Good things that graced my January

 

Zero library fines accrued (if you're a Brewer, you understand that this is an achievement)

 

Lunchtime library visits to pick up books on hold and peruse the YA section for additional treats

 

Didn't have to pack a suitcase or board an airplane

 

Spent lots of time cross stitching an adorable Winnie the Pooh pattern

 

Got reacquainted with my excessively large collection of rom com DVDs

 

Two very long walks -- just me, Pandora, and suburban sidewalks

 

My nephew did not grow out of his fat phase, and for this I am thankful

 

Communed with several talented artists at an open mic at one of my favorite bars

 

Happy hour date with Cat

 

Dinner date with Debbie

 

Writing date with Steph

 

Read "Milo" and "The Manny Files," two beautiful, hilarious books that together deserve 10 stars

 

Bought tickets to an Echosmith show, and validated my purchase as their songs made me smile

 

Reached my 1,000 minute meditation milestone with Headspace

 

Topanga shared this picture with the world

 

Did occasional yoga with a coworker during lunch, and giggled and breathed

 

Had some "shred" sessions at the gym, where pop music pushed me along the treadmill

 

Went to an outdoor baby shower where the weather was A+ perfect -- only in L.A.

 

My honey's Bills went to the playoffs

 

Sat with Chels during church

 

Wore a party hat at Alex's birthday and received warm greetings from strangers

 

Great conversation about writing, during which I was encouraged as an author

 

Lots of silly, sometimes ranty phone conversations with Nick

 

Got invited to a book club, to be hosted by a girl I adore

 

Listened to "Fight Song" approximately 13 times (at least)

 

Took myself out for chicken korma, and considered crashing the wedding next door in my jean jacket

 

Ate three PB&J's in one day

 

Bought the new Glen Hansard album

 

Gushed over the writing of a fantastic columnist

 

Found a robot tote bag, LEGO paper plates, and dry scalp shampoo for $1 a pop

 

Attended a bowling birthday fete and a bingo birthday celebration in the same weekend

 

Fuller House announced a fourth season

 

(Though I am yet to view), One Day at a Time dropped a new season of episodes

 

Got to be a first-time-pet-owner coach to a friend who was approved to adopt a fluffy rescue cat

 

Some friends went on vacation to Florida, and I felt like an honorary traveler thanks to text updates

 

Got to be a reader, writer, friend, daughter, sister, partner, feline lover, and a person in this life