October 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hey, all! Time for another monthly nutshell blog post!

Enjoy reading!

October 1st, 2017: Had a nice but much needed GYST day; errands; fried chicken for dinner.

October 2nd, 2017: Did a chapter for my current story I've been working on. Made Inspiration Boards (photos all in black and white- <3); began a personal journaling challenge this week- began it yesterday (10/1).

October 3rd, 2017: Program outing to go bowling, errands and getting coffee.

October 4th, 2017: Worked on a chapter of my story; had tacos for national taco day; got some "healthy" sweets from my mom as an unexpected surprise.

October 5th, 2017: Progam outing to get some England trip stuff, chick fil a for lunch, got cold brew coffee at Starbucks, and some dog treats for my doggies. 

October 6th, 2017: Watched Wonder Woman from Redbox; took a nice hot bath; had my therapy session today.

October 7th, 2017: Went away to my grandparents' house today; worked on some stuff for my trip this month.

October 8th, 2017: Went and walked on the Ocean City boardwalk with my parents; drove home today and unpacked.

October 9th, 2017: Did a chapter of my story today; made appetizers up for the baseball game on TV.

October 10th, 2017: Program outing to Ulta Beauty, Fresh Market, Barnes and Noble, and Starbucks. Birchbox and Ipsy both arrived in the mail today.

October 11th, 2017: Began some packing for my trip; did laundry.

October 12th, 2017: Program outing to the bowling alley, grocery store, and Starbucks.

October 13th, 2017: Did some last-minute chores prior to leaving tomorrow; ate out with my parents.

October 14th, 2017: Today's the day I leave for my trip to London, England with my grandparents, dad, and sister for a week.

October 15th, 2017: Arrived in England (was very cranky, jet lagged, and all I wanted to do was sleep)- did a bus tour of England (couldn't keep my eyes open for the life of me), and went to a nice pub called the Old Swan for dinner (Fish & Chips).

October 16th, 2017: Went and did a walking tour of England at Piccadilly Circus and spent a majority of the day there.

October 17th, 2017: Went and did the London Eye with my dad and sister; ate at a local pub for lunch; did afternoon tea with my grammy and sister.

October 18th, 2017: Did a lovely scenic boat cruise with my dad and sister along the Thames river (stopped in Greenwich for some sights and food).

October 19th, 2017: Toured the Westminster Abbey, went and saw "celebs" at Madame Tussauds' wax museum, and explored in Harrods (may I add a dangerous store to walk into- they sell everything in there!)

October 20th, 2017: Visited Hamley's toy store, got Starbucks (the chai tea latte over there is sweeter than in the US) and got lost in Sainsbury's.

October 21st, 2017: Did Portobello Road Market, visited the Twinings shop in Covent Gardens, and ate at a local pub for lunch.

October 22nd, 2017: Last day in England; jetted off home to Maryland; unpacked before bed and was very grateful to sleep that night. The trip was something exciting...

October 23rd, 2017: Had a major GYST day; did some errands out with my mom.

October 24th, 2017: Program outing to Target and Starbucks and Whole Foods; pasta for dinner.

October 25th, 2017: Washed and dried all of my bedding; errands run; tacos for dinner.

October 26th, 2017:  Program outing to Giant, TJ Maxx, Wawa for coffee, and boardwalk.

October 27th, 2017: Therapy session; got Starbucks; ate out with my parents.

October 28th, 2017: Picked my sister up from the airport; celebrated my Dad's birthday; cleaned the house up; errands run with my momma.

October 29th, 2017: Cleaned my bathroom; errands run with my momma.

October 30th, 2017: Made up the candy bags with my mom and sister for tomorrow night; errands run per usual.

October 31st, 2017: Program outing to the mall (Bath & Body Works- treated myself to a new medium candle; Starbucks- double tall vanilla latte with almond milk); I was Mario from Super Mario Bros. for my costume (everyone in my neighborhood LOVED it!); Goulash for dinner- <3.

Tune in for November's post- see you all soon!

Lauren