Hi hello and welcome to day 17 of Blogtober 2019! If you don't know what Blogtober is or are curious as to what I'll be posting throughout the month, feel free to check out my Preparing for Blogtober 2019 post to find out what it's all about! I'm a little behind on some posts and I've been skipping a bunch but I'm still trying to get back into the hang of blogging so I'm actually pretty proud of myself this month. Today, I'll be doing the Autumn tag by Jenniely who is one of my all-time favorite bloggers! I love her super unique content and her graphics are absolutely stunning. Please be sure to go and check out her original post and some of the other awesome posts that she has on her blog. Let's get spooky!
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1. Hot Chocolate: What is your comfort book?

Surprise, surprise I'm talking about Vicious again! But seriously, I have so many reasons as to why this book is my all-time favorite but I don't want to bore anyone with them. This book just brings me so much happiness and comfort when I'm reading it and I know I will always feel this way about this book no matter how many times I read it.

2. Pumpkin Carving: What is your favorite creative outlet?

Writing. I'm not the best at it but I've always been in love with writing ever since I was a kid. I remember writing some terrible songs and poetry and stuff like that, but it was always my way of expressing myself. I also wrote some fanfic back in the day and oof it will never be shared anywhere ever again. But it's been a part of my life for so long and my dream (well, current dream because I tend to change my mind a lot) is to become an author and I'm finally making my way towards that goal this year!

3. Falling Leaves: Changes that appear bad but you secretly love?

Book cover changes! This might be controversial but I actually really enjoy cover changes. It does drive me nuts if it happens in the middle of a series but if it's something like this, where the series is done and it gets a new cover for all of the books, I'm always excited to see what the new covers are! I just think it's cool to see new interpretations of the book from new artists and compare the visuals from the older covers to the new ones. It's just something I really enjoy that not a lot of people seem to like, but that's totally fine because it makes me happy and that's what matters!

4. Pumpkin Spiced Latte: Something you love that others tend to judge

Collecting several editions of the same book. My husband, Jamie, makes so much fun of me for having several editions of the same book! But he also supports me despite not understanding why I like to collect certain books/editions of books and will do all he can to help me get the books I want. Now that's husband goals right there. Side note, this isn't my entire Nevernight collection, I just can't fit them all on my desk. I also collect Vicious and The Cruel Prince series and I plan on starting to collect the A Darker Shade of Magic trilogy! No, I don't have a problem, you do.

5. Bonfire Night: What makes you explode with joy?

It's super cheesy but every time I say "my husband" I just geek out so hard. It's been a wild ride for Jamie and I still can't believe that we got married! And obviously, my son makes me explode with joy! Sora is the light of my life and he makes me so happy all the time. Even if I'm having the worst day ever, he's always there to smile at me and be super sweet to me and cheer me up. Seriously, he's the best little dude ever and I adore him so much.

6. Fright Night: Favorite scary book or film

7. Halloween Candy: Favorite thing to eat

8. Scarves: Your Autumn ‘must have’ accessory

9. Fire: A book or film that burns your soul

I'm going to interpret this in a positive way and go with Moana. This film was the one that I watched almost every day I was in the hospital and then when I was going through chemo. It just means so much to me and warms my soul in the best way. And I'm sure you can already guess what book I would pick at this point so I'm not even going to say it!

10. Toffee Apples: A book or film that seems one thing but really has a different inside

I just finished The Turn of the Key for Spookathon and oh my goodness was it incredible. I really enjoyed the format of it being a letter and the main character recounting the events in the letter. It makes you think that the plot is going one way and then rips the rug out from under you and takes you on a different path entirely! It was such a wild ride and I'm so happy I was finally able to read it.
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And that's it for the Autumn Tag! Don't forget to go check out the original post from Jenniely which is linked above. If you decide to do this tag, be sure to link back to Jenniely's post and I would also love to know what some of your answers would be. Let me know down in the comments what your favorite horror film and/or book is since it's spooky season and I'm always up for new spooky stuff to read and watch. Thanks for stopping by and I'll scare ya later!

Hi hello and welcome to Blogtober! This is the first year that I'm participating and I'm so excited! If you don't know what Blogtober is, it's similar to Vlogtober (for YouTubers) where I'll be posting a brand new blog post every day in the month of October. I got all of my prompts from the fabulous Jenniely, so be sure to go over and check out her post if you want to jump in on all of the blogging fun. I skipped my first day yesterday but I'm really happy to be back! Today is day ten and I'll be talking about some tips to get out of a reading slump. Let's get spooky!
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1. Whatever book you're trying to read, put it down!
Obviously, whatever you're currently trying to read is not working. The best option is to put it down and just walk away. I know, I know, you don't want to give up and maybe you can make it through if you just push on and force yourself to read. Nope, sorry friend, not gonna happen. The first step to conquering your slump is to recognize what put you in the slump in the first place.

2. Don't read anything for a while.

It sounds insane, but anything you try to pick up as a rebound after your initial slump book is just going to end up exactly the same. Take a break, step back, and do something other than read for a while. You'll miss reading, for sure, but your brain needs to basically reset itself. Go catch up on a TV show or do some chores around the house. Give yourself some time to separate from reading. And I don't mean a few minutes or a few hours, I mean a few days or up to a week or more.

