personal items (which I had offered to pay for when I moved back, but was declined); putting $2-5 in a jar whenever I take the car in town (out of town is $50); running errands when asked; and the funds I've already been giving dad every month. I find this much more reasonable than forking over half my pay cheque every month.

SUMR

Stole this from @PersianKitty

1. Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials 
Lotion and chapstick, definitely. 

2. Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials
I am loving tunic sweaters and eternity scarves... though not necessarily together. 

3. What shoes do you tend to wear the most in the winter?
You don't wear shoes in three feet of snow, you wear boots. 

4. Favorite Winter Accessory 
Scarves and mittens. 

5. Favorite Winter Nail Polish
I currently love Sally Hansen's "Celeb City" and "Red Carpet" polish.  

6. Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider?
I'm usually all about hot chocolate, but I got addicted a local place's hot cider. Expensive though.

7. Favorite Winter Candle?
I don't use candles as the smoke and scents sets off my asthma/allergies. 

8. Snowboarding or Skiing?
I've never tried either as my parents wouldn't allow it when I was younger and I cannot afford it now that I'm older. 
  
9. Have you ever gone Ice Skating? Are you any good or do you FAIL miserably? 
I love to skate, but I suck at anything but going forward... including stopping. 

10. Does it snow where you live? 
YES! Our recent expected 2-4cm hit about 5+ inches. 

11. Have you ever made a snowman?
Um, yeah! It's a right of passage for any Canadian kid. 

12. What holiday do you celebrate?
The usual ones throughout the year, but most definitely Christmas. 

13. Favorite Christmas/Holiday song?
This (past) year it was Taylor Swift's "Christmas must be something more"... other than the obvious Bing Crosby tune (see next answer for a hint).  

14. Favorite Christmas/Holiday movie?
White Christmas, always. 

15. What is your favorite winter treat? 
Dad's homemade donuts as it is the only time he makes them, but ice cream cake is my second runner up... but that's cuz my birthday is in the frikken winter. 

16. If you were to ask Santa for one thing and you were guaranteed to get it, what would it be (even if you don't celebrate Christmas)? 
All expenses paid month-long trip to Ireland (plus England, Scotland, Wales... and any other locale in that vicinity). 

17. Do you have anything fun planned for this winter?
Not a one... but there is still time to come up with something *evilly mysterious giggle* 

SUMR

My mother have been informed me that my dad decided I need to start paying rent. Needless to say I'm not altogether too pleased about this since the only reason why I moved back home is because I could not afford rent on my own. If I could live elsewhere I would do so in a heartbeat, but considering I only have a part-time job that gives me minimum wage (I am not counting my freelance work as the residuals are sporadic and fluctuating) it was not financially feasible.

I have every intention of moving out by the end of this year as I don't want to be living with my parents much longer, but how can I do that if they take a large chunk of my pay cheque? Added to this was my intent to finally see the dentist and eye doctor, the expense of which is friggen insane due to my not having any health insurance due to my not having a full-time job (I presume the company offers said insurance once at full-time status, but that may not be the case). I know I need a new glasses prescription and have multiple cavities to be dealt with, so I was not looking forward to attempting to budget this in.  

I figured if I save enough money for rent to get me through a year, then once I moved I could afford groceries, phone, etc. from any following cheques as well as save towards the next year's worth of expenses. I was also hoping that I would get full-time work this year, as was hinted by the owner's daughter who runs one of the companies in the studio. 

By having aforementioned full-time job, I would hopefully be able to save for my long-awaited dream trip to Ireland. I estimated that said holiday should cost no more than ten thou, so that is my goal. The intent was to go this summer/fall with @Karoline1982, but we're not sure she will be able to afford that and moving (*fingers crossed* she can!). It is so important to me that I go soon, because once I get settled into a full-time job in my field (this current job is not likely one I'll want to keep for life), I know the chances of my going will lessen. And I really, really want to go before I'm thirty... giving me ten months. 

If I could just find a decent apartment with a great roommate, I'd be in clovers. The problem is that I don't know anyone in town who needs a nonsmoking, no-pet roommate and I hesitate to board with a complete stranger as I've had issues with that before. The rent around here appears to be just as much as it is in Toronto though I had been told it was half the cost. Maybe I just haven't seen any of those places yet... and I have started looking again. If I gotta pay rent, I sure as heck want it to be somewhere I can be happy and independent rather than dealing with my parents and all their issues. 

If I had been asked to pitch in towards the internet or buy my own groceries that is one thing, but what they now want exceeds that cost, thus totally annihilating my plans of financial security and killing my biggest dream. 

