That's a Wrap(up)

 Another week of movies but very little reading...

I thought the new Matrix movie looked interesting but I've never seen the original trilogy so we binge watched that.

I liked the first one a lot. I thought it would be weird and trippy and mostly go over my head but it didn't. 

I did not like the 2nd, Matrix: Reloaded at all. I liked the 3rd, Matrix: Revolutions more but didn't love it. 

I'm still looking forward tot he new one since I have HBOMax anyway.

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You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Lifetime) - Not bad. I liked the story and  (2nd chance)couple but it was slower paced and a little sad. It was her first Christmas without her mom and she had a strained relationship with her dad. But a 2nd chance romance and HEA, of course, so it does come together. 

A Very Merry Bridesmaid (Hallmark) - Liked this one! Best friends little sister trope and the guy was a CUTIE!! Dear Hallmark - you may start adding him into the rotation of leading men so he can fall in love and marry 1000 different women lol

The Santa Stakeout (Hallmark) - Good actors and an original plot - 2 detectives, that do NOT get along, are forced to work together after a string of burglaries by "Santa". Didn't really feel their chemistry and they were horrible detectives lol I also think they could have been sued for damages for some of the things they pulled. But of course it's Hallmark and they'll get a promotion 😜

I read All Through the House and started Must Love Christmas for my holiday reads. ATtH was short and sweet but you really have to have read the couples full length story Play On first in my opinion. 

I beta read a very early version of Must Love Christmas but it was heavily edited since then and I wanted to read the finished version.  

Other than that, I'm not reading much - per usual. 

Life...

Ripley finished her second round of reactive dog class. She's doing a lot better around other dogs but is still scared. I signed her up to repeat the course in March. It's a fun class since we play games the whole hour and it's a safe place to get over her fears.

Almost all my gifts have been shipped except 2 because I'm waiting on an order that I didn't realize was coming from CA.

We're going to a holiday bazaar this weekend with all local businesses including crafters and food. I am not a holiday person but I love the season out here. It's more about traditions (many are free!) and staying local over SHOP, SHOP, SPEND $$$$, SHOP. 

The weather has been cold and wet and I hate it. I'm trying to put a positive spin on it and try different teas, use my fireplace and cook comfort foods but UGH. 

It's my blogoversary!!

 

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Well, it was December 15th and I've been blogging for THIRTEEN YEARS.

Can you believe it??? This probably explains why I'm having an off year. That's a long time to do anything lol

Welp, that's it for now. I hope you're all doing well or at least hanging in there - I know this can be a tough time of year for some. {{hugs}}