1. November, November, November. You started off a little rough. Daylight Saving Time ended, and with it, darkness arrived. It's still odd that most days, it's dark by 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Then, there were the election results and all the emotions that came after. I still don't even know what to say about it.
2. Cold and flu season is back, and we've all been sick this month. Thankfully, we're all feeling better. I had to organize and stock up on essentials.
3. I've indulged in Olipop Apple Crisp sodas, Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refreshers, Poppi Cranberry Fizz sodas, and hot chocolate.
4. Baby Vivi arrived a couple of weeks early, and she is absolutely precious. She's so tiny and has us all wrapped around her little finger.
5. I decided to treat myself to a haircut. I've put this off for a while because I never had enough time to go to the salon or was just exhausted. I love how my hair looks, and I hope I won't put off going to the salon again for so long.
6. On repeat: Coaster by Khalid
7. Favorite read of the month: Atlantic Ghosts by Bee Stanton
8. Thanksgiving looked a little different this year. We all spent it at our own homes. Honestly, it was nice just staying at home. I made Mami's chicken wing recipe, and John made the turkey. We had the classic sides: mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and rice.
9. I went Black Friday shopping early in the morning since everyone was asleep, and I was hoping to beat the crowds. Surprisingly, there weren't that many people out and about. I was also happy that I stuck with what was on my list (and the majority of things I bought were things we needed). Later in the afternoon, we visited Mami.
10. I made some amazing mini cakes using Krusteaz's new chocolate cupcake batter, and oh my goodness, they came out great. I've never been this excited about cake/cupcake batter. This is so convenient because you don't have to mix anything. You simply pour the batter into a cake or cupcake pan and then bake it. I plan on trying the other flavors soon and will definitely buy the chocolate cupcake batter. Side note: I did receive this for free from Influenster and was not compensated.
11. We went to Raphael's class's Thanksgiving feast and enjoyed eating lunch with Raphael and his class.
12. We went to Trader Joe's for the first time. We were surprised by the small store size but found some great things. 10/10 recommend the Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice.
13. The holiday season has begun, and I am grateful. It's a perfect distraction from all the not-so-great stuff. I've already started making gifts and holiday shopping.
14. November, you were a busy month. There were good days, and there were bad days. It was definitely a month of reflection.
15. So long, November. Hello, December. May this upcoming month be filled with peace, joy, and hope. May it be a month full of creativity and wonder.
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