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Read-A-Thon Update: Hour 18 & End of Event Meme

This update is for hours 18 of the event (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I stayed awake through hour 18, then finally gave in to my fatigue and went to bed. What I am currently reading: My current read is The Girl With The Dragon [...]

Read-A-Thon: Charity Event

As you may or may not know, the Read-A-Thon has always been a charity event. In the past, I’ve raised money for Reading is Fundamental as well as a Triple Creek Ranch (a therapeutic horseback riding program). But this year, I am very focused on one charity: Reading for a Cure. Reading for a Cure [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 16 & 17

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 16 and 17 of the event (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I am slowing down. But I am really, really happy I finished [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 14 & 15

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 14 and 15 of the event (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: A little tired, but I am reading a very, very funny and [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 12 & 13

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 12 and 13 of the event (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I was able to move around and eat during these hours, so [...]

Read-A-Thon: Mid-Event Survey

Wow, we’re already at the half-way point of the Read-A-Thon. I am always so amazed at how fast the time goes for this event!!! The organizers have asked us to do a Mid-Event Survey. Here is mine: What are you reading right now? I’m actually in between books right now and trying to decide what [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 10 & 11

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 10 and 11 of the event (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Lethargic. I am going to take a short break to make a [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 8 & 9

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 8 and 9 of the event (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: A little sleepy. I’ve had to get up and walk around a [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 6 & 7

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 6 and 7 of the event (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Refreshed. I took a pretty good break in order to shower (thus [...]

Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 4 & 5

Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 4 through 5 of the event (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Still feeling energized…and I’m excited that I’ve finished my first book too! [...]