Life Update; January- February

Have you, at any point, been in a position where you have a significant number of good things to convey yet you don't have any to deliver?


That is me at this moment. I have a ton of content that I am working on. However, the finishing touch is what is needed to make it a readable content.


 Currently, I'm dealing with an article; I've been in this article for about 8 days. This has me feeling that; I am the slowest content creator ever! Well, the struggles are real. Enough of my whining and let me walk you through what I have been up to since January till now. Just so you know, I will publish the other article next week.


Toward the start of this year, I had intends to start a series on my life update. I was meant to publish this series at the end of each month, but things altogether took a different turn.

My motivation and strength failed me on January 22nd 2019, when I learned of the demise of my companion, sister, and guide. This event changed a lot of things for me.  It was like something died in me. I felt genuinely discouraged, I couldn't rest soundly. I generally felt a nearness around me, which was awkward to me. The dread of the unknown kept leaving me unstable. I was continually having emotional breakdowns when I remember that I could never get the chance to call her as I used to. 

She passed on after the birth of her youngsters. She had twins, and she died the following day. 

Before January 22nd, I was arranging a webinar on blogging, which has not been successful because I still feel down. I am still working on it, and I plan to launch it very soon.  I found myself trying to better my relationship with God during this period.  I also read 5 books in January. 

My birthday was on February 1st,  I got a lot of best wishes. I didn't get a lot of presents for my birthday, and I was not bothered because we just completed Christmas and I got some great gifts. As the spoilt baby, I can get anything I desire, yet I was not just about any celebration. 

In February, I began and completed 21 days fast. It was organized by the Holy Bible App. It was truly astounding, and I was blessed by this exercise. Right now,  I am reading Beauty and the Lawyer by Iris Morland. I am likewise following up with a daily devotional, which can also be found in the Holy Bible App. It is called "Perfectly you."  I read 3 books in February, excluding the devotional.

I also joined a group on Facebook. I don't know explicitly when I joined this group, yet it's been super helpful. It is a community for bloggers that is facilitated by Kimberlee Leonard. 

This group has helped me much in surviving the craziness around me. I made it a duty to always visit the group daily. This was not in the light that I wanted a professional training. It's just that it is anything but difficult to light up my face with a grin. Every now and then, chuckling hard when I read some write-ups. I could impart my insight and interface with other people in a friendly environment. This helped me in getting my brain off the issues that were pestering me.

About the group; The BLOG-Out-Post

The following is the rundown of books I read between January to February and what I thought about them. You can look at them on Amazon on the off chance that you need to get a copy. 

JANUARY

Flip the Single Switch: 5 Days To Ditch the Duds and Create the Love Life Of Your Dreams
by Bonny Albo.
Pages: 50
Rating: 3 stars

My THOUGHT

This book is convenient! I felt like I was in a workshop with many ladies who were asking the same question. I liked the fact that the author kept it short and sweet. Before reading the book, I felt like I knew what it was going to be like, but I was disappointed; the book took a very different turn, which was a good thing. 

I am very sure the pieces of information within this book will work differently for different individuals, so don't expect an overnight result. Bonny Albo, in this book, takes us on a ride with her five stages of how To Ditch the Duds and Create the Love Life Of Your Dreams.

Samuel's Journey: Choices and Changes (Samuel's Journey #2) by Emma Marie Trusty
Pages: 76
Rating: 5 stars

Click here to check out my review.

Angel Academy: The Fate of the Watchers Book III by R.W. Verner
Pages: 122Rating: 5 stars

MY THOUGHT

I love this book, and I think one of the reasons is that I have a decent knowledge of my Bible stories. I genuinely love the way the Author could give characters and customization to the events that occurred in the Bible without changing the original story. 

This book is based on the prophetically catastrophic occasions that will occur on earth, as recorded in the book of Revelations. If you need to know what this occasion is all about, I think you ought to get a copy of this book to get an insight into what the event will be like based on the information gathered from the Bible. 

I don't suggest this book for younger readers. This is because it can leave a sense of fear in the hearts of one who is not matured enough. Particularly, if the individual has practically zero information on the things of God. 

I prescribe this book to Christians who have a decent comprehension of these occasions. The Author also made efforts to make things very clear to his readers as he mentioned that he made some changes to the factual information, which was recorded in the Holy book. 

