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Calling my inner goddess...

So today, my blog post is coming out late at night in case anyone has cared to notice. I really felt tired all day. Blogging is beginning to feel like a chore, something that I HAVE to do, rather than something i LOOK FORWARD to doing, and that kills the joy. But when I saw a tweet I got inspired and logged in to post. Just goes to show how moody I can be or how much I dislike routines.

Anyway, since I'm at home now, I want to make the most of my time and READ! I bought an ebook called 'Pussy: A Reclamation' by Regena Thomashauer.

It's about finding your inner goddess. Now you might think it's some 50 shades of gray kind of erotica. Not really. Its about women finding their lost vitality. I think it's great so far! It's like those vitality workshops women are always being encouraged to do. I recently got an invitation to do one such online workshop, but upon clicking the links, it asked for 77 dollars for the introductory package, so I ditched it. Else might have done it. Always sounds good to do. This book though is like a workshop. So it's great! All for about 175 bucks! (thats rupees, in case I'm getting international visitors on this little page of mine.)

Going back to 50 shades of gray by E.L. James, I think I was one of the last people on the planet to read it. The author uses the words 'inner goddess' so many times in the book.

I'm not a big fan of erotica although in 2013, I used to think it was a good idea to read it. I had bought 'Bared to you' by Sylvia Day in 2013 with every intention of reading it. However, it still remains unread. My to-be-read pile of books is unimaginably large, so I'd better get to it all.

Good Night.







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