SUMR

Some of you may recall the New Years resolutions I made last year. While I tried to fulfill them, I wasn't quite successful... Okay, so I didn't try all that hard at some of them thus making them pointless *sigh* I had the best of intentions in making my resolutions, but I suppose everyone does. I started out fairly well, yet things kinda tapered from there. 

I am fairly certain that I managed a half-hour's worth of walking per week up until about June/July when I got a new job and had play rehearsals, though the pushups stopped shortly after moving I think. Brushing and flossing were also an issue, because I'm still falling asleep on my couch while reading. Being social I got much better at, and think I may have even managed to fulfill that resolution, so *yAy* to me. As for going on dates, no one asked since I've moved so I'm not sure if that counts as being successful. Working on assignments daily still didn't happen, nor did working on my own writing. I have, however, been saving for my UK trip though hadn't bothered planning an itinerary.  

Due to what I learned this past year about my resolve to succeed in my resolutions, my time constraints, et cetera et cetera et cetera, I have decided to basically keep the same resolutions with some modifications. So here goes...

 2013 Resolutions

1. Get healthier by losing 15lbs -via 30 min walk/wk, 30 min rebounder/wk, 15 situps + pushups per day (and dance class?)

2. Brush and floss teeth before going to bed every night

3. Do something social/go on dates twice a month

4. Work on editing assignments or WiPs for a minimum of two hours per week

5. Save and plan for UK dream vacation

I already hit my all-time goal last year of wanting to read 365 books in a year. So this year I am not setting any goal at all and just allowing myself to read however many I happen to. 

 

NOVELLAS

JANUARY:
1) Engagement of the Heart by Kathleen Paul (insp)
2) Forces of Love by Susan Downs (insp)
3) The Missing Peace by Rebecca Germany (insp)
4) The Druid by SG Rogers (fanta ms)

MARCH: 
5) Angelina's Friend by Lisa Rogers (para)
6) Enchanted - Awaken by Anya Richards (erroma)
7) Enchanted - Slayer by DJ Snow (erroma)
8) Enchanted - Wolf by Cara Carnes (erroma)
9) Enchanted - Snow by Deborah M Brown (erroma)

April:
10) Enchanted Realms by Eleni Konstantine (spec fic ms)
11) The Accidental Immortal by SG Rogers (fanta ms)

MAY:
12) Princess Sophia and the Prince's Party by Vivian French (kids)
13) Princess Emily and the Wishing Star by Vivian French (kids)
14) Princess Zoe and the Wishing Shell by Vivian French (kids)
15) Princess Mia and the Magical Koala by Vivian French (kids)
16) Princess Chloe and the Primrose Petticoats by Vivian French (kids)
17) Princess Olivia and the Velvet Cape by Vivian French (kids)

June: 
18) Princess Daisy and the Magical Merry-Go-Round by Vivian French (kids)
19) Princess Alice and the Crystal Slipper by Vivian French (kids)
20) The Princess School: Who's the Fairest? by Jane B Mason & Sarah Hines Stephens

July:
21) Midnight Kiss - Midnight Confessions by Robyn Carr (roma)
22) Midnight Kiss - Midnight Surrender by Jean Brashear (roma)
23) Midnight Kiss - Midnight Assignment by Victoria Dahl (roma) 

August-November:
24) Sorrow 1 by David Pilling & Martin Bolton  (ms)
25) Sorrow 2
26) Sorrow  3 
27) Sorrow 4

December:
28) Sorrow 5
29) The Sheik's Virgin by Susan Mallery (roma)
30) Forces of Love by Susan Downs (insp)

Total: 10 books

AUDIOBOOKS

OCTOBER
1) Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich (roma)
2) Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich (roma)
3) The Grand Finale by Janet Evanovich (roma)

