Reading…
The Night Circus. I finished this book last night, our September #twookclub pick. I tried reading it earlier this year but couldn’t get into it at all, so I can’t say I was excited when it was chosen in the September poll. The first time around, I was very confused with all the different plots and characters and the story moved so slowly. The second time around was a little better, but not by much. The second half is much better than the first and I actually think the writing is fabulous, but the plot was just a little slow-moving for me to enjoy the book.
Twenty-Something, Twenty-Everything. I started this book in June. JUNE! I’ve been stuck on a long journaling passage and haven’t picked it up in over a month. I really just need to set aside time on the weekends to sit down with this book and my journal, but it never seems to happen. I’m giving myself a deadline date of December 31!
Listening to…
Yours Forever (Dara Maclean). Dara is quickly becoming one of my favorite singers. Her voice is so hauntingly raw and beautiful and, while all of her songs seem to speak to me, this one especially so. It’s basically a love song to Jesus and it’s one of those songs I desperately held onto during the dark moments of August.
Watching
Football! Can I even express how wonderful it is to have my beloved sport back on TV? I basically spent so much time last weekend with the TV tuned to a football game. This time of year is my favorite.
Big Brother. Is it reallllly coming to an end soon? I’m always so sad at this point in Big Brother and I get especially nervous about my favorites. My whole life revolves around BB from July to September and I really can’t get enough of it. I’m Team Ian all the way, but also Team Shane because good lord, the man is hot. Not the brightest tool in the shed, but really hot. Okay, I’m done.
Needing
More money. I’ve been very ambitious with my plans for my new bathroom and bedroom at our new apartment but to see it all come together in a way I want, with my own money, is really thrilling! But my finances have taken a hit and it’s been hard to try to get everything I want, but also make sure my bills are paid! I guess this is adulthood? I mean, it’s not all bad since I can still get what I want… but a little more money would help smooth out the waters.
My ankle to feel better. I’m seeing a doctor about it tomorrow because I’m starting to worry it’s not healing well. I’ve been wearing my brace and staying off it (I haven’t exercised since last Monday!) but there’s still a lot of pain. Hopefully, it’s just taking longer to heal because it was a bad sprain, but I want to cover all my bases. And honestly, I just want to be able to exercise again!
Avoiding
The scale. Oh, man. I’ve gone way off plan for weeks. I’ve been using lots of excuses for why I’ve fallen so hard off my healthy eating, but the truth is I’ve just been lazy and it’s easier to eat when I’m feeling sad and not have to deal with resisting temptation. But does it make me happier? Not in the long run. I’m just struggling so much with this part of my life and honestly, it feels like my biggest failure and I just don’t know how to right the ship.
My one-year review. I keep putting off reminding my boss about it, even though part of that is because he’s been crazy busy with big changes to our company. But I get super anxious about work performance things and talking about how I’m doing in regard to that, so putting it off is so much easier. Even though I know what I need to improve on and I know I’m not doing a terrible job… I just get all nervous about things like that. My plan is to remind him today. TODAY! I’ve put it off for two weeks now.
Loving
That we start moving this weekend! And our brand-new sectional is being delivered on Saturday! I am just ecstatic to begin the moving process. Since we have until the end of the month to be completely moved out of this apartment and my brother isn’t helping us move the big stuff until next Thursday, it’s not going to be a crazy move which will be SO nice. We’ve barely packed anything but I’m sure we’ll do more this weekend and next week. It’s going to be a crazy few weeks as we move out and get settled in, but I’m ready for it.
*Post inspired by Melissa’s “Currently” series.
Oh fun, you played along! I love this post & it’s such a great way to just get your thoughts together about what’s up in life.
1- Let me know how it goes at the doctor’s! That’s no fun that it isn’t getting better and I can imagine it’s getting really frustrating. Boooo
2- I’ve heard SUCH mixed reviews for Night Circus I’m not sure if I even WANT to read it. I mean, I DO… But not really. Everyone seems to agree that the plot is indeed very confusing, which is not something I’m a big fan of. I need to look at more reviews.
3- Totally get you on the needing more money thing. Like, so bad. Sighhhh.
Have a lovely day, darling!
The Night Circus is a funny little book. The writing is really SO good and the imagery just sweeps you away but it took a long time for me to sort out what was happening and for the plot to actually get interesting. In the end, I enjoyed it (and the last 150 pages were REALLY good) but it definitely takes some patience and dedication to make it through the first 200 or so pages. I think it’s a book you would enjoy, though!
Though it’s a bit late for me as I’m 29 but how is 20 Something, 20 Everything?
I am loving the book! I think it’s a good one for anyone who wants to do some self-discovery, although there will be parts you’ll probably want to skip over. It’s just a really great book to help you figure out what you need in your life to feel happy and fulfilled.
And I am still stuck on that journaling passage. Man.
I’m getting ready to move this weekend, too! I can’t wait to finally be moved into the house. I even get to paint if I want! Now, if only I could have my cat there, too… Sigh.
Oh, no! You can’t have your cat there? That’s a bummer. 🙁
Good luck with the move! I had my 6-month review a couple weeks ago and it went really well considering how nervous I was. Those kinds of things are always nerve wracking but I find they almost ALWAYS go better than expected!!
I hope my review goes well, but I’m always worried I’ll get blindsided, since it’s happened before. But all I can do is hope for the best and go in there with a positive attitude!
I read and really enjoyed The Night Circus. I can see how you would think the plot was slow moving. I just thought the story was so magical and the writing was so darn good, I really liked it. I will be traveling the Sunday we discuss it but am hoping to participate in the chat!
I hope the move goes smoothly! Moving can be stressful, but is also such a good opportunity to really go through things and get organized! Which is the best feeling.
Hang in there with the weight thing. I think when you are dealing with the sads, it’s hard to keep things like eating in check. I think once you get to a place where you are feeling better emotionally, the eating will follow suit as well…
Oh, I hope you can join the chat! I love having you around for them. 🙂 I ended up liking The Night Circus and I will admit that the writing is AMAZING but it was sooo slow-moving for me. It was really hard to get into and I’m sure I would have abandoned it a second time if not for #twookclub.
I have The Night Circus checked out from the library. I really need to get on it and read it! The end of the month is going to be here before I know it.
Yes, it is! It’s a pretty long book, too, so I hope you’ve started reading it. I love having you around for the chats!
I had a really hard time with the beginning of Night Circus, but I got into it and really enjoyed it.
I’ve also struggled with my weight as of late. Hang in there!
I think I expect this losing weight thing to be easier than it really is and I’m not putting in the hard work & dedication needed to get to where I want to be. But I gotta get there somehow!
Good luck with the move this weekend! Hope everything goes as smoothly as possible. Can’t wait to see/hear all about it 🙂
Thanks, Nora! Moving can be SO stressful but it’s been a pretty smooth one this time around. And I’m so in love with our new place that everything is so worth it!