Januaries

As I've mentioned, I get a little erratic in January. In my search of peace and contentedness over the last couple of weeks I have seriously considered getting another tattoo as well as changing my name. Though I decided against both, I proceeded to stalk local furniture stores thinking that perhaps a new couch is what I need to usher happiness back to my life. I know, I know. I wander around stores or spend aimless time held captive online and, after the momentary high, I feel gross. I struggle, dear reader. In fact, at the moment, we are this close to getting a cat and I think it might be related to the Januaries.

In the meantime, here's what helps...

Afternoon lattes made by someone else and picked up in the drive-thru:

The burning flame of a candle:

A good book:

Planning and enjoying a 4-yr-old birthday pony party:

Wine helps tremendously during the 9-11 p.m. hours, but not so much the 6:30 a.m. hour:

Fresh flowers in bright colors:

And of course family and friends and the three little people that I adore. It's really not so bad.