The only thing better than a brand new month is a brand new month that starts on a Monday, am.i.right? It’s like a clean slate/fresh start double whammy. And to make things even better, this brand new month just so happens to be December, which means we’re heading into one of the best times of the year. Woo! And because it’s a brand new month, it’s time to take a look at like as I currently know it 😀
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Current book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I’ve read this book… I wanna say twice(??)… already, but I randomly picked it up when I was in need of something to read one night, and it sucked me in all over again. I’ve already done a review on it so I won’t go into too much detail here, but I will say that if you’ve never read it, you need to change that stat.
Current music: I’m still obsessed with I See Fire by Ed Sheeran, but this time it’s a remixed version by La Belle Musique…
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I seriously, seriously love both versions of this song and I’ll often have it playing on repeat as background music when I’m either writing, studying, or doing things around the house. So relaxing. And it never fails to put me in a good mood. That being said, I have a feeling I’ll be switching over to Christmas music very soon…
Current guilty pleasure: Baking (and eating) lots and lots of Christmas goodies…
Current nail colour: I got tired of giving the same answer for this question (read: Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails nail strengthener) month after month after month, so I decided to paint my nails just so I could give you a different answer. Voila!
That would be… err… just a sec because I have no idea *runs to get bottle.* Okay. That would be Vilano Vanilla by No Miss Cosmetics — a random polish I picked up from the health food store and kind of fell in love with. I love how it gives my nails a gorgeous iridescent sheen while still being subtle enough to not make chips overly noticeable. Actually, it’s been pretty good at sticking to my nails and not chipping in general. Yippee!
Current drink: Starbucks Christmas Blend with a sprinkle of cinnamon. I’ve made Starbucks a daily habit again (oops), but in my defence, coffee shops are infinitely more irresistible when it’s cold and dark outside. So cozy. And caffeine saturated.
Current food: Smoothies. And if you’re saying, “But Amanda, those count as a drink” then you obviously haven’t tried one of my smoothies. If you can slurp it up with a straw, you’re doing it wrong.
Current obsession: ALL things Christmas!!! I put up [most] of my Christmas decorations yesterday, which means we’re in full-blown Christmas mode over here.
Current wish: That my Christmas list would write itself. This is seriously my least favourite part of Christmas every year because I can never think of anything that I want… which I guess means that I have everything I need. Which I guess is a good thing. Actually…
Current need: An stylish oversized toque (read: beanie). ‘Tis the season for covering bad hair days with toques, but the only ones I have are the more sporty ones that I use for snowboarding, which don’t always go with my dressier outfits. I need a baggy knit toque. In grey. With a faux-fur pom pom. Yes.
Current triumph: Not dying on the roads… or losing my cool, for that matter. I’m not afraid of driving on icy, snowy, wintery roads, but I am afraid of other people driving on icy, snowy, wintery roads. And while I can understand their need to drive 30 kph (20 mph), please… please shuffle over to the slow lane so that those of us who don’t want to be part of a slow moving caravan of potential fender benders can get free. A little consideration… that’s all I ask for. Well, that and maybe someone to sweep the snow off my car 😆
Current bane of my existence: Green bananas. Did you know that I’ve resorted to storing my bananas by the fireplace? In a brown paper bag, as per Meghan’s suggestion? This cold is doing nothing for my 4-5 banana a day habit. I can’t get them to ripen fast enough!
Current indulgence: A Christmas vacation to the Banff Fairmont Springs with the fam…
Rather than buy each other gifts this year, we decided to take a little Christmas trip to the mountains instead. And rather than stay in our usual hotels, we decided to make it extra special by staying in the Fairmont. I’ve never actually stayed there before, so I can’t wait to see what it’s like… especially around Christmas.
Current procrastination: For once, I’m not procrastinating on packing. Yippee! This time it’s browsing for a new desktop wallpaper when I should probably be working. Oops. But I think I found one…
Current blessing: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Life.is.good. And even the not-so-good can end up being good if you just put the right spin on it. It’s all about perspective.
Current excitement: Two upcoming trips to the mountains! I’m 98.32% sure that I’ll be headed up to do some snowboarding this weekend, and then again with the family right before Christmas. Can.not.WAIT.
Current mood: Freaking GIDDY! WOO! Also a little tired. It’s getting late.
Current link: Yeaaaaaah I’ve got nothing for this one. Besides the usual Pinterest, Bloglovin, and WordPress combo, I really haven’t been spending a lot of time online.
Your turn! Give me your current:
1) … guilty pleasure.
2) … drink.
3) … need.
4) … procrastination.
5) … mood.
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Snow, coffe and scraft.. what a beautiful day
Brave yourself… Christmast is coming 😀
My curently drink: drinking coffee in the morning.
That is such a good idea to go to the Banff springs with the family! It is so beautiful at Christmas time and all the time. 🙂
My current guilty pleasure is totally Gilmore Girls on Netflix.
I am definitely guilty of an almost daily Starbucks habit these days. I just can’t not get all the holiday lattes!
The only reason I know about the “toque” is through Lululemon, cultured as I am 🙂 but I agree! I’m going to take your book recommendation too since I need something non running and food related to read! I also agree smoothies with a spoon are where it’s at, and I’m getting really excited about holiday baking 🙂 Especially what YOU are baking!
My Current drink: Starbucks “Dark Mocca Panacota” 😀
I’m so jealous of your upcoming Christmas trip! i don’t Christmas so.
