Hey hey hey Lovelies!
I know it's been an extremely long time (it's Fall now) since I've written anything. And I can barrage you with excuses but it's mainly been one thing; my health. My fibromyalgia has been getting worse this year, with extreme pain and chronic fatigue. Fortunately, I've been given the right medication for my anxiety, another symptom, but the pain and fatigue is something that's really difficult for me to overcome. But I will try.
I've been keeping myself occupied with activities I can do from my bed.. no I'm not getting any good good, I'm celibate, but I read a lot! And I also have my coloring books and scrapbooking (which I'm kind of obsessed with), as well as building my library. Like, I have a lot of books! A bookcase but also piles of books here and there around my studio apartment. If you're familiar with studios in NYC, they are not very big, so I utilize each and every inch of space here.
Just recently I've been using boxes to upcycle and create storage for my scrapbook supplies, and mini bookcases. I've always loved making things and reusing something old, to create something new. It's my jam. Libras are super creative! Speaking of which, I just celebrated my 45th birthday two weeks ago. I know, right? Me? 45? I still feel like a kid but like decrepit, traumatized and very wise. Actually. You know what? That does sound like a 45 year old lol!
Sometimes I feel like I have done so much with my life and nothing at all. I have two degrees. I've published poetry books. I survived homelessness, dialysis and a kidney transplant. But now, I'm disabled. I cannot do much at all now but I do what I can. Since I read books so much, I've become a book reviewer with NetGalley, and also signed up to various authors and book promo social media teams. My love of books has made me become, what I call, a low-key book influencer.
I am NOT a part of BookTok! That community goes hard on book promos, reviews etc and as much as I want to be like that, I don't have the energy to do it. So I do what I can. And I really enjoy myself! It's completely voluntary.. Well, I get paid in ARC's (Advanced Reader Copies) which is so dope! I get to read or listen to books before anyone else as long as I give an honest review. That's why I changed my book review section from NetGalley Book Reviews to Honest Book Reviews. I am reviewing more than books from NetGalley. I've also become a part of Chelle Bliss's Social Media Team, and Gay Romance Reviews promo team.
Even though I'm disabled, in pain and staying at home, I feel I have purpose again! I am now a part of the.. ok, I guess I'm a part of the BookTok community but I'm just like a part-timer ok? But yeah, it feels good to keep myself busy, doing something I love. Something I'm not too bad at. I'm practicing my writing, and hopefully I'll start writing my own stuff and publish something new. I know you're all waiting with baited breath. Anyhoo, that's all for now! Till next time, love youse to the moon and back!
XO T 💜
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