A NORMAL WEEKEND IN MY LIFE || A bit of reading, grief talk, volunteering at church and library

It was a pretty chill weekend.
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[@elizabethsspookyshouseofbooks]

I call it rebooting- when things get to much for me ,thats when i go quiet, i don't talk to anyone, i'll break down and cry and then i'll either listening to a podcasts, watch old movies or a drama ,color or read a book all the time under a soft blanket. Then in a few days i'll start to talk to my friends again

[@rhondafarrell7574]

You hit ten thousand because you are a sweet soul. We love everything you are and stand for and share your love of books!

[@BooksAndJams]

I appreciate you so much!

[@annakoutoumanos3423]

Congratulations on 10k, Krista! 🎉 Watching your videos is like spending time with a friend. 🙂

[@BooksAndJams]

That is a huge compliment to me, Anna. I appreciate you all so much!

[@amymccarthy7157]

Thanks for another great video! I love your black floral shirt and ombre manicure. That map puzzle looks hard!

[@BooksAndJams]

THank you!

[@mariasmiles68]

10k! Congratulations, Krista! I'm not surprised at all. Library sale, your "little dude," puzzles, and worship singing practice. My favorite kind of Books and Jams video. 🙂📚🙏

[@bytesofmemory]

Thanks for talking about your grief.. my husband is def. in the shut down mode while processing the grief of unexpectedly losing his mother a week after Naomi was born. Since his dad is in hospice there is a lot to be done and he is power of attorney and also in charge of his medical care.. so I am trying to walk alongside him and help him knock off some of his tasks while still giving him space to grieve.. It is just such a weird time because we are also celebrating Naomi's birth on top of it all. Yay for good books that you can binge through in one day!

[@BooksAndJams]

I can imagine there are just a lot of emotions running around your husbands mind and heart. That mix of joy and sadness can be tough to navigate. Sounds like you're doing a great job being a support for him even in those times he just needs to shut down. He may not even be consciously deciding to do it. It's just what his mind and body need. Keep doing what you're doing and lifting him up in prayer. I'm so thankful to have God as a source of peace in all of it.

[@moderate9984]

Congratulations 🎉on 10k, that’s amazing, love your kind and easy to watch videos. Hope you have a good week ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much for your kind words.

[@spreadbookjoy]

Everyone processes grief differently. I love a vlog - thanks for sharing your weekend Krista and huge congrats on hitting 10k! 🎉

[@BooksAndJams]

So very true. I have to remember to give myself the grace I would so easily give to others. We are hardest on ourselves, but that's not great at all. Thanks for the congrats! It's a fun milestone to hit.

[@BookZealots]

Wow! I'm surprised you already have blossoms on the trees. Camelias? and Cherry blossoms? We don't even have buds yet. I have daffodils. 😁 Knock, knock, Oh my goodness so precious. OH~! Thank you for sharing The Golden Spoon. One of my local librarians likes the UK baking show for the children. I'll ask her if she's read this book. 👍sometimes the best restaurants are those tiny "hole in the wall" places. I'm relieved to hear you have a grief support group. And you are so right, it is definitely a full body experience. yep, I noticed you reached 10k plus subs. Congratulations. I love having a small channel because my favorite part of being on booktube are communicating with viewers.

[@BooksAndJams]

I love finding new places to eat that aren't chains. There are so many great places in my area. I agree that connecting with bookish friends is the absolute best part of having a channel. No matter what the number is I don't take the connections for granted.

[@beckybesendorfer2427]

Can’t wait for the virtual retreat!

[@BooksAndJams]

Me too! It's not long now... Yay!

[@vanillahearts62]

When major life things happen, such as losing someone, you'd have to be a robot to not get sad or depressed about it. I shut down too. I find having a bath and putting my head under the water helps. In time you will bounce back. However, you are way more active and productive than I expected. I'm at this weird age where I've experienced death so many times, they are now hitting with the same impact. I lost two cats in the last 6 months (old, kidney disease and brain cancer) but it hit me just as hard as a family member or friend. So, you do you, and don't feel bad for blobbing out and shutting down here or there!

[@BooksAndJams]

It's so encouraging to hear when others can relate. Grief is so universal, but not talked about enough. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. And thanks for understanding.

