1. I carry a notebook with me everywhere I go, and it’s pretty much attached to my hip when I’m at home. Sometimes a good idea, or a particular way of wording something, will pop into my head, and if I don’t jot it down in 2.2 there’s a good chance I’ll lose it.
2. Yesterday’s plans to get my place back in order were a huge success. I probably spent about three hours cleaning, organizing, and de-cluttering, but it felt so good to get rid of some clutter and finally get things back to normal.
3. Speaking of normal, when’s a good time to take down the Christmas decorations?
4. … because Starbucks definitely got rid of their holiday cups a little too early. I took a coffee break during my trip to the mall the other day and had to settle for drinking my daily capp out of a plain white cup. I was lucky enough to come across a Starbucks yesterday that still had their holiday cups in stock, and I swear it makes things taste better (see my notebook in the back? Told you it goes everywhere).
5. Speaking of yesterday… January 2nd’s memory in a jar? Scoring some sweet deals on board games.
6. And speaking of board games, I came across this little gem as well. I have no idea how you’d play it, but I imagine it would be a good laugh.
7. Happiness is a lazy afternoon spent reading. Loving these books – and yes, I read more than one book at a time.
8. Also loving this song. Newest repeat-obsession for sure.
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9. Something I’m not loving? Pink Lady applesauce. I love Pink Lady apples, but they do not make good applesauce – way too tart. Live and learn.
10. Tomorrow is my birthday. Squee!
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What’s your favorite kind of apple?
What are you reading right now?
What’s your favorite board game?
I’ve become that girl that always jots things down as soon as they come to mind, otherwise the thought is gone into the black hole of my mind in less than 5 seconds! I need to invest in a notebook because I “jot” things down in my phone! Convenient 🙂 You should keep your Christmas decorations up through the old Russian (orthodox?) Christmas (Jan. 7th) and New Year (Jan. 14th)…hey it’s a goo excuse to keep them around no? And pink lady apples are by far my favorite! Although I can only guess how the applesauce turned out with them…
First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I saw that you wrote this yesterday so yes, today is the big day! Enjoy it so so much girl and I wish you the very best 😀
Second, loving the board game throw back… I still play LIFE (seriously), Sorry, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders when I babysit… they love em all too
im taking down my xmas decorations this weekend. something bittersweet about the process. sad that another holiday has passed, but it always feels good to ‘start fresh’ after the holiday madness…
ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!! I hope you have the most kick a$$ & epic day EVER! You should totally put sprinkles on every meal ((well maybe not your dinner)) =) =)
How had I forgotten about LIFE – my favorite board game ever?! Actually, that may be a lie; I was a huge Candyland fan (all because of Queen Frostine, whom I idolized) when I was really young, however once my parents bought LIFE, I quickly became obsessed with acquiring the best job, house and salary. Oh, and kids! I had to have my car full of blue and pink knobby things. 😉 It’s been years since I’ve played, but this post has definitely re-ignited that desire! 😀
I think you already know how I feel about Starbucks red cups. *Tear* I think they should incorporate a few other seasonal colors into the mix, too. Maybe a spring green? Or pink for Valentine’s Day? 😉
I used to carry a moleskin notebook around with me everywhere too but I got out of the habit once I started writing less. It is definitely something I would like to start doing again though! I haven’t been back to my apartment too many times since I got to my parent’s house for the holidays so my little tree and decorations are still up there which will be depressing to take down when I get back after this weekend. Boo. 🙁
Happy early birthday! I’ve always wondered this, but does it feel weird to have your birthday soon after Christmas and New Years? I’ve never known if it would be even more festive and fun, or if it would feel overshadowed by the holidays.
Quelf is a really fun game! It can get really weird though too but that’s what makes it great. I have a lot of board games I love but I’ve gotta go with the classic Uno as my favorite.
The Christmas decorations are still up at my house which makes it still feel like the holidays, but I think we’ll probably end up having to take them down this weekend. That’s always the saddest part of the Christmas season because then it’s really over.
It feels a little strange to have my birthday so close to Christmas, but I guess I’ve just gotten used to it… plus it makes the holiday season feel a little bit longer 😀 The only thing I wish is that it would be a little warmer…
That’s such a good idea to carry around a notebook with you – I need to start doing that! I have a terrible memory so if I don’t write down ideas right away, I’m likely to forget them. 😛
What kind of apple do you usually use for applesauce? My favourite for applesauce is Golden Delicious. But for eating plain I love Royal Gala, Pink Lady, and Honeycrisp.
Right now I’m reading On Rue Tatin, about a cookbook author who moves to France with her family. I’m obsessed with culinary and travel memoirs lately!
Happy almost birthday!!
I usually use Ambrosia apples for my applesauce, but Gala are pretty good too. I’ve never tried Golden Delicious before, so I might have to give that a shot.