"I'm a Believer"...

...by Jessica Adams is the latest book I've read. I picked it up at the library because the title intrigued me, and Hannah was itching to get to the children's section. It was very British, very cynical, but also very touching at times. A thirtysomething man has just lost his girlfriend to a freak motor vehicle accident. She soon appears to him in his dreams to encourage him to move on with his life. The book spans about a year, thoughout which he develops new friendships, new interests, and a new love. It wasn't happy, but it wasn't a sad story, either. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being a must-read, I'd give it a 5.

Does anybody actually read this?

I've been inspired by fellow book clubbers, the arrival of a friend's baby, and the impending arrival of my own child to update this blog. Seriously, DOES anyone read this?!

With the holidays approaching, I've been thinking about what I value in my life and what I am so thankful for. Here are some items I came up with, in no particular order: a healthy pregnancy, frequent visits with family even though they are one thousand miles away, a wonderful husband and daughter to whom I love to come home, and an incredibly supportive network of friends I consider my surrogate "East Coast" family. What have YOU been thankful for this year?