Book Review: The Vanishing Act by Mette Jakobsen

It was a simple read like the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I just didn't see or understand or have a revelations of any "deep" philosophical ideas in the book as some of the reviews suggested.

Maybe I have to go back and reread it?

Basically what I got out of it was that a young girl was in denial about her mother's passing. It doesn't say if she died by accident or if she was so depressed about being stuck on the island that she committed suicide by jumping off the cliff. 

I wasn't clear on that point.

And it makes sense to me that with one young married woman and an inattentive husband, that she will seek companionship in the arms of the only other bachelor on the island. I wish how that came about was explored in the story line.

I guess as a lover of thrillers and suspense novels, I had high expectations based on the reviews I had read about the book. 
And my expectations where not met.

It was shortlisted for the Common Wealth Book Prize in 2012 
and again am not sure how that came to be because to me it was a very incomplete book.

Taking Stock : Spring 2019

Hello! Friends, Spring is here and I can already 

sense the change in my demeanor has gone from 

gloomy to "light".

Today, I am taking stock, pausing and reflecting on what I've been

 up to lately. 

Don't forget you can keep up with my wellness journey 

on Instagram at @StayWellMa

Reading: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. 

 I love his late night show.

 And I am loving the book; especially his ability to talk about a 

difficult subject like apartheid in a healthy way without watering 

down the reality of the injustices that occurred on ALL* sides.

Making: Lists

To keep track of  my income and spending habits.

 2019 is all about personal financial literacy & debt management.

Drinking

Seltzer water & other healthier alternates to alcohol.

Playing

 Chill Out Lounge Music all day long at home after a long day of 

work.  My favorite YouTube channel for this genre of music is called Chilled Cow

Wasting

Too much energy on my not so pleasant life experiences instead of 

focusing on and celebrating my many victories.

Wishing

I will stop repeating the same similar mistakes. 

Why can't I just get things right the first time around? 

Why do I have to go over the same experiences over and over and over again? 

When am I going to learn to get it right?

Waiting

Impatiently for this season of life to be over. I'm over it.

But...I know am suppose to try & find something 

positive ( a lesson or a blessing) in each season.

Loving

The WORD* and how no matter how bad things get I can always 

find a passage that speaks to my situation. The Word gives me Hope and something to hold on to and stand on during difficult times.

Also loving EBA!!!!!!!!

Enjoyed a great plate while in Atlanta in March. Eba! for the win

Hoping

That I get to one day see and enjoy the fruits of my current labour*

Needing

Help as I try to improve in personal development, spirituality and work towards becoming debt free. I have so 

much to learn and I am seeking out mentors, coaches, therapists,

accountability partners etc. The whole 9 Yard.

Noticing 

Opportunities to grow in my Leadership skills and signing up for 

the opportunities despite feeling anxious and unqualified.

Feeling 

Overwhelmed. Period

Opening

Up and giving myself permission to be vulnerable to my inner 

circle of friends.