Just A Blog

So, March is reading month, and I consider myself an avid reader, so I decided to throw together a list of 31 books to blog about over the next month. Here are the categories they will fall in:

The biggest thing is a painting I really want to make for my mom. I meant to last year, but then never got a chance due to an injury and lack of time. It's this Monet painting that she really loves, and I think I may be able to sort of recreate it (like what they do at Painting With A Twist).

I finally made this candle holder I've been working on for three or four years for my grandmother, which is another big thing I've been wanting to give.

Happy December! Sorry that life got busy and I completely failed at daily blogging, but in light of it being the festive season, I’m feeling a Christmas miracle on the rise! Most of these are actually fine and I don’t need to change them, but I do want to switch the order to fit the 12 Videos of Christmas, which I’m doing on my YouTube Channel.

Hey we’re back on track! Well, on track for the first time, at least. Anyways... traditions! We don’t have many, and it’s just me and my mom, but we’ve got a few.

First of all, we always start the season with a trip to Frankenmuth, MI. It’s beautiful there, and we like to pop into the year-round Christmas store so that we can get stuff early and not worry about it later. It’s always nice, and sometimes we bring the dog which can be fun.

The other thing is we always do our best to get to a cider mill, which is always fun, especially in Michigan. I don’t know about other places, but here, it’s pretty much the best part about autumn.

Anyways, that’s all I’ve got, but if you want, you can reblog and add what your family does too. Until tomorrow.

Oh lord has it ever gotten busy. Um, honestly, I haven’t started to use my system yet, as I am sure that you can tell. The general idea, though, is that I have a master to-do list that just exists as a concept, but never is written down. Instead, I write down categorized lists (e.g. one list for school, one for chores, one for account management, one for writing, one for planning, so on and so forth). This way, I’m never looking at more than fifteen tasks (if even that many, but okay some days it’s more but they’re usually really short lists). Then, I don’t get so overwhelmed.

The other thing is I try and separate work, school, and home, even though for me, they’re all in the same building. School is specifically done in the office, where there’s the big desk and bookshelves. I keep all of my supplies in there so that nothing (other than myself and my singular pencil) has to travel.

As for work (which is blogging, video making, and writing), I keep that in my room, under my bed. Uh, which is to say, I have a loft bed, so I have a desk under my bed. If I ever get tired of sitting in my desk chair, I can pop over to the butterfly chair and side table to work a bit more comfortably. I prefer to keep that chair for reading, though (even if the cat is usually the one who sits in it).

Finally, home. I keep that in the living and dining rooms and the kitchen. When I’m out there, I can’t focus, so I don’t take work or school out there with me. It’s where I nap, take breaks for food, watch TV or YouTube, and spend time with my mom. Of course, there’s also my bed, but I only go there to sleep.

Anyways, these are just a few basic things, but maybe something in here helps one of you looking for ways to keep yourself organized. Only one more post to make up for today, and it’s the one that was actually meant for today. Hopefully I’ll utilize my own tips and get to regularly posting for the rest of this month, haha. Till then.

1. More sweaters

2. More flannels

3. More hats and scarves

4. Pumpkin spice coffee

5. Pumpkin spice tea

6. Pumpkin spice everything else

7. Dark color lipsticks

8. Vegetarian turkey roast from Trader Joe’s

9. Decorations (especially for Halloween)

10. Candles

11. Fall scents from Bath & Body Works

More like what fall wardrobe items am I not dying to wear. So, hi, yes, spoiler alert, I’m a hoe for autumn. I love the cold, and I feel like it’s just easier to exist. Clothes can be layered, the temperatures are pretty steady, and it’s just so much better than the hot.

Hi! I know it’s not September first, but I guess that’s what happens when you try and start a daily blog on a holiday weekend that pours right into the first day of school. Anyways, if you actually follow me (to the two of you that two, hey~), expect some mass posting today (and hopefully only today).

So, the recipe! This is what I do for having a nice warm cup of coffee on a brisk autumn morning where I need a little extra pick-me-up. I usually use a Keurig to make this, so it’s in the little cup that you can put coffee grinds into, but I’m sure it works in a bigger brewer too.

You will need:

-Espresso blend (I use the medium dark espresso roast from Happy Belly) -Pumpkin spice coffee (I use the one in the canister from Trader Joe’s) -Pumpkin spice creamer (if you’re feeling the sweetness) -Straight up pumpkin spice (or, if you don’t have that blend, then cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc. will all work to achieve that flavor) -If you’re really feeling it, a tiny, tiny dash of vanilla extract

Basically, take equal parts espresso and pumpkin spice coffee to brew, and then add the extras for a bit of a treat. Of course, you don’t need anything more than the first two ingredients if you just want the taste of fall but nothing special (or it’s early in the morning and you just don’t have time.

See you in a few for the next post!

ISFJ: + very supportive, enthusiastic, loyal, hardworking, patient, observant, reliable, practical

- shy, overload themselves, take things too personally, hate change, altruistic, repress their emotions

ENTP: + knowledgeable, quick-thinkers, original, excellent brain-stormers, energetic, charismatic

- very argumentative, intolerant, can find it difficult to focus, impractical, insensitive

INFP: + idealistic, seek harmony, open-minded, flexible, very creative, passionate, energetic, dedicated

- set standards too high, too altruistic, impractical, dislike dealing with data, take things too personally, very private

ESTJ: + dedicated, orderly, organized, loyal, patient, reliable, strong-willed, honest, direct

- inflexible, judgmental, uptight, worried, selfish, wary to change

ISTP: + optimistic, energetic, level-headed, creative, practical, relaxed, rational, mildly spontaneous

- stubborn, reserved, very private, easily bored, insensitive, risk-takers, hate commitment

ENFJ: + tolerable, reliable, charismatic, altruistic, natural leaders

- overly idealistic, too selfless, too sensitive, indecisive, fluctuating self-esteem

INTJ: + strategic, quick-thinkers, self-confident, decisive, hardworking, determined, open-minded, knowledgeable

- arrogant, judgmental, too analytic, hate structure, clueless in romance

ESFP: + bold, original, observant, sense of beauty, practical, excellent people skills

- have difficulty focusing, very sensitive, poor planners, always seek excitement, academically challenged, loathe conflict

ISFP: + sensitive, observant, charming, open-minded, artistic, curious, imaginative, passionate

- low self-esteem, easily stressed, academically challenged, competitive, unpredictable, fiercely independent

ENTJ: + efficient, energetic, inspiring, self-confident, strong-willed, strategic thinker, charismatic

- stubborn, intolerant, impatient, arrogant, bad with emotions, cold, ruthless

INFJ: + creative, insightful, inspiring, convicting, decisive, determined, passionate, altruistic

- very sensitive, overly private, perfectionists, impatient, always need a cause

ESTP: + bold, honest, perceptive, original, rational, practical, good people skills, direct

- rule breakers, risk-takers, academically challenged, insensitive, impatient, miss the big picture

ISTJ: + knowledgeable, strong-willed, responsible, dutiful, calm, direct, orderly, practical, honest

- stubborn, insensitive, judgmental, always by the book, blame themselves

ENFP: + curious, observant, energetic, enthusiastic, very friendly, good communicators, can relax

- impractical, bad at focusing, over-think things, easily stressed, highly emotional

INTP: + great analysts, imaginative, original, open-minded, direct, enthusiastic, objective, honest

- private, withdrawn, insensitive, absent-minded, condescending, hate rules, second guessers

ESFJ: + looks for win/win situations, loyal, sensitive, warm, practical, can connect with people