[@sandyokey1019]

Congratulations on 10k!🎉

[@joannlisman7917]

Any day there is a video from Krista, is a great day! Love your demeanor and your honesty. Grief is ongoing and everyday it is different and I feel you are handling it well day by day. You are so down to earth and that is what I like about your videos and the fact that I also love books and reading! Wish I lived near you as I am sure we could be good buddies! 📚📖

[@BooksAndJams]

Thank you so much for your encourragement. I really appreciate you. And we could definitely be good buddies!

[@jensreadinglife]

Congrats on 10k! 🎉 So amazing and well deserved. And I completely relate to what you said about grief. My dad passed away at the end of September and there are still days when I just have to shut off. I’m glad you were able to take time to take care of yourself in that way. ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks for sharing about your dad, Jen. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that grief has no timeline. I just have to listen to my body and my heart and take the time that I need, trusting that God will be with me every step of the way.

[@karen-dizneydaizy4882]

Congrats on 10K subscribers, you have worked hard for this moment. Thanks for sharing your life, reading and everything else that you do with us.

[@BooksAndJams]

And thanks to YOU for being here for a few years now! I am very thankful for you.

[@karen-dizneydaizy4882]

@@BooksAndJams I looked back at your videos and I have been a subscriber for 6 years. Wow - how time flies. I didn’t leave comments in the early days then.

[@theresepazell7875]

Congrats Hard work pays off..Love your music..Take care b safe. Hope the weather stays good by you..Hard times always seems long but in reality it's always there even w the Numbness..Love yo0ur videos and book reviews. THANK YOU..

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks, Therese. You always do like it when I play/sing. I appreciate your encouragement.

[@jaynehunter-ar]

I have a similar grief reaction as you - I go on autopilot and don't have much of an outward emotional response. I think however it is that you handle it at any given moment on any given day is the right way. I'm so excited for your 10K subscriber milestone! Yay!!!

[@BooksAndJams]

It's been so interesting to take a look at grief with a wide lens and see how it affects others even as I'm looking inward at how I'm affected. It can feel so isolating, but your comment shows yet again that others can relate and have had similar reactions going through it. Thank you.

[@leighcochran8276]

Hi!! I'm going to be helping to get books priced and inventoried for the spring book sale for my local library soon. I will be going to wheel of fortune LIVE in a neighboring town Wednesday night and I hope I get to SPIN THE BIG WHEEL!! then of course the readathon slumber party!! Good week!

[@BooksAndJams]

How fun. Wheel of Fortune live sounds like a blast! Fun ahead for you for sure!

[@TeresaNC1]

Congratulations on 10k! But also, congratulations for taking care of yourself and realizing what you need. So often we think we need to zoom through a process or follow a pattern. It isn't trus. There is no pattern of time frame for grief. 💕

[@BooksAndJams]

That is so true. There is no set timeline. I appreciate your encouragement, Teresa.

[@Michelelynnreads]

Congrats on 10k!! 🎉 I echo all your thoughts on grief. Grieving is typically thought of as only emotional, but it’s 100% physically graining as well. I’m currently reading Grief is Love by Marisa Renee Lee, and I just read a part where she talks about the physical pain of grief. I felt seen. Sending hugs. ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Grief being a physical thing as well as emotional wasn't a new concept, but something that was good to be reminded of. I hope to do a bit more grief reading after this group is done. I am not sure I can dive that deep into it all at the same time.

[@Writing4Jesus247]

Yay! Love your weekend vlogs! Congrats on 10,000 subs and finishing the New Testament!!! I just finished the Old last year! Working on Matthew now😊

[@BooksAndJams]

I have read through the Bible in a year using different plans. This year I'm decided to start with the New. I'm in Genesis and Psalms now. I should mix in the prophets so I don't save those all for the end. haha.

[@homemadehappy6956]

So honored to be one of your people 🎉

[@socialbianca]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

It's not "slacking". 4-5 days of movement a week is great! (Esp strength training for us ladies growing older)

[@BooksAndJams]

Very true. At some point I want to get 30 days of closing my rings on my apple watch. But it will have to be when it's a bit warmer so my "off" days can be taking a good walk. It's a bit too chilly and the days aren't quite long enough for me yet.

