Five Happy Things in November

It feels like November flew by but it has been quite a quiet month before the chaos of Christmas and December hit us. I'm still taking everyday as it comes and I am continually grateful to be able to experience what we can and for the life we live.

Here are the 5 happy things that have happened this month,

Darren's Birthday

This month was my fiancé's birthday and whilst we didn't do anything big to celebrate it. However, we did go and have an amazing meal at Miller and Carter which was so lovely. We both had salt and pepper calamari for starter, then we both had a steak with chips and I had it with beef dripping sauce and no wedge because I don't like them. It was so nice that I could treat us to this and it was the perfect way to celebrate Darren's birthday.

Mum's Birthday

This month was also my Mum's birthday, it was really nice to go to my parents and just chill there for the day and then have a Chinese takeaway to celebrate my Mum's birthday. We don't do anything big and special for the birthdays unless it is a significant age but we still like to do a little something such as a takeaway.

Getting My Nails Done

One luxury I afford myself is every month is to get my nails done, I have been going to the same lady for about 4 years now and when I lived at home I went every 2 weeks. Now, I moved I try and go once a month depending on her availability. Getting my nails done this month was the first time in about 2 months and I won't be able to get them done until February now. I went for a sparkly rose gold colour and I just feel so much more put together, also she sorts out my awful ingrown toe nails which makes such a difference.

Rebooking Florida

This is probably the most exciting thing that happened this month but we have FINALLY rebooked our Florida trip for next year. We were supposed to go in April/May 2020 and obviously like most people we had to cancel it. I want to do a whole post on what we're doing, what's changed and our Florida budget. I am so happy and excited that we have rebooked.

Star Wars The Last Jedi with a Live Concert Orchestra

To round off the month, me and my best friend Amy went and watched Star Wars The Last Jedi with a live concert orchestra at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. We both adore Star Wars and haven't watched the originals for a long time. Honestly, it was amazing it makes watching the film so much more immersive. You don't realise how much is scored and played throughout the film. Our seats were amazing we were seated in the Grand Tier and how a perfect view. I would highly recommend watching films this way if you can because it adds to the experience and brings a whole new appreciation for the score of films.

November was a really good month and now onto December which is going to be amazing and very busy.

Until next time,

Stacey x

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