Currently chapter 11 of 12 in 2025

Decades ago I used to associate November with end of year school exams. The studying, revising and stress of preparing for the actual exam. Then waiting for the results.

The shops would have Christmas decorations up and festive tunes playing and I’d be cramming for my final exams and counting down the days until I could “enjoy” the November and the build up to the festive season.

Years later when I studied part time while working and my final test was often written in November / early December. Since then I make a point of actively enjoying November - the 11th chapter of 12.

Currently you’ll find me:

READING

“The turn of the key” by Ruth Ware. Will do a review once I’ve finished this thriller.

watching

Selling Sunset. In real life I cannot stand drama but I’ll watch it on Netflix!

LISTENING TO

Simple Habit which is a wonderful meditation app.

shopping

Mindfully. I did buy some Christmas mugs yesterday but I restrained myself and didn’t go with chocolate advent calendar and gingerbread house as well. It is early November after all.

ORGANISING

My home office cupboard, I need to do a declutter and tidy up and have bought some trays to organise my stationery etc.

DECORATING

My home office. Hubby painted it recently and I’ve bought a small set of drawers and some decor for the feature wall. I will do a post once this is complete.

ANTICIPATING

A quiet weekend after 2 weeks of being away. Looking forward to breakfast or brunch out on Saturday and then some gardening.

What are you currently doing this month?

xx