Total: 3 books

NOVELS

JANUARY:
1) A Place to Call Home by Kathryn Springer (insp)
2) Christmas in Montanna by Kay Stockham (insp)
3) Temporary Rancher by Ann Evans (roma)
4) The Radiance by John Robinson (sci-fi ms)
5) The Single Girl's To-Do List by Lindsey Kelk (chick lit)
6) Cinderella Christmas by Shelley Galloway (roma)
7) The Holly and the Ivy by Elisabeth Fairchild (hist)
8) Taming Lord Renwick by Jeanne Savery (hist)
9) Lady Serena's Surrender by Jeanne Savery (hist)
10) The Improper Governess by Carola Dunn (hist)
11) Lord Stanhope's Proposal by Jessica Benson (hist) 
12) Lord Nightingale's Love Song by Judith A Lansdowne (hist)
13) borrowed kisses by teresa desjardien (hist)
14) the reasons for marriage by stephanie laurens (hist)
15) hunter's bride by marta perry (insp)
16) promise of grace by bonnie k winn (insp)
17) her perfect match by kate welsh (insp)
18) her perfect man by jillian hart (insp)
19) blind-date bride by jillian hart (insp)
20) love thine enemy by patricia davids (insp)
21) twice upon a time by lois richer (insp) 
22) Scotland by Starlight by Nancy Volkers (chick lit)
23) tangled reins by stephanie laurens (hist)
24) a comfortable wife by stephanie laurens (hist)
25) four in hand by stephanie laurens  (hist)
26) the duke and i by julia quinn (hist)
27) the viscount who loved me by julia quinn (hist)
28) an offer from a gentleman by julia quinn (hist)

TOTAL: 28 

FEBRUARY: 
29) romancing mr bridgerton by julia quinn (hist)
30) To sir phillip, with love by julia quinn (hist)
31) a winter scandal by candace camp  (hist) -is good
32) Captivated by nora roberts  (hist) *donovan legacy series
33) entranced by nora roberts  (hist) *donovan legacy series
34) Lightning Strikes by Colleen Collins (roma)
35) mom in the making by kit wlikinson (insp)
36) her small-town hero by arlene james (insp)
37) kansas courtship by victoria bylin (insp)
38) the holiday nanny by lois richer (insp)
39) gold rush baby by dorothy clark (insp)
40) the nanny bombshell by michelle celmer (roma)
41) a moment on the lips by kate hardy (roma)
42) ultimatum: marriage by ann major (roma)
43) a cold creek secret by raeanne thayne (roma)
44) into his private domain by janice maynard (roma)
45) flirting with italian by liz fielding (roma)
46) acts of courage: laura secord & war 1812 (ya)

TOTAL: 18

MARCH:
47) Poison Study by Maria V Snyder (ya) *want this series
48) Red-Hot Santa by Tori Carrington (roma)
49) belong to me by shayla black (eroma)
50) Charmed by Nora Roberts (fanta-roma)
51) Enchanted by Nora Roberts (fanta-roma)
52) Angelina's Secret by Lisa Rogers (para ARC)
53) Emily for Real by Sylvia Gunnery (ya ARC)
54) the earl's mistaken bride by abby gaines (insp)
55) calico bride by jillian hart (insp)
56) dakota father by linda ford (insp)
57) Wyoming Sweethearts by jillian hart (insp)
58) Magic Study by Maria V Snyder (ya)
59) Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara (fanta) *want this series
60) Cast in Courtlight by Michelle Sagara (fanta)
61) Cast in Secret by Michelle Sagara (fanta)
62) Cast in Fury by Michelle Sagara (fanta)
63) Cast in Silence by Michelle Sagara (fanta)
64) Cast in Chaos by Michelle Sagara (fanta)
65) Cast in Ruin by Michelle Sagara (fanta)
66) Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens (hist)
67) In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster by Stephanie Laurens (hist)
68) Utterly Charming by Kristine Grayson (fanta-roma)
69) Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik (ya) 
70) Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (ya) 
71) Vampire Crush by AM Robinson (ya)
72) Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander (er-roma)
73) Desire's Edge by Eve Berlin (er-roma)
74) the bikini diaries by Lacey Alexander (er-roma)
75) light my fire by Jodi Redford (er-roma)
76) Death's Excellent Vacation edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni Kelner (13 para short stories) 

TOTAL: 30

APRIL:
77) The Grimm Legacy by Addie King (fanta ms)
78) Acorna The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey & Margaret Ball (scifi)
79) Acorna's Quest by Anne McCaffrey & Margaret Ball (Scifi)
80) Acorna's People by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
81) Acorna's World by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
82) Acorna's Search by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
83) Acorna's Rebels by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
84) Acorna's Triumph by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
85) First Watch by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
86) Second Wave by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
87) Third Watch by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (scifi)
88) Pure by Jennifer L Armentrout (fanta)
89) The accidental werewolf by dakota cassidy (para)
90) The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (para)
91) How to Tempt a Duke by Kasey Michaels (hist)
92) The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae by Stephanie Laurens (hist)
93) Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly (roma)
94) He's No Prince Charming by LuAnn McLane (roma)
95) Burning down the spouse by Dakota Cassidy (chicklit)
96) Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye (roma)
97) Waltz this way  by dakota cassidy (chicklit)
98) dark desires after dusk by kresley cole (para)
99) sexiest vampire alive by kerrelyn sparks (para)
100) It's all Greek to Me by Katie MacAlister (roma)

