Ah, JANUARY…a month filled with…snow and bitter cold days…and rain and warmer days…a new word for the year…a nutrition reset…and lots of “offline” activity that can’t yet be shared…In the midst of it all, these are the things that filled my days…
Reading…a few fictions to start the year, Young Jane Young and The Alice Network. I’m currently in the midst of our cryptographic history with The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s Enemies. As the year is underway, I also have a couple of daily devotional readings in flight.
Blooming…enjoying Amaryllis Watch 2018 as my two bulbs have been doing their thing…and it looks like I might get a few more blooms out of them, still…
Blogging…One way I’m channeling my one word is by focusing on my blog more than I have in a long time. Beyond not only writing but publishing more posts, I also spent some time refreshing things around here – a new layout, a category cloud, my Instagram feed and more.
Hibernating…thankful for the opportunity to work from home on winter weather days…
Watching…The Coronation “sit down” with Queen Elizabeth was a delightful program filled with all sorts of fun trivia tidbits…continuing with the royal theme, the return of “Victoria” on Masterpiece makes for good viewing, too…thoroughly enjoying the new Ann Curry storytelling that is We’ll Meet Again on PBS…
Streaming…finally watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and laughing throughout…Hunted was a good thriller series…thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Sloane and Florence Foster Jenkins…
Tidying…2 Green Drop pickups scheduled in the month were a prompt to continue tidying/konmar-ing/purging the excess within my house. With each new pick-up, it feels better and better to be clearing out the clutter…more pickups are planned for the coming weeks…
Some of the tasty Whole30 food prep and meals from the month
Resetting…Successfully completing a January Whole30 reset and now in the “reintroduction” phase. Skillet suppers were a key to success for the month and are something I see continuing for meals going forward. There are still more posts to share, but along the way this month I shared a great way to slow roast tomatoes, some of my simple skillets, and some of the food prep that helps me stay on track.
Looking ahead to February…a work trip to Oklahoma to start the month…taking a few moments to send “Happy Hearts Day” notes to dear ones…taking the time to do a “real” introduction to see what post-Whole30 foods may need to be reconsidered…continued progress on the “offline activity” that has yet to be shared…
What filled your JANUARY days?
Linking up with Leigh Kramer for What I’m Into. And also linking up with Kristen for What’s New with You?
February 1, 2018 at 10:39 am
Good morning from over at Leigh’s, Amy! So good to wander around, meet new bloggers, catch a glimpse of what makes their lives tick …
February 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm
I just finished a Young Jane Young. I was amazed by how Zevin was able to make a book about a serious topic into such a hilarious and engaging read!
February 1, 2018 at 9:07 pm
I’ve heard good things about The Alice Network!
February 2, 2018 at 4:52 pm
i quite liked Young Jane Young and The Alice Network is on my TBR. i keep hearing about The Marvelous Mrs Maisel so obviously i need to check it out!
February 3, 2018 at 6:32 pm
I’m in the middle of The Alice Network right now! Looks like you had a positive and successful month 🙂
February 5, 2018 at 11:34 pm
Stopping in from Leigh’s link up. I love the Marvels Ms. Maisel! I hope you have a lovely week.