by Kimberly A. Cook (Twitter@ WarriorTales)
Here we are getting ready to move into 2015. A New Year brings high hopes and fond memories. Since five is supposed to be a lucky number, I’m thinking good things for all of us ahead. That is my wish for all.
Weather is odd once again, woke up to 25 degrees outside and high winds. But we have brilliant sunshine so I can bundle up no problem. Most of the U.S. is in the Arctic Cold outbreak once again so here are some fun things to do this week.
1. Figure out what is bugging you the most and clean it out. Did this recently with the container next to my stove that holds my utensils. Couldn’t even get one more in the container, so sorted it out. Stuffed the overage into the kitchen utensil drawer, so now I need to clean that out. But I accomplished one thing!
2. Take a nap. Spec Ops Cat demonstrates his professional level at this activity in the photo. Remember to relax like a cat. Just wish I was as limber as he is.
3. Play a game from your childhood. Taking the Yahtzee game over for New Year’s Eve celebration treats tomorrow to play with family. Nothing like rolling dice and not losing money to make me a happy woman.
4. Read. A magazine, book, cookbook, ebook or cereal box. It feels like a guilty pleasure to do this during the day in the sunlight, so count me in!
5. Socialize. Whether your watching the bowl games with friends and family, Go Ducks!, or visiting family and friends during the holidays, make time to bond. Actually listen and talk with people. Unplug! It’s a wonderful thing.
6. Be grateful. It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the stuff and things and expectations, but the true joys in life are the little things; always have been, always will be. My favorites this past week were my sister’s pumpkin bread, a calm and happy Christmas, healthy family and friends, donating books to the library, spending Christmas Eve with my Mom, sleeping in and Spec Ops Cat cuddles. Priceless!
Hoping your holidays are going well and let’s all make fun plans for 2015. Happy New Year!
I am printing your list with plans to follow through on each item in 2015 (heck, I may even start today on numbers 2 and 4!). Adorable pic of Spec Ops Cat. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Happy New yEAR FROM sPEC oPS cAT AND I. He is helping me type. Not! 🙂
Spring is coming for gardening and outside activities without parkas and mukluks. Yay,,,,
We can always hope! Should warm up tonight. I think! 🙂