In January I suggested we “write a book together” in 2024 and pitched the idea of assigning each month a chapter title.
So far, I’ve had:
- January – Steady: Finding Solid Ground After a Year of Drowning
- February – Busy (with Intention): Making Time for Things that Provide Joy, Energy, and Thrill
- March – Up and Down: Trying to Enjoy the View from Life’s Rollercoaster
- April – Spring Cleaning: Unpacking My Bags and Tidying Up (Oh, and Look At Those Pretty Flowers!)
- May – Reflection: Another Trip Around the Sun – Let’s Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
- June – The Murky Middle: Saying Goodbye and Looking Ahead
- July – Unexpected: When Plans Go Awry, Life Still Provides Happy Moments
August was…great. A trip to Portugal, a trip to see my parents and, more importantly, a complete shift in focus. It was all about family, adventuring, and rest for both mind and body.
August – Summer Adventures: Seeing the World and Coming Back Home
Your turn. How would you label Chapter Eight (August 2024)?
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ccr in MA
I made some good plans in August, giving me happy things to look forward to! But my mother’s car accident, although fortunately resulting in no injury, was an upset to the right now that I did not need. That’s life!
August: Making Plans; Late Upheaval
Elisabeth
I was so sorry to read about the accident (though so glad she’s okay). An accident is so jarring and also very much causes a change in plans. That’s life, but it can still SUCK. Argh.
Lisa's Yarns
August was a full but wonderful month for you between your trip to your parents and the trip to Portugal!
My August = “Finally, a much-needed break.”
Elisabeth
Yay! You needed a break so badly (especially given how busy your fall is going to be). I wish re-entry hadn’t been quite so fraught…
Daria
August: Bella Italia + Back to School
Elisabeth
What a month! Such big adventures and transitions for you and your family.
Sarah
We have had an ALL THE THINGS August
Elisabeth
I feel like your life is All the Things, All the Time and this month is just ridiculous! Work! School! Dance! COLLEGE! Weddings! The Pool! Gah. But as always, you seem to find ways to juggle it all with grace and carving out so much fun!
NGS
January: It Happened
February: CBBC, Tornadoes, and Snail Mailpalooza
March: SAD Lamp Needed
April: Denial…It Ain’t Just a River in Egypt
May: On the Road Again
June: Rainy Days and Rainy Nights
July: The Hospital and The Olympics
August: The End of Summer Suck
This year has been so dreadful! My chapter titles for the rest of the year have got to be cheerful! It cannot go on this way!!
Elisabeth
This year has been so hard for you, Engie. And I am so, so proud of you for keeping on, keeping on despite all the utter crap that has come your way.
#Solidarity and hoping the year finishes strong and with some very Happy Things.
mbmom11
August: Continued disasters and breaking points, but at least the kids are back in school.
Cue ominous music in a big way.
Elisabeth
Oh noooo. I’m so, so sorry to hear this. I hope the return to routine is helpful, but ominous music is a gut punch, especially in the middle of busy transitions. Sending hugs from afar <3
Gigi
For me it would be August: You have got to be *BLEEPING* kidding me.
Elisabeth
You had a rough August…sigh. Hopefully October is a much kinder month for you <3
Jenny
Ha ha, guess I’m not the only one with gloomy chapter titles. Mine would probably be August: Let’s Move Right Along to Fall.
Elisabeth
Some months just…suck. You had such a rough time with that stupid calf. Sigh. Hoping fall is a lovely respite for both the hot Florida weather AND your nagging injuries <3
San
So happy that August felt so wonderful for you <3 you deserved that.
I think I would title my August: commit and just do it. (I started my marathon training.)
Elisabeth
A MARATHON! I am just so excited you’ve taken the plunge and love how committed you are and also how wonderfully you’re documenting the experience. I know all your readers are cheering you on from around the world!!!
Stephany
Man, it feels like August was a rough one for a lot of us. It was also a hard month for me with a depressive episode that lasted longer than I wanted it to, and my favorite person leaving my company. Sigh.
August: Transitions & Depression
Something like that
Elisabeth
Ugh. Yes, this August does not seem like a good one for blogworld. Sigh.
Onward and upward I hope!!!