Currently... linking up about Stuff and Things vol.7

Celebrating.....  my partner visa being granted.  I already plastered this on other forms of social media, but I'm pretty happy/relieved with this behind us.  It took 19 months from application submittal with documents (so many attachments that I had to receive permission to send more), pictures, legal declarations of proof of relationship, fingerprinting with an FBI check and AFP (Australian Federal Police) check, medical physicals, lots of money (because this process ain't cheap), headaches, anxiety, and worry.  Now, I wait another 6 months to submit my request for "permanent residency".

Wearing..... this new super comfortable shirt dress.  I love spring clothes!

Having..... such a bad hair day, it doesn't even look good in a knot.  Not that it ever looks "good" in a knot, but, you know what I mean.

Trying.... to read people's messy handwriting.  Customers are offering/asking to subscribe for our customer database at work.  Wouldn't you think that you'd write as clearly as possible your email address if you want someone else to be able to read it?

Thinking..... of ways that I can participate in this "Back to Blogging Non-challenge Challenge" hosted by Alyssa.

Participating..... in the Great Pumpkin Swap.  Are you?  There's still time to sign up if you do it now!

Attempting..... to finish the bonus round of my book challenge, Book Challenge by Erin.  This is the final month of the challenge, and I've never actually finished the "bonus round".  I get distracted by other books I want to read, which is totally fine, but I want to finish the bonus round one of these times.  I've got four books needed to be read to finish.  Totally doable.  I've got all of them on reserve at the library (or sitting on my floor waiting to be read):  Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart, The Island by Victoria Hislop, Baby Doll by Hollie Overton, and Heidi by Johanna Spyri. 

Liking..... that the books I need to read are a mix of genres, because those of you who follow my reading habits know that I like to mix it up. 

Reading.....  well, you'd think that if I really wanted to finish that bonus round, I'd be reading one of those books, am I right?  Well, I'm not.  I'm reading The Dry by Jane Harper because it has received a ton of buzz in Australia, and I was 18th in line when I put my name on library reserve.  My turn for it is now, so I started reading it today.

Watching......  nothing.  I should be watching movies for the fall film challenge, but I'm failing miserably.

Sharing.....  this adorable story about my nephew and his Homecoming date.  They've known each other since they were preschool age.  They used to call each other boyfriend & girlfriend in elementary school.  They've remained close friends all these years and went to Homecoming together this year.  Aren't they just too cute for words?

Loving..... that Niece 2 is so confident, secure, and comfortable that when she wanted to wear a tee shirt, gold skirt, and Converse to her Homecoming dance, that's exactly what she wore.

Planning.....  another consultation with my tattoo artist.  I'm meeting with her this Friday.  Some more new ink coming soon!

Feeling..... anxious and excited about what the future holds for my guy and me.  Last month's link up, I talked about the fact that we are closing our current store at the end of the year.  We've been talking and planning, researching and looking, brainstorming and developing our plans for the future.  Hopefully, only good things to come. 

Linking..... with Kristen and Gretchen:

Linking up with  Kristin & Joey: