Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.
This week’s challenge was to list 10 bookstores/libraries you want to visit, but I went WAY off-course, because…
It’s my birthday!
I couldn’t not do a unique T10T post with my birthday falling on a Tuesday, so I decided to list 10 ways I plan on taking care of myself today.
1. the obvious: READING!
This probably goes without saying, but I hope to do lots of reading today! I have way too many current reads, and the best gift I could give myself today would be to finish up some of them. ?
2. watching horror movies
Horror is my favorite film genre by far, and I usually try to fit in at least one of my favorites on my birthday every year! I’m thinking The Cabin in the Woods is due for its thousandth re-watch…
3. youtube
One of my favorite forms of self-care is vegging out in bed with my iPad and my never-ending “watch later” playlist. Typically, this consists of a mixture of booktubers, the Try Guys, Markiplier, and Game Grumps!
4. gaming
I love to play video games, though I don’t do it very often lately, between this blog, my kiddo, and school. I’d really like to set aside a few hours to play a game today—maybe I’ll start that new Stardew Valley game I keep saying I’m going to start!
5. having a tasty cuppa
I love hot tea, and since it has FINALLY started to feel a teensy bit like fall here this week, I’m definitely going to be enjoying some delicious tea today—either my #1 go-to of Irish Breakfast tea with milk and sugar, or my favorite autumn backup of loose leaf chai!
6. writing blog posts
I know a lot of bloggers find creating content to be a chore, and I can definitely understand that (I get there sometimes, too!), but luckily, my blog is usually an incredibly fun and relaxing outlet for me.
7. getting a little sunshine
I don’t go outside much at all during the warm months because I have a legitimate phobia of certain insects (and nope, I won’t tell you which ones, sorry), but as soon as it starts to cool off enough to keep the creepies at bay a little, I love hiking, going to the park, or even just goofing off in the yard with my son (and our new puppy!).
8. minimizing my social media time
I decided recently to spend less time on social media. This only pertains to FB and Twitter, but my goal is to limit my time on those 2 sites to 30 minutes a day or less. I’ve been doing this for a few days now with the help of the new Screen Time feature in iOS 12 and the StayFocusd extension on Chrome.
9. enjoying a few tunes ?
Music is a huge part of my daily life, and one of my favorite ways to unwind is just to listen to some great music! I listen to almost every genre, but lately I’m alternating between acoustic indie (Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties, Gregory Alan Isakov, etc.) and metalcore/post-punk (Beartooth, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, etc.) with a little Florence + the Machine, Run the Jewels, and Khalid thrown in.
10. most importantly: spending time with my loved ones ♥
Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday without my loved ones—namely my son, my partner, and my parents.
(an angry, cute little creature who yells and throws things a lot… yep, Stitch is basically my two-year-old.)
My birthday wouldn’t be complete without my amazing bookish family, of course. ♥ I love you guys!
Heather @ Heather’s Reading Hideaway
October 16, 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope you have an amazing day! ♥️♥️
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 16, 2018THANK YOU! I love you too much, Heather ♥
Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! I love that you’re making self-care a priority, especially for your bday. I hope you have an incredibly relaxing and fun day.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 16, 2018Thank you, Alicia! ♥
booksofteacups
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday! I hope you get all the books you wished for!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much! <3
ChrissiReads
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! <3 I hope that you get to do all of these things.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you, Chrissi! <3
Norrie
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! Wish you wonderful day! ⚘
Hope it’s cold enough so those insects won’t start bugging you ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you, love! 😀 Haha your wish must have worked, because it’s currently nearly in the freezing temps at night and I spent most of today outside! BE GONE, FOUL BEASTIES!
lindseyhabets
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! Hope you’ll have an amazing day!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much, Lindsey, I definitely did!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! I hear you about the gaming. I used to game a lot more, but now my to-play list is piling up and almost as big as my to-read list, lol.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you! Haha, I’m glad to hear someone can relate. There’s just not enough time in a day!
Tamika @paperback & flick chick
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday Destiny!! your plan for today sounds awesome!! enjoy every moment!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much!! <3
Kelly Brigid
October 16, 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DESTINY! I hope you have an absolutely spectacular day filled with smiles, laughs, and love! You’re an amazing individual and deserve only the best of birthdays! ❤️
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018THANK YOU, Kelly! ♥ I love you too much!
Marie
October 16, 2018Happy birthday!! I hope you’ll have a lovely day 🙂 <3 <3
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much, Marie!
Kathy @ Books & Munches
October 16, 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUU. [again, haha]
Hope you get to do all these things, seriously. I CHALLENGE YOU. Okay, no I don’t. I just want you to enjoy every second of this day. The moment you don’t, just kick out whatever’s causing it – you’re totally allowed to. <3
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Haha THANK YOU! I didn’t get to do about half of it, sadly, but that’s okay, I’ll make up for it on, uh… the day after the last day of the semester, if nothing else? ?
Kathy @ Books & Munches
October 22, 2018Oh lord. You have to schedule some down-time!?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 24, 2018I knoooow ?? My version of that has been allowing myself to binge watch booktube videos for the last couple of nights instead of only reading until I pass out. >_>
Kathy @ Books & Munches
October 24, 2018Hahahaha; that’s not scheduling down-time! Like. SCHEDULE A WHOLE DAY or weekend or multiple days or whatever to just do all the relaxing stuff!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 26, 2018That’s what I really should do! ?
