January on the Horizon

It's finished. 

Holidays 2025 done & dusted. 

All that remains is un-decorating. 

We don't "celebrate" NYE or New Years. 

Usually reserved for the un-decorating.

I'll put together some munchies for the games for hubby and that's it.

Maybe babysitting. 

How was your Christmas?

The movie flight day was a solid 8.5/10.

F1 Movie -- AWESOME 

Family Plan -- total DUD

Knives Out -- AWESOME

Our basement setup is comfortable for a movie day.

Lots of room, blankets, pillows.

Easy potty break for the dogs.

Beverage refrigerator so less trips upstairs. 

I did a low-key Peloton ride and my foot is okay -- that was a HUGE mood booster. 

Texted with family and friends.

A few phone calls too. 

Hiking plans for next week (foot willing). 

I'm glad to "table" my holiday pity party drama until next year. I overthought and over-felt this to death. (Is anyone surprised?!?!) I looked at some wider perspectives and I can understand the situation better. Still feels prickly, but not "wrong." Happy it's behind me. It helped that we had a nice day yesterday.

Then my favorite time of year ... JANUARY. I love the reflection and planning. Joys of winter without the stress of holidays. Clean slate feeling. Possibility of a year ahead. Goal planning. Intention setting. 

Coming back to myself again. 

The holidays put me off center a little. 

January brings me back. 

No weddings or babies this spring -- no throwing showers or hosting events. Just regular life and I can not wait!!!!!

Oh ... I have such a fun craft that I'm going to do all year ahead of Christmas. My dearest friend mentioned it yesterday and now I'm all in. Stay tuned. It feels right up my alley. I'll tell you about it once I have a little more details and such.

But first ... off to Asheville for the mountains and family and teahouse. 

Happy Boxing Day. Later gators.