Hello Monday

Good morning, friends! We’ve nearly made it through the first week of 2025. Over here, it’s been cold and cozy. I’m in the basement this morning with my morning journaling and yoga completed and hoping for enough time to give you a quick update on things around here. So let’s jump in!

My opening picture is from my walk yesterday. The sunset was at 4:26pm and I decided to squeeze in my walk at 4:10! So I hopped up and drove to the Veterans Cemetery (just 0.5 miles away) to work in 2 miles. It was dark and very cold by the time I finished, but it felt good to have it done. I used to walk at the Veterans Cemetery all of the time but haven’t for a while; it was a good reminder that it’s there in a pinch, especially when the snowmobiles take over my current favorite trail. And next time I walk so close to sunset, I’ll be sure to put my headlamp in my coat pocket before leaving.

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These socks are off the needles! They are Snallygaster Fibers, the colorway is called The Crows Have Eyes. This is yarn that I got at this year’s NH Sheep & Wool Festival and I love it! It’s hard to see in this picture, but there’s a ton of dark blues and purples — very witchy. The pattern is the I’m So Basic sock pattern (Ravelry link). I think I’ll be wearing them today because our high temperature is forecasted to be 23ºF. I’ll take all of the extra warmth!

I’m planning to open my “sock club” package tonight and get started on my next pair of socks. I’ve already forgotten what I packed up for January so it will be a fun surprise.

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And we are back to school today! I’m thankful that we’ve been at this for four years now because it should be easy to fall back into the routine that we’ve been following for a while. And still — there’s always a bit of nervousness about doing enough and doing it well. I’m looking forward to breaking the ice and getting back into the swing of things to help quell those feelings.

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It hasn’t escaped me that I haven’t done a December reading review nor have I shared my year end reading thoughts! Both of those posts are on the horizon – far horizon. They are coming. I have a lot to say about both topics and have struggled to find a stretch of time to work on those posts. There’s a plan in the works to get it done!

How was your weekend? How is the new year treating you? I hope you’re staying warm despite all of the cold weather that North America is experiencing right now. And I hope that you’re able to engage in all of the cozy hobbies that bring you joy. Take good care!