Winter is Here ( and I wish I was hibernating!)

My winter doesn’t look like that at all. I finally broke out a puffy vest today, but honestly, it’s still pretty mild for winter. And yet—I feel it. The heaviness. The slow. The overwhelming urge to do absolutely nothing.

I’ve been going to this Tarot club, which, to be clear, I am far too lazy to actually learn Tarot or practice it properly. But the people are wonderful and the conversations are fascinating, so I keep showing up. One idea we talked about really stuck with me: starting the New Year in January is kind of ridiculous. It’s dark, everyone’s tired, and we’re basically hibernating. New beginnings and big resolutions at this time of year? Absurd. Getting anything done feels absurd. We should really be setting intentions in the spring, when we wake back up and remember who we are. (And no, friends who are monitoring me—I have not bought any books.)

I’m feeling stressed and a little sad and not quite up to everything on my plate. So I’m officially giving myself permission to relax and just do my best. That’s it. That’s the plan.

…That said, I still have a lot to do!!

First: I want to do another swap! What do we think? Is now a good time? Let’s make something for spring—bright colors, happy flowers, something cheerful and useful that we’ll get to enjoy soon.

Second: the retreat is coming up, and I am equal parts excited and terrified. So far, 21 people are coming. I am not joking. How many did we have last year—ten? Fewer? It’s going to be big and crowded and FUN. Wahoo! If you haven’t booked a room yet… I honestly don’t know if there are any left. I’m planning to bring a small folding table for my projects and extras, since we’ll probably be sharing the tables, and also my own chair because, let’s be real, the Lodge chairs are the worst.

And lastly—Chantel is gone. One fun person down. We spent the weekend helping her unpack, and I’ll admit I’m a little jealous. I love the PNW, and her new place is adorable, with wood molding and arched doorways. So charming. I don’t really have ambitions to grow our group, but I definitely didn’t plan on losing anyone either.

Anyway, hopefully this post isn't one big downer, because so much fun is coming up. Can't wait to see you Wednesday night at Heartfelt. At this awful, dark part of the year I need my friends around me!