Stir crazy.

In five days it is supposed to be spring, but I live in New York, so to be honest we will be lucky to be snow free the beginning of April. With each passing day I am getting more and more stir crazy. I miss spending my weekends hiking and setting up a hammock in the woods to read or write. Hopefully before I know it those sunshiny days will be back again. Until then I will do my best to enjoy what I have, at least the end is in sight.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

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A snow filled day.

This week seemed to go by too quickly. As much as I am grateful that it is Friday, a part of me is in disbelief that the work week is already over. Today was a snow filled day, so of course all I wanted to do was stay home cuddled up with a book. When I was able to come home early from work, catching up on my journal and reading were my top two priorities. There are few things better than spending time words while the world outside is covered in white.

Now that the week is done, I am looking forward to the weekend. I have very few plans and feel caught up on things for the most part. Hopefully all this adds up to a restful few days. A part of me really needs some low-key, non-scripted time to reset my jumbled mind. I am not sure what the next few weeks hold, but I will do what I can to put myself in the best possible position to face whatever comes my way.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

In like a lion.

My hope for March is to be a little more consistent with my days and more outgoing with my time. In January I did such a great job of pushing myself out of my comfort zone and spending time with others. Unfortunately, February I was back to old tricks of a mostly solitary existence. Not counting my weekend away, I rarely saw anyone outside of work. Now we are to the first day of March and my goal is to find a balance between what January was and February became.

The old saying about March is that it either comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, or vice versa. As the snow currently piles up outside I am hoping that by the end of March we will be well on our way to sunshiny days, outdoor adventures, and achieved goals. Some days we can take great strides, others end up being tip toed through, but everyday my hope is that I can do the best that I can to work toward the over all goal.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

Driving.

Driving long distances can have a therapeutic effect. Watching the trees and buildings go by, finding the next radio station when the last one gets too fuzzy and best of all pretending you are in the millenium falcon flying at light speed as the snow is falling. It is also a time to think and reflect, to remember all the things you are thankful for and to look forward to the adventures your time away holds.

This February will be nothing like the last one.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

Hibernation.

Something about the snow has me wishing for a few more days of weekend. Overall it was a wonderful few days off, I watched a ton of movies, relaxed, read and journaled. I truly should have zero complaints about anything, yet I am longing for a bears winter of hibernation. Hopefully I wake up tomorrow morning energized and ready to face the week, and what a week it will be.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

A snow filled day.

There were many times this summer that I wished I has someone to hike with, but that longing for companionship had long since passed, but today I woke up to a snow covered world wishing I had someone to spend the day with. On a day like today it is always nice to camp out in front of the TV with and watch movie after movie with someone by your side. By having this person around you feel less guilty for being unbelievably lazy. There is also the added benefit of being able to talk the other person into going out in the cold to shovel.

Unfortunately for me the cats were not convinced by my pleas to handle any of the chores of the day, they were however very into the being lazy in front of the TV and at reminding me that it was time to eat. Eventually without the help of my four legged friends I did get a few chores done. Thankfully a man a few doors down goes out with his little snow plow and takes care of the bulk of the snow removal so my efforts did not take long.

Times like this I wonder what my life will be like this time next year. If there is one thing that 2017 taught me it is that a year from now could be a whole lot different than you ever expected.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

 

Roller coaster.

This week has been a roller coaster. Work was a bit insane and set its self up for a pretty wild next few weeks. I got to spend lots of time with friends, even if one of the evenings was spent terrified watching Jaws. By the end of the week I am pretty sure I thought sleep was over rated, I honeslty am not sure how I made it through the day. The weather also threw its hat in the ring to add a unique note to the week, yesterday was almost up to 60°f and this weekend we there is a chance of a foot of snow.

If this up and down is going to be my new normal, I am going to need to find a way to get a lot more sleep. Thank goodness tomorrow is Saturday, a day made for relaxing and kitty cuddles while the world outside turns white.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

Winter run.

Today was actually an acceptable temperature. Instead of the single digits we have endured for weeks it was a welcome change. Because of the cool temperatures I have refrained from running, and it has been a little sad, so today I decided I would run on my lunch. It was a nice change of pace. There were beautiful flurries in the air and the sun was shining just enough. I would never say it was an amazing run, but I was thankful for the chance.

I have missed spending time outside. After a summer of hiking I got used to the fresh air and the summer sun. I often find myself counting the days till the warm weather is back again. Unfortunately, this is New York so there are still plenty of cold days yet to come, but hopefully there will be a few more nice winter days for some outside fun.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

The squeaky squeal of snow.

One of my least favorite sounds is the squeaky squeal of snow under your feet. It is a sound that is only made when temperature is low. I am not sure if my distaste comes from the sound its self or that it means it is so cold that the sound is made. Either way that first squeaky steps of the year makes me want to go back inside and not come out again until spring.

Unfortunately, I am not a bear and hibernation is not an option. Maybe someday I will live in a place that the ground never makes a squeaky squeal beneath my feet, but until that day here I am in the bitter cold with a snow covered world dreading what tomorrow will bring.

Tomorrow will be a little bit easier and I will become a stronger me everyday.

Steadfast & thankful week 7

This week was a bit of a whirlwind. It was consumed by Star Wars excitement and I regret nothing!

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Day 41:
I am so thankful to have Family and friends to send Christmas cards too. It was fun to sit down and write them. I need to get some more stamps before I can finish the last few.

Day 42:
This morning I woke up to a world of snow. Usually I am not a fan, but this morning I was thankful for the reminder of a clean slate. It was like seeing everything fresh and new.

Day 43:
I don’t get as many letters from Isaac as I do Rosa, but when I do they are full of little treasures. I was especially thankful for the stormtrooper!

Day 44:
Today is the day!! I am so excited, and thankful that I get to spend the evening with two friends as crazy as I am. I promise no spoilers from me, but if anyone wants to message me about Star Wars tomorrow I would love to chat with you.

Day 45:
My new Vellabox came today, and it smells AMAZING! The perfect sent for the holidays. I’m thankful I found this amazing subscription box!

Day 46:
This is today’s productive level. It is the perfect way to spend a snowy day. I’m thankful that having cats reminds me to stop and cuddle even when there are things to be done.

Day 47:
I am thankful for how Star Wars has connected me to so many people this week. I love sharing my excitement with them and wondering what will come next!