The Sunday Post for 10/16/2022

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Hello, My Fellow Spooky Season Lovers, happy Sunday, I hope you’re all doing fantastic!

 

We’ve finally reached Fall weather in Ohio and I’m loving it. The trees are starting to change, I can dress in layers, wear cute boots and fun hats, and I still haven’t turned my heat on. Honestly, I still have the AC running most nights. I’m such a Fall Soul and this weather is perfect. It’s also the perfect walking weather..

 

Here’s a quick recap of my week

 

Monday, I went on a local ghost walk with a dear friend of mine. It was a fun time, her dad and uncle were two of the ‘ghost’ and they made for rather lively ghosts.

Tuesday, Mum and I stopped in for a grand opening of a local small business. I had ordered an iced coffee glass, tumbler, and shirt for her birthday and we were finally able to pick some of the items up. It was a nice outing with just the two of us.

Tuesday night, I made a delicious sautéed seafood salad then ended up having a horrible allergic reaction, which was a bit scary. I had to take two Benadryl and ended up sleeping for 12 hours. I have a mild shrimp allergy but I’ve never been allergic to lobster or crab, which is what was in the salad.

Wednesday, I had another scan on my wrist. I tore tendons as well as fractured the base of my thumb. It’s been back and forth for almost two weeks. They said no surgery, then they said surgery, then they wanted me to wear a brace. Thankfully, the brace is working and no surgery is required.

Thursday, I was released for light typing as long as I wear my brace.  I spent the day working on a few blog things, a few planner things, and then spent the evening watching spooky shows.  

Friday was a lovely day. I went to Café 28 with a dear friend of mine and had a lovely time chatting. Then I spent the evening binge watching the first four episodes of The Watcher on Netflix.

Saturday started off with a fail. I had intended to make homemade cinnamon rolls but my dough went funky. Oh well, I’ll try another recipe that doesn’t require leaving the dough to rise overnight. I did read a huge chunk of Home Before Dark then I switched to the audio while making lunch.  I went on a walk with a friend and her little girl then I spent the evening finishing The Watcher. Yeah, the show was kind of a letdown although I had a feeling it was going in that direction.

 

On the blog front—I’ve not been able to type due to my wrist, so I’ve not been able to keep up with posting daily for Blogtober, which was a bummer, but there will be daily posts going forward, unless something changes with my wrist.

On the reading front—I’ve found my reading groove again. I’m not quite back up to where I was last year but I’m heading in the right direction.

Books Read

-Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

-The Night They Vanished by Vanessa Savage

-Chaser by Kylie Scott

 

Book Mail

I’ve been good this month and only purchased 1 book and I picked it up from a used book shop online.  My thanks to the publishers and media groups that sent me the other books.

 

Crown & Sceptre by Tracy Borman (purchased)

Mirror in the Sky: The Life & Music of Stevie Nicks by Simon Morrison (publisher)

The Sporty One by Melanie C (publisher)

Mystery At Windswept Farm by Wendy Sand Eckel  (Meryl Moss Media)

Twin Crown by Catherine Doyle & Katherine Webber (Owl Crate)

Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch (publisher)

 

I was a ‘90s kid so, of course, I was a Spice Girls fan (don’t judge me, my taste in music has greatly improved) and I remember reading If Only by Geri Halliwell when it first came out—I think I was 13 at the time. There was a lot of interesting information in it, especially about the infighting and things that was going on behind the scenes. I’m curious what’s in The Sporty One. Do I think it will make my keeper shelf? No, but it will make an interesting read.

 

On the house front—I have half a porch. They did pour the cement and finish half of the steps but they haven’t set the support columns yet or installed the railing, which makes the porch unusable by city code.

 

What have I been loving this week? 

©     London Fogs with half a shot vanilla syrup and two shots of lavender—it’s been my ‘go-to’ drink when stopping in at the local café.

©     The Weather—I just love the cooler weather we’ve been having.

©     Nomad Cosmetics Hudson Valley Palette—the colors are gorgeous and perfect for Fall.

©     Reading in the mornings—there’s nothing better than a hot cuppa tea, a Fall-scented candle, and a good book to start the day.

©     Late night baths—I’ve been loving a hot bath before bed lately. It’s the perfect way for me to relax and unwind before climbing in bed.