November 2023 Monthly Wrap-Up
So much happened in November! I had a (pre-planned) five-day hospital admission for some neurological testing, which involved lots of preparation to get ahead on work and then recovery time after. I spent a lot of beautiful, special time with people I love, which in turn also made my health much worse (it was [mostly] worth it, though, because wow I have the best people in my life). And I put quite a bit of energy into a new, exciting-but-also-extremely-anxiety-inducing situation.
This month I’m…
Reading: The Simple Art of Flying, Cory Leonardo. The End of the Wild and Wonder at the Edge of the World, Nicole Helget. Diary of an Early American Boy, Eric Sloane. Tethered to Other Stars, Elisa Stone Leahy. The Rosewood Hunt, Mackenzie Reed. Tunnels, Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams. The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston. Louisa Jane and the Nazis in the Waves, L.M. Elliott. The God of the Garden, Andrew Peterson. Anne of the Island, The Blue Castle, and Anne of Windy Poplars, L.M. Montgomery (rereads). Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey. 14 total.
Listening to: My November playlist and my Christmas playlist. The Jonas Brothers and Amy Winehouse (my music taste is nothing if not eclectic). The Call Her Daddy podcast and The Next Right Thing podcast.
Watching: Movies–How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days; The Other Zoey; 27 Dresses. TV shows–Girl Meets World season four (rewatch).
Writing: I felt like I was in a bit of a creative rut this month. I didn’t have a lot of spare words, probably because I’ve been so busy (but it’s okay to prioritize people!) and tired/sick. Pretty much all I did was my usual volunteer work for People Hope and the Diamonds Conference; making envelopes and cards for pen pals; and working on some homemade Christmas gifts.
Buying: Way too much stuff while I was admitted (I tend to online shop when I’m in the hospital)–like a Harry Potter satin pillowcase that I love, a Secret Garden book vase, a birth flower necklace that I’ve been wearing every day, and a bunch of stuff because I want my entire life to be her aesthetic.
Grateful for: Excitement and advice from friends. A hospital care package. New music. Laughing about stupid stuff at church. Getting my migraine med. Lying on the couch laughing with friends. Feeling clearheaded.
What did you do in November? Blogmas starts TOMORROW, get excited!!
