This or That: Autum/Fall Edition

Hello guys, hope everyone’s ok! Has anybody else started Christmas shopping yet? I’m trying to get mine done early (hopefully by the end of this month) so I don’t have to stress too much and can actually relax a bit more next month for the actual lead up to Christmas day (we shall have to wait and see if that happens), I have to say though, I’m enjoying watching all the different Christmas adverts that have started appearing on tv, I especially like the Asda one this year featuring the Grinch! And how can you not love Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot? He’s just an iconic character now in the UK. Moving on from that, I’m not going to lie, it’s honestly been quite a whirlwind the last couple of weeks!
To start with, my Mum had an ultrasound done, but for some reason, they did it on her shoulder instead of her arm, where the actual injury is. The good news, though, is that it showed no damage at all, which was such a relief 😮‍💨 .
As for me, I had to cancel my physio appointment — which had already been rescheduled once — because I wasn’t feeling great 👎. I’d been under the weather for a few days beforehand, and then a couple of days later, I found out why. I was diagnosed with early-onset pneumonia, which definitely explained the exhaustion, the chest pain, and the persistent cough that’s just been getting gradually worse 😷. The doctor started me on antibiotics straight away, so I’m crossing my fingers they kick in soon and help clear it up before it gets any worse 🤞🏼. It’s been a bit rough, to be honest, but I’m trying to rest and take it easy, which isn’t an easy task as we are so busy at the moment.
On top of all that, we had to go to the local council to sort out a few things that had come up, only to find they’d made several mistakes regarding my Dad’s job and his income, which caused more stress than we needed 😰. To round things off, we were also supposed to have a meeting with an occupational therapist over a week ago, but they never showed up. Instead, they turned up the following day when we already had other commitments we couldn’t change. It’s definitely been one of those weeks where everything seems to happen at once.
But it’s not been all bad, both of my nephews are doing extremely well at their schools 😊 the oldest one is smashing his lessons and coming on leaps and bounds, I dont think his teachers ever have a bad word to say about him, which I’ve never had any doubt about as he his the sweetest kid 👦🏻 and the youngest has been so caring and helpful towards his other classmates, even getting another boy a tissue when he needed one when no other kid would 🤧. To say I’m a proud Auntie is an understatement 🥹. 

Anyway, shall we get on with today’s post?…

Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything — autumn is officially here! To celebrate the season of golden leaves and comfort, I thought it’d be fun to play a little This or That: Autumn Edition. From apple picking vs. pumpkin carving to hot cocoa vs. chai lattes, this post is all about the little choices that make fall so special, including my choices for some of the best seasonal debates. So, grab your favorite blanket, pour yourself something warm, and play along — I’d love to hear your picks too!

Q. Cozy Socks OR Fuzzy Slippers

A — Cozy Socks.

Q. Yellow Foliage OR Red Foliage

A — Both are pretty, But, I love red foliage.

Q. Hot Tea OR Hot Chocolate

A — I like both, but I have to lean more towards a hot tea, as too much chocolate (whether it be a normal bar or in drink form) makes me sick.

Q. Cardigan OR Hoodie

A — Got to be a hoodie (but an oversized one).

Q. Scarf OR Head Wrap

A — A warm scarf.

Q. Roasting Marshmallows OR Roasting Hot Dogs

A — Roasting Hot Dogs.

Q. Halloween OR Harvest Party

A — Definitely a Halloween party.

Q. Pumpkin Spice OR Chai

A — I’ve never had either one, but I’ve always wanted to try a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Q. Nature Hike OR City Park Walk

A — I like both equally!

Q. Horror Film OR Hallmark Movie

A — Hallmark film, especially a Christmas one, to get me in the festive spirit.

Q. Sound of Crunching Leaves OR Sound Of Rain

A — The sound of rain always soothes me.

Q. Carving Pumpkins OR Picking Apples

A — Never carved a pumpkin, but I have picked apples.

Q. Scenic Canoe Ride OR Scenic Bike Ride

A — Bike ride.

Q. Cozy Up And Read A Book OR Cozy Up And Watch A Show

A — Tough decision as I’m a fan of doing both!

Q. Football Games OR Early Holiday Shopping

A — I’m going to go for early holiday shopping, as football games can be a hit or miss for me.

Q. Knitted Mittens OR Chunky Crochet Hat

A — Knitted Mittens.

Q. Duck Boots OR Rain Boots

A — They look similar to me, but I’d have to go more towards a rain boot.

