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December 11, 2018

It’s that time again! Linking up with Jana Says & Life According to Steph for the last SUYB of 2018! 

Reading Challenge Update as of 12/11/18 – 135 with 120 being my goal for 2018! 

The One that Got Away (****) This one was one of those books that I wasn’t sure I liked or not until about half way through. Zoë annoyed me a little bit and it seemed kind of predictable but I eventually really got into the story. 

Darkest Drae Series (****)…Blood Oath was the first book. I ended up reading the whole series because that is what happens when I start. If you like Dragons & weird fey type people and war and love then this a fun series to read. 

The Thousandth Floor (****) Ok, so this book I found in last months SUYB and I was at a loss for what to read while waiting for like 20 books to be available from the library. I’m so glad I did. I need the second book in this series NOW. It kept me hooked and I love that it opened up with someone dying and I couldn’t figure out who it was until near the end. 

Good Luck Charm (****) Another one from Last months link up. It was a fun read but I really do like books where I get to learn read the build up more so than when characters reconnect.

Tampa (****) This book. I really wanted to not like it and put it down but I couldn’t. It was just well…I mean the whole thing is disgusting but I needed to see how the story went and what happened. I think it’s best to read the synopsis and decide for yourself if you want to read. People in the reviews are really really up in arms about it because of the content but I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion. 

Fire & Thorns Series #1-3 (****) Another series I ended up reading after really enjoying the first book. I liked the main character all through the series which doesn’t always happen especially with females. 

My only DNF this month was Reign of the Fallen I am not sure if it was the book or the timing so I may try again over break. 

What did you read in November? 

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Three on Thursday!

December 6, 2018

Another Thursday post of Favorites thanks to Steph @ Not Entirely Perfect
Christkindlmarket – This is one of the things I most look forward to every year so I was so happy that even though I moved I got to go when I was home for Thanksgiving. I always get the souvenir cup w/some mulled wine and then potato pancakes while I freeze my ass outside. Its a tradition and I love it. I was sad when they stopped making the cups in the shape of boots but the new designs they have come up with are so cute! This year was a heart shape.

12 Days of Socks- Last year A got me and my cousin Nena each 12 days of socks from Target. Her’s was Disney last year and mine Harry Potter. This year he sent me back to Chicago with a package for each of us to open that was this year’s 12 days of socks! Mine are the newest Harry Potter and her’s is Disney Princesses. Believe me when I tell you I am excited. Also this means I haven’t had to buy socks because 12 is plenty and also when I take my shoes off at the airport people always laugh at my socks!

Thanksgiving Blend – Last year A got me a couple boxes of Kcups from the Starbucks in his store that were Thanksgiving blend. I had never tried it and definitely didn’t think I would like it…but OMG. Im obsessed. It is so delicious. You may still be able to find a package in your local Starbucks and if you do get it! I love the spices and especially if you like to make coffee at home and get tired of the same old flavors this is a fun holiday blend.

What are your favorites this week?

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Travel Days: Universal Studios On New Year’s Day!

December 4, 2018

I think I have started and stopped typing this post about 8 times now but since I want to stick to posting about my travels here we are in December talking about New Years…but if you are looking for a fun trip for NYE then this could help!

As I mentioned in my previous post Travel Days: Orlando – New Years Eve we had already decided that we would leave Universal Studios for New Years Day. We didn’t know that it was going to be in the 50s and raining though!

I was most excited for Harry Potter everything but A was not….I know I am not sure how we make it work either. That being said I made us get up way early and head there…only to find that it was practically empty! Apparently people in Florida think 50s is too cold to be out all day. I kept checking the times for rides thinking they would fill up they never did, we actually rode every single ride we wanted to ride and the longest we waited for anything was about 25 minutes.

We started on one side and then took the Hogwarts train over to the other side…did the full loop and came back. At one point A asked me if the train was the only way to get back….I said yes knowing full well we could walk back but I couldn’t miss the chance!!

Anyway…here are some photos!

 


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