[@mollyalladin2431]

Look at you! 10k! What a great way to express your place with grief. I lost my mom almost 30 years ago and I am still grieving and working my way thru the grieving steps. Give yourself lots of grace.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks, Molly. Yeah, some days are for sure easier than others and that grief cycles around again for all of those I've lost, no matter how long ago.

[@lindseyreads5450]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers! Thank you for sharing your weekend. I’ve thought about volunteering at the friends of the library. It’s cool to see the behind the scenes before the sale.

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes! I highly recommending becoming a Friend of the Library. It's not that much per year and allows for cool volunteering opportunities.

[@lindseyreads5450]

@@BooksAndJams Thank you for the encouragement!

[@BekahBooksandBujo]

Oh no… you always tell me when new seasons of shows are up! Last time it was love on the spectrum. Now it’s love is blind… not much reading will be done for me in the next couple of days 😂

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. Feel free to Voxer me if you need to chat about it when you watch!

[@roseschrier3770]

Yea another weekend vlog!🤗 love these ! Fun tagging along to the gardens🌺& library📚 Peace & Blessing🙏

[@von20808]

We love you too, Krista! Every time I see one of your videos it makes feel comfortable like I'm right there with you. You have nothing to apologize for. You do whatever you need to do, so you can go through the healing process. We will still be here waiting for you. ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Thank you so much, Von. I appreciate you so much!

[@daisy4750]

I love how you sing and play the organ. I also binge watch “ love is blind”

[@somero2350]

10k whoop whoop. I knew this channel would be popular. So happy for you. I love love love your channel. Krista, grief is a journey. Take your time and know you are being prayed for. ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much, Somer. I appreciate you!

[@crochetmima]

Read the whole Polifax series in the early 90’s. Such a fun time. And Congrats 🎉 on 10,000!!!

[@BooksAndJams]

Fun! I am really enjoying it.

[@loriglasser5173]

Hi Krista! 😊 Congratulations on 10,000 subscribers!!! Awesome!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your vlog, as I do each one. Thank you for putting in all the time and effort into each of your videos. Thank you for sharing your grief journey with us. Grief is so complex. You are in my very special prayers. Take good care, Lori 🌸📚

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks, Lori! I appreciate your prayers and encouragement.

[@librariesandlabradors]

I’m so excited for the reading retreat this weekend! You are my OG Booktuber Krista, you were the one I was most inspired by to start my own (sorely neglected) channel. So for the 8+ years, I want to thank YOU. 💙

[@BooksAndJams]

Melissa, you're simply the best! I'm so thankful that this little corner of the internet has introduced me to friends like you. SO so thankful.

[@MLLatUtube]

Congratulations on reaching 10K - you deserve it! I am so glad you are enjoying Mrs. Pollifax - she is one of my all time favorite characters. And I also really enjoyed The Golden Spoon. I will say a prayer for you as you deal with the grieving process, which as you say is very individual. Be sure to give yourself grace.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much MaryLou. I appreciate you.

[@angelawix2075]

I love watching your videos and being one of your people. 💕

[@nannyd3]

Woohoo, congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers. Just shows how appreciated and loved you are ❤

[@ruthjones-hernandez7307]

Krista, be kind to yourself always. Let yourself grieve in your own time. I love the jigsaw puzzles that you got. May God Bless You and your family.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thank you, Ruth. It is too easy to put pressure on myself. Grace is easier to give to others than ourselves. I'm working on it. I appreciate your kind words.

[@ruthjones-hernandez7307]

@@BooksAndJams Yes, I understand what you mean. It has always been easier for me to put pressure on myself too. I am working on being kind to me first. We are all a work in progress.

[@mlb7414]

Congratulations on 10,000 subscribers! Such a well deserved achievement. 🎉You quickly and easily became one of my favorite people to watch on KZbin. Thank you for being a bright spot in my (and 10,000 other people) day.

[@BooksAndJams]

That is so kind of you to say! Thanks so much. I just love this growing corner of the internet.

[@sassykassispages]

Thank you for sharing your weekend with us!! Also, Congratulations on your success and all 10,000 of your friends! You deserve it!! Best BT channel ever!!! 🎉❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Aww thank you so very much!

[@daisy4750]

Just read a post that you have 10k subscribers! Congratulations!

[@BooksAndJams]

Thank you so much.