COMPLEX (Outsiders in Eron): A Christian Romance.
by Rose Fresquez
Pages: 139
Rating: 5 stars

MY THOUGHT

For some time now, I have been staying away from reading romantic tales. Trust me, it isn't because I don't like this sort of story. It's merely that a few creators make their romantic tales so convoluted that one can quickly get tired and uninterested in continuing with their book. I am delighted and satisfied to have read this book. I truly valued the way that the start of the story did not get me exhausted to the point where I needed to abandon the book. The story was exceptionally reviving, and the fill of the Christian virtues made it additionally fascinating for me. I likewise like the way that the creator did not attempt to make the story pointlessly long. 

This story is around two individuals who fell for each other and gave love an opportunity despite the convoluted situation that encompasses them. The wise family, the rich and powerful individuals, were not genuinely likable, but rather, I sort of loved them for the diverse qualities they exhibit. 

On the off chance that I had the open door, I might want to change a small piece of this story. Rose Fresquez, I love your book, but I was really heartbroken when things took another turn in the scene below! Towards the END of this book, where Trevor took the punch for his girlfriend's sibling! I returned to peruse that part again and again with an expectation that the occasion will address itself and play out the way I wanted. I felt like it was not fair to have denied the rightful owner of the punch his package. LOL

This story is smartly composed, and I figure youthful readers from 14, and even older readers will enjoy this story.

Blessed: The Prodigal Daughter (Blessed, #1) by  A.L. Bryant
Pages: 331
Rating: 3 stars.

MY THOUGHT

Science fiction! I really struggled with reading this book. The primary reason was that; it is not my kind of book. Secondly, I got really confused at some point.

This might be a fantastic piece for a science fiction lover, but I will have to pass it.

I read up to 40% of this book.

FEBRUARY

The Secret in the Cliffs by Kristin Tucker
Pages: 262
Rating: 5 stars.

MY THOUGHT

The Secret in the Cliffs by Kristin Tucker is an exciting novel that made me extremely curious and hooked toward the start of the book. This book isn't quick paced, it is more of a moderate-paced book, and the unusual it is that it has its own emotion, which I truly cherished. For me, this book will get its readers engaged throughout. The enrapturing story can take the reader on a fantastic adventure. 

Young Kyle Marshal is an enthusiastic, inquisitive, and daring individual who could compel his closest companion to go along with him on his mission to discover a few fortunes in the precipices. The story grew up to be something extremely intriguing. The Secret in the Cliffs gave me a great deal of young and fiery vibes, which was genuinely reviving for me. I found myself grinning as I read. 

Something I discovered intriguing was this book's capacity to demonstrate the beauty of working in two. The excellence of companionship, trust, and respect was shown so well, and I truly adored these features. 

As sweet as this book appears, there were a few minutes where I had my heart in my mouth for the children. Yet, they were sufficiently courageous to maneuver all those questionable circumstances without giving me a heart attack. 

I just had one issue with this book, yet it has nothing to do with the creativity of the writer. This won't affect my rating, yet I must state that the shading blend of the book cover is something I can not support. 

I honestly can see nothing composed on the book cover from a short distance. I will say the writer should give careful consideration to the book cover structure. For me, the text color on the book cover is off, and with the color of the background, reading the words on the book becomes difficult. For the record, I don't have any issues with my eyes.

Well written book, I recommend it.

Evil Realms (A Novella) by  Cortez Law III
Pages: 151
Rating: 3 stars.

MY THOUGHT

Battling against realms and forces isn't a joke, and it was made evident in this book. The story was around people of God who were confronted daily with attacks from hell. They needed to figure out how to battle as a group as they trust in God for their liberation. This was a well-composed book, and I know somebody out there will live for stories like this. For me, this book was nothing special. I experience childhood in a community where stories like this were effectively shared. I have an inclination that I would have adored this book some more if it had a storyline outside what I am familiar with.

Out of the Ashes (Out of Africa Series Book 1) by Michele Pollock Dalton
Pages: 220
Rating: 5 stars.

I am yet to write a review, but I love this book. Hope you hade fun with this? Leave me a comment sharing your wins so far.