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This week’s topic is: non-book freebie
My Favorite Things
Reading
Obviously I have a book blog and yes, books and reading is a favorite of mine.
Dogs
I have a dog and his name is Atlas. Here he is with his major puppy dog eyes. He’s 2 years old and the snuggliest, scruffiest baby ever. 🥰 I’ve only had dogs all my life, but my kids want a cat eventually so we’ll see! I love it when it’s me and Atlas snuggling on the couch while I read a book and the house is quiet.
Cookies
I love, love, love, love cookies. It’s a big weakness of mine.
Creating
I’m a creative and have been creating since I was a child – it’s just taken many forms. I don’t do a lot of drawing and painting as I used to in my 20’s but a few years ago it was playing/creating with resin, and before that it was hand stamping metal or making bracelets. I even hand died silk ribbons and sold them on Etsy! I don’t even remember how I learned to use a serger sewing machine for the edges – but the machine is now in my closet! But I like to teach myself things and make stuff and even sell them. Now with two kids ages 6 and almost 11 the creativity is OVERflowing to the point I don’t have time for myself to create. My human creations need my help creating lol…right now my son has a youtube channel I sometimes help him make content for and he is also making his own card game (and uses my laptop to do this 😅). My daughter is 6 and uses Procreate like nobody’s business and loves to do guided drawing. She’s such a creative like me, she’s always making some kind of project.
Traveling
If there was a way I could travel without getting into an airplane, like I could teleport somewhere – I’d be the happiest person EVER. I used to love flying but now it’s such a chore…I love getting to the destination though. I didn’t travel for 10 years but I’m happy to do so now, even though it’s a bit more anxiety filled with two kids in tow. And a weekend away from
Coffee
I love coffee but I cannot have full coffee anymore. It messes with my high blood pressure and anxiety so decaf coffee it is! It’s something at least. 😭
Concerts
I love music and I love dancing. If I had a million dollars, I’d be going all over the world trying to watch my favorite bands. I love live music. I don’t know if I’d be down for festival crowds though. I can’t do like all day events – I’m too old and want my comforts. But yes, I love a good concert!
Journals and Notebooks
Journals and Pens! I used to be much more obsessed with buying all kinds of journals but now I’m on a budget lol…so I don’t splurge on journals – a notebook will do if I’m desperate but I’ve been journaling since I was in the 6th grade. I used to read my journals in my 20’s. My 30’s got crazy busy and I haven’t read them in years…but it will be crazy when I’m 60 or 70 and read back about that ex-boyfriend LOL…I feel like it’s harder to journal with kids because I’m exhausted, but sometimes I need to just organize my thoughts.
A Good Period Movie or Show
It’s all about lack of time (or maybe I’m wasting that time on TikTok doom scrolling lol) but I can hardly re-read books or find time to rewatch my favorite movies like Pride & Prejudice but I love a good period movie or show. Bridgerton on Netflix has fulfilled my cravings for it, but I always want more.
Spa Day
I don’t know if it’s because I was a massage therapist and loved the spa atmosphere? Or maybe it was a place made for SELF CARE, which I miss so much, but I LOVE a good massage, preferably at a spa but that’s a treat I can only get once a year. My hubby knows it’s the only gift card I really need from him at Christmas or on my birthday. I’m just a spa girlie.
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Great list! I love period movies so much!! I miss going to concerts and really need to get to one soon to scratch that itch. I hate how expensive they have become though!
I agree, concerts are SO expensive!
I always thought I was a cat person until my dog adopted me. Now I don’t think I’ll go back. LOL! And I’m so with you on period movies. I don’t get much screen time, but once in a while when I need a comfort movie I find myself going to P&P, Jane Eyre, or something like that. Bridgerton is awesome, too!
Yes I love Jane Eyre and Bridgerton!
I love journal pens and all stationery items. It’s always fun to learn something new. My current obsession is embroidery. If I continue it for another year I might start a small business and sell the products.
That’s fantastic! I love when hobbies/obsessions becomes a small business. Definitely do it!
Your dog is so cute! I’ve grown up with dogs and cats but wasn’t a fan of cats until 9 years ago when a cat changed my life even though he was only with us for 2 years. Now I have 4 cats but really by choice but I love them lol (had stray kittens in our yard). We did have a dog but he passed last year and just haven’t found another dog where I say “yeah that’s the one.”.
I think we will eventually get a cat because my kids and husband want one -I’m overruled (yet I’m the one who cares for the pet 😅). But it won’t be anytime soon.