Disney World, Peppermint Cocoa, and Fluffy Blankets {a look back at January}

We're already a month into 2018, what is this madness?

January was a month of enjoying the actually cold weather (a rare occurrence in Florida), writing a new story, being sick, and drinking lots of hot cocoa.

Let's see... what all happened this month?  We went to Disney World... a lot.  But really, can you blame us?  EPCOT's Festival of the Arts began and it's wonderful.  I also spent a whole week really sick, which wasn't nearly as fun as going to Disney, but meant that I could stay snuggled up in fluffy blankets for a week and that was okay. 
OH, and I also got asked to be a bridesmaid?  Which is crazy??  But one of my best IRL friends is getting married in May and she's asked me to be part of her bridal party and I'm kind of freaking out but I'm also super excited. 

~ What I Read ~

~ One Christmas in Winter ~  This was such a cute story!  I actually was supposed to write a review of this like... a long time ago on here so... keep an eye out for that, lol. {4 stars}
~ Disowned ~  I loved this so much!  And this review I've already posted so, yay!  {4.5 stars}
~ Toothiana: Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies ~ I adore this series.  So, so much.  And book 3 was no exception.  Toothiana is awesome, okay, she's so cool.  {5 stars}
~ The Lightning Thief ~ I'm rereading Rick Riordan books in 2018, and so obviously I had to begin with the one that started it all.  And I loved every minute of it.  {5 stars}
~ The Sandman and the War on Dreams ~  I'm going to miss this series until book 5 comes out (when and if it ever does).  But book 4 was fantastic.  {5 stars}
~ The Sea of Monsters ~  Just as nostalgic as the first book, I love Tyson with all of my heart, and Grover and Percy's friendship is my favorite.  {5 stars}
~ London in the Dark ~  Expect a review of this one soon too, but for now just know that I really enjoyed this mystery, I love the sibling relationship stuff, and the ending made me so ridiculously happy.  {4 stars}
~ Flowers ~  This is the sequel to "The Lady of the Vineyard", which I read in September, and I think I enjoyed this one more than the first one, actually.  It was a super short, very sweet story that was a nice continuation with these characters.  {4 stars}
AND ALSO I finished ~ The Titan's Curse ~ but I had already made the graphic and I didn't want to remake it so just pretend that this cover is there and know that I really loved it and it also gave me all the emotions.  {5 stars}

~ What I Watched ~

Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street:

No one gifs this show and it makes me so sad.  Because it's wonderful.  A post shall be coming soon.  But please, watch it.  It's got a feel that's similar to Phineas and Ferb with some old-school Disney Channel thrown in.  But at the same time it's completely original and magical and sweet and I just love this show so much oh my word.

MacGyver:

The MacGyver reboot is wonderful, everyone.  The found-family trope (one of my favorites, by the way) is in full swing and I adore it.  There's a nice balance of humor and intense scenes (but it's absolutely hilarious).  The friendships are just my favorite and this show means so much to me now, y'all.

Full House:

Hallmark has been replaying the original series, so my sister and I have been binging it and it has been great.  Comedy gold, this show.

Psych:

Gus is my fave, have I mentioned that?  Apparently it's been a month of rewatching old favorites.  Psych is now streaming on Amazon Prime, and I've come out of my room several times to find my brother watching it, alone, in the family room.  Which is hilarious to me.  I'm glad he's enjoying it, though.

The Librarians:
 
So many of my faves came back this month.  Look at my kids!  Look how much they love each other!  They're basically siblings and I love them!!  (no but seriously I think this might be my favorite season yet?  I hesitate to say that because it's not over yet but I've really loved it a lot)

~ What I Listened To ~

I really enjoy this playlist.  We've got some great worship songs, some hymns, some musicals, some medleys (because Peter Hollens finally did Dear Evan Hansen and I am so happyyy), and some of the songs I've been writing to recently. 

~ What I Posted ~

New Year, New Look {about it being a new year and getting a new look}
Allegiance Blog Tour {about a fantastic book that I really enjoyed}
Sleeping Handsome Cover Reveal {about the cover of a book I'm really excited for}
Winter Favorites {about various favorites of mine}


And that's about it for this first month of the year!  How was your January?  Any plans for February?  And most importantly, do you like peppermint hot cocoa?

~ Abby