This Week's Top Ten Tuesday Topic:
THANKFUL
This week's topic is actually "cozy reads" but it wasn't speaking to me. Since I wasn't
able to post last week, I'm going to backtrack a bit and do the "thankful" prompt because
I have plenty to be thankful for.
B O O K I S H
1. Great Reads
It's been a wonderful year of reading and I've had some real stand-outs. I am always
thankful for the escapism of reading and the gift of a great story.
2. Page flags and Mildliners
Hand-in-hand with those great reads are two items that are never far from my side. Page
flags and Mildliner highlighters are a mainstay when it comes to annotating and note-
taking. And they make me happy. :)
3. New-to-me Authors
I love my tried and true authors. The ones I return to book after book. But there's no
denying the thrill of discovering a new-to-me author who becomes a new favorite.
This year I'm so thankful to have discovered Catherine Cowles, Mariana Zapata,
and Nalini Singh.
4. Heartstopper
I am not a TV watcher and up until this spring I couldn't tell you the last time I actively
followed a show (it's been years). But then Heartstopper was adapted and I found myself
getting Netflix (who am I?) so I could experience it for myself. The adaptation from
the books is *chef's kiss* and I have watched each episode with those precious characters
several times. So thankful for this show that is like a warm hug to the heart.
5. Book Blogger Friends
There have been times over the past year when I have questioned why I still blog, and if
I want to continue to blog. But I would miss the book blogging community and the
special people that I connect with through our shared love of books and reading. I can't
name everyone, but here are just some of those who make my days brighter: Sam @ We
B E Y O N D B O O K I S H
6. Health
In the age of Covid, I am more thankful than ever for my health. While a handful of
family members have had it, they have all recovered. And while there have been some
health scares with my mother, my sister, and my brother-in-law in the past year, my
husband and I have stayed healthy and well.
7. The Husband
Speaking of the man himself, I am grateful every single day for my husband. After 31
years together, he is still my best friend, my biggest support, and the person I admire
most. It doesn't hurt that he's super cute, and can make me laugh like no one else. :)
8. Home
I am so thankful for (what I hope is) my forever home. There is no place I would
rather be than inside the safety and comfort of its four walls.
9. Travel
While my travel has certainly been curtailed over the past almost-three years, there was
one trip this year that left a lasting impression. The Husband and I traveled a couple hours
south and saw our first in-person NHL game. Attending a Tampa Lightning game was a
total bucket list item and we made the most of it with fourth row seats right behind the
player's bench. An unforgettable night! I'm so thankful we had the means to make that
wish a reality.
10. Holidays
I love it all. From the music, to the food, to the décor (especially the décor), I love all
that the holidays bring and I am so thankful to experience it with family by my side.
