Monthly Recap: June 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s time for another monthly recap because time has lost all meaning. What are days? Are months still even a thing? Honestly, it’s all blending into one mindless, numb fugue these days. But according to the calendar, June has indeed passed which means it’s time for another round up. So here we go.
On the goals front: I literally just had to look back at my list because I could not for the life of me remember what my goals for June were. But hey, good news! I met all of them! Granted, not making any crazy goals during quarantine because quarantine, but I met them nonetheless and I will take any victory I can get these days, no matter the size.
On the reading front: I read nineteen whole ass books in the month of June, which is not too shabby. I also probably bought at least that many in order to #BlackOutBestSellerList so I have just as much reading to do this month, if not more. If you’re interested in reading reviews and seeing my monthly book highlights, make sure you check out Coffee Books Wine Repeat. I also reviewed White Fragility and So You Wanna Talk About Race here, and will continue to post reviews here of my anti-racist readings.
On the writing front: My writing goal for June was to finish the first draft of my fantasy romance, and I totes nailed it. Said first draft is now in the hands of my agent and beta readers so they can give me some feedback and I can go back and make revisions. No idea what’s going to happen with that one since it’s out of my wheel house, but it was a lot of fun to write. I also found a plot bunny for a new contemporary romance during the month of June, so in addition to finishing my manuscript, I was also brainstorming and fleshing out that idea, which I’m writing now. I’m happy to say that overall, quarantine hasn’t hurt my ability to sit down and write, which I am uber grateful for.
On the movie front: June was about two things: movies by Black filmmakers and terrible Netflix dance movies. I compiled a list of films you can stream now by Black filmmakers. I also reviewed the cinematic masterpieces Feel the Beat and High Strung Free Dance. Bad dance movies, why can’t I quit you?
On the self care front: LOL. Again. Honestly, June was a brutal month in terms of my mental health. It was not great. It felt pretty shitty like a lot of the time. But I’m thankful for Matt, who always gives me a breather when I need one. And even though Squirt is sometimes a pain in the ass during these long days at home, he’s really handling things well, all things considered. It could certainly be worse. I’m definitely making time to read and write, and I ordered a bunch of gardening supplies which will be my July self care project so I feel like things are on an upswing.
Peace out June! Hello July! Stay home and wear a mask!
