January ends today. And I can’t help but think this January’s been kind to me. Usually, January begins with me in a bit of a funk. This year, I didn’t feel that.
Sure, I had a few not so great days here and there. However, they were just that. Days instead of a week or more of feeling blah, wanting to rearrange the house and my entire life.
Maybe it’s because the January months of 2021 and 2022 were not the best. We started the year of 2021 with COVID finally finding our household. And 2022 was yet another ongoing battle in trying to figure out J’s schooling. Both months, of course, had good points but I can’t look back on them and think they were pleasant starts to the year.
This morning as I tried to revive my grocery store flowers, I found myself thinking. I thought how kind this January of 2023 has been to me. Wondering what made the difference.
Thoughts that came to mind as reasons for my contentment in January:
A bit of credit to Tamy over at Chasing My Life as Blogmas kept me feeling a bit cheerier than usual during the holiday season of 2022.
And to Sandra for her wonderful Blog 365 challenge. I’ve so enjoyed connecting with the other bloggers doing the challenge, some I’ve “known” for a long while and others who newly discovered.
My decision to simply accept and try to enjoy winter more instead of longing every day for sunshine and spring/summer. (Note, I still do long for those things but I’ve found some positives this winter)
Working the whole first week of the year. You can’t help but feel joyous around the preschool kids (mostly) excited to return to school and share about their holidays.
And perhaps a bit of luck with us all having the blessing of good health and (mostly) good weather
And of course, all your lovely comments on my posts!
Will February be as friendly?
I’m hoping so. The Blog 365 challenge continues. I work a few days at the preschool, once again, to start the month.
Lots to look forward to:
- monthly dinner out with our joint friends
- Galentine’s night out with my mom friends
- my husband’s birthday
- The Super Bowl (Have I mentioned the Chiefs are in it this year??!!)
- Valentine’s day
- A long weekend (President’s day)
Was this January kind to you? What are you looking forward to in February?
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Day 31/365 (Entire month of January completed!)
I am so happy to read that January 2023 began your year on a bright note! You deserve it. January this year seemed long for some reason, and I think it was because I really was sad for Christmas to be over. I am looking forward to February and then spring, but I am also learning to live each day without always wishing ahead. Anyway! I hope you have a cozy evening and yay for your Chiefs!
Thank you! Oddly, this January didn’t seem either too long or super fast to me. We’ll see how the rest of the year goes. It is sometimes so hard to stay in the moment, I think. There are days I really struggle with that. Happy February!
HAPPY January good start to the year. I’m so glad you enjoyed BLOGMAS and that’s why I do it – to keep my spirits bright and cheery 😀 Hope your February is just as nice!
Thank you! Yes, I hope you have a wonderful February as well!