The Literary Nunnery, Ep. 45: In which Leslie had one of those Saturdays

The Literary Nunnery, Ep. 44: In which Leslie is a fashion icon

How are you guys? I'm good.



Books featured in this video:

Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas

-also-

Soundless by Richelle Mead

A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas

Winter by Marissa Meyer

The Literary Nunnery, Ep. 43: In which Leslie's not sick

Astute followers of my life can tell there's approximately a month lag between filming and posting, which I guess means is time to start posting twice a week again.



Books featured in this video:

Rebel Mechanics by Shanna Swendsen

-also-

Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman

The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett

and the words, they're everything [12]

In honor of the first snow, here's a bunch of WWIS thingers about me!

My autobiography subtitle

We actually played Don't Eat Pete for FHE a couple months ago and I didn't cheat for once. I also lost immediately (something that I could.not.handle when I was a kid)

I've been going social dancing regularly for a while and I'm still not sure how I feel about lindy hop.

Subtitle of my cookbook

Subtitle of my...fashion magazine? No, this is about actions not appearances. I am always impeccably dressed

I'm hilarious.

I actually think this is why I should teach Gospel Doctrine

NOT ME

The Literary Nunnery, Ep. 42: in which Leslie chokes

Hey so turns out Rae Carson made up that part of the hymn it's not a real lyric [citation needed, I didn't do a ton of research on this]. So I took the opportunity to make up my own lyrics.



Books featured in this video:

Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson



Also

While You Were Gone by Amy K. Nichols

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

This Song Will Save Your LIfe by Leila Sales

The Literary Nunnery, Ep. 41: in which Leslie has opinions on marriage

Things that don't matter: me skipping a week before uploading this. It was Thanksgiving.



Books featured in this video:

Magnus Chase, sort of

Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman

Rook by Sharon Cameron

that kind of grateful [03]

Home stretch!

21: I'm grateful for my selfish service.
22: I'm grateful for a baked potato
23: I'm grateful for a little bit of comedy
24: I'm grateful for hot chocolate
25: I'm grateful for
26: I'm grateful for an eye for green signs
27: I'm grateful for hiking with my dad (he told me to say that)
28: I'm grateful for my snowiest boots
29: I'm grateful for music times
30: I'm grateful for not throwing up

What a great month!

I need to think of something similar to do for December. Ideas?

followers of my faith [Mormon Monday 89]

Last night we had our second annual Messiah concert (well, it's been going for 24 years, but it's the second year I participated). I love the music and the words celebrating Christ.

My favorite part of this video is the quotation of the words of Isaiah. They are great.

followers of my faith [Mormon Monday 88]

Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God's way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur. The penitent will then experience the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost, which will fill them with peace of conscience and the joy of reconciliation with God. In a wondrous union of divine attributes, the same God who teaches us to walk with a broken heart invites us to
rejoice and to be of good cheer. (x)

that kind of grateful [02]

Here we are again.

11: I'm grateful for forgetting to offer pumpkin bread
12: I'm grateful for a canceled dinner to assuage my guilt
13: I'm grateful for technology that connects
14: I'm grateful for a trip to Provo
15: I'm grateful for singing in choir
16: I'm grateful for the Christmas trees at work and I don't care who is judging
17: I'm grateful for good leads
18: I'm grateful for guy friends
19: I'm grateful for a moment alone in a warm room
20: I'm grateful for not being afraid of needles