NaNoWriMo

I'm signing up for National Novel Writing Month (more commonly known as NaNoWriMo) and I'm so excited!!! This is the first time I've done it but I love writing and I'm always thinking about writing a new book.

I'll keep you posted on how far I'm getting. Are any of you signing up (if not, you should)?

Short post, sorry.

Oh, and I've finished 1/10th of my Christmas presents... only 9 more to go!

My Latest Great Endeavor

I know, I know. It's three months until Christmas.

But for Christmas we're having a LOT of family coming over. Meaning, besides my parents and my two sisters, there will also be: my aunt, uncle, and baby cousin; my grandparents; and my other aunt. And I will be knitting ALL of these people a present for Christmas, because all of them know I can knit, and all of them want something hand-knit.

Not that there's anything wrong with this. I'm happy to knit them presents, and I like knitting. But... ten objects (and nice ones, too: hats, mittens, scarves)... it's quite a lot.

• Two pairs of needles
• Eight skeins of yarn
• Two yarn needles

I'll keep you updated on finished projects as I go.

How much have you been thinking about Christmas? What are you planning on giving your family?

It's Autumn!

Today was the first day it really felt like fall. I know it's been autumn for a while now, but it's still been fairly warm. Today, though, it was really cold in my house when I woke up. And I was really cozy all curled up in bed... and only got up to get a hot cup of coffee and read my book.

My dad put on Christmas music to listen to because he says that it's October now and he's waited long enough. And so that just makes everyone feel Christmassy, even though we still have quite a while, but Christmassy is a wonderful feeling.

The leaves are starting to change colors, too. Mostly it's still all green, but there are spots of orange and yellow and red here and there. Not that I don't love summer, because I do, but I'm glad that we're entering fall.

Because there is really nothing like waking up when it's cold but you're warm under quilts, and the sun is warm, and you can wear long sleeves and a sweater but not a heavy coat.

10 Books That Have Stayed With Me

And here it is!  My first book-related post. I told you it was coming.

My mother challenged me to pick ten books that have affected me and that I think about; and then to post these books on my blog. So here we go: ten books. (I'm counting each series as one book.) These are in no particular order.

1. The Bible
2. The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
3. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
4. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
5. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
6. The Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis
7. The Penderwick series by Jeanne Birdsall
8. The Giver by Lois Lowry
9. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
10. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

All are extremely highly recommended, obviously. And it would be fantastic if other bloggers would post their ten books. I'm always trying to find something new to read!

20 Things You Might Not Know About Me

I was tagged for this by Sarah at foreverchanged13.blogspot.com.

The Rules:

1. Copy and paste the questions below and then answer and turn them into a blog post. Or, record a video answering these questions and upload it to your blog post.

2. At the bottom of your post, tag anywhere from 2-10 bloggers you want to see answer these questions. (I also suggest hitting up your tagged people via social media just to let them know you tagged them to do this tag challenge.)

3. Use the title: 20 Things You Might Not Know About Me Blog Tag. Once you’ve hit publish, leave a comment below with the link to your post.

4. Use the hashtag #20ThingsBlogTag when sharing on social media so we can all find your awesome posts!

Question 1: How tall are you?
I'm five foot three, almost five foot four.
Question 2: Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what?
Not really. I'm pretty good about solving riddles but I'm not entirely sure if that counts.
Question 3: What’s your biggest blog-related pet peeve?
Blogger typically won't let me go back to erase something without forcing me to rewrite everything else. If I misspelled Blogger, "Bogger," and went back to add an L it would do this: Blgger. And then: Bloger. And so on.i
Question 4: What’s your biggest non-blog related pet peeve?
I can't sleep without the bedroom and closet doors closed for some reason. 
Question 5: What’s your favorite song?
It was "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic for awhile but now I'm not sure. I have a list of 27 songs on Spotify that I love.
Question 6: What’s your favorite Etsy shop that isn’t yours?
I don't really go on Etsy. 
Question 7: What’s your favorite way to spend your free time when you’re alone?
Reading, writing, drawing, knitting, and lately, Pinterest.
Question 8: What’s your favorite junk food?
Fritos. I love them. It's a weakness.
Question 9: Do you have a pet or pets? If so, what kind and what are their names?
I have a dog named Nellie:

Question 10: What are your number one favorite nonfiction and fiction books?
Fiction: The Harry Potter series, hands down (I know it's a series, not just one book, but bear with me). Nonfiction: Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, probably.
Question 11: What’s your favorite beauty product?
Uhm... Nail Polish? I don't wear makeup, so I don't know.
Question 12: When were you last embarrassed? What happened?
I would rather not talk about this :P
Question 13: If you could only drink one beverage (besides water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lemonade!!!
Question 14: What’s your favorite movie?
I love the Lord of the Rings movies (and the books too). Favorite one: Return of the King.
Question 15: What were you in high school: prom queen, nerd, cheerleader, jock, valedictorian, band geek, loner, artist, prep?
I'm not in high school yet; that's next year for me. I'm going to assume nerd though.
Question 16: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
I would love to move to England.
Question 17: PC or Mac?
Mac, I think.
Question 18: Last romantic gesture from a crush, date, boy/girlfriend, spouse?
The last interesting thing that happened to me regarding a boy was when the kid with the locker next to mine asked how I did on the math test. 
Question 19: Favorite celebrity?
Emma Watson or David Tennant. 
Question 20: What blogger do you secretly want be best friends with?
 I feel like I'll hurt somebody's feelings if I give an answer and it's not them. I might be giving myself too much credit, but I won't post the answer.


Now for the people I'm tagging:
Eve
Ella
Lily
Morning

See you all next time!

Lots of Things

I have a lot of things to say, starting with, my blog was featured on Blogs by Kids which made me super excited! My online parties consist of Imaginary Cake. So here you go-- Imaginary Cake for you, and for you, and for you, in honor of my being featured.

I won't be able to post at all during the weekend because...

I'm going camping!!!

Which I am super excited for in case you can't tell. 

I also have yet to die during our football unit in P.E. That's this football:

Not this foot ball:

Really American Football should be called "Hand-Oblong-thing" because the ball isn't really a ball, it's an oblong thing, and you use your hands. 

Anyway. 

This week I will start posting my first book reviews, I PROMISE. I've been really bad about that (I keep on thinking, I'll post a review on the next book I finish) but this time I'm going to post a review.

All for now,

More Writing

today i want to realize
that i'll never be perfect

that no one is, really
that i should stop comparing myself
to people who aren't perfect either

today i want to realize
that i'm loved the way i am

with all my awkwardness
and jokes that aren't really funny
and all my mistakes
and with all the times i say the wrong thing

because i'm me
and i may not be gorgeous
or witty or graceful
and that outfit may not look great on me
but i'm still me
instead of a barbie doll
made up to look like everyone else

and yes, i spend too much time reading
sports might not be my thing

and yes, i do cry over fictional characters
i know that might seem ridiculous

but even though i'm more comfortable in a sweatshirt than skinny jeans
and i haven't worn makeup since... well, forever
i'm so very much me
and i'm loved by the one who made me
and in the end, that's all that matters

really