For some reason, I really wanted to start this post by saying “Happy November!” I know November has technically been around for a good handful of days, but the first Monday of a new month always feels more legit, no?… No?!? Fiiiiiine 😛 In any case, happy Monday and happy November! And what better way to kick off the beginning of a new month than with a look of life as I currently know it…
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Current books: A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin. I read this book when it first came out a few years ago but I didn’t want to buy the hardcover version because it wouldn’t match the rest of my collection (OCD problems). Thankfully, the paperback was finally released last week, so I snatched it up and started refreshing my memory. I love this series, but daaaaaamn… I forgot how meticulous Martin is about every.single.detail :shock
Current music: Royals by Lorde. I should probably mention that I don’t like this song, but it is constantly getting stuck in my head. The worst part about it is that I don’t even know the lyrics, so I just end up absentmindedly humming the melody.
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Current guilty pleasure: Rereading old books that I used to read when I was in middle school. We all have those books that take us back to our early teen years, right? Sometimes when I’m feeling stressed out or funky, I’ll pull those out and start reading. Works every time.
Current nail colour: Seeing as it’s a new month and all, I decided to retire my staples from October and try out something new… Opi’s Sprung.
Current drink: Teeccino. I love coffee and would happily drink it all day long, but I have a feeling that both my stomach and nerves would hate me if I did. Enter Teeccino, a herbal coffee alternative. It brews like coffee and tastes [pretty much] like coffee, but there’s no coffee in it, and therefore, no caffeine. Instead, it’s made from roasted barley, carob, chicory, dates, and almonds. I’ve been enjoying a cup or two of this when I’m craving something warm and slightly more comforting than tea, and yeah… it’s good stuff.
Current food: Barney Butter’s Chocolate Coconut Almond Butter 😯 😯 I’m pretty sure this one doesn’t need an explanation beyond these three words: chocolate… coconut… almond butter. All day, every way. Please and thank you.
Current favorite show: I’m seriously going to have to just get rid of this question because, again and again, I don’t have one.
Current wish list: The holiday gift sets from Sephora. I’m trying really hard to refrain from buying these before Christmas, but… ugh… my resolve is slowly crumbling. So much gorgeous makeup at such good prices. Ahhhhh 😥
Sephora Favourites – Superstars // Tarte’s The Tarte of Giving Collector Set
Current needs: This makeup-filled advent calendar from Benefit. Okay, so I don’t exactly need it need it in the traditional sense of the word, but I want.it.very.badly, which is basically the same thing, right?
Current triumphs: Showing enormous restraint and not buying any of the aforementioned products. Although, I’m not going to lie… the Advent calendar has a good chance of happening. Maybe.
Current bane of my existence: Long dark mornings. Daylight Savings helped a bit, but the sun still takes forever to rise. Why is this a problem? Two reasons. First, it makes taking [good] pictures of breakfast a big challenge #foodbloggerprobs. Second, it means I have to wait forever to go for a run when I want to go now #runnerprobs (never thought I’d be saying that)
Current celebrity crush: Another question I should probably just get rid of…
Current indulgence: A new snowboard. Remember how I mentioned that I was kinda, sorta, maybe shopping around for one? Well, I finally found her this weekend. Squee!!
Burton Feelgood Flying V board with Burton Escapades bindings.
Current slang: Zut alors! Also known as: darn, dang, shucks, oh dear, and/or good heavens!
Current blessing: Life in general — it’s been treating me pretty darn well lately.
Current outfit: Boots, skinnies, scarves, and jackets. Comfy and cozy is the name of the game.
Current excitement: I want to say the fact that winter’s coming because it means I’ll be able to start snowboarding soon, buuuuut I’m pretty sure that answer would get me more than a few stank eyes, so instead I’ll go with… a healthy donut recipe that I’ll be sharing with you guys tomorrow.
Current mood: Hyper. Why? Taste-testing, naturally 😉
Current link: Sephora.com. Don’t give me that look! I’m writing my Christmas list…
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Happy, happy Monday, friends! Kick some a** this week 😀
Am I the only one who doesn’t have a celebrity crush or favourite TV show?
What are some of your favourite books from your youth? Do you ever reread them?
What are you currently (in general)…
1) … reading?
2) … wanting?
3) … eating/drinking?