Total: 24

MAY:
101) A Lady Never Tells by Candace Camp (hist)
102) A Gentleman Always Remembers by Candace Camp (hist)
103) An Affair Without End by Candace Camp (hist)
104) If You Give a Girl a Viscount by Kiernan Kramer (hist)
105) How to Beguile a Beauty by Kasey Michaels (hist)
106) The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter (hist)
107) The Hellion Bride by Catherine Coulter (hist)
108) The Heiress Bride by Catherine Coulter (hist)
109) Mad Jack by Catherine Coulter (hist)
110) The Courtship by Catherine Coulter (hist)
111) The Scottish Bride by Catherine Coulter (hist)
112) Pendragon by Catherine Coulter (hist)
113) The Sherbrooke Twins by Catherine Coulter (hist)
114) Lyon's Gate by Catherine Coulter (hist)
115) Wizard's Daughter by Catherine Coulter (hist)
116) A Duke's Temptation by Jillian Hunter (hist)
117) A Bride Unveiled by Jillian Hunter (hist)
118) How to Wed a Baron by Kasey Michaels (hist)
119) Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson (ya)
120) Hot Zone by Catherine Mann (military-rom)
121) Sweet Kiss of Summer by Sophie Gunn (roma)
122) Silver Sparks by Starr Ambrose (roma)
123) Mad, Bad and Blonde by Cathie Linz (roma)
124) Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (roma)
125) Breakaway by Deirdre Marin (roma)

Total: 25

JUNE: 
126) The Welcome Home Garden Club by Lori Wilde (roma)
127) Still the One by Robin Wells (roma)
128) Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr (roma)
129) yours to keep by shannon stacey (roma)
130) second chance pass by robyn carr (roma)
131) temptation ridge by robyn carr (roma)
132) playing for keeps by luann mclane (roma)
133) virgin river by robyn carr (roma)
134) shelter mountain by robyn carr (roma)
135) whispering rock by robyn carr (roma)
136) forbidden falls by robyn carr (roma)
137) angel's peak by robyn carr (roma)
138) moonlight road by robyn carr (roma)
139) promise canyon by robyn carr (roma)
140) wild man creek by robyn carr (roma) 

Total: 15

JULY:
141) harvest moon by robyn carr (roma)
142) bring me home for christmas by robyn carr (roma)
143) hidden summit by robyn carr (roma)
144) redwood bend by robyn carr (roma)
145) sunrise point by robyn carr (roma)
146) A virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr (roma)
147) Hot Stuff by Flo Fitzpatrick (roma)
148) Invitation to the Prince's Palace by Jennie Adams (roma)
149) No Going Back by Karen Foley (roma)
150) Enticed by his Forgotten Lover by Maya Banks (roma)
151) The Marine's Baby by Deb Kastner (insp)
152) Midwife Cover by Cassie Miles (sups)
153) Son of a Gun by Joanna Wayne (sups)
154) Private Security by Mallory Kane (sups)
155) Obsession by Carol Ericson (sups)
156) Cowboy Brigade by Elle James (sups)
157) the missing twin by rita herron (sups)
158) a randall returns by judy christenberry (sups)
159) serious risks by rachel lee (sups)
160) a match for celia by gina wilkins (sups)
161) dear maggie by brenda novak (sups)
162) protector by catherine man (roma)
163) worth the trip by penny mccall (sups)
164) Undertow by Cherry Adair (roma)
165) Riptide by Cherry Adair (roma)

Total: 25

AUGUST:
166) Vortex by Cherry Adair (roma)
167) Under Fire by Catherine Mann (roma)
168) Straight Up by Deirdre Martin (roma) *might want
169) Werewolf in the North Woods by Vicki Lewis Thompson (para)
170) The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman (ya) *want!
171) The Countess by Lynsay Sands (hist)
172) Tournament of Chance by SG Rogers (fanta ms x2)
173) Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr (roma)
174) Nanny for the millionaire's twins by susan meier (roma)
175) their miracle twins by nikki logan (roma) 
176) princess in the making by michelle celmer (roma)
177) light me up by isabel sharpe (roma)
178) hush by cherry adair (roma)
179) afterglow by cherry adair (roma)
180) holiday homecoming by jillian hart (roma)
181) a soldier for christmas by jillian hart (roma)
182) werewolf in manhattan by vicki lewis thompson (para)
183) werewolf in seattle by vicki lewis thompson (para)
184) Nice Girls don't bite their Neighbors by Molly Harper (para)
185) Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands (para)

