Erratic Project Junkie

I like to keep myself busy with more projects than one person could humanly complete. Join me in my journey to at least finish SOME of the things I start over at erraticprojectjunkie.blogspot.com. Want to contact me? Email me at : [email protected]

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Tomorrow wraps up 3rd quarter for 2022 (how did it go so fast?), but I realized that I never shared my stats from 2nd quarter. Reading between April and June went quite well, with a good spread of genres and some great ratings. Fantasy was yet again the most read genre, though I have a feeling that might not be the case for 3rd quarter. My reading has shifted a little over the last 6 weeks or so, so it will be interesting to compare these numbers with the ones I will be putting together in the next few days. Do you track by quarter? I’m a bit overly anal with things, so I track monthly, quarterly, and annually. I love seeing my personal trends. #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/CjHNoX4L4AM/

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2023 prep work. I assign each month a color using my Zebra Mildliners. For the past three years I’ve used the color scheme on the left, designed to match holidays/seasons for the month. But…when all the months get together, I wasn’t really liking how they looked in a row. I wanted more of a transitional color feel while still staying somewhat true to those themed ideas. After a few hits and misses I think I’ve finally got it figured out. What do you think? Which color scheme do you like best…new or old? #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads https://instagr.am/p/Ci-_GoAr2Uc/

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Banned Books Week is wrapping up. I’ve always been of the mind that banning a book is counterintuitive. You banned a book? Okay…now I want to read it even more. There are times when a book may not be age-appropriate, but I think parents can make those decisions independently for their own kids. I want my kids to have access to everything out there literature can offer. If I feel it’s not right for them then we’ll discuss it, but it’s not for me to take away that option for everyone else and I don’t want others removing that option for me. My reading doesn’t need to be censored. And I will absolutely seek out anything that I’ve been told has something “inflammatory” about it. Read on, read strong, and READ DANGEROUSLY! https://instagr.am/p/Ci6fWQkgJx5/

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All the random notes I’ve jotted down over the last year have been gathered and I am officially planning the layout for next year’s annual reading tracker journal. I’ll be taking you on the step by step journey to assemble everything in preparation for 2023. I’ll be including some tips and tricks along the way as well as sharing some of my favorite products. I’ll be keeping a lot of things the same, but there will be some small tweaks, some additions, and some deletions in the layouts I use. I’ll be doing it all in my blue @cleverfoxplanner with the lovely soft cover. I’m so excited to start putting pen to paper. But…there’s some steps to go through before I get that satisfaction. Get your own Clever Fox by following the link in my bio and using the code Elle10 for 10% off your order. #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading #ad #sponsored https://instagr.am/p/Ci0sGjUL3s-/

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I initially decided on 15 rolls for this #bookoplathon round, but doubles resulted in 17. I couldn’t stand the idea of an odd number, so I added another for a total of 18 prompts. I’ve been penciling in my reads as I go, but may do some swapping around through the month to cover as many prompts as possible. At the end of the month, I’ll get everything entered in pen and see if I managed to meet them all. How many rolls did you go for? #readathon #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/CishGDULj2T/

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With an average rating of 4.02 August actually ranked in my bottom 3 for months this year, but you wouldn’t guess that by how many awesome books I read. TJ Klune’s Heat Wave (finale in his Extraoridnaries trilogy) topped my chart and I’d be lying if I didn’t say that the fabulous narration of the audiobook didn’t amp up my enjoyment. It’s a fantastic listen! Other notable reads: Goblin Market by Diane Zahler, The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne, Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor, and The One by John Marrs. Lots of new favorites to add to my shelves! @tjklunebooks @redhookbooks @torbooks #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/CiYQU09vY7Q/

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Well…the audio section went well. And then ALL of my library holds came in and my physical reading time slowed to a crawl. Oh well, best laid plans…I still got some great reads in for August. #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/CiODjgpLJfq/

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Do you #readathon? I usually do at least one big month-long readathon each month. In August, that meant #oriliumautumnequinox, created by @book_roast. For September, there are a LOT of great options. Scroll right for my focused selections. I get asked a lot where I find my #readathons. The answer? Mostly from readers I follow on social media (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube). And one handy resource I HIGHLY recommend is checking out @paigebernard95. She does a monthly video of upcoming readathons on her YouTube channel that has been very helpful in adding to my lists. What readathons will you be taking on in September? #orilium #oriliumreadathon #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booknerd #bookworm #reading #amreading #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/Ch-vjEvrLiw/

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Every once in a while, a spread just does NOT match the vision you had for it. Colorful? Sure. Helpful? Not in the least. Also, it’s a nightmare to put together. I could bail on it, but I’m going to see it through to the end. But, I am taking this idea and modifying it for 2023. It will still have a place, just with a little less crazy and hopefully a lot more streamlining and ability to convey trends. Journaling is sometimes about learning from your mistakes and helping your style to evolve. #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/Ch2oo2hgCVC/

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The start of pixel layouts up to July 31st. These take a lot of time to put together, but they’re so pretty and fun when they’re done! #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/Chx7Giwr-5E/

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Let’s make an attempt to get my act back together and highlight my 5-star reads of the year for you. (You can find all my 2022 reads in my highlight reels as I add them.) Being way behind, we’re up to a 5-star I read (reread) back in March. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell is a fantastic middle grade adventure that works as a tropical, female-centered version of Hatchet. Katana is a strong and smart female protagonist that who is highly inspiring and based off a real indigenous woman on the California Channel Islands. This is a total comfort read with great atmosphere and well-written animal interactions. There are a lot of great life lessons in the narrative and holds up well to the passage of time. A middle grade must-read that I highly recommend. #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading #bookrating #bookreview #bookreviews #readandreview https://instagr.am/p/ChsTJJjrd3P/

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Book Balance Sheet update as of July 31st. Oops. Im not doing so great at decreasing that physical TBR. The annual library book sale MAY have contributed to my failure. #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/ChnpYgILS2P/

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Thank goodness for libraries!! I started tracking my savings this year based on books I’ve gotten from the library that I otherwise would have had to purchase. I am blown away by the results! As of the end of July, I’ve already saved nearly $900!! I ❤️my libraries! #librarysavings #lovemylibrary #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/ChTi1-NAQiR/

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More than half the bracket is filled in. I’m already dreading eliminations. So many great reads! #5starread #5starreads #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/ChFyZhGpOPD/

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I’ve almost filled a page with 5-star reads! Love it when I find a bunch of great books. There will be some Serious contenders for best book of 2022!! #5starread #5starreads #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/Cg4q5xJLkAd/

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Things got a little chaotic in the end of July. Apparently, sometime five lines isn’t enough. #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/Cgzsk-WrUuf/

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Most of the goals are coming along well. Let’s not talk about my slacking on classics and books I already own… (Also, yes…I MIGHT be 100+ books behind on my IG story posts. Don’t come for me. I promise to add some this month.) #bujo #bulletjournal #bookishbulletjournal #bookishbujo #bookbulletjournal #bujoforbooklovers #bookjournal #readingjournal #readingbujo #readingtracker #bujoaddicts #bujospread #bujospreads #bookish #booklife #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #reading #amreading #allthebooks #currentlyreading #readerlife #igreads #bookstagram #instareads #readersofinstagram #whatimreading https://instagr.am/p/CgvDpq5L4Al/