Loving the snowboard! We’ve just started to enter more fall-ish temps, but I’m definitely awaiting winter 🙂
And omggg. Sephora. I’ve been getting a ton of their emails lately and I want EVERYTHING. ahh. Good thing christmas is just around the corner 😉
happy november! (i agree, first monday- still counts) and i love these check-ins. current tv shows- scandal, walking dead and recently- betrayal. its kinda sorta awesome, i think. i havent entirely decided yet. (i take my tv recommendations very seriously.) i love your new snowboard!! she’s so pretty 🙂 and yum- im psyched for that donut recipe!
AS IF BARNEY BUTTER MADE THAT COMBINATION. Sorry I had 1 shouting right to use after being shouted at about beauty and the beast 😉
I went through a period of 2 weeks where I had no working internet during first year university and I remember rereading goosebumps, roald dahl books- so many good memories! Ashamed to admit this, but I feel like I know too much about Sephora- When I was in the States my female friends and sister made me buy all this stuff from there- Mac, eye stuff and the stuff for eye lashes …so embarrassing spending over an hour there oblivious to it all! Currently downing some cinnamon oats mixed with coconut oil- so good!
Cinnamon coconut oats?! Now you’re making me wish I had breakfast for dinner!
What a fun list – I hope you get plenty of Sephora in the upcoming month(s)!!!
Have fun testing out your new snowboard – I’m sure it won’t be long now!!!
I feel the same exact way about Royals by Lorde! I’m not the biggest fan of the song, but it is just EVERYWHERE so it’s kinda always in my head. It’s sorta catchy…
I’m so excited for the donut recipe! 🙂
Current music: Tori Kelly on Youtube. One of the most beautiful voices ever.
Current food: Crunchy edamame that my mom just bought today. Those things are going to be dangerous.
Happy November, Amanda!
I used to love Stephen King books when I was in my teens – but they scare me now!
And Gah – that Chocolate, coconut almond butter by BB – I need to look for that here!
Well, while you don’t have a celeb/show crush, I don’t have a Sephora crush either…so even’s out right 🙂
Currently I am reading “The Art of the Start” by Guy Kawasaki, and I just polished off some spicy almonds and washed them down with a big ol glass of OJ.
Hoping your Monday is wonderful so far and November is happy indeed 🙂
I found mine in Whole Foods when I was down in the States. You guys are lucky!! We don’t get any of the good AB’s up here 😡
Baked doughnuts are the only kind of doughnut I like…I’m excited for your recipe!
The OPI colour is beautiful and wow to the snowboard it’s something I have always wanted to learn but she’s a beauty!
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Haha I love Royals from Lorde. It does get stuck in your head but I love different music. They just had a new song come on the radio here. It’s not as catchy. I just really love her voice.
I LOVED the Tamora Pierce books – omigosh <3
I’m OBSESSED with Sephora gift sets… they get me every year. I always buy the nail polish ones even though I never do my own nails!
i am reading this in the middle of subbing for a class and i legit almost leapt out of my seat when i saw the tamora pierce books because i was that excited. i have read those maybe….upwards of 20 times each and NO ONE else i know has read them. look – i totally get that they are young adult books…or children’s books…or whatever but for real, i read them and fall in love with all of the characters over again even to this day…now if you don’t mind i’m going to go reimagine my life in a love triangle involving george and prince jonathon.
!!!!!!!!!!!! GIRL! You’re seriously the first person I’ve come across who’s read those books as many times as I have — upwards of 20 sounds about right. Serious happy dances happening over here.
I still haven’t tried coconut almond butter yet, but I REALLY need to. It sounds so good and everyone raves about it! Also, I can’t wait to see what all you whip up with that donut pan. I really need to invest in one.
I’m not much of a makeup girl, but I can definitely say that the best eyeshadow I’ve ever used was the Naked palette. My mom bought it for me, because I am super no-fuss and would usually just buy drugstore makeup (in fact Covergirl and Garnier are my two go-to brands). Anyway, I would definitely buy the eyeshadow again, even if it’s expensive. I’ve never snowboarded or skiied (skied?) but I’ve really wanted to try for a few years now!
I don’t have any celebrity crushes but I definitely have some favorite TV shows. I mean, I think some people are good-looking who are on TV but what makes it such a big deal than seeing a good-looking guy on the street. You know? Hmm.
I used to LOVE Madison Finn books and the traditional childhood books! I read a lot more as a child than I do now-a-days, but I think the books back then were better!
Currently…
1) … reading? Runner’s World.
2) … wanting? A DSLR camera.
3) … eating/drinking? Coffee, duh! 😉
We have “Dandelion Blend” here in the US as a coffee alternative and I must say… it isn’t TOO bad when you want a small pick me up!
