Hello friends, and welcome or welcome back to the blog!

Quote for today
“Men don’t have to pay attention the way we do. Men die because they make mistakes. Women? We die because we’re female.”
― Grady Hendrix, The Final Girl Support Group”

How are you today? I hope you are staying productive, reading a good book, getting plenty of water and rest, and enjoying the Season.

The winter months are whooshing by in a whirl of confusion and turmoil, but here we are in February, so I’m unpacking December and January on the blog. January got away from me, and I never did a wrap of December, which was also busy with activities, celebrations, and wrapping up the podcast. I figured now is a good a time as any.

***The New Year!***

I never make resolutions.  That’s just a setup to fail.  Instead, I focus a little bit on myself and my happiness a few months at a time.  Last year, I was adamant about getting my physical (and mental) house in order and having more energy, so I tried a few green powers, and I’m happy to say that I’m still drinking the “Live It Up Greens.” Unfortunately, I can’t drink it daily because it “runs” 🐎 through my system. But it’s still an excellent boost of energy throughout the day.

I get that afternoon slump, and between 3 – 5 pm is unbearable. I’m still trying to find that balance by switching up a few things in my daily routine

IN
Live it Up Greens (2x per week)
Journaling: A paragraph a day (Started in January)
A1C Food Journal (started April 2024)
Monthly (Small Tasks) planner (upcoming)

OUT
AG1 Green Powder
Breaking my next on the weekends
Wasteful spending

***December posts!***

 Click on the image to link to the post.

***January posts!***

 Click on the image to link to the post. I also started a short “Wintering Series” that I will continue through the end of February.

 

Holiday Gifts & Shopping

Christmas past was all about beauty.  I got lots of sheet masks, eye de-puffer patches, and comfy things for some self-care at home. In January, I did a bit of clothes shopping as I wanted to update my wardrobe.  I’m into men’s dress shirts (this season) to wear under sweaters with my work slacks or jeans.  The best place to get these is the Salvation Army, with prices from $4.99-$6.99 for a JosA Bank. You just can’t beat that. The regular price is $39-$65. Some other goodies I got:

Yves Saint Laurent Luxury Body Serum (Gift)
Kindle E-Reader (Gift)
Puma Club Sneaker
Wilo Puffer Tote (Gift)
(now, this is what the bag looks like, and I’ve seen folks selling it on Poshmark for $49-$60 dollars; however, this bag is only $29.99 at Marshalls or TJMaxx…never overspend on something you don’t need to)
Liner Coat, Everlane

Podcast and articles …oh my!

 I’ve been enjoying some of my old favorites.

Rue Magazine (I also get the latest issue from the drugstore)
Apartment Therapy
A Home is Announced

Movies (🎬) and documentaries I watched December – January 2025

I think I’ve seen more than what I’m listing, but I can’t remember them all.

Dumb Money: The Gamestop Story (January 25)
SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night
Black Twitter: A People’s History
See For Me
DAHMER: Monster, The Jeffrey Dahman Story

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December – January 25 book 📚 haul

Here are all my purchased and free titles from December – January 2025

My 2025 Good Reads Challenge!

Newest ARC Approvals
Sick Houses

Audible Titles
Witchcraft For Wayward Girls, Grady Hendrix
Heads Will Roll, Josh Winning
So Thirsty, Rachel Harrison
The Angel of Indian Lake, Stephen Gramham Jones

December – January 25 reading

COMPLETED TITLES

Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread (Available February 11th)
The Grim Reaper Guide to Catching A Killer, Maxie Dara

CURRENTLY READING

Holly, Stephen King (This title is taking forever for me, considering I started this in November 2024)
The Cursed Among Us, John Durgin
Tell Themn You Lied, Laura Leffler (Available May 27th)

Pending ARCs!

I have no pending ARC titles currently. 

February Calendars!

You can find all my calendars as well as all of the printables used on the blog.

Season 3 is Live!

Latest posts for Season 3.

 

Well, friends, I think I’ve covered everything for December thru January 2025. February is slowing down, and I’m just taking it easy.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  It means the world to me.  Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to my little piece of happiness. — Peace