Book Chatter

Sunday Matters

Given my recent health news I find it funny that the two books I am reading right now focus on brain activity, Happiness Falls and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It’s wild to be reading about how brains work when your own is going into overtime and honestly, hanging in there. My reading goal was not met and won’t be and I’m not sure I will do a “best of” list this year. I am just easing into the end of the year and not going to stress out about anything if possible. I want books, and eggnog and fun holiday movies, on the couch with my fluffy blanket.

Right Now:

Student ministry is on break for a few weeks and I am off from work until 1/2. I didn’t take as much time off this year since the kids aren’t here and I will probably need that time later anyway. Should be a nice break. I am volunteering for two services on Christmas eve and will be bulking up on all natural remedies because last year when I worked kids I got the plague.

This Week:

Last night we hit a local taco joint with another couple. This place hands you a box of tacos and you eat in the car. There is something very comforting about delicious tacos eaten inside a car as the windows get all steamed up. Ha. I always look forward to that first bite.

Grateful for:

I am very grateful for the time off, and that at the moment, I am feeling pretty good. My mind keeps wandering but I just need to keep pulling myself back. I’ll be better once the surgeries are scheduled. As of now that has not happened.

Have a great week. Please share your holiday plans with me. Any traveling?

Merry Christmas

Sunday Matters

Earlier this week I shared a Life Update and since then I’ve been sitting with the knowledge I have and just feeling all weird about it. Everything will be fine and I am doing well at the moment. I am trying to stay busy and since my Winter break begins soon that means a lot of last minute tasks.

Right Now:

Today is the student ministry Christmas party so that will be a blast. They always have to take the Karaoke away from me.

Tonight we go with friends to drive around and look at lights. Cookies, hot chocolate and conversation.

This Week:

Monday I am working from home. Tuesday and Wednesday I plan to go into the office. Then, I am off until January 2. I usually take more time off but since the kids won’t be here for break I kept it brief as I will need the time later.

Reading:

I am reading Happiness Falls. My reading totals are really horrible this year. With everything going on, distraction got the best of me. This will probably be my last book of the year.

Watching:

There are so many shows I want to watch but so far it’s not happening. Again, that distraction thing.

Grateful for:

Not happy that it took so long for a doctor to listen to me but grateful that I can move forward now and hopefully have a good resolution. Your takeaway, if you feel that there is something wrong with your health, keep pushing. It took me over a year to get scanned and I have probably been dealing with it for over two years according to the doc.

I hope you are all doing well. I’ve missed everyone.

Chatting with friends about books and life…