Great choice on your current book… well I assume it is ha. I haven’t read that one yet, but I’ve heard it’s good, better than the 4th. Which is a positive thing to know as admittedly, the 4th one didn’t tickle my fancy too much! But yeah, sometimes those details get obnoxious and I find myself skimming!
Never have even heard of that almond butter, but I do like Barneys do I’ll be on the hunt! I have the day off today and plan to hit up both TJs and Whole Foods and I will be sure to keep my eye out
I absolutely re-read books from childhood, it’s just plain comforting. Harry Potter is a series I re-read each summer and something I certainly look forward to. Other ones include a series called Cattails… somewhat embarrassing I suppose, but again, a small comfort 🙂
Currently reading the Silent Wife and it’s one of those cannot-put-down books! Stayed up wayyy too late reading it last night as a matter of fact, though those kind of captivating stories are just the best
I wasn’t a fan of the 4th book either, but the 5th one is MUCH better because it focuses on my favourite characters… the 4th one was pretty much everyone I didn’t much care for.
I want to try Teeccino. I’m currently loving hot drinks- cider and hot cocoa. It not only tastes good but helps keep me warm!
Yay! I just got that Barney Cocoa Coconut Almond Butter in the mail today!!! I was trying to decide if I’d have some of it for dinner – or the other ELEVEN jars sitting in my pantry. However – you sold me! I can hardly wait to indulge in some for dessert 🙂 🙂 Thank you very much!!
Um pause. Where did you get the almond butter? I NEED IT. Also scarves+boots+skinnies…I’m loving them too.
picked it up from Whole Foods when I was in Vegas over the summer. I’m not sure if they carry it at each store, but it’s worth a look!
I’m the same way with coffee. My heart starts racing and I get nauseous. Sensitive babes, we are. Teecinno sounds good, I’ll have to try it sometime. And that almond butter?! I’m drooling.
I’m trying to avoid Sephora right now so I can save for my wedding but I’m definitely getting starry eyes while reading this post!
Happy November! We seem to have had similar thoughts when starting our posts today. The first Monday of each month is special and makes me feel like welcoming the new month properly, too, even if it started days earlier.
Aw, your current guilty pleasure is so cute. Too bad all of my old books are back at my parents’. I might just need to pack one the next time I visit them – at least the Pettson and Findus advent book! It’s a must-read come December.
Celebrity crush? Ever since I [finally, ahem] watched Crazy Stupid Love I’ve been prepared to answer that question with Ryan Gosling. Actually, though, I don’t usually have one. Too many choices ;).
Currents:
Reading: a German book I’ve picked up to read for a book club I’m starting with my mum
wanting: a hot water bottle and a cup of tea – or better yet: warmer weather. Brrr. Oh, and that makeup calendar only we can’t get it over here. But really: go and buy it for yourself!
eating: squash, chocolate and almond butter. Not together … though who knows? Maybe it’s worth giving a try :)?!
The squash, chocolate, and AB combo actually sounds amazing. I know Lucie is a big fan, and I’ve been meaning to try it myself!
Hahahaha that Royals song…I actually like the way it sounds, but the lyrics are so terrible–it’s better that you don’t know them! And that almond butter sounds totally dreamy.
A beautiful November to you too! It’s totally approved to consider Monday being the start of the new month 😉 and I love your middle school book collection. It makes me want to dig through the boxes in my parents attic and get some of my old favorites out to read through them. Also always when I am strolling through a flea market I’d love to buy them all over again… so much easier then searching the attic.
No you’re not the only one! We don’t watch much TV (unless it’s Daniel Tiger or Sesame Street) and I am clueless when it comes to celebrities/what’s cool/fashionable. I wish I wasn’t though… 🙂
I looove reading old books from middle school. My favorites? Harry Potter and Gossip Girl. Strange combination, but old books just feel so safe and comforting. Ahh.
Um, and I’m super jealous of your donut pan. I almost bought one at Target, but it was almost 20 bucks and it just didn’t seem worth it. I bet your upcoming recipe will change my mind ;).
You can always just roll them into balls and make donut holes 😉
I honestly don’t remember what I was reading in middle school – I would say goosebumps, nancy drew and the baby sitters club, but I’m pretty sure most of those were around 8-10. Now I kind of want to pick up a Goosebumps book again…
Currently reading Allegiant – I’m almost done! Give me another day or two and then we can gripe together 😉
I just finished eating banana oats, and am currently drinking water 😉
As for celebrity crush, I go back and forth between Joe Manganiello and Joseph-Gordon Levitt. Which is interesting, because they’re pretty much polar opposites.
