Well guys, we made it. We’re in 2018. And we’re in January.
Frigid temps aside, I kinda love January. It’s taken me a long time to accept this about myself, but it’s true. I love this dreadfully cold and somewhat depressing month.
Let me explain…
I think of December as a really fun houseguest. In preparation of its arrival you stock your fridge with extra nice wine and cheese. Decorate every room from top to bottom. And then when it finally bursts through your door all red faced and buzzed from its plane ride in you’re SO EXCITED. December is here, it’s finally here! Oh what fun we’ll have together!
And then you go out more than usual. Have more parties to attend. Spend more money than normal. Have more holiday dresses to wear. So many cocktails and Christmas music and cranberry appetizers, oh my! Time is zooming by and it’s all so holly, jolly, and fun!
Until…
Until you’re suddenly exhausted and start to think, okay December. I’m a little spent. Maybe… maybe it’s time to leave.
Reluctantly, December finally gets the cue. And once it’s actually out the door you’re a little bit sad, but also a little bit relieved. You get your home back! Your routine. Your quiet…
You get January.
A month to put your home (or life) back in order. Clean out the closets, reorganize the drawers, not leave the house after 6 p.m…. Oh January, we’re in a for a good 31 days of cozying up.
Does that make any sense? Or am I loopy from ten cups of coffee today? I don’t know.
Regardless, I’m excited to get back to normal around here. I’m going to get back to my usual 4-5 posts a week. It has killed me to be away like this. And don’t you worry, I’ll be posting all of the obligatory New Years posts. I’ll be sharing my 2018 mantras and resolutions, my review of 2017 and what didn’t go so well, and of course my plans to be a completely new person this year 🙂 More water, more pilates, getting up at 6:00 a.m. everyday… You know the deal.
Lots to come this year. I have a good feeling about 2018. What about you?
I love January too. Mainly bc it’s my birthday month (I turn 35!! In three days!!!!) but also for all the fresh new beginnings and comfort and working off all the cheese and alcohol so my pants fit again.
Been missing your blog voice for real! Happy to have worn some vintage 2016 Taylor line (let’s get festive! Cozy AF! I’ll be home w my cat!) all week long and gotten more than one compliment. Let’s rock January! Let’s rock 2018!!
I’ve never heard of someone liking January before. It always seems so anticlimactic for me, y’know, after all the celebrations at the end of the year. But then again it makes sense because I usually overindulge during Christmas and New Year’s… hmmm.
I’m looking forward to your posts this year, Taylor! ❤️
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I’ve never been a fan of the winter, especially once the holidays are gone — so this is great perspective! And so true. I’ve already organized a ton of stuff. Happy New Year!
Okay, I absolutely love this because that is exactly how I feel about December and January…I’ve never seen someone put those feelings into words so perfectly, lol! I’ve grown to love January, but I think it’s also because I have Gasparilla to look forward to at the end of the month. It’s Tampa’s giant pirate parade aka just an excuse to day drink in the streets ♀️
I totally feel you on this. I love Christmas more than I love pretty much anything else but I’d happily rip all of the tinsel down at one minute past midnight on January 1st because by that point I’m always over it.
I agree with you here. I love the quietness of January and the opportunity to refresh and reset.
This was genuinely uplifting! I’ve never particularly enjoyed January but I’m going to keep this in mind!