JANUARY JOY LIST

 

TRAVEL

1. Trip to Reno to ring in the New Year with family -- Stayed at Silver Legacy in Reno. Watched fireworks with my siblings, SIL, BIL, nephews and family friends, Glenn and Brenda. (Mom and dad fell asleep before midnight.) Family NYE dinner buffet. Dinner with E at Cafe Central. Brunch with family at the same place. Brunch at Denny's in Newcastle with on our way on New Year's Day. Saw snow and rainbow on our way up to Reno. 

BFF MOMENTS

1. Welcome New Year Drinks (Postponed by we had quick treat exchange instead!)

FRIEND DATES

1. Edelmira's Birthday Lunch at Chao Pescao (✔January 19 on a cold and rainy day)

FAMILY MOMENTS 

1. Niners vs Lions Party/Mommy and Daddy's 56th Birthday at Emer and Mary Ann's house. Niners won! Yay, Superbowl! Enrique also came. I brought artichoke dip and sushi bake. SUPERBOWL in 2 weeks! Go Niners!  (Sunday, January 28) 

ORGANIZE

1. Put Christmas decorations away. (✔January 6)
2. Organize work filing cabinets.

TO COOK/BAKE 

1. Apple scones (✔ January 2)
2. Cheese scones
3. Salmon sushi muffins (✔ January 15)

CURRENTLY READING

1. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children ✔
2. When No One Is Watching ✔
3.  Nancy Drew "Mystery of the Tolling Bells" ✔

INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY

• Just nest and embrace the quietness of the winter.
• Remain cozy and contemplative.
• Drink lots of tea.
• Drink hot chocolate.
• Be okay with not doing much or going anywhere.

GOALS

• Lose 2 lbs - (Lost 1 lb)

JANUARY REVIEW

 

Intentions met! I enjoyed the slow pace of this winter. I scheduled and enjoyed a few "Nesting Days."

There were so many blessings including a normal annual exam, many family togetherness and delicious feasts, and another wedding anniversary for mom  and dad. 

•  January 2, Tuesday
• I baked apple scones.
• Made seafood rice porridge from Christmas Eve leftovers.
• Started a hardbound 1930's Nancy Drew "Mystery of the Tolling Bells" while drinking decaf black tea with lavender, oat milk and sugar. 
• Lit candles.
• Enjoyed the cozy winter gloom, Christmas tree and my new lighted snowglobe.
• January 21, Sunday
• I did not go to San Jose to see mom and dad since I took the day off to spend the day with them on Thursday.
• I made mashed potato in the rice cooker and baked salmon. 
• Lit 2 candles.
• Finished Nancy Drew
• Very Cozy rainy day.