I know this is the cliche thing to say but I still cannot believe where October went. I mean I know September draaaaaaaaaags on and from there the rest of the year flies by but still this October took the biscuit (and did so very quickly I might add). So anyway, here is November then and because time is just flying on by I feel like I need to organise my life and make a note (who can resist a good old list?!) of all the things I would like to do this pre Christmas month.
1. Go to our local farmers' market.
I know right, could I sound more like a 'blogger' going to markets and what not. But our market in Altrincham is just amazing and every weekend they have something different going on. As much as I love the vintage markets this weekend is the first chance we will have to go to their FARMERS market which means one thing and one thing only: FOOD. And lots of it. Can't wait to see what they have on offer! If you live in the Cheshire/Manchester area I would seriously suggest hitting this place up. Also if you're near me, leave me a comment! I'm still relatively new to the area and I'm always on the lookout for more places to discover.
2. Finish my book.
This one kind of has a time limit on it purely because I've already renewed it at the library once plus I really just need to get it done but life (okay fine, tv) just seems to be getting in the way. It's North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell and I am enjoying the story, I am, it's just the writing style that I'm finding a bit convoluted. But anyway, I will persevere, mostly because a) I want to see what happens and b) I'm not allowing myself to watch the BBC version until I'm done!
3. Do lots of job applications and school visits.
The aim to get something more permanent for January in the teaching world is still very much at the forefront of my mind. While I know you can't rush these things and I need to find the right place for me, more and more opportunities are coming up so I'm going to grab those by the horns and get going so hopefully I can rely less on supply and get something more structured. I'm a Taurus so I crave structure!
4. Have a date night to see HUNGER GAMES!
This has been pretty much the highlight of November 2014 for me ever since the release date for Hunger Games: Mockingjay was revealed. If you're as big a fan as me you'll know that we've known this date for a while so you understand how long my excitement has been building. Boy and I will be booking tickets very soon and will be preceding the event with a date to Nando's. We love our fancy food and we've been coking up a storm recently but I have Portuguese blood within me and sometimes we just need a Peri-Peri treat! We've also stopped ourselves from going for ages to really enjoy it this time haha, sad? Perhaps. #itsamediterraneanthing
5. Get my Christmas shopping done.
Yes. I'm serious. I say this all the time but I genuinely feel like this could happen for me this year. My family have all been quite organised this year and I know what they want and I have planned what I can get other people. Boyfriend and I will probably be spending our money on each other by planning our trips next year so that's easy too, so I really could get this done. This will make December full of fun and stress free so I can just spend my time watching Love, Actually, The Holiday and roasting chestnuts!!
So I feel like these are all either good goals or great things to look forward to in the month of November. I feel confident that it will fly by and I'll be decorating for Christmas before I know it so I'm making a conscious decision to make the most of November and whatever little we have left of 2014.
Anyone else got any November goals? Anyone already done their Christmas shopping?! Go on, tell me you have and make me feel bad!
Sophia
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As you can tell, I've always been shy and retiring..
