That time of year where we all want to sit next to a fire place, fill our bodies with hot drinks, and just be warmed by one another's love.
Holidays!
We are already 1/5 into December and I am just now getting around to post about November's book, wrap up the month and look forward to what is ahead.
November was lovely. I decided to take a small break from facebook - deleted the app. It was nice not being plugged in all of the time. I thought I would miss people's lives or articles or funny clips. And I might have missed those, but instead I gained TIME! I was able to really focus on what is important.
I truly believe because I removed one distraction from my life allowed for another to move in - reading! Although not a bad distraction, what I was reading could have been more beneficial.
November I read not just one, not just two, but three books. I read the entire Divergent Series by Veronica Roth!
These are fun young-adult dystopian fiction stories. The best part of reading these books was getting to discuss them with my students. I would spot a cover of one of the books and instantly be able to strike up a conversation with them. Acknowledging them and their choices - making their day.
The books are good, and at times the "romance" for 16 year olds was a bit too much or adult-like. But over all I enjoyed the books. If you are looking to buy books for a teenager this holiday season, I would highly recommend these.
Now on to December.
I have not yet made any goals or commitments.
I have not yet written down any scripture or prayer focus.
I have not yet written down any to-do's or projects.
My focus for this month:
Read - Glory Happening by Kaitlin Curtice (a high school friend of mine). It should arrive at our house on Friday!!
Scripture - I am currently still in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) and appreciate reading through Romans and really getting a better understanding of it. I am also following along with my husband's Advent Project: here.
Health - For the past few months I have been hanging around the 158-161 range. Which is great that I have not gained any weight I've lost back; but still frustrating at times that I have not seen any changes. But healthy focus and not vain perception is important too!
Don't let the to-do list, the events, the pinterest perfect ideas get in the way of what matters this season.
People.
People matter.
Love you all,
A mom who tries