3. Change it up

What genre were you reading when the slump hit? When you're finally ready to read again, pick something completely different. Reading fantasy? Try a contemporary or maybe a horror/thriller! What about a Young Adult? Step outside the comfort zone and try an Adult Fiction book.

4. Change it up...again
I know, creative title. But I'm referring to the format in which you're reading this time. Were you reading a physical book when the slump happened? Try an e-book! Or vice versa. You could even try reading on the computer with a PDF or the Kindle app. Or maybe give audiobooks a try if you've never listened to one before. A change in format may help keep your brain fresh and may help you discover you like reading different formats than you're used to!

5. Try a new location
Some of my preferred places to read are in my computer chair at my desk or in the bed with a bunch of blankets. If you have one place you typically like to read, try changing it up and reading in a new spot. Maybe in the living room by the fire or just in a comfy reading chair. Changing your surroundings can help change your mindset and give you a fresh perspective on reading.

6. Graphic novels count, too!
This kind of relates to changing the format in which you read but is more about what you read than how you read. Graphic novels (or even comic books and manga) are a great way to reset your brain and make reading fun again. Having pictures to look at while following along with the story can help keep you engaged and want to read instead of feeling like you're just looking at words on a page. Putting faces to the names can help immerse you into the world that you're reading about and making you want to continue on with the story!
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I would love to know some of your tips for surviving a reading slump! I had an awful slump happen last year and most of the beginning of this year due to some personal things but now I'm back on my reading game and couldn't be happier. What are some things that you do when you get hit with a slump? Let me know in the comments and maybe your tip will help a fellow reader! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another Blogtober post! Stay spooky!

Hi hello and welcome to Blogtober! This is the first year that I'm participating and I'm so excited! If you don't know what Blogtober is, it's similar to Vlogtober (for YouTubers) where I'll be posting a brand new blog post every day in the month of October. I got all of my prompts from the fabulous Jenniely, so be sure to go over and check out her post if you want to jump in on all of the blogging fun. Today is day seven and I'll be talking about some Autumnal bookshelf decorations. Let's get spooky!
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(I've lost count of how many disclaimers I've added to my posts. Too lazy, but Google is just a few keystrokes away from giving me what I want to share. Photos aren't mine, but they're cool anyway.)



I finally got myself a string of fairy lights and I definitely see the hype around them! My favorite way to display them is in a Mason Jar on a shelf. So pretty!



Pretty much as soon as September hits, I'm breaking out the Halloween decorations. I have a string of pumpkin lights I keep up year-round above my computer so it's almost like Halloween year-round!



Flameless candles! Because even at 25 I don't think I'm responsible enough to have actual candles sitting around my books. But also because I just like the look of them.



You know those random Halloween knick-knacks you can find at craft stores? Yeah, I have tons of those for everyday decorations and I love covering my shelves with stuff like this!



And last but not least, DIY potion bottles! I may or may not have an old jar I turned into a Deadly Night Shade jar for decoration. I just love the look of the creepy labels and the weathered look you can create with paint and rope or even covering them in more lights!
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I feel like this might have turned into a post about some of my favorite Halloween decorations...but oh well! I like using those as every day decor so when the Fall/Halloween season comes around, it's not difficult for me to find things to cover my shelves with. What are some of your favorite Fall/Halloween decorations to use on your shelves? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another Blogtober post! Stay spooky!

Hi hello and welcome to Blogtober! This is the first year that I'm participating and I'm so excited! If you don't know what Blogtober is, it's similar to Vlogtober (for YouTubers) where I'll be posting a brand new blog post every day in the month of October. I got all of my prompts from the fabulous Jenniely, so be sure to go over and check out her post if you want to jump in on all of the blogging fun. Today is day six and I'll be talking about some Autumnal drinks. Let's get spooky!
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(Hey, look, another disclaimer! Still too lazy to take photos of things so I'm using the wonderful Google to find some photos. They're not mine, they're just super helpful and let me be lazy.)

Surprise, surprise it's a PSL! If you somehow don't know what one of these is, it's a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It's basic, and it's wonderful. But I'm not here to shame anyone for being "basic!" If you like your Han Solo outfit with UGG boots and a PSL, you rock it. I know I will!

Hot Apple Cider! Truth be told, I'm a bigger fan of apple cider than a PSL. Something about it makes me think of my childhood and always brings back really good memories. That and I'm obsessed with all things apple when it comes to food and smells. 

Why drink bitter coffee when you can have hot chocolate and pretend it's coffee?! Just keep it in a thermos and when your friends ask if it's coffee, just say yes. They don't need to know you're secretly a five-year-old that can't drink coffee because it tastes icky.

My favorite kind of tea is vanilla chamomile with honey. My mom got me started on it years ago and I still love it! Also, I just recently learned you can put milk in your hot tea? What?
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Let me know some of your favorite Fall drinks! And how do you take your tea? Do you put milk in it or sugar and/or honey? Or maybe both? I never knew milk in hot tea was a thing and if I wasn't lactose intolerant (and just seriously disliked the taste of milk in general) I'd probably try it! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another Blogtober post! Stay spooky!