Total: 20

SEPTEMBER: 
186) Everlasting Desire by Amanda Ashely (para)
187) The Restorer by Amanda Stevens (para)
188) The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens (para)
189) The Prophet  by Amanda Stevens (para)
190) Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl (roma)
191) Never kiss a stranger by heather grothaus (hist)
192) never seduce a scoundrel by heather grothaus (hist)
193) let love find you by johanna lindsey (hist)
194) real men will by victoria dahl (roma)
195) the doctor's secret son by deb kastner (insp)
196) mirror image bride by barbara mcmahon (insp)
197) her homecoming cowboy by debra clopton (insp)
198) the cowboy's family plan by judy duarte (roma)
199) whatever the price by jules bennett (roma)
200) the lost valentine by james michael pratt (fict)
201) a night like this by julia quinn (hist) *good
202) how to seduce a sinner by adrienne basso (hist) *good
203) Pieces of Sky by kaki warner (hist)
204) mistletoe matchmaker by lissa manley (insp)
205) The Game Changer by Marie Landry (ms)

Total: 20

OCTOBER:
206) The english lord's secret son by margaret way (roma)
207) snowbound in the earl's castle by fiona harper (roma)
208) a home for nobody's princess by leanne banks (roma)
209) the md's secret daughter by jacqueline diamond (roma) 
210) open country by kaki warner (hist)
211) chasing the sun by Kaki warner (hist)
212) if the slipper fits by olivia drake (hist)
213) a little bit wild by victoria dahl (hist)
214) a rogue by any other name by sarah maclean (hist)
215) The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn (hist)
216) What Happens in London by Julia Quinn (hist)
217) Ten Things I love about you by julia quinn (hist)
218) almost a scandal by elizabeth essex (hist)
219) kissing comfort by jo goodman (hist)
220) in the barrister's chambers by tina gabrielle (hist)

Total: 15

NOVEMBER: 
221) the accidental wedding by anne grace (hist)
222) decked with holly by marni bates (ya)-ebook
223) forgotten by catherine mckenzie (chick lit)
224) fifty shades of grey by EL James (er-roma)
225) fifty shades darker by EL James (er-roma)
226) fifty shades freed by EL James (er-roma)
227) when lightening strikes by brenda novak (roma)
228) Nothing but trouble by rachel gibson (roma)
229) any man of mine by rachel gibson (roma)
230) the ladies man by susan mallery (roma)-ebook
231) dancing in the moonlight by RaeAnne Thayne (roma)-ebook
232) manhunting by jennifer cruise (roma) -ebook
233) double trouble by deborah cooke
234) bachelor father by vicki lewis thompson (roma) -ebook
235) vamps in the city by kerrelynn sparks (para) 

Total:15

DECEMBER:
236) simply irresistible by jill shalvis (roma)
237) the sweetest thing by jill shalvis (roma)
238) head over heals by jill shalvis (roma)
239) lucky in love by jill shalvis (roma)
240) at last by jill shalvis (roma)
241) living the fantasy by kathy lyons -ebook
242) welcome home, daddy by carrie weaver (roma) -ebook
243) the paternity proposition by merline lovelace (roma) -ebook
244) flyboy by karen foley (roma) -ebook
245) hot-blooded by karen foley (roma) -ebook
246) devil in dress blues by karen foley (roma)-ebook
247) here comes the groom by karina bliss (roma) -ebook
248) Bring him home by karina bliss (roma) -ebook
249) a life rebuilt by jean brashear (roma) -ebook
250) swept off her stilettos by finoa harper (roma) - ebook
251) heat of the moment by karen foley (roma) -ebook
252) a marine for christmas by beth andrews (roma) -ebook
253) sanctuary by brenda novak (roma) -ebook
254) learning curve by teresa a mclaughlin (roma) -ebook
255) the prodigal son by beth andrews (roma) -ebook
256) feels like home by beth andrews (roma) -ebook
257) able bodied by karen foley (roma) -ebook
258) born on the 4th of july: friendly fire by jill shalvis, the prodigal by rhonda nelson, packing heat by karen foley (roma) -ebook
259) his mistress by christmas by victoria alexander (hist)
260) love come to me by lisa kleypas (hist)
261) because you're mine by lisa kleypas (hist)
262) dangerous in diamonds by Madeline Hunter (hist)
263) when beauty tamed the beast by eloisa james (hist)
264) to desire a wicked duke by nicole jordan (hist)

Total: 29

GRAND TOTAL: 266 +13 = 277

Stolen from @Light_Blue_Fables

1. What is something you did in 2012 that you’d never done before?
I had never had the lead in a local theatre's play before, but I had been in plays so I'm not sure that counts. I've also written a letter to a soldier, though I've not yet had the chance to mail it. 

