January 2023 Monthly Wrap-Up
For a week or two there, I thought I wasn’t going to do anything in January besides run IV antibiotics and watch Teen Wolf. Then everything exploded and things got really busy in every aspect of life. I slept probably over half the time and pushed through work or appointments in between (so much of both of those, lol). I did rally enough to sing the national anthem at a hockey game with my music studio, which was SUCH a fun night. And Andrea had her baby!!!
This month I’m…
Reading: A Duet For Home, Karina Yan Glaser. The Boy Who Steals Houses, C.G. Drews (reread). With and Without You, Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, Jonathan Auxier (DNF). Zoya’s Story, Zoya and John Follain. Exactly Where You Need to Be and Between You, Me, and the Honeybees, Amelia Diane Coombs. Always Jane, Jenn Bennett (reread). A Pinch of Magic, Michelle Harrison. The Girl Who Fell From The Sky, Emma Carey. The Year of Less, Cait Flanders. Finding Her Edge, Jennifer Iacopelli. Running, Natalia Sylvester. Sick Kids in Love, Hannah Moskowitz (reread). 14 total.
Listening to: The Vamps. Gracie Abrams’ album This Is What It Feels Like. Wild Rivers. The Women & Work: Stepping Into Kingdom Productivity podcast.
Watching: YouTube–Shelby Church, Jordan Bauth, The Frey Life, Madison Strong, Vogue’s Beauty Secrets, Sailing Zatara. TV shows–Teen Wolf (season one), Harry & Meghan.
Writing: This One Is True started writing itself in my head, but sadly, I didn’t have much energy to actually sit down and work on it. With songwriting I’ve been focusing 100% on prepping for a show next month where I’ll be performing original songs for the first time. The Diamonds Conference happened, and I volunteered with People Hope as usual, too (and started making Valentines for friends). And work-wise, I somehow had my highest-income month, like, ever even though I literally probably slept for over half of the month.
Grateful for: A care package from families at my church. My voice teacher coming into my practice room just to tell me I’d sounded good when she overheard me the week before. Canceled meetings. Having the energy to take a shower. DoorDash. Schumann. Fridays. A neighbor checking up on me. Baguettes. A friend wanting to ride together all the time so we’ll have extra time to catch up. Being able to access my Netflix for the first time in ten months. Seizure-free days.
What did you do in January? Hit reply or leave a comment and let me know!
