It’s the first Wednesday in November and that means it’s time for the monthly Currently post hosted by Anne at In Residence.
Currently: November 2021
@laurenashleybecker Best furrriends #catsoftiktok #petsoftiktok #twopeasinapod #foryoupage #bestfurryfriend #fypシ ♬ Tatum 2 Peas – Tatum Talks
Appreciating: my cat, Charlie. October had some emotional events happening and it’s been really nice coming home to him and just cuddling. He’s definitely my emotional support animal in many ways, and I’m so glad that he’s in my life. Today is actually his Gotcha Day! I adopted him two years ago today.
Getting: all the Christmas gifts…for other people! I’ve said it before, but I’ve been trying to keep up on holiday gifts since I know shipping will be annoying the closer to December that we get. I’m doing pretty well for some people, while I need to figure out ideas for others. I know bloggers have been sharing holiday gift guides already and I do love those! I’m actually sharing lots of fun Harry Potter themed gifts this month. The first post is up now – Harry Potter Gifts for Lego Fans!
Making: plans for my November reading. I’m still doing the Read the Alphabet Challenge – though I’m sorry I haven’t really been good about updating about the books I’ve read. I might do a round-up sometime this month to show which books I chose to read for each month. At any rate, the letters for November are UVW and I have books for each letter, so just need to make time for them (along with all the other books I have to read!)
@laurenashleybecker #duet with @captainfizman it could have been Neville.. #chainofpain #hphalloween21 #harrypottertiktok #harrypotterhalloween #fyp #nevillelongbottom ♬ original sound – Alice
Sharing: my love of Harry Potter on TikTok. HP was my childhood and I was obsessed for years, but some of that obsession was disappearing a bit after all the JKR drama. However, being on TikTok and finding all the fun cosplayers has really reignited my love for the characters and the world – and we’ll just forget who wrote them. What they say doesn’t matter anymore.
Wearing: Lots of layers! I do like this time of the year for the clothes, because I’m very much a sweater/cardigan/hoodie person. I just feel hot and gross throughout most of the summer months. LOL
Your dear Charlie is amazing. He’s the cat of our dreams! Big, lovable, cuddly, dog-cat. I’m so glad you have him–and I hope you have a gentler November.
I was wondering about your feelings on JKR. It’s really too bad. Happy Gotcha Day Charlie!
Yeah, I don’t agree with any of her comments concerning gender and I feel so bad for her transgender fans. I don’t want to support her, but I do love Harry Potter, so I’m glad I’m finding my way back to the story.
JKR drama? I guess I have been under a rock! What’s going on?
She’s been writing and making comments about transgender people. She doesn’t believe that people are actually transgender, basically, and she’s been very rude and exclusionary, and it’s hurt a lot of people. It’s been tough not wanting to support her but loving Harry Potter for so many years.
Happy Gotcha Day to Charlie! They really are a source of unadulterated love. Ugh! Christmas shopping. I didn’t even get my dad a gift and his birthday is on Friday. So, obviously you are way ahead of me with the gifting – gold star.
My Argyle had his birthday this past month, it is the day before mine I always say he was my birthday present that year, even though I didn’t get to take him home for almost two months. I read a post by Wil Wheaton recently about when artists/authors do things that make you not want to love things you used to love, and that is what I’m going with so that I can continue to love HP. He said it no longer belongs to her, it belongs to her fans. As for gifts, no one has told me what they’d like yet, so I haven’t really started!
Hurrah for Charlie.
With several presents already ordered, I’m still stuck for ideas and with all of this talk of shortages and delays in delivery I must admit I’m starting to worry a little bit. Still far from giving in to Mr T’s idea that we give everyone gift vouchers I’m sure something will inspire me along the line.
Charlie won the lottery when he found you! Nothing like a cuddly cat when you need some emotional support!
Love your alphabet reading challenge but I bet some letters must be hard to find books for. I am still a huge Harry Potter fan.
Your cat is gorgeous! Animals are so important and can help so much during hard times. Happy Gotcha day to you, Charlie!
I’m going to need to get those Harry Potter Legos for Ishaan. Not that he’s going to know who Harry Potter is (yet), but his dad and I can definitely enjoy them too. Hahahaha.
Happy Gotcha day to sweet Charlie!
I’m impressed with your Christmas shopping! I know the next 6-7 weeks are going to go by in a flash so I really need to get on the ball.
I feel the same way about JKR and how her impact has affected my transgendered friends. But at the same time, Harry Potter. It’s really too bad.
Thanks for the reminder that I need to get busy with the shopping. And what a wonderful cat you have!
I am so thankful that I have 3 dogs to cuddle up with when I have had a bad day. They make such a big difference. I love your Tik Tok videos 🙂
Awww, happy gotcha day to Charlie. It really is amazing just how comforting pets can be. I think mine have been so good for my mental health during the stress of the pandemic.
Aww happy gotcha day! What a cutie Charlie is!!
And I love Harry Potter! I agree though, JKR – what the heck?
I really love the fall for all of the layers and how clothing can be more interesting/fun to style! I need to get going on my Christmas shopping! I am anxious about shipping being a nightmare!
Carrie
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Animals are the best. Our Eddie knew my daughter had a hurt ankle and went up and licked it. How do they know? They are so much better than us.
Loving the Harry Potter shares! I hope things are a little less stressful this week 🙂
I’m buying all the Christmas gifts too. Actually, I started shopping in September. I can’t be chill about the holidays. I love them too much and get over excited about finding the perfect gift for everybody.
Aww – sweet Charlie! I’m sure enjoys the evening snuggles just as much! Here’s to a peace-filled November!
Charlie looks adorable <3 And it's amazing that you're doing so great at your Christmas shopping – I definitely hope to get it all done in time, though I still need to start 🙂