taking stock

I know, I know, I missed a day. I honestly don't feel too bad about it since I made it the first 19 days of the month, which is for sure a record for me. But maybe I'll be overcome by guilt and post twice one remaining day this week to make up for it... maybe. I even had/ have a bunch of drafts going I could've just finished, but work was busy and I decided to enjoy a walk with the dogs and movie night with card games and hot chocolate instead of publishing something yesterday. 

Today though, I'm finishing up a draft I have had sitting on my computer for months now. I first found it on this blog awhile back, but have since seen it pop up on a few others. I've even seen one blogger who does her own monthly version, which I think would be cool. I'm not quite sure my lifestyle varies enough monthly to make this a habit, thought it was neat to see how much my answers have changed in the two months since I first drafted this up.

Cooking: pumpkin, squash, brussels sprouts... lots of seasonal veg.
Drinking: diet dr. pepper, per usual.
Reading: anything by Anchee Min.
Smelling: pine scented candles, my favorite this time of year.
Wanting: patience.
Making: moves.  
Looking: at Christmas presents (for other people) online.
Playing: chinese poker.
Wishing: for a fireplace.
Enjoying: the weather.
Liking: the accomplished feeling after a long run.
Loving: vending free weekends.
Needing: a long weekend, preferably up North. 
Wearing: long sweaters, leggings, and riding boots, my fall uniform.
Knowing: God has a plan and He is in control (although sometimes it is more reminding than knowing...).
Thinking: about my to-do list, always.
Feeling: excited.
Bookmarking: new running blogs.
Giggling: at silly chihuahuas and their new "tricks" (cuz if I didn't laugh, I would go crazy).