One book at a time... (or ten?)

"I'm conquering the world...one book at a time." I don't know if that is a quotation, but it sounds like one ;)
I decided this summer I was going to read 365 books in 365 days...it sounded nice saying it, but not long after I realised I was clearly insane. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to read 365 books in 365 days. Sadly I reduced the number to 250... thinking about this would still mean I have to read more than book every two days. Possible, perhaps, but not for me right now...unless I never want to leave the house or turn on my computer or TV (just not possible when a new season of Spooks is airing I'm afraid...) So I'm going to get as near to 100 as I can. I'm not fussy about what type of book it is, I hope to read a mixture of children, teen and adult fiction and non-fiction. Sometimes I think "children's fiction" is far better than adult fiction.

Books about London. Books about Venice. Books about horses. Books about water. Books about books.

Some books I give up and cross off the list. Some I think look exciting, but then they lose their charm by the end of the first chapter (or page). Some books disappear down the side of my bed, unfinished and return months later!

Yes I was the kind of 10 year old who squidged into a corner of the school library instead of going out to play. And taught myself to read novels upside down :P
xxxxxx

A Little Update

Last week I spent Thursday evening living in a strangely surreal dream world which involved dancing in blossom petals, throwing coins into fountain's to make wishes and skipping down the road with ice cream in one hand and my ipod in the other :)

On Friday I joined my new riding group and terrified myself riding Milo. He was gorgeous to ride but so different from what I'm used to...hmm

On the weekend I laughed more than I have for a long time over not very much. But it was amazing.

And this week I have spent every day sanding wood, drawing graphics, printing things and nearly crying.

Thank goodness for 17 Again (again) tomorrow =)
And Ashes to Ashes on iPlayer just waiting for me to watch it.
And Spooks 5.5 to relive now the most amazing news of the year is out :D

Good times, Mia.
xxx

"But it's not time to quit...practice makes you perfect."

Wonderful Things in the World of Mia

Just a little list. I love lists so I thought this would be a nice first post.

Wonderful Things in the World of Mia
(not all. just some)

[Spooks] - best program that exists. full stop.
(http://spooks.johnsto.co.uk/forums)
Adobe Premiere Elements - saved me from WMM
Buttons - on bracelets. on clothes. on their own :D
Horses - no explanation needed here :)
Hustle and Ashes to Ashes - too great for words.
Ingo - "i wish i was away in Ingo, far across the briny sea."
Jill's Gymkhana - the books that got me into horses. vintage. perfect.
Joules Clothing - polos, skirts, dresses, wellies... i fall in love with all of them
(http://www.joulesclothing.com/)
Keys
Laughing :) at nothing
Stravaganza :)
17 Again - it has Zac Efron in it...
Pirates of the Caribbean *ahh*
the Hoedown Throwdown dance - recently become seriously addicted
Caramel Cream Frappucinos - tall, no whipped cream, extra caramel shot =D