Another yet cold day here. A bit warmer but still in the negatives. -6°F, but we may now be in the clear and rise above zero this next week. I'm still crocheting a current blanket for ourselves (odd occurrence, as it's usually for donation). I do need to check in my back ordered yarn. It's the very last day of January today, and it was said to be shipped a week ago. Then again, roads are not in good condition, and the temperatures are cold. I think a new soup should be tried with more snow on the way (oh joy!).
I am getting caught up with crochet book blanket granny squares. I'll try and remember take a photo of them.
Funny story to share. One year I was so pumped for a new "thing" to do (a new venture with gusto), I decided to read all of Ernest Hemingway's books in one year. I had them on my shelf of course (why wouldn't I? Ha ha ha!).
You can see the original post HERE and HERE if you need some winter time entertainment.
The funny part? After a few books, I ditched his books and said nope, not reading anymore. He was either drinking, on the way to the bar, or with women, or both drinking and with women. I soon disliked his writing, no matter how famous the author became. I should have picked another author, but it is a funny story to share. If you read his books, you know what I'm talking about.
Cheers to the blog poster who shared this book! I love a good book that is not a romance, and just literally a good story overall.
Sigh. I am embarrassed to admit, that I've had it for a while, but I am finally reading it and I love it so far! Thank you to whomever it was, but I think it was Far Side of Fifty.
Winter time limits outdoor physical activity for us, but we do have some winter hikes on the agenda (weather permitted). Do you try to get outside or get moving in the winter? Do you do daily indoor exercise? Daily stretching? Do you weigh yourself weekly, or do you just have it checked at the doctor when you are there? The doctor cleared me for exercise, but I'm still waiting on more information from the doctor's suggestions (to see if they are better, different or more helpful).
Do you do anything intentional for your mental health over winter? Herbal, uplifting teas, meeting with friends/family, or possibly journaling? Make travel plans of some fashion? Visit the library more often?
New word I learned for the month: Parsimonious. Overly stingy or frugal, unwilling to spend money/resources.
Ending the month with some thoughts to chew on so to speak. I did absolutely nothing for a Christmas countdown for 2026. I can say, that when I did this last year (countdown), it was a lot of fun trying new recipes for the holidays.
What am I reading? © January 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
I don't weigh myself - and when the doctors office weigh me, I ask them not to tell me. I go by my clothing. I haven't changed sizes in years and when something gets snug, then I know I better do something. I had a eating disorder as a young adult so not knowing the "number" works for me. I've been doing this for decades.
ReplyDeleteSince California winters are mild, I can still get out and about except if we have days of rain. I tend to get cabin fever in the summer around August when the temperature goes in the opposite direction.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. God bless.
Debby, funny you mention that about the doctor visit. I told the nurse at the last visit the same thing, ha ha! Your weather sounds pretty nice year round.
DeleteIt does look and sound like you've found lots to keep you busy. I've only been out of the house twice in the past 2 1/2 weeks because of this ridiculous bronchitis. The cough is driving me batty. I love being home though and could happily just stay here day after day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
Betsy, I surely hope you find relief soon with your cough. Goodness. I just made us another tincture, as we are hearing of more people getting sick. I try to think of winter as a "resting" time so I do not get cabin fever so to speak.
DeleteI'm always up for a book recommendation! Especially non-romance fiction. It's funny you should mention Earnest Hemmingway. Last night Dan and I tried to watch Farewell to Arms and got so bored with it that we hit eject before it was finished.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, you made me laugh out loud about the movie. Yes, I too, thought the books would be very good. Nope. Ha!
DeleteWe moved from Florida to the mountains in North Carolina a few years ago. Winters were never really a thing before. But now...whew! Thankfully, I have my hobbies to keep me inside and busy. I also love to read / listen to books. I prefer not to weigh myself but I've gained weight over the last couple of years and need to do something about it! I put my boots on the other day and walked in the snow, down and up the steep road. It was a workout!
ReplyDeleteJeanna, that snow is definitely a work out for sure!
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