Happy Sunday!

I hope your weekend was and still is amazing.

I have been bee-bopping around the house since yesterday. Tending to my plants. Vacuuming, sweeping, dusting and mopping. Moving things to change the look. Moving them back because it looked stupid. Lol. Changed my office around. Hung a couple of things in my very busy hallway of sentiments and good feels. Eventually I will have every free space I can find covered with all things that make me happy. Cleaned out the fridge. Changed my filters. Took out the trash.
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These are all simple yet peaceful activities that make me happy.  It is necessary for me to unwind in ways that allow me to feel restored and relaxed.

This is not a new year thing. This is a 'me' thing. My girls, and they know who they are, know I can’t sit still for very long.  Always doing the most.

And that’s ok...

​~AJ 😏

Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year.  The significance and excitement is like finding a brand new shiny penny.  You pick it up, put it in your pocket and then forget all about it.  That is, until it happens again, then for a moment you are reminded just how amazing it makes you feel.  

In years past I would have felt an urgent need to be out and about with the masses, celebrating, dancing, and mingling with strangers along with the annoying yet satisfying clink of the champagne glasses.  Having a little too much to drink, promising myself that as soon as the clock strikes midnight I will suddenly become a different person.  You know, change up those things I didn't much care for in the previous year.  
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I absolutely love everything about a resolution.  There is something about doing whatever the hell you want that just tickles my fancy.  I've been away from writing for a while.  I needed to do whatever it was that I was doing when I wasn't writing.  Sounds like a good enough reason for me.  I felt no pressure to create, no need to prove anything to anyone but myself.  When it's a gift, it never leaves you.  I have learned the more things change, the more things remain the same.  

The past year was really good to me and I have a lot to talk about, so here I am.  A new year is a milestone worthy of a grand celebration.   I approach this year with my mind open to a few new things.  I haven't quite put my finger on what exactly that will be, but just know, I am happy to be here, in the now and in my thoughts, which is a great place to be.

Happy New Year!  

~AJ ☺️