January

I have a little of the January blues this year.  The month seems long and boring and maybe a little housebound with the weather.  But, I'm moving forward with future self stuff and that makes me happy.  The more I practice being "her," the more automatic it becomes.  Looking for ways to show up, running decisions through a FS filter.  It works -- even when it isn't perfect.

Yesterday was that kind of day.  Nothing grand, but it adds up.

I texted a friend about hiking next week.  She's away for a couple of weeks, but we are trying for early February.  When I feel blah, I hibernate from people and that's the last thing I need to do.  Glad I reached out.  Putting effort into relationships that feel good.

I also said NO to hosting bookclub this weekend.  There seemed to be little interest or availability this month and this was suppose to be the potluck from the Jen Hatmaker cookbook.  Tons of work and I bet maybe 2 people show up.  We are meeting on a patio of a centrally located restaurant instead.  Yea.  Glad I spoke up with my concerns and I like the new solution.  So far, it's just me and one other so it might be canceled, but no problem -- I'll have done ZERO work ahead.  I actually didn't even read the book -- RBG.  It's so dry and boring.  I saw her documentary and that's enough for me.  Who am I?!?!  Saying no, speaking up AND not reading the book?!?!  Dang :)

Another hike popped up for tomorrow afternoon.  I signed up -- set an alarm because within minutes, it's full.  I wasn't particularly looking for a Friday hike, but I KNOW it'll make me feel good.  There's a sign up this afternoon for Monday morning and I'm on the fence with my toes. I'll need to decide today.  I've been careful with the temp, but circulation is also an issue and the Peloton shoes are tight enough to aggravate.  My poor piggies are a mess and I don't know if a morning hike is a good idea.

I stumbled on a local-ish farm that has a garden club.  The garden plots at the farm are sold out, but they have an at-home version.  They provide seeds, seedlings and all the advice you need.  Plus you can participate at the farm.  I bought the picking flower garden and veggie option.  This feels like a great opportunity to learn.  I'm excited -- really excited.  I'm at a stage where I need help if I want to actually expand a garden. And, I wanted to add a flower picking garden too.  It's one of my favorite things to share with people.  I've been collecting little glass jars and such to give flower away this summer.  I'm still in an experiment stage of gardening and this feels like a fun next step.

In the name of thrifting decor for Asheville, a vintage wooden vase came from Etsy.  I used greens I had leftover.  It's going to work perfectly.  One more thing coming from Etsy and the mantel should be finished (mostly).

Speaking of Etsy, I bought a vintage phone for fun decor in my office.  I have no idea where the idea started, but I love it.  It's an old rotary phone with an area code from Oregon.  Everyday things as art.  I would've loved a green phone, but those were $$ so I passed.  It's suppose to be in working order and if I had a home phone, I would've hooked it up.

The older I get, the more I love old things and remembering the past.  Sign of my age, sign of the times with a crazy world or just me -- who knows, but I'm going with it.  It feels good to reuse things.  I'm so "not green" in a lot of ways -- things like this are a tiny start to doing better.

I'll leave with this picture -- Monty cuddles are the best.  I love this little bubble butt.  Later gators.