Watching: I haven’t really watched much television lately. Unfortunately, life has been keeping me pretty busy. I am excited to see the third season of Sweet Magnolias on Netflix. I read it likely won’t be released until spring of 2023.
I’m open to suggestions on what I should be watching!
Reading: Oh, man. Here is where the truth comes out. *nervously giggles* I have been reading a lot, but I have not been reviewing – with an exception of choosing the star rating on Goodreads. I admit, I’ve been failing as a Professional Reader.
With that said, I am currently reading 2 books: one in digital format – at night, so the light doesn’t disturb the husband – and one in physical format.
The digital book is: The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan. So far, I’m enjoying this one. I’m about 15% into it, so the story is still unfolding. I do enjoy the writing style and the cast of characters.
The physical book is: Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods. This is the first book in her Sweet Magnolias Series. As I mentioned above, I am looking forward to the 3rd season of the Netflix adaptation, so I decided to read the books. So far, it’s very similar to the adaptation, which is sort of nice. I do like that I get a bit more backstory by reading the novels. Her writing style is phenomenal! The way she can make a scene come alive on a page is really something. And, her dialogue is absolutely realistic and engaging!
Any suggestions on what I need to be reading?
Listening: Other than an occasional Spotify playlist, I really haven’t been listening to much. On a side note: Why does Spotify think I’m a 60-year-old woman? The lists they create for me always tend to include hits from when my parents were young kids! Anyway, I was listening to a lot of podcasts previously, but I’ve not really found much to grab my attention lately.
If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them! I really like ooky-spooky ones: true crime, ghosts, unexplained mysteries, but I would appreciate any and all recommendations!
Feeling: I have gone through a lot of changes in the past couple of years. Between the pandemic restrictions and life, in general, I’ve not been in the greatest headspace. I feel like I’m sort of coming out of a fog of emotions, which have been brewing since 2019. I moved to a different state, bought a new home, became a hermit, and went through a bout of clinical depression and anxiety, that was brought on by some major extended family events, and the pandemic just added to it all. I wouldn’t say I’m back to “normal” – whatever that means – but I’m getting closer to who I feel I’m meant to be at this time in my life, if that makes any sense.
How are you feeling? Did you experience similar struggles with the pandemic?
Planning: I really don’t have any longterm plans right now. My short-term plan is to get my new house unpacked! We have lived here since late June and I’m still going through boxes. We moved in a bit of a rush, so a lot of things I would’ve ordinarily donated were, instead, packed for me to deal with in a completely new area. *face palm* I also would like to get some decorations up for Halloween. I’m excited to hand out candy to our new neighborhood, and hopefully (finally) meet some of our neighbors.
I also plan on being more consistent with my blogging and engagement. I really enjoy blogging and writing, in general. My hope is that, by doing more of the things I used to love, that I can get out of this funk I’ve been drowning in. I also have another domain, which I intended to be a personal blog, and I’ve never actually gotten it off the ground. I want to work on that a little, and maybe document my journey out of this fog. We will see… I will keep you posted!
Are you planning anything?
Loving: I am loving this fall weather we have been experiencing! This past summer was so hot miserable. I am really ready for the leaves on the trees to turn beautiful fall colors. I’m ready for glasses of wine around a fire pit, for comfort foods and casseroles, for reading books while snuggled under a fluffy blanket…
What are you currently loving? Are you excited for fall?
As always, thank you for taking the time to read my musings.
Truly,
