July is not only the half way mark for 2019 but it is also a month of big change for me.

I got a new job!

The position is permanent part-time and comes with guaranteed hours per month. As someone who has worked casually for five years and who has been looking for permanent work for eight, this is a momentous occasion.

I actually have a wage. I can make plans with my wage. I don’t have to live in fear that my contract will be cancelled early with no notice! So much of the stress and fear I have been carrying around is slowing fading away and I’m coming to terms with these things.

July has been a good month and hopefully the rest of the year will be just as good!

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The Sims 4: Island Living

Okay so it has taken ages but we finally have the island paradise expansion of the The Sims. I say finally because the Seasons and Island Living expansions are my absolute favourites. If I only had to chose two they would be it!

The Sims 4: Island Living does not disappoint, it is beautiful, fun to play, and I doubt I will return to the other town areas 😋 Why would I leave paradise? The added game play and careers are really engaging and I was so exited to see a lesbian couple and the first non-binary character included in the area.

Honestly, look at the below picture, how could you not want to play this expansion?

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Dorian Electra

Described as an American singer, songwriter, video and performance artist, Dorian Electra is the gender fluid performer I need in my life. Shortly after Spotify included one of their songs in my Discover Weekly playlist, I had watched and listened to every song they’ve released.

Not only was I treated to all this new music, but days after a new album came out! Check out one of my favourite videos below! I may or may not have a thing for suits 😅 Be sure to watch the newest songs Flamboyant and Daddy Like.

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Quick thoughts

I’m thinking about shaking up my Smut Lovers Reading Group posts. The group was initially one that had a lot of people contributing about what romance book they were reading and giving quick reviews, where I would extend mine and then use them as post material. The group appears to have died 😥 A lot of the members have had big life changes like having a child, continued study, or just aren’t reading as much.

So I’m thinking that in 2020 I’ll change things up and redo the regular post to something like a Romance Spotlight or Corner feature. I’m remiss to change it too soon because they’re quite easy to write and I have a fair few of them scheduled until November 😅

So in 2020 watch this space!

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Update on my 2019 goals.

• Parks and Recreation – I am flying through Season 4! I am starting to see why so many people love the show 😍
• Lori Foster books – I’m currently reading Worth the Wait. I’m only three chapters in but I’m already finding the way in which she writes from the Male Romantic Leads Point of View really refreshing.

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Posts from July

• A Kids Book About… ReviewMarch 20, 2021
• Historical Romance Book Bingo #1March 13, 2021
• Confessions of a Book Lover – I pick books because of their coversMarch 6, 2021
• Read and Rated: January 2021February 6, 2021
• Eighth BlogiversaryJanuary 30, 2021
• New Year, New You: Start a Book ClubJanuary 16, 2021
• New Year, New You: Self CareJanuary 9, 2021
• Ally’s Goodreads Year in Books – 2020December 31, 2020
• Recap of 2020 and Visions for 2021December 26, 2020

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