18 January

 A day of tidying and napping. I had a case of the crankies all day that has only just lifted. Sometimes the only cure for a bad mood is the magical combination of chocolate and tea.

17 January

A relaxing afternoon of practicing my driving out in the country with a friend, and stopping for lunch at a Mennonite restaurant. Delicious cake was eaten!

16 January

Friday night traditions  are the best way to end out a week. It was so good to finally relax and unwind.

15 January

It's funny how something grows to have less power over you the more you talk about it openly with people.

14 January

Some days the beauty of the morning gets drowned out by the very loud voices of the day. I'm glad I went tonight, but not sure how much I'll get out of being a part of this group yet.

13 January

Someone commented today that they noticed a huge change in me after not seeing me for a month. It's nice to feel that some of your efforts at self care and mindfulness might be starting to work.

12 January

Times I feel old: when the excitement of my evening involves reorganizing the fridge to be more functional and hanging out on the couch is the high point of my day.

11 January

A day of baking and enjoying the slightly warmer weather and the realization that it's possible to enjoy someone else's company even when coming to agreements about your shared space often isn't the easiest thing.

10 January

It's the small things that can brighten up your day. I'm a sucker for a cute dog statue and I know this one will bring me a smile each and every day.

9 January

After a long and exhausting week, I'm glad that' it's the weekend and that I can spend some time to appreciate the tiny corners of my world that make me happy.

8 January

Its funny how literally changing your perspective can make even the most mundane of tasks a little more interesting. I need to find more ways to shift my day to day in new ways.

7 January

Scene from my life: the remains of the day. Clean up and another mess is made almost immediately. If only the culprit wasn't so adorable.

6 January

A glimmer of hope today that the tide might turn, along with the the feeling that I may never know exactly want I want to be when I grow up. Some choices are simpler than others to make.

5 January

Some days are just so ridiculous that you have to just watch bad TV and cozy up under blankets to recover and come back to yourself.

4 January

The last day of vacation is so bittersweet. I wish this feeling of relaxation and time to myself at home could go on forever. I hope I can keep some of this feeling with me throughout the year ahead.

3 January

Finally snow! Afternoon spent chatting with a friend and an evening comfortable in my own company. Enjoyable walk with Jesse dog, watching him romp through the snow and chase a stick.

2 January

I'm still seeking some inspiration, but the more I get things in order around the house and ensure that I'm full of healthy foods, the more the inspiration to make and get things done is seeming to flow. I feel like I've hit the reset button in many respects and it's a good feeling that I want to hold onto.

1 January

Sooner or later the tree will come down and vacation will be over. But until then, the couch and I are good friends and nothing seems impossible or unlikely in this year yet.