It seems like so long ago already, but the election happened in November! Tom and I were glued to the TV for days, watching for updates and taking in all the craziness. I just hope that come January, things will have calmed down and inauguration day will be peaceful.
After six months of working from home at my new job, I finally made my way into the office one day for a few hours to get my laptop tuned up. There weren't a lot of people there, since most of us are still working from home, so it was really quiet, but I managed to get a few things done and then did some shopping for our company's holiday charitable giving initiatives!
We spent a quiet Thanksgiving at my mom's house, and my sister's family joined us, too. We had all our traditional foods, and Tom concocted a delicious sangria.
I did a lot of online Christmas shopping in November and a little bit in person. The only people I have left are Tom and my dad - is it just me, or are men impossible to shop for??
I participated in my first readathon - I completed 9 books and novellas for the Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon. It was a lot of fun and a great way to start the holiday season!
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I don't know if it was just me but November felt sooo long. Hope you'll have a great December!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie!
DeleteI am so glad November is over! I'm ready for the next year!
ReplyDeleteMe, too! Although I am looking forward to Christmas!
DeleteNovember seemed like it was an entire year long! At least you read some good books... I especially enjoyed Inheritance by Dani Shapiro. And yes, men are impossible to buy for!
ReplyDeleteHa, glad I'm not the only one who feels that way!
DeleteGreat job on the HoHoHo! I only read one lolol... but it did jumpstart my holiday reading so that's a plus! Holidaze has such a neat cover.
ReplyDeleteI see there's a Dash and Lily show now on Netflix, I'm kinda curious about that!
Yes, I'm interesting in watching that!
DeleteIt is not just you--men really are impossible to shop for! I have something for all the people I need to shop for except my husband, haha, go figure. And in the moment November felt fast to me, but looking back I am surprised at how much was jam packed into it...
ReplyDeleteLooks like you read a nice variety of books this month! How to Be a Tudor is one I'm really curious about.
It was an interesting read! Good luck in the search for a Christmas gift for your hubby!
DeleteYou’re right, men are impossible to shop for. My dad will have to share my mom’s gift because I have no idea what to get him. Also, it’s hard to believe the election was a month ago. It feels like it was a year ago. Happy December!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
Yep, we went to do that, too - joint gifts for my dad and stepmom!
DeleteI see some books I really enjoyed on your read list. Hope you enjoyed them too.
ReplyDeleteI did, it was a good reading month!
DeleteI'm glad you guys had a great Thanksgiving. I agree--men are impossible to shop for! I just got my husband a monthly craft beer membership. I was completely out of ideas. I loved Dash and Lily. I want to watch the new show! I can't wait to read Holidaze-hopefully in the next few days!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a good idea! There was a beef jerky one I was looking at awhile ago...
DeleteYes, I need to add Dash & Lily to my watch list!
Isn't the latest by Louise Penny so good? You had a great month! Once Upon a Christmas sounds fun
ReplyDeleteHer books are so, so good - I look forward to them every year!
DeleteYou're doing WAY better than I in regards to reading (I think I read one book in November??) and Christmas shopping. I still have WAY more of that left that I'd like. Hope you find the perfect gifts for the guys in your life (I know that struggle). :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks, Rissi!
DeleteYes, I have a nearly impossible time shopping for the men on my list. Well done on the HoHoHo Readathon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzanne!
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