Episode #258: Mid-Year Check In!
Grace and Alvina look back at their new year's resolutions to see if they've made any progress (spoiler alert--they have!). For their fortune cookie segment, they talk about what song best represents their graduation. Also, hear about Alvina's mega family reunion trip to Puerto Rico!
How have you been?
Alvina recaps her family reunion trip in Puerto Rico with over 70 people! They stayed on the resort most of the time but occasionally went into San Juan and also took a Bioluminescent kayak trip! Grace has been working hard on her first pass pages of the upcoming new novel. The paintings and illustrations are a work in progress. Grace has been using “Speechify” app. Grace is creating a “street team” for her new book. If any listeners know anything about having a street team, please contact Grace!
Mid-year check-in!
Grace and Alvina quickly go through their original New Year’s Resolutions and their do-overs. The book friends talk about writing wills, celebrating 50th birthdays, fiber supplements, menolabs, decluttering, and intermittent fasting! The book friends also shared one thing they wanted to let go of at the beginning of the year, so they checked-in on that! Grace talks about giving up comparing herself to others. Things to dress up for: Grace is looking forward to The Carle Honors will be on September 26th! The Wild Robot movie is coming out!
PODCASTS MENTIONED:
The Hidden Brain Podcast: Making the World Sparkle Again
The Happiness Lab: How to find Awe
Life Kit: Life Advice Inspired by Graduation Songs
Grace and Alvina recall the graduation songs that sum up that time in their life. (mostly high school). “The Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston from 8th grade, “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye” by Boyz II Men, “You Learn” by Alanis Morissette, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day, and “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” by R.E.M.
Gratefuls
Grace is grateful for Hazel’s perfect report card! There were a couple report cards that showed she was struggling so she’s grateful that she’s doing well. Alvina is grateful for escaping some travel woes on the way back from Puerto Rico.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Hachette Audio, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and Alex at Pacyworks Studio for producing and editing this podcast. Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend about us. (Use the hashtag #bookfriendsforever.)
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