2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I made seven resolutions ranging from fitness, work, and social life... I managed to keep one, possibly two, but the rest I totally failed at. I'll try again this year!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep, one of my friends had a baby girl, and another had a boy. 

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, no. 

5. What countries did you visit?
A lot... in books. In real life, not a one. 

6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
I want enough funds (and courage) to travel as well as get my own apartment. Plus I think I'm finally ready for a relationship, too.  

7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory and why?
I think I have been giving off a "No, I won't go out with you" vibe *shakes head sadly* I had a lot of fun going out with the cast and crew of the play though, it helped us bond and we pulled off a really great run.  As for days, Laur's wedding, the run of the show, and my birthday

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I got a lead in "Earnest", I've edited some pretty wonderful books, and I finally got a friggen job.  

9. What was your biggest failure?
I tend to allow my faith to take a backseat a lot, not putting it into practice as much as I should. I also didn't really put myself "out there" in the dating scene. 

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? 
I'm still getting migraines, but I think this was actually a fairly healthy year for me. 

11. What was the best thing you bought? 
Totally my Kobo Touch. 

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
 The cast and crew of "Ernest" as they all did a fantastic job! 

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
My own, cuz I'm such a chicken. My mother's occasional bouts of selfishness and insecurity. The world's terrorists, criminals, killers, etc.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Aside from living expenses, into my bank account or towards christmas gifts. 

15. What did you really, really, really get excited about? 
Being in the play, getting a job, getting Drew Seeley's autograph. 

16. What song will always remind you of 2012? 
"Call me Maybe"... it was a common occurrence both in the GTA and in the Bville 

17. Compared to this time last year are you: 
Happier? In a way. I didn't have many friends in the GTA, no job, and worried about funds. Now I've got a job, friends, and savings.
Thinner? I wish. I've been steadily gaining weight and that has to reverse asap. 
Richer? Yep, jobs tend to bring in money... though it isn't much. 

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Traveling, dating, exercising, etc. 

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Being solitary and eating way too much chocolate.

20. How did you spend Christmas? 
See my post, "Stash and Bash".

21. How will you be spending New Years? 
No idea, but chances are I'll be reading a book or watching a movie.  

22. Did you fall in love in 2012? 
No, but I really wish I had. 

23. How many sexual partners?
Zero, as always until I'm married. 

24. What was your favourite TV program?
I just started getting into Big Bang Theory. Luvluvluv! 

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I don't think so.  

26. What was the best book you read? 
See my coming post about the books I've read this year (Dec 31st).

27. What was your biggest musical discovery? 
Anthem Lights, one of their new songs was chosen by someone being baptized earlier this month and it is so moving. 

28. What did you want and you got? 
A job, an ereader, new friends.

29. What did you want and not get?
A relationship, my own home, a full-time job. 

30. What was your favourite film of this year?
The Lucky One, though Les Mis and Breaking Dawn 2 will probably be in there once I see them.

31. What did you do on your birthday?
Dinner with the parents, then going over to Sunnie and Greg's for a games night. 

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? 
If I had lost 10 pounds, had a boyfriend, and been to Ireland. 

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012? 
Same as usual: hand-me-downs because I rarely find anything I like shopping... though tunic sweaters over leggings featured prominently.  

34. What kept you sane?
Books always do the trick. 

35. Which celebrity did you fancy the most? 
Ryan Gosling, Drew Seely, and a rather scruffy Zac Effron.

36. What political issue stirred you the most? 
I don't pay attention to politics, but I did notice the kaffuffle over the new Bill that affects teachers. 

37. Who did you miss?
Karo, Brett and Laur from GTA after I moved. I think I'll eventually move back, but Karo won't be there anymore *cries*

38. Who was the best new person you met?
Algy and Jon from the play, Sheedo from a party, Cassie from work.  

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
Nothing will happen if you don't make an effort.

40. Quote or Song Lyric that sums up your year:
"Unwritten" Natasha Bedingfield
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten