It's not you, it's me... and surgery


Howdy and Hello!

Hello Reader ! Due to the demands of surgery recovery this month we're keeping it super low key. In fact, it's so low key that I filmed this month's video in a robe and messy hair! I hope you watch it in the same state of low key ease and peace :D

Check out this month's video for all the updates regarding my wedding, ability, next surgery, health, book, and my latest read!

I'm hoping to resume our regular story time fun in April!

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Book Club

After several days of reading, I made it to the last few chapters of Mistborn and... I just could NOT bring myself to finish it. Anyone else have that problem? I can't talk too much because SPOILERS. If you read it, reply and let me know your thoughts!

Sooo I quickly moved on to "One Dark Window" and well, you can hear my thoughts at the end of the video :D If you have read it, please reply and lets start a dialogue about the book!

Cinema Club

I NEED YOUR HELP FRIENDS! I need a series I can watch for this next surgery!! It must be long and good. And I know the last part is subjective so just hit reply and send me any suggestions you have and I shall evaluate :D

Quote of the Month

This month's quote is by our favorite forgetful fish! It very much embodies what the recovery process after painkillers has been like.

“I remember it like it was yesterday. Of course, I don’t really remember yesterday all that well.” - Dory, Finding Dory

That’s all for our super duper low key edition. Remember to reply to this email with your thoughts, and any series recommendations :D TTFN, Tah Tah for now!

-A

Aileen Michelle

Helping Creatives make huge progress and finish their creations :D I offer online co-working for the artsy and adhd to help with focus and accountability! All while I am beside you in the trenches working on my own projects! Weekly emails for my online co-working schedule and quarterly updates for my own path as an artist. I also offer stories :D

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