I‘m feeling much better than I did last week as my cold and cough have gone away. Despite feeling better I stayed inside due to the inclement weather all weekend. That gave me an opportunity to watch football. Not much else I could do even I wanted to. I don’t need to shop for anything and if I do, it’s online because there’s more of a selection and I don’t have to worry about feeling judged. But it feels nice to get out of the house.
Here’s my look ahead to November and when it’s time to defrost Christmas Mariah
I’m interested in updating my winter wardrobe very soon. I still stand loyal to my Columbia jackets (which I’ve had several years now) and love my patterns. Cheetah and leopard print are my trademark, with houndstooth being a close second. If you can find a pink cherry pattern, please send it my way. I have my eye on a houndstooth coat, as well as some leather gloves, a wool scarf, and maybe a matching hat to complement that coat. I’m looking at Old Navy and online at fashionnova.com for inspiration.
November is a month to celebrate for me. Four years ago, I began this blog while on a work road trip to Erie. I posted my first blog from my phone in my bedroom. Two years ago, I ended my long run at WIS International and got hired on at Giant Eagle. I’m grateful for a short trip home every day, working full time, and having personal days and great benefits. Later this month I’ll post my 500th blog and that too will be a cause for celebration.
As of now, Thanksgiving plans are up in the air because of Benny’s recent health issues. It’s looking like he will be in the hospital for at least a month but I am not certain. We may be home once again or we may be in Somerset County. I’ll post when I know what’s going on.
Pumpkin season is wrapping up and soon it will be Egg Nog, Gingerbread, and Peppermint Season. I bought some holiday things yesterday at Target, including some Egg Nog and these really cute Elf sugar cookies that you can make in the oven. Once Thanksgiving ends, I will be enjoying these more along with other tasty Christmas treats. I’ll begin listening to Christmas music within the next week. I have been bringing it gradually, especially on the cooler days. Yesterday, I played my Backstreet Boys Christmas CD in the car on the way to and from Target. It’s almost “defrost Christmas Mariah Carey” time, kids!
Plus, I’m welcoming the snow flurries tomorrow morning. There’s just something about the first snow that makes me smile. It’s not a welcome sight in April or even May but in November, yes. A little bit of snow is just right. Nothing too out of the ordinary.
Finally, I’m wrapping up the Halloween Baking Championship tonight. For the last three years, I’ve enjoyed this competition that is shown on Food Network. The bakers that take part in this eight week show are very talented and all are in it to win the grand prize. The creations that they come up with are very good and the judging for this competition is very tough. As this series wraps up, I’ll be looking forward to the Holiday Baking Championship next week. In my mom’s opinion, the latter is the better show but I think both shine in their own way.
Someday, I will check out the Spring Baking Championship.
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