Not all months are created equal. I can’t say that January 2025 was particularly better or worse than other other years, but it definitely felt more busy. I continued all of the things I normally do, but had the added stress of a new job. Much has changed since I did this particular job before, so it feels like a completely new job. Yet, it spite of being very busy, it was worth taking the time to notice the happy things.
Playing the harp, composing music, and snuggling with my dogs continue to be the biggest bright spots in my day. Yummy soups on a cold day, and quiet mornings are near the top as well. I could list the less than happy things, but I’m am making the personal choice not to dwell on those things.
Here is my Happy Things list for January 2025:
Turkey and rice soup
Scottish romance books
Sunny winter afternoons
Colored paper clips
Cold apple cider
A fenced yard
Microwavable heating pad
Quiet mornings
Finishing a composition
Honeycrisp apples
Mist over the hot tub on a cold day
Starting a new composition
Kinesiotape
Virtual employment opportunities
Unexpected snow
Power restored after a long, cold night
A new box from Chewy
Letters from friends
Scooby’s unconditional love
Payday
Engraver’s Mark Music
Peanut butter and honey
A 4-day weekend
Sunny winter day
Getting organized
Real customer service
Oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon
Chai tea
Deep tissue massage