CJR The Brit
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday! Got to have a cuppa reading all those lovely books!!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you! Haha that’s right!
Brooke Lorren
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! I hope you find time to do everything on your list and have an amazing day!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much!
Jolien @ The Fictional Reader
October 16, 2018Happy birthday! I think those are amazing ways to take care of yourself, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much! <3
Tiffany G.
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday! What a great way to celebrate! I’m totally thinking about doing this for my birthday next week!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you! You totally should, and happy early birthday!
Sara @ The Bibliophagist
October 16, 2018Happy birthday!! ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you! <3
Carolina @fictionologyst
October 16, 2018Happy birthday babe!! Have a good time with yourself and your family!!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much!!
Tammy
October 16, 2018Happy birthday, Destiny! Wow you are going to have a very busy day?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you, Tammy! Haha, I did end up having a pretty busy birthday. Sadly I didn’t get to do all of these things but it was still good!
Taasia @ librapaintspages
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday, Destiny! Self care is so important and I’m glad that it’s something you’re going to focus on. I had no idea your birthday was in October – mine was too, and that’s insanely cool! I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day x
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much and happy belated birthday, love!
Poinsettia
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day. 🙂 If you like to check out my post this week, here is my Top Ten Tuesday
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you!
anovelglimpse
October 16, 2018Happy birthday!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you!
Victoria @ The Contented Reader
October 16, 2018Happy birthday, Destiny!! I hope you have a wonderful day and are showered with love by your family and friends and some great books ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much Victoria, I definitely was!
Kaya @ afictionalbookworm
October 16, 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!???❤️❤️❤️
You’re one of the best bloggers I know, and one of the first to introduce me to this wonderful community so thank you for that!
I’m so happy you’re investing in self-care, it is so important. And if you’re ever up for a horror movie/video game review, I’d love to read that!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Awww Kaya thank you so much!! You are so sweet and this is so appreciated ♥♥
tasya @ the literary huntress
October 16, 2018Happy birthday Destiny!!! I hope you’ll have an amazing year ahead ?The try guys always managed to cheer me up, have you seen their latest video? It’s hilarious!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you! Ooh, which video were you referring to? I love them so much!
tasya @ the literary huntress
October 21, 2018The most disgusting liquor xD
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018YES. ? I loved that.
Greg
October 16, 2018Happy birthday!!!! Hope you get lots of reading time (and everything else too)!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much, Greg!
Ainslee, Jest and Hearts
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday, it sounds like you’re going to have a fantastic day!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you, love, I did!
Eva | Brilliantly Bookish
October 16, 2018Happy birthday!! It looks like you are spending your day wonderfully ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much! 😀
Flavia
October 16, 2018Yaaaaaas! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018THANK YOU! ♥♥
Flavia
October 22, 2018♥♥
Arya D. @Arya's Fangirl Lexicon
October 16, 2018Happy Birthday! Hope you have(had) a great day!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much! <3
Stephanie
October 16, 2018Happy birthday Destiny!! ??? Have a wonderful day! ?❤? You deserve it, love! ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much Stephanie! ♥
Stephanie
October 21, 2018You’re very welcome! 🙂
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
October 16, 2018Happy birthday, Destiny! ILY and hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018I know I’m late but thank you!! Ily too!
Dezzy @ The Thoughtful Voice
October 16, 2018Awww I love this post, Destiny! I hope you managed to do most of these items! Happy Birthday!! ☺️??
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much, Dezzy. <3 I didn't get to everything, but it was still a very good day!
TeaPartyPrincess
October 17, 2018Happy Birthday!
This is an excellent plan for self-care 🙂 I hope your tea is the perfect temperature when you drink it, and that the book you read is good.
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much! Haha I smiled at the tea comment—that is the perfect wish! <3
jamsu
October 17, 2018Happy late birthday! I love that you used Doctor Who gif 🙂
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you! 😀 Gotta love the Doctor!
jamsu
October 21, 2018I miss ten and eleven
Ari @ Books. Libraries. Also, cats.
October 17, 2018I hope you had a great birthday!! Tea + reading is definitely my favorite form of self-care. Chai is one of my favorites too!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you Ari, I did! Mmm, chai… now I want a cup before bed, haha!
iloveheartlandx
October 18, 2018Happy belated birthday!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you!!
iloveheartlandx
October 23, 2018🙂
Avery @ RedRocketPanda
October 18, 2018I hope you had a great day and managed to do lots of good self care things for yourself!
Did you manage to play Stardew Valley yet??
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you so much, love! <3 I haven't played it in a while so I really wanted to play it some on my birthday, but sadly I didn't get the chance to! I'm going to try to prioritize it soon, but I have such a hard time sitting down and playing a game when there are ARCs to be read. ? Luckily, though, my semester ends in about a month and then I'll have a lot more free time!
Kelly
October 19, 2018I love this! I hope you were able to do all of these on your birthday and that you had a great day. Also, yay for Game Grumps and Markiplier!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 21, 2018Thank you, Kelly! <3 I did have a good day! I didn't get to do quite everything but the most important things got done (reading, family, and Markiplier/Game Grumps ?)
Annemieke
October 23, 2018I hope you ended up having a great reading day. 😀
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 24, 2018Thank you so much! <3
Nicole Evans
October 25, 2018I’m sorry I missed your birthday, but I hope you LOVED it and had a wonderful day! May this be the best year yet! <3
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
October 28, 2018It’s totally okay, thank you so much! <3