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December Lately

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Good morning!

This post is coming to you bright and early because I, like the true grandma I am, fell asleep at 8PM last night. All I want to do is eat and sleep when it’s cold outside. (<—this combination is a problem). 

Luckily, we’re heading to California for Winter Break so, crossing my fingers, we’ll have two weeks of sunshine!

In other news, it’s Friday and we’ve got another weekend ahead of us. The girls are getting together tonight to decorate cookies. There’s nothing else on the agenda – I’m just excited to have some down time to clean up around here. And probably sleep some more.

If you’re popping in here for your usual “Fun Facts Friday” post, it’s a bit different today.

Here are a few things that have been going on in this month as of late. Feel free to play along in the comments and share things you’ve been doing lately!
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Reading:

Just finished The Help last week. I was a sobbing mess by the end of the book. Right at the same time I pulled into my school’s parking lot to enter work. Needless to say, I was late to work because I waited in my car to make sure the puffiness in my eyes calmed down. I even had a week-long book hangover (<— when you read a great book and can’t find the space in your heart to start a new one just yet).

Playing:

We played this at Friendsgiving and I know, without a doubt, we’ll play it over Winter Break. It’s a family favorite. I especially love that it records the “Act It Out” selections. Mainly because my dad – normally a serious, reserved man – gets really funny and silly when we play this game.

Watching: 

I’ve been powering through Parks and Rec on Netflix. I thought I was on Season 2. I’m actually on Season 5. Turns out I’m a binge watcher. Netflix is sneaky that way. It just carries on with the next episode and so you keep going until you’re one with the couch and you’ve worked your way through entire series at a time.

Trying:

I’m trying to keep my head above water. We are in the final countdown to Winter Break. I’ve had 2 IEPs earlier in the week. 2 IEPs today. 1 IEP next week. And then, after that, I’ve got NO IEPs until April. Phew.

Cooking:


Does this count as cooking? The instructions are as follows: 1) Find a bottle of wine. 2) Find your wine opener. 3) Go to town.

Eating:

See above.

Drinking:

See above.

Tweeting: 

My link-ups! Here’s the link-up party to my Confessions Post. And here’s the link-up party to my “Things I’m Loving” post!

Going:

To California! Have I mentioned this yet? Have I mentioned how excited I am? Man, I miss my family. And my friends. And the weather that never goes below 60 degrees.

Loving:

I’m loving Peggy and all the fun ornaments she’s dressed up in. She brings me so much joy.

Discovering:

I’m learning more about the behind-the-scenes stuff when it comes to blogging. The plug-ins. The stash of stock images online. All the fun things. I wish I could take a class and learn more. Anyone have any recommended courses?

Listening:

After my book hangover was over, I downloaded this on Audible and I’ve started listening to the first couple of chapters. So far, so good.

Smelling:

When I’m home I’m diffusing Holiday Joy or Cinnamon Bark. When I’m at school, I’m diffusing Peppermint. Or Lavender.

Ordering:

Just put in our Thrive Market order for 5 jars of our favorite Rao’s Arrabiata sauce. (It should be coming in the mail today. Just in time for Pizza Night!)

Thanking: 

All of you! Thank you for stopping by to read the blog, comment, and engage in conversation. It makes me the happiest. <3  If you’ve got a “December Lately” post, feel free to link up below. (I’m all about the link-ups apparently).

Questions of the Day:

  • Have you ever experienced a book hangover?
  • What are you currently reading? Listening to? Smelling? Discovering? Thanking? 

 

 

 

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  2. Good Morning Divya.

    Yay!! I am the first reader or should I say the first comment writer today.
    Its 3 a.m. California time and I am up bright and early as I went off to sleep by 9 p.m. and for my body 6 hours of sleep is good enough:):)
    Well, enjoyed reading your Fun Fact Friday Blog. You covered it all from Reading to Playing to Watching to Cooking and Reading and Loving etc etc and in the end Thanking.
    Have a Blessed Day Divya and her Blog followers……

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  9. I haven’t read the book but If you haven’t seen the movie definitely watch it it was great. I love diffusing as well! I’ve been using eucalyptus and peppermint lately as it helps me breathe better.

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  13. What a fun post! I have that Jodi book on my reading list.. Can’t wait to start, I’ve heard great things. Awww, The Help. SOSOGOOD. I’d like to read again, because I forgot a lot (except for that epic pie scene, because WHO COULD EVER FORGET ABOUT THAT?!)

    Also that totally sounds like cooking to me :p

    Hope you have a great weekend, and enjoy time in CA!
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  16. A Christmas tree at the beach looks pretty amazing to me! Hope you have a wonderful time in CA! I’ve for sure had a book hangover before (although I never knew that’s what it’s called 😉 Loved The Help!

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  19. I would love to do those activities that you’ve shared. Reading,watching and eating are some of my favorite things to do..

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  20. Winter definitely makes you lazy and you have to crawl out of bed, especially if you are traveling early in the morning. You do not want to leave the warmth of the bed and it takes real willpower. Some books leave a lasting impression that stays with you for long while some don’t make any impact at all.
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  24. Oh my goodness — I started reading The Help one year when we were on vacation. I did not want to leave the hotel room. I just wanted to lay in bed and read, read, read! I just finished Small, Great Things. It was tough for me to get into, but I ended up loving it by the end of the book. I’m anxious to see what you think of it.

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  26. I loved The Help and I’m reading a nonfiction book Fat Chance: beating the odds against sugar, processed foods, obesity, and disease. I am burning a Yankee Candle that smells like a Christmas tree since ours is artificial. I just finished watching the four new Gilmore Girls episodes and I’m in a netflix hangover. They were so good, I can’t bear to dive into a new series right now. Great post!

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  30. Your reading and cooking activities sound marvelous. I’ve been meaning to read “The Help” for some time now, and drinking wine is always more fun than slaving in the kitchen. Cheers! 😉

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  31. I love to read books and cooking is one of my passion. I’m very interested to read “The Help”. Sounds great to read.

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  33. Reading, cooking, and working is my daily routine…but on weekends, I include gradual walking and intense running also. However, I miss the plating part, which is indeed a crucial activity to do.

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  37. I can’t remember the last time I watched parks and recreation! It’s hilarious and I’d love to catch up on the episodes. I can’t believe it’s already their farewell season. I am really loving that ornament! It’s beautiful!

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  47. I haven’t read the books or movies, but I grew up in California and most of my family lives out there. What part are you visiting? Most of mine are now in the Mojave Desert area. Christmas sure is different on the East Coast…colder too. Have a great holiday with your family.

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    • Thank you! We’re visiting both Northern California (where my husband’s family lives) and Southern California – Orange County (where my side of the family lives)

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  49. Such fun things lately! We just gained two snow days because of the crazy weather so our winter break started early. We also missed conferences so we’ll have to reschedule those. Teaching is always busy. 🙂 Happy holidays! Enjoy California!

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