I too looove that nail color!! I love the basic barely there colors
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1) … guilty pleasure: oh man, this is so hard… I don’t know! Maybe cocoa marscapone cheese haha?
2) … drink: water….and way too much wine this week
3) … need: to write my post for tomorrow… and to sleep
4) … procrastination: see above
5) … mood: so. happy.
I looooove those kinds of iridescent nail colors! And I’m already jealous of your ability to bake and make smoothies at home. Soon and very soon I will be doing ALL the Christmas baking.
Current
1) … guilty pleasure: double dipping my spoon into my peanut butter jar (no one else ever eats from it)
2) … drink: water. boring.
3) … need: to study for finals
4) … procrastination: studying for said finals
5) … mood: content and excited for Christmas break!
Current procrastination: studying for finals. That I have tomorrow. oops hahaha ugh I need to come to Canada for some snow!!!
I too looove that nail color!! I love the basic barely there colors. I want to go with something like that! Otherwise I’ve been really into light gray lately 🙂
I just got back from a work trip which was held at the Fairmont Banff Springs. It was ah-mazing. The hotel is decked out in Christmas decor – it looks like a Christmas castle! As soon as you walk in you’re greeting with the smell of cinnamon. It was SO beautiful. Be sure to go to the 8th floor for pictures (the 8th floor also happens to be “haunted. Ask them about it if you’re into ghost stories 😉 ). My only complaint was that I was SO busy working that I didn’t have a moment to leave the hotel and explore the town! You and your family will definitely love it there.
Thanks so much for sharing that, Tina! You’ve got me even more excited to go now 😀
OMG. I have been wanting to visit Banff anyway, but being at that hotel at CHRISTMAS? Perfection! I’m excited for pics!
I agree with you on bad drivers. I totally trust myself to drive safely, but I do not trust other people. It’s like everyone forgets how to drive on snow, ice, wet roads. Stay at home, people.
I hate Christmas lists too. I usually just buy what I want when I want it (within reason), so its hard to give ideas to other people. Not to mention if I see it on sale (black friday/cyber monday), its so hard to not get it then!
I love Michael Buble! His Christmas album is the best!
That song is my absolute favourite recently too. Never heard this remix, but I love it, so thanks for that 😀 Also, Christmas tree! My roommates and I were thinking of getting one, but since none of us will actually be here for Christmas (and we have zero extra space) we skipped it. We made gingerbread men this weekend to make up for the lack of holiday cheer around here. Not the same, but definitely tasty, so it worked haha
You should get one of those mini ones that are something like 2 feet tall. Not much hassle, and easy to store 😀
It’s ok, I’m still obsessed with “I see fire” too. I LOVE your new desktop, so fierce. I went into the kitchen this morning to make my coffee and I was thinking how wonderful a smoothie would be after my morning workout, but ALAS ALL MY NANAS ARE STILL GREEN! It’s ok, I work today and ALWAYS hoard the brown bananas for my freezer so I will stock back up. HA.
1) … guilty pleasure….Gilmore Girls. Totally binge watching it on Netflix.
2) … drink…coffee and tea and anything else that’s warm enough to keep me a human being. And caffeinate me, of course.
3) … need….more sleep.
4) … procrastination…finish editing the engagement photos I took for a couple over two weeks ago. How many do I give to them??? I don’t know!!
5) … mood…sleepy but good. Typical morning.
I can not get over how much snow you guys get over there compared to here!! It’s nutty.
I adore Michael Buble one of the best Christmas albums ever!!!!
I’m so in the Christmas spirit, pretty much since Halloween ended actually. It’s just the best time of the year.
1) … guilty pleasure…. Candy Crush as a study break. Simultaneously embarrassed and proud (but mostly embarrassed) to admit I’m on level 715.
2) … drink…. Diet Coke. Always. (And a lot of water 🙂 )
3) … need…. a massage and a looooooong night of sleep. Only a week and a half until finals are over, and I can maybe get both 😉
4) … procrastination…. nothing, really. In the next couple days, I’ll buckle down and write a paper and study a lot, but that all starts after my last class tomorrow.
5) … mood…. anxious. Exams. ‘Nough said.
715?!?! That’s crazy impressive! I played CC for a while last year but gave up around level 120-something. Now I’m addicted to Farmville 😆 Good luck on your exams, Ellen!
I’m with you on a “liquid” smoothie! I eat mine in a bowl with a spoon and my roommate thinks I’m crazy! The chunkier, the better! : )
I converted to Xmas music all the time a loooong time ago. Current guilty pleasure is eating almond butter straight outta the jar. It must stop!
BTW I’m uploading new DIY/beauty videos 5 days a week until Christmas!
http://youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
Your blog just feels … cozy. And like it smells good around here, like that coffee.
1) guilty pleasure: Cookies in the cafe where I work, nearly as big as my face.
2) … drink. Rum and Coke zero. Takes the edge off.
3) … need. Warm socks. It’s that time of year. My feet cramp in my cleats with thin socks.
4) … procrastination. Folding my clothes. I must have four loads.
5) … mood. Focused. I feel like getting it all done!
Cozy — I like that. Thanks, Eli! And bonus points for socks with snowmen, penguins, and/or reindeer 😉
What you said about not being scared of driving on the icy roads, but being sacred of OTHER people driving is spot on! I just don’t trust other drivers.