Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! Christmas is one week away. How are we feeling? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Ready? I have been enjoying this season all month long. I’ve been truly trying to make the most of it whenever I can. Due to how the holidays fall this year, this month’s Currently is a week earlier.
Next week will be my year in review. Then the following week will be my new year’s resolutions post. Lots of fun things coming your way in the next few weeks. Before we get ahead of ourselves, here’s a look at my life currently.
What I’m Up To: So much Christmas cheer and spirit! Since we last caught up, I celebrated Thanksgiving with my family and ran in our local Turkey Trot.
After that it was full steam ahead for Christmas spirit plus snow!
We got hit with a major snowstorm with feet of snow. It certainly got us in the Christmas spirit and lots of time indoors in between shoveling.
As far as Christmas fun goes; I have been shopping, watching Christmas movies, wrapping, and lots of baking!
Plus, lots of cozy nights in.
What I’m Reading: This has been such a good reading month for me, both with Christmas themed books and some other great reads too!
All the Colors of the Dark– This book, All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker came out this summer and I heard great things about it, the only downside was the length (I heard it was a long one). A quick story before the review, I put it on hold at the library and it finally was able to check it out. I had a few books I wanted to read first and had planned on renewing All the Colors of the Dark. I went to renew it two days before it was due and couldn’t because there was a wait for it after I finished it. That being said, I made it my job to read the book, I finished it in two days and it was phenomenal. It lived up to the great reviews and its hype. It’s all about a missing child and subsequent murders of teenage girls. It follows the main characters through their lives of children through adulthood. It has hints of mystery and thriller, relationships and drama. It’s in the running for a top book of the year.
Straight Shooter-I went to see Steven A Smith speak in the fall and was interested in learning more about him. I read his memoir, Straight Shooter and learned a lot about the sports journalist. I really loved how he detailed his upbringing and the decisions he made to get to where he is today. An interesting and informative read for sure.
A Winter in New York– I started my Christmas reads with A Winter in New York by Josie Silver. It checked all my boxes for a holiday read; big city, romance, great description of food and a bit family mixed in too. It’s all about a young woman who goes to New York City in hopes of starting over. She stumbles into a gelato store and learns she has a connection to the shop owner. She learns the importance of family, tradition and good food. A fun read for the winter months.
Bright Lights Big Christmas– I really enjoyed Bright Lights Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews. This Christmas book is about a brother and sister who make the trek to NYC to sell their Christmas trees from the family farm. They rough it by sleeping in a trailer while in the city, but they make it a home while they are in town. Their neighbors become their family and they make the most of their little Christmas tree stand. Such a cute book to read before the holidays.
The Mistletoe Mystery- This novella, The Mistletoe Mystery is part of the Maid series by Nita Prose. It’s all about the holiday season at the hotel where Molly the head maid works. She’s suspicious this time of year because her boyfriend has been acting weird and keeping secrets. But will things get resolved before Christmas? You will have to read to find out. This was a quick and cheesy holiday read, but so fun too!
What I’m Watching:
This month has been all about watching Christmas movies and tv shows.
I’ve watched the cartoons, claymation specials, the rom coms, and comedies.
I’ve been watching some solo, some with family, and others with my boyfriend.
I also finished watching the most recent season on The Masked Singer and I have been making my way through the new and final season of Outlander too.
What I’m Wearing:
I have been wearing all things festive apparel this time of year.
From graphic shirts, to velvet blazers, red and green items, you name, I’m wearing it. I’m trying to make the most of my festive outfits this time of year.
What I’m Cooking:
I have been doing all kinds of holiday baking. My goal has been to make one kind of cookie a week. So far, I have made chocolate chip, Halloween candy cookies, Chocolate Crinkles, Snickerdoodles, M&M cookies, and Gingerbread.
I also made Spritz, Red Velvet, Peanut butter and Peanut butter with Kisses.
I still have more to go, but I have been pleased with my progress so far.
As far as meals go, I have cooked
Chocolate chip Cookie Dough Pie
Rosemary Cashews
Baked Potato Bar
Tortilla Soup
Peppermint Chocolate Bread
What Inspires Me:
I have been loving all things Christmas and festive. Here’s some recent quotes that resonated with me as well and maybe they will be some inspiration for you!
I also have been inspired by all the cozy vibes with the fire going, enjoying warm drinks and having Christmas lights on.
What I Accomplished:
I have been making my way through my Christmas Bucket List and I have been pleased with my progress so far and we still have time to cross things off my list!
Lots of holiday light displays.
Goals from Last Month:
My Christmas Bucket List has been keeping me busy as has spending bonus time with family, making time to visit friends and enjoying the holiday season.
Goals for Next Month :
New Month, New Year, New Goals! I’m looking forward to the fresh start of the new year and sharing my New Year’s Resolutions with you too.
That’s a look into what I’m Currently up to. SO much holiday cheer! I love this time of year and have been experiencing so much Christmas joy and incorporating it in my every day life. I hope you are enjoying this holiday season too!
I’ll see you back here for Friday Favorites in just two days!
Have a wonderful week!