[@JacquelineCaron]

Hi Krista - thanks for sharing another weekend with us! Loved seeing the spring blooms on your walk with your little dude - we don't see buds, blooms up here in Maine til April typically.... spring is coming!! Up here in the North we tend to 1st notice it with the longer days - so nice to have daylight til 5:15 in February!! have to mention ( as I noticed in another video ) I loveeee your nails - the different shades... so pretty!! have a good week - and again, congrats on your 10K milestone!! 🎉♥ Jacqueline

[@BooksAndJams]

I cannot wait to have longer days...soon! I enjoy going for a walk after work, but can't do that when it's dark soon after I'm home. We are getting close.

[@maryflaherty7096]

Looks like Spring there. pretty flowers. Love your Vlogs, you know..

[@kellymurphy7537]

Congratulations on 10,000 subscribers. So excited for you!

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

Congratulations on 10k! Whoop whoop 🎉! Grat video, live that Spring is in the air for y'all! We had a nice few days, then back to 30s and 20s, burr! I've done that with clothes also. I wore a shirt, washed it that evening and ran the dryer over night. When I grabbed it from the dryer that morning it was the closest shirt, I didn't even realize or think about it. There's times where it just hits that my mom is gone. I don't think I've felt bad for laughing, but my kids still do, especially my son. I need to figure how to handle my dads though. All I picture is me breaking. I mean right now writing that, my eyes teared up. He means the world to me! It broke my heart when he said he wished I didn't have to go back home. He's who I am! Hugs girly!

[@BooksAndJams]

It's so helpful in grief to remember that we aren't alone. Thanks for sharing some of your story with me. God will be with you every step of the way when the time comes. Much love.

[@desi-reads]

I desperately needed a krista video. So happy made my entire night!

[@BooksAndJams]

Aww. You are the sweetest!

[@phague85]

Yah!!! 10,000 subs. Well deserved!

[@KarenTreads]

11:30 is not a reasonable bed time😂 thanks for taking us along this weekend, love your singing.

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. I know. I know. It's just the norm for me these days.

[@susannels4884]

Congrats on 10,000. So excited for you!

[@amandalillie4543]

Congratulations on 10K. It’s always so interesting the different ways people grieve. It’s such a long process. In June it will be 16 years since my sisters passing. For me while I did my experience grief like I did initially there are still moments of sadness I experience.

[@BooksAndJams]

Yeah, one thing we have been talking about in Grief Share is that there is no "getting over" the loss of someone, but we will get through it. That loss becomes a part of us, but the pain of it won't always be as strong as in the beginning. It's been 25 or so years since losing my dad and that sadness still definitely comes around now and then. I'm glad to talk about it because it's so universal and yet something we don't all talk about that often. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your story.

[@andeeheartsbooks7447]

10K, whoot! 🎉🎉🎉 Love hanging w you on these vlogs even if you are not doing a whole lot. You are just fun to hang with! (Obviously since 10k of us want to hang w you!)

[@BooksAndJams]

Yay! Thank you! You're the best.

[@CarolAttrux]

Congratulations on 10K subscribers! That is terrific! 🎉📚

[@nicolajones1916]

Sending you love and prayers xxx

[@wendypridmore2005]

Congrats on the 10000 subscribers. 🎉🎉🎉

[@robynseggblue6599]

Oh Reader is from Barnes & Nobles and comes out every quarter

[@BooksAndJams]

Good to know. Thanks. I wasn't familiar with it.

[@theresas709]

Congrats on the 10K. 🎉🎈

[@jennysbooksvlogs5726]

Keep up the good work Krista

[@joyklimachefsky5868]

You have spring!

[@BooksAndJams]

I love it! Every year I get so excited when the blooms start so early! Now...just need those days to get a bit longer.

[@joyklimachefsky5868]

And congrats on 10,000! So happy for you KJoy!

[@susanjimenez62]

My big sister - and only sibling - died in July of 2021. She was my ‘person’. Only in the past few months have I started having days when I don’t feel drained and somewhat numb. I feel great empathy for you, and am sorry you’re going through this difficult time. 🤍

[@BooksAndJams]

Susan, there is simply no "getting over" a loss like that. I am so sorry you have been walking through your grief these last couple years. I am praying that God gives you moments where there is NO DOUBT that He is with you walking through it. Thanks for your understanding and empathy. Sending you love today.