Current foods look amazing, I love all kinds of nut butter! My currents are school, reading lots and lots of books for school and coffee. I so missed my mornin cup during my 24 day challenge.
Ohh, I’m liking that polish colour! It’s pretty for the Fall season!
Don’t even get me started on sephora.com haha. I’ve been on that site for days contemplating a few items. SO much good stuff!
Jealous of your donut pan. Can not wait to see what kinds of things you make with it!
Um, also I need that almond butter stat. Please tell me it’s a Canada thing.
It’s not 🙁 I picked it up when I was down in the States.
Ahh your donut pan is awesome! I have a mini donut pan and the mini ones are the cutest! 🙂 I made a coffee and donut cupcake and had a mini one on top! 🙂 http://instagram.com/p/XpD_jtqMff/
😯 Omigoodness… I can’t even handle your IG account — too much deliciousness!!
I’m currently reading the 3rd and final book in the Divergent series! Just started it last night!
I’m currently wanting a pair of black heels I saw at Nine West the other day. So pretty!
I’m currently eating lots of salads. 🙂
I’ve never made homemade donuts before, but I’m excited to hear what you do! I definitely reread books, but I haven’t read any of my old kid books in a long time. You’re making me want to break out the ol’ Nancy Drew!
Ok so I need that first sephora gift set in my life! Sephora is heaven. End of story 🙂 Also I bought one of those YSL lipsticks that you mentioned a few months ago and holy cow…amazing! I love it! Sephora also has that new machine that helps you pick out the foundation that correctly matches your skin tone. Love it! Congrats on the new snowboard! When I lived in France I always just shortened it to ‘zut’… 😉 Have an awesome week! By the way, I love the currently and favorite things type posts!
I feel like we were barely able to understand what we were reading as kids aside from my beloved Babysitters Club series lol…School books that were required I totally hated but have learned to appreciate now – To Kill a Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby. I read Great Gatsby in college which was a totally different experience than it was during high school.
Couldn’t agree more. I didn’t really enjoy To Kill A Mockingbird when I had to read it in high school, but it’s one of my favourite books now.
Definitely no explanation needed for the coconut almond butter! That makeup advent calendar is such a neat find. Those Sephora gift sets are great. I usually end up getting one for my older daughter for Christmas. Can’t wait for that donut recipe tomorrow!
Ohh I love the sound of Teecino- it sounds perfect for me! I could drink coffee all day long but I try to ‘cap’ my consumption to 3 a day max (pun very much intended)! I NEED that Barney Butter in my life..it just kept getting better and better: first chocolate, then coconut, THEN almond butter! Until then I will continue on the roasted almonds & raisins that are currently right next to me- trail mix is too addictive! I love those purple boots- stunning shade :).
I can’t be trusted with trail mix… especially if chocolate is involved 😯 😯
I know your recipe tomorrow is going to make me want to go out and get a donut pan! 😉 That’s something I’ve been putting off and putting off for some reason, but I think I just need to break down and get one!
Oh my Gosh, can I pay someone to deliver that teeccino and and the chocolate coconut almond butter to my door daily???!!! And also this advent calendar???? AAAH! I know this feeling when you so much want something that it turns into a need. SO logical.
Love me some healthy donuts!!! Which reminds me I should dust off my donut pan one of these days. Wanna come over to teach me how to do my makeup because I’m a total fail. I end up looking like a cabbage patch doll. HELP!
Well you’re all sorts of gorgeous without it, but because I’m a complete beauty junkie… YES.
i crush on Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Matthew McCaughney, and Woody Harrelson. The last two are getting a little too old for me though. I have a seven year rule – men who are more than seven years older or younger than me just do not mix.
i have not subscribed to cable in almost ten years but i enjoy watching glee, true blood, and sons of anarchy (i’m in the closet on the last two). stream letmewatchthis. i also like how i met your mother on netflix.
i read r.l. stine’s fear street books and christopher pike when i was young(er). yet, i do not enjoy scary movies :p
that teeccino blend sounds so yummy! and you have one of the nicest boards i have ever seen! winter is coming 🙂
I just have to say it still shocks me every time I come I your blog and. See you talking about running. Not in a bad way, it’s just surprising 🙂 I love it actually! Running in the dark is definitely not my favorite so daylight savings helps a little, but it will be dark again in the mornings before I know it. Rude.
No one is more surprised than me 😆 I honestly didn’t expect to like it as much as I do.