My Reading Resolutions for 2022.

Hello Loves!

I know I am a little (a lot) late talking about my Resolutions this year. I don't even know why! I guess I wanted to let this year begin and get a feel for it before latching any expectations and hopes on it. You know let's see where 2022 was going and then set my expectations accordingly.

So here are my little Reading Resolutions and Goals for 2022.

From my Book Journal.

Made a list and hope to stick to it.

I have largely kept things simple and do-able.

Low-key love how this layout turned out.

My Resolutions.

My main goals are to:

Read what I love.

Don't force myself to read.

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