Feeling… insanely happy. There’s no other word to describe it. I am in this state of blissfulness and excitement about my life and the things that are unfolding. And it’s Christmastime. There’s no better time of year, in my opinion!
Reading… The Time Traveler’s Wife. Can you believe I’ve never read this book before? It’s slow going for me, just because I haven’t been making time for reading like I normally do (weird, right?), but I’m really enjoying it when I do carve out some time to sit and read. It’s so well-written!
Watching… not a ton of stuff, lately. (Are you sensing a theme here?) I do have dozens of Christmas movies taped that are taking up space on my DVR. I need to watch them! The only Christmas movie I’ve watched so far is A Boyfriend for Christmas (one of my favorite Christmas movies!) Also, I realized this the other day: I have never seen Home Alone. I laid this bombshell on someone and I swear he almost passed out from the shock. Why have I never seen Home Alone??? I must remedy that this Christmas season!
Anticipating… Christmas morning! Is there anything like Christmas morning? No, there is not. It’s my favorite day of the year!
Listening to… Christmas music! I may not be doing great with watching Christmas movies, but I am doing a great job at listening to Christmas music! I’m actually super behind on my podcast listening because all I want to do is listen to Christmas music. And I think Pentatonix’s version of “Mary, Did You Know?” is outstanding and a much listen/watch. Ugh, they are so good!
Planning… to finish up my Christmas shopping on Friday. I’m mostly finished, but not quite. I think I can knock it out completely on Friday afternoon, which will feel wonderful!
Losing… weight without really trying too hard. Ha! I haven’t had much of an appetite lately, so food has become very uninteresting to me. I’m basically just eating to eat, which is an entirely new phenomenon for me. I’m not too worried about not having an appetite, but I dearly hope it comes back soon. But hey! Yay for pants fitting better and not feeling like a slave to my appetite anymore. (I lost four and a half pounds last week WITHOUT TRYING. Go me?)
Falling behind… on Holiday Council work. I still haven’t even done the first worksheet! I’m thinking I might carve out some time on Thursday evening to make some peppermint hot cocoa and snuggle into bed with my worksheets, listen to the calls, and get back on track.
Realizing… that I am most certainly the opposite of a movie buff. Do you know how many movies I haven’t seen that just about everyone has? A list, of sorts: Jaws, Home Alone (as mentioned above!), The Goonies, Top Gun, Braveheart, The Patriot, and many, many others. I’m just not a movie person, I guess!
Loving… scented candles, my coworkers and the fun we have throughout the day, Christmas lights, productive work days, chilly mornings, tinted lip balm, and SeaWorld adventures.
What are you currently reading and anticipating?
I am not a movie buff either. There are so many movies that I have not seen that people feel like I HAVE to see. But I have seen Home Alone – all 3 movies, actually, and I think you HAVE TO see it this holiday season! It’s so good and talking about it makes me want to watch it!
I’m currently reading a memoir called Confessions of a Paris Potty Trainer – which is a sequel to another memoir I read by this author. She is so funny and strikes me as someone who would be my BFF if we met in real life. I read a heavier book before this one so it’s been good to read something light and entertaining. Right now I am anticipating my Christmas celebration with Phil on Saturday and spending Christmas with my family next week!
I would rather watch the same movie over and over than watch new movies I might hate. We went to see some arty movie this weekend because my husband wanted to see it. It was not my favorite. I watched Newsies the next day.
I’m reading Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and her daughter, Samantha something or other? It’s really cute. I’m enjoying it.
Considering how often AMC runs Home Alone you have no excuse to not see it! It’s a dark comedy and some of it it is totally ridiculous, by today’s standards, but it’s a holiday classic all the same. I haven’t seen a lot of the movies on your list either, but I’ve seen a ton of others, so that makes up for it, maybe?
Reading- the Cross-Country Quilters book by Jennifer Chiaverini. It’s part of the Elm Creek Quilt Series and while I know NOTHING about quilting, I love these books. They are so well written, about friendships and obstacles and love and forgiveness. I can’t get enough of them.
Anticipating: This weekend! We have some fun things planned with friends and of course getting ready for our trip =)
You sound so giddy in this post, I like it 🙂 Currently.. re-reading books on my new Kindle Paperwhite that I am obsessed with! And trying to find some new reads for vacation next week. And anticipating my trip with my cousins this weekend!!
I’m rereading Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin, but I haven’t been dedicated to cracking open the pages. (I started 2 weeks ago and am only on the 4th chapter I think.)
I’m REALLY anticipating an appointment Friday, and the upcoming holiday craziness.
You’re not alone with having not watched some of the “classic” movies. I’ve never watched The Goonies, Dumb & Dumber, and a few others. I’m okay with not watching them! (And Top Gun is so horribly cheesy and awful, I recommend NOT watching it only to save your IQ level!)
I am the same exact way about movies. People are constantly dropping their jaws when I tell them a movie I haven’t seen… though I have seen Home Alone. 😉 I definitely do enjoy movies and have seen a lot, but I’ve always just enjoyed books more.
Glad things are going so well for you and that you are feeling so happy!
Weeeeelllllll, I saw your relationship status change on Facebook yesterday, so I think I can guess where the blissful happiness is coming from 😉 I want ALL the details!!!! xoxox
First of all, I love all the happiness in this post! I hope it sticks around for a long, long time! I am not a huge movie buff, either. I’ve seen one movie in the theaters in the last 4 years. It’s too darn expensive. I remember when it cost less than $5 to go to the movies.
I am currently anticipating the return of my blog! My brother has been rebranding and moving over to self-hosted for me and I am anxious to have it back. I feel very out of the loop, ha! I am currently reading The Lovely Bones. I’m only one chapter in but already love it.
HOW HAVE YOU NEVER SEEN HOME ALONE?! Get on it STAT!
I’m behind on Holiday Council as well – I’ve done the first call but haven’t listened to any of the interviews. I’m hoping to carve out some time this weekend to get into that second call!
Ehhh, The Time Traveler’s Wife – I wasn’t crazy about it, but I’m also really finicky when it comes to time travel and I didn’t think it was done that well. Let me know what you end up thinking!
WAIT BUT YOU HAVE TO SEE HOME ALONE IMMEDIATELYYYY
Eric and I just re-watched Home Alone the other night because it was on TV and it was so great to watch it again. It brought back so many memories of my childhood (I saw that movie SO MANY times as a kid!)
So glad to hear you’re doing so well. Love the tone of this blog post. I can definitely tell you’re happy 🙂