Yeah, my house isn’t this nice either. Don’t worry. Hahaha. I think while we’re all snug at home our houses may look a little more what I like to call “lived in”. A puzzle here, a coffee mug there, that book you were reading but abandoned (with the page saved just in case) sitting on the couch arm. Yup, cozy. Lived in. Perfectly you. I can’t be the only one out there who feels like these last few weeks have a been a blur. March has felt like a month that extended well beyond its intended 31 days, and yet…

Currently very much wishing that I was somewhere as zen as this. I’ve been slowly working my way back into reading. I’m up to about 1 to 2 chapters a night! That’s a big deal, trust me. I’ve also been trying to hone my reviewing skills again. I finished reading a book written by one of my amazing friends, and I want to review it so badly. Every time I sit down and try though, my brain gets all jumbled up. I used to be able to type up a review in a matter of minutes, flawlessly describing every little…

I know, I know. I’ve been gone forever. But I think I’m ready to come back, albeit it a little bit at a time. I have a review in draft right now, I’ve actually finished another book this month, AND I have the #bookstagram bug again. So, yeah. I think my spark is making its way back into my heart. I still have school, and the homework that comes along with it, but I’m going to try my best to at least get some rambling content and a few reviews a month up here. Since my awesome co-blogger has been…

Happy New Year friends! I hope that the end of 2019 treated you decently, and that you’re coming into the new year with a clear head and an open heart! I’m not setting any resolutions for myself. I don’t really do that anymore. In fact, in 2020 I’m basically focusing on just being kind to myself and letting myself continue to grow. I know I disappeared from here last year, and that our blog has slowed down a lot, but I was just listening to what I needed at the time. I can’t promise I’ll be back full force this…

Hi friends! Did you miss me? I know I’ve been MIA, and honestly that’s completely on purpose. I had to give in to the fact that Grad school was a lot more than I expected and that, on top of work and being a normal human, it was too much. I needed a break and, unfortunately, this is what had to go. I’ll confess to you: I haven’t read a book in over 2 months. Yup. I’ve been immersed in music, listening to podcasts, and watching entirely too many hours of YouTube videos. Essentially, I’ve been trying to give my…

Ah, friends. I’ve done it. I’ve gone back to school, to pursue my Master’s Degree. It’s week one and I’m already remembering how much effort it takes to balance that work/life/school load in a way that won’t drive me mad. Most of my weekend was taken up with reading school texts and composing discussion posts, so I didn’t do much reading for fun. I’m going to have to remember how to fit both into my schedule. Hahaha. Ah, school. How anxious you make me. Anyway I’ll be around, but don’t be surprised if I’m a little scarce now and then!…

Ah, friends. Settle in and let me tell you a story. It’s a story about a reader who, despite knowing that she has a hard time with time management, has been reading ravenously and not writing any reviews. It’s a horror story, of sorts, because she now sits in a spot where they are all looming over her and clamoring for attentions. Ghosts, if you will. Ghosts of reviews shirked, and begging for attention. Yup, that’s me. I’m that reader. While I’ve been doing really well on the reading front, my review writing motivation has been slim. It’s not even…

Is it too early to start planning for 2020? Asking for a friend. Seriously though, this year is all but flying by and, as my husband put the finishing touches on our Halloween costumes for the year, I had a mild panic attack. Before we know it we’ll be rounding the bend into 2020, and I want to be more prepared this next year. Not just in blogging, but in everything. See, my Master’s Degree program starts in a mere 3 weeks, and so I’ll soon be juggling a full time job, this blog (which I refuse to get rid…

Am I the only one who is craving what’s in the picture below, with all her little heart? I saw this picture today, and an audible sigh escaped my lips before I even had time to register that I’d done it. I need some Fall weather in my life. Things Jessica Loves About Fall: Cozy sweaters are not only welcome, they are a must. Sipping hot tea or a foamy latte in the morning is extra comforting. BOOT SEASON. All the adorable boots and soft socks. Everything is warm colors. Pumpkin pie is for sale everywhere, and pumpkins are decor…