Welcome to 2018!

Welcome to 2018!

I could start this blog post off with promises and resolutions and things like that, but I’m trying very hard to not be the blogger with all the cliches.  So, I will simply start off with the hope that your year will be filled with productivity and blessings.  Things will be picking up again here, and I do hope to actually keep the momentum going throughout the year, instead of having the heavy periods of drop off throughout due to various reasons (health, etc).  

I have several things in the works for this year, including picking back up my reviewing, because that is a habit that I’ve fallen out of.  I am also going to be doing more videos on my youtube channel and attempting to further build my presence and brand throughout the communities that I am a part of.  I will be revamping several things over the course of the coming days, many of the reworks done behind the scenes and will becoming online in the beginnings of the year.   I am also in the process of getting a website up and running, which will hopefully provide a bit more of a home for all of my ramblings and such.

I’ve several posts planned, and lots of topics that will be covered between books, bullet journalling, and even things that are a lot more personal than I’ve gotten here on the blog before.  I am however, over the last few months, become more comfortable with who I am, what I am doing, and the relationship that I am building within the polyamorous community.  I actually see a future, a chance for growth, and with the way things have turned upward for me at the end of last year, I am hoping that this upward trend continues - in fact I have every intention of ensuring that this upward trend continues. Alright, with that, I think I will start breaking down the upcoming schedule for things to come here at Caedy’s Closet of Curiosities.

Sunday: TBR for the Week

Monday: Meal Prep Monday

Tuesday: Author Spotlight

Wednesday: Wishlist Wednesday
Thursday: Polyamory and Me

Friday: Friday Favorites

Saturday: Bullet Journal PWM & Favorites

This is is just an outline, possible topics for the week.  I have not yet fully determined what will be done or if I will be posting 7 days a week.  However, I know some of these topics will tie in with videos that will be going live on my Youtube channel, as well as updates on my Instagram and Snapchat.  Since, I tend to post and share on various platforms.  

I do hope that this new year is fruitful for you all and I will see you soon!  

Lots of Love,

Caedy

Reconstruction at the Closet

Hello Lovelies!!!

As you can see, things are changing, gearing up for the new year that will be upon us in less than 2 weeks...HOLY CRAP!

I am just hoping that 2018 is a lot less of a poisonous dumpster fire than this year has been in many ways. I am already working on a lot of things for the new year here, including setting up for my 2018 reading challenges and setting personal and professional goals that will get me to the place that I want to see myself by this time next year. 

You'll see the updated posting schedule already up, and I will be updating and modifying the pages and archiving those things that are no longer being featured here, but will ensure that you can still find them if you wish to take a trip down memory lane.  I am growing as an individual and finally I have found peace with myself and now it is a matter of working on those things that make me the happiest.

I hope that you all enjoy the changes that will be coming to the blog throughout 2018, and do not hesitate to add your voice to the conversations that are being had here and over on my youtube channel. 
Lots of love,
Caedy

October's Reading List

I've already read a few of my books on my  TBR list this month, and I still have at least 2 more to get through by the end of the month, and even read one that wasn't on my original list...

The books I've already finished this month: 

1. Adulthood is a Myth - Sarah Andersen
2. Everything Everything - Nicola Yoon
3. The Alchemist - Paulo Coehlo
4. Carry On - Rainbow Rowell
5. Milk and Honey - Rupi Kaur
6. Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded - Hannah Hart
7. My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand
8. Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty

Yes, Hannah Hart is one of my all time favorite Youtubers, and I will eventually own her cookbook...as well as a copy of Buffering: Untold Tales of a Life Fully Loaded because I absolutely loved the book.  

The books I have left to read on this month's TBR pile are: 
1. Caraval - Stephanie Garber

Wow, that's the only library book I still have to read.  I'm doing pretty good this month.  I've managed to get through my TBR pile and one additional book before the end of the month.  6 days left to read Caraval, I think I can do it.  I'll be starting it either later tonight or tomorrow during my shift at work. 

I have no idea what I'm going to be working on for November as far as reading goes, because I will be doing NaNoWriMo most likely, which means I will be spending most of my time writing (unless my muse is a royal pain in the ass, but we will see).

Anyway, what are some of the books you've read this month?

October's Outlook

Hello lovelies! It has been a little while, and I'm back on track with things.  I've been working on vlogs and videos for you, and I'm hoping to get back into getting things moving here as well, because it's been too long and I've missed you all terribly. 

There will be a post about some of the things that I've been dealing with, but that won't be today.  I'm considering making it a separate vlog and uploading it to my youtube channel, along with an accompanying blog post because there has been a lot going on and I feel the need to offer you that little glimpse into my personal life - if you wish to know me that well that is.  

Anyway! I have been working on my October Plan with me, and the video just went live this morning, you can watch it below, or over on my youtube channel. 

There will be a lot of black and orange for this month because well...Halloween.  I even have a few cute little images that I printed out and will be adding to my upcoming weeklies as we get closer and closer to Halloween.  Also, I will be reworking graphics and images here for Halloween and Fall in general, because I like decorating the blog for the seasons!  I am also working on making a new cover image for my youtube channel, as well as my various other social medias.  

Right now, I am also snapping pictures to use as thumbnails for various things, and images for blog usage.  There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and I'm so very much looking forward to sharing it with you and showing you what I've done. 

As for my reading outlook this month, I'm starting with a re-read of "My Lady Jane" and where I go from there I'm not 100% certain yet.  We will see how things go and you'll find my full October TBR list on the side bar where it usually is! 

For now, I've gotta get back to work and actually start today's vlog! 

Love you all! 

Stay safe

-Caedy

No More Excuses

Good Morning lovelies!!! 

It is a glorious Saturday morning, and I am currently sitting outside watching my parents' four beagles run around like crazy things in the front yard.  Beside me is a copy of My Lady Jane, a tall glass of ice water, and a small bowl of strawberries with lime zest and the juice of half a lime.  It is heaven, it truly is - or at least as close to heaven as it can be without it being hideously humid already at 9am.  Yeah, welcome to Florida in July. 

Anyway, I know things have been quiet here lately, and that is mainly because I've not really had the motivation to do anything blog related, or reading related really for the last couple of months.  The only thing that had gotten posted was a blog post that was for a book tour of a dear friend of mine.  Beyond that, this trip has helped me recenter, refocus and bring myself back to where I need to be creative wise.  I've hit the reset on myself, and am currently in the process of working on a couple of writing projects that I've neglected and I've also managed to read 3 books in the time that I've been away...which were all super, super good.  I'm in the middle of a 4th book now.  :D 

If you've been following me on my youtube channel, I've been doing a few daily/weekly vlogs.  I'm still not 100% certain how I'm going to do the vlogs, I've had a lot more time to vlog here, than I usually do at home because I'm working and working and working mainly.  Othe than that, I'm just really enjoying the creative process that comes with it.  I'm not trying to do anything fancy or whatever, I'm just living my life as naturally as I can.

Things have been super chaotic and I know that when I get home things will be a bit more chaotic as well because I will be calling a recruiter about a new job and dealing with that, plus the chaos of going back to work after 10 days off...and really, really not having the desire to be there.  

I do have another blog post scheduled which will deal with current lifestyle changes that I am making, that are pushing me toward a more active, healthier version of myself.  So, there will be lots of things coming.

I think that's about all I have for the moment.  

See you soon! 

-Caedy