Jay and I don't typically watch movies so reading aloud together is something that allows us to connect and also be entertained.

For 2025, I have the goal to read / listen to at least 2 books a month. I know it's not much but I am quite busy. Books we read together will be marked as such (♡).

j a n u a r y

• My Time to Stand: A Memoir by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard ★★★★☆ 🕪
  • It's a shame to say it, but I felt seen. I grew up in an unhealthy situation with my own mother so I can relate in ways that make my heart ache. I am glad I read it and glad she shared.
• The Only Girl in the World: A Memoir by Maude Julien ★☆☆☆☆ 🕪

I don't really watch television or movies but sometimes I take the notion to!

j a n u a r y

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f e b r u a r y

• 50 First Dates (2004) ★★★★☆ — Honestly one of my favorite movies. I saw it pop up on Amazon Prime and just had to.
• Me Before You (2016) ★★★☆☆ — I've seen bits of this before but I had never actually watched it. I got about 1/3 of the way through it. I hope to finish it.

m a r c h

• Me Before You (2016) ★★★★☆ — Watched the rest of the movie. It was sweet. I cried.

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a u g u s t

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success."

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am on the hunt for the perfect backpack style bag for everyday carry. I want to be able to carry enough that I'm not walking around with my hands full but I also don't look like I'm going on a long trip. I'm also not really into "sporty" bags that look like you're prepping for a hike.

My Wishlist :

• Under $200 (negotiable)
• 14"+ laptop sleeve (negotiable) — this may make it too large?
• internal organization / lots of pockets
• to be large enough but not too large — I'm tall-ish for a woman at 5'9.5" / 176.5cm so small bags feel tiny sometimes but I also don't want something that will make shopkeepers nervous when I walk in with it

Current Considerations :