Q. Hunting OR Fishing

A — Don’t like either personally – I’m against hunting, and the idea of fishing bores me.

Q. Big Mugs on Display OR Fuzzy Blankets Everywhere

A — I have so many blankets.

Q. Pumpkin Pie OR Pecan Pie

A — Not had either, but as I’m not a huge fan of nuts, I would lean more towards Pumpkin pie.

Q. Coffee shop OR Bakery

A — Tricky…both!

Q. Turkey OR Ham

A — Neither, as I don’t eat meat.

Q. Movie Night OR Board Game Night

A — I love both to be fair!

Q. Scary OR Romantic

A — Romantic – I hate scary movies.

Q. Chocolate OR Candy

A — This is a little bit hard, as I do like both things, but I’m going to have to answer more candy as too much chocolate hurts my teeth and gives me intense headaches.

Q. Campfire OR Outdoor Movie

A — Can’t I watch an outdoor movie with a campfire?

Q. Jeans OR Maxi skirt

A — Easy one for me to answer here – Jeans all day long.

Q. Fall fair OR Fall Farmers Market

A — I like them both for different reasons.

Q. Marigolds OR Sunflowers

A — Sunflowers.

Q. Hot tub OR Sauna

A — Both have their perks.

Q. Stargazing OR Watching The Sunset

A — Like stargazing, but I LOVE watching the sunset!

Q. Cargo Jacket OR Windbreaker

A — I like the look of a cargo jacket, but I’ve grown up wearing windbreakers

Q. Candles OR String Lights

A — Both are pretty, but I do love a candle, especially a vanilla-scented one.

Q. Early Christmas Planning OR Halloween Night Celebration

A — It’s never too early for Christmas Planning.

Q. Fall Wreaths OR Jack-o-lanterns

A — I love a fall wreath.

Q. Stew OR Chilli

A — Oooo…I do like Chilli, but there are more variations that you can experiment with regarding stew (plus I love adding different vegetables each time).

Q. Thrift Store OR Bookstore

A — Been in both, but my love will always be with books!

Q. Mustard Yellow OR Burnt Orange

A — Burnt Orange has always been a favourite of mine.

Q. Outdoor Naps OR Early Bedtimes

A — Early bedtime for me means I can get up earlier the next day and get started on any jobs I have on my to-do list!

Q. Scarecrow OR Cornstalks

A — Scarecrow – it always makes me think of The Wizard of Oz, and watching it with my family.

Q. Buffalo Plaid OR Denim

A — I’ve owned both, the plaid more recent, but I’ve always worn jeans, so it’s got to be denim.

Q. Foggy Morning OR Windy Afternoon

A — I love being wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of tea in my hand and seeing it Foggy outside in the morning.

Q. Raking Leaves OR Chopping Wood

A — I would not be trusted with an axe to chop wood, so it’s got to be Raking Leaves

Q. Preserving OR Baking

A — Baking brings back so many childhood memories for me!

Q. Jumping In Muddy Puddles OR Walking With An Umbrella

A — I used to jump in a lot of puddles when I was growing up. My sister and I used to have a competition on who could jump into the biggest and deepest puddle.

Q. Zombies OR Vampires

A — Zombies

Q. Caramel Apples OR Candy Apples

A — Caramel apples (yummy!)

Q. Haunted House OR Spooky Corn Maze

A — Haunted House

Q. Trick Or Treat OR Hand Out Candy

A — Always had to go trick-or-treating whilst growing up (mainly for my sister), so I’d have to lean towards that.

Q. Thunderstorm OR Crisp Sunny Day

A — Thunderstorms all the way (I have a lot of fun memories associated with thunderstorms!)

Q. Hayride OR Pumpkin Picking

A — Surprisingly, I’ve never done either, but I would like to go on a hayride!

Q. Kettle Corn OR Candy Corn

A — Not a fan of either, to be honest

Q. First Leaves Fall OR First Frost

A — First Frost

Q. Smelling Fresh-Baked Apple Pie OR Smelling Thanksgiving Dinner

A — I love the smell of both, but a fresh-baked apple pie makes me think of home more.

Q. Cranberry Sauce OR Gravy

A — Gravy all the way!

I would love to know all your opinions and what you would choose! Feel free to leave your answers in the comments section.

Thank you for coming to my blog and reading today’s post. I’m off for a couple of weeks now, and I’m hoping that in that time I can shift this infection. I hope you all have a lovely day, and I shall see you in 2 weeks with probably lots more to tell you! Bye for now 😄