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It’s June and it’s freezing and someone tell me how this happened? THERE’S ONLY 3 months left until my wedding. I’m freaking out.
I have been terrible at responding to blog comments but I’m just getting back into it again. I’m also overdue on some other blogging stuff like MORE GIVEAWAYS and an awkward photoshoot with my brother. More on that later this month.
Bookish highlights
- I went to #PTAShowcase held by Penguin Teen Australia and met Jennifer Niven & Krystal Sutherland! Find out the movie gossip and add some upcoming releases to your TBR.
- I reached 500 Youtube subscribers and answered your Q&A questions in my latest youtube video.
- I failed miserably at #AsianLitBingo and only read 3 books in May. Wrap up video coming soon!
Current Giveaways
- Win a copy of Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy on Twitter. Internationals welcome, ends 11 June.
- Giveaway for The Scattering, Demon Road and The Witch’s Kiss. Australians only, ends 15 June.
So it’s been a busy time here at Happy Indulgence, as it usually is. But when I say busy, I MEAN LIFE-CHANGING BUSY. Let’s have a rundown, shall we?
Aila graduated from high school
We are so incredibly proud of Aila for graduating from high school! She’s on hiatus momentarily because she’s spending Summer over in China.
I’ve been on a small hiatus that’ll turn bigger because… I graduated! And leaving to China in 3 days. Busy busy 🎓 pic.twitter.com/1734SwIvKL
— Aila (hiatus) (@aila_1woaa) May 28, 2017
Jenna is moving to Canada for 3 months
In case you haven’t heard, Jenna is a PhD researcher who is currently completing her research degree, and she gets to jetset all over the world presenting to others. And it just turns out that her latest stint will be in Toronto for 3 months, how exciting! Someone hold me.
Jenna also recapped the All Day YA Event in Sydney, where she saw Sarah Crossnan, Rupi Kaur, Mariko Tamaki and so many other amazing authors!
My engagement photos are here
Now, I couldn’t just tell you it was happening and not show you the goods right? I was so anxious about looking awkward in the photos but WE LOVE THEM SO MUCH. Our photographer just made us feel so comfortable and we relaxed and had a fun afternoon! Except when Toby decided he had enough posing for shots and ran off into the bushes. Toby is not allowed to go off-leash ever again (or at least until he learns).
How was your bookish month?
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Ahh congratulations to you all on all those exciting new things!! I love your photos, Jeann! Toby is looking handsome 😉
Hehe thank you Cyn, I think they turned out well too! He is isn’t he?
Oh, the engagement photographs look incredibly beautiful! I'm so glad you had such a lovely day, & that Toby managed to make his way back to safety, haha. 😉 It seems that this has been a week of hectic transition for so many of us — here's to hopefully finding a bright & lovely kind of peace waiting on the other side. xx
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Thank you so much Topaz! Haha yeah, we were pretty worried because he bolted across the park but luckily we managed to persuade him to come back. It has definitely been a crazy week, I can’t wait for some peace and quiet! Thank you so much <3
Those photos are just too lovely for words Jeann, the photographer is amazing and it's incredibly how much adoration she could capture with just one image. And look at Toby's dapper little bow tie! Jessie isn't allowed off leash at all. He doesn't listen and has no road sense at all.
Congratulations Aila! That's wonderful news! Wow, imagine spending your Schoolies in China! Will Jenna be anywhere near Aila while she's on her research assignment? It sounds like it's going to be a super busy time for all three of you. Looking forward to lots of life updates and hope you're all taking good care of yourselves <3
THESE ARE SO GORGEOUS AND TOBY LOOKS SO ADORABLE! and thank you for participating in Asian Lit Bingo! <3
You are so welcome, even though I didn’t get around to reading as much as I wanted lol.
Congrats on graduating high school, Aila! Well done! And Jenna – wow, three months in Toronto for both a lot of work and some fun sounds awesome 🙂 Congratulations again on your engagement, Jeann. You both (and Toby, the little rascall!) look so very happy 🙂
Have a fantastic week and happy reading.
