There are people who enjoy reading.

And then there are book nerds.

You know who you are.

Your bookshelf is probably overflowing. Your TBR list somehow keeps getting longer, and you’ve probably bought books faster than you can read them. Maybe you’ve even bought another copy of a book you already own simply because you loved the cover.

Being a book nerd isn’t just about reading.

It’s about the stories we carry with us, the characters we become attached to, the worlds we disappear into, and all the wonderfully strange habits that come with loving books.

So, let’s have some fun.

October came with heartbreak and healing. The month started off steady enough, but life quickly became overwhelming when my cat’s health declined. Her kidney failure progressed, and her quality of life began to fade. After speaking with the vet, I made the incredibly hard decision to have her humanely euthanized. Back in September, she’d spent time at the emergency vet — that’s when I learned about her kidney failure. They were able to stabilize her, giving me a few extra weeks with her that I’ll always treasure. Saying goodbye still hurt deeply, but I take comfort in knowing she’s no longer suffering.

I knew from the very beginning that our time together might be short.

When I adopted Georgia back in June, I was told she had a heart murmur and kidney disease. There were no promises—no guarantees of how long she’d be by my side. Maybe weeks. Maybe months. If we were lucky, maybe years. I brought her home anyway, because I knew love doesn’t wait for certainty.

And in the time we had together, Georgia gave me more than I could have imagined.

Let’s be real—resetting after a rough start to the year isn’t easy. I kicked off 2025 with the best of intentions: plans, routines, and color-coded calendars. I told myself this would be the year I’d finally stay consistent. But life had other ideas. By March, most of those goals had quietly slipped through my fingers.

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