Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

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4 stars

School starts tomorrow but it is rather hard to believe. Today was one of the hottest days we have had all summer. Hopefully it cools down this week so the kids don't bake in their classrooms!

People keep asking me if I am excited that they are going back. To me I am pretty indifferent. When the older kids are home from school I barely see them anyway. They are usually out in the back yard or playing in their room. They only surface when they are hungry then they grab a snack and disappear again. Also, I don't know why, but my kids really get a long. It is only rarely that they freak out on each other and need to be separated. So that is nice. Also, it has been feeling so much like summer still this week that I have a hard time to believe that it is back to school time.

I am looking forward to getting back into the the swing of things with a bit more routine in life. I am looking forward to going to library programs with Miss P. I am looking forward to the turn of the seasons and the beautiful autumn colours. What are you looking forward to?

Synopsis

Mindy Kaling talks about her life growing up and how she became part of the awesome team of writers and producers of The Office.

My Thoughts

Sometimes you are in the mood for a serious heartfelt memoir and sometimes you just want to laugh. I was feeling like the latter and this book did not disappoint. I laughed many times and it was great.

I liked how she talked about how she had to study and work at honing her craft and that success didn't come out without having to try hard, having skill and a bit of luck. I liked how she sometimes went on mini-rants. I liked how it was fun and light hearted. I liked how she wasn't trying to preach to us. I am glad that she talked about some of her less glamourous jobs as well. It was just her and how she thought and what she did and that was great. She stayed true to herself and how we need to do that too.

I am looking forward to reading her new book. I am on hold for it at the library and can't wait until it comes my way.