Aww, Jeann! Your engagement photos are so cute. I love the one with Toby!! Sorry he misbehaved and ran off though. Really glad everything turned out okay ♥
Congrats to Aila for graduating and I hope the move to Canda goes well, Jenna!!
Beautiful pictures! And so lovely that you included Toby.
It seems like May was a bad reading month for everyone, ha, I only got 4 reviews done.
May the next three months go smoothly!
Beautiful photos!!
Congrats Aila on graduating!! That is a HUGEEE achievement–you should be so proud! Also totally jealous you're moving to Canada for awhile, Jenna. I've ALWAYS wanted to go there! Aw, those photos are so amazing, Jeann! (Also I'm totally thrilled you decided to include Toby in them, haha. So cute! He's so big now!)
Awwww..your photos look so lovely and congrats on the wedding!
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Oh the photos are stunning, I had no idea you were engaged but CONGRATULATIONS!!! I WISH YOU A HAPPY MARRIED LIFE!! (when you get married of course!)
Those pictures are so adorable!! I love how Toby is sitting between y'all like your child lol. You are all doing such exciting things I'm so happy for all three of you!
Congratulations to Aila on your graduation!!
Jeann your engagement photos are beautiful!! Three months to go!!
Congrats Aila! And Jeann, your photos are so adorable:-) Wow, three months! It will probably go really fast…
Aila congrats on graduating!!! Jenna good luck with the move! Jeann those pictures and beautiful!!! Good luck with the countdown up to the wedding. Hope you all have a great week!
So many exciting things happening for you guys. Congratulations to Aila for graduating.
I LOVE that picture with the leaves.
Oh my gosh, everyone is leaving for the summer! And you're busy too! What are you girls doing about the blog then? 🙂
You guys are a lovely looking couple 🙂
You have had an amazing and busy month. Your photos are amazing!! Congrats on 500 YouTube subs. Have a great week.
I think I already told you this over on Twitter, Jeann, but these engagement pictures are stunning, I love them – especially the one with all the leaves, it's just SO pretty! I'm so happy for you guys, these next three months are going to pass by in a blur, this is exciting! 🙂
Congratulations to Aila on graduation, hope she (you, if she's the one reading this!) will have tons of fun in China!
Also, yay for moving to Canada for 3 months! I'd consider doing a pHD of some kind if I could travel all over the world like that hahaha 🙂
Wishing you all three a wonderful month! <3
You guys have been busy! First of all congratulations on all the milestones/ changes! Beautiful pics! And Toronto is a great city- best of luck with the move and have fun! 🙂
So much happening and the wedding right around the corner. You are very busy and no surprise you aren't on the blog as much. Lovely engagement photos. You too look perfect together!
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How lovely to see your engagement pics. Thanks for sharing. You make a gorgeous couple
Congratulations! Your photos are gorgeous.
That's wonderful news for all of you! Congrats! And the photos are GORGEOUS!
JEANN! Your pictures are GORGEOUS! You both look so happy and lovely. I makes my heart happy ♥♥ And of COURSE Toby had to be difficult. He knows he is cute and can get away with it 😉
Congrats to Aila on graduation, too, and Jenna on her move! You guys all have such exciting news!
Thank you so much Shannon! We had such a great time at the shoot and it made me really excited for the wedding. Lol we still got some great photos out of him thankfully!
The engagement photos are just SO CUTE, Jeann! (Haha, the fact that you could get Toby to cooperate long enough to take a few pictures is still really impressive.) Also good luck with the final wedding plans. And have a wonderful June! 🙂
Thank you so much Summer! Yeah, he’s actually a pretty well behaved dog when you think about it, we lucked out in this one lol. Thank you Summer, there’s so much still left to do!
Oh, what beautiful pictures! Congratulations again and I hope the wedding goes smoothly as I'm sure it will (you're so organized!).
Have a great June, Jeann!
Thank you so much Joy! Having a little freak out because it’s less than 3 months away, and there’s a whole heap of stuff I have to do now after chilling out for so long lol. You too lovely!
Great photos! You guys look really happy. I'm glad Toby was okay. Congrats!
Thank you so much! It was such a fun experience hehe.