January of 2021. I’ve been finding hard to be in this month without looking back at last year and how hopeful I was about the rest of the year. I had travel plans. I was starting to come up with travel plans (Belgium and Berlin were my last trips). I was planning for my leaving party. It’s hard not to feel sad when you look back on 2020. I also feel like it makes me hesitant to make plans and get excited for things in 2021. I keep being told to be hopeful, but this lack of knowing holds me back from making plans.
I don’t want this to be negative. This is just the “real” part of where I’m at right now. However, there is actually a lot I can count on and look forward to. Despite the fact that I’ve established an awesome Work From Home routine, I’m looking forward to being back in person to teach. This past week, I also got an official job offer that means I have solid work for the rest of the year teaching English! My book club will be meeting regularly again. I’m doing an online course that I’m already loving and that will take me forward in my career. This is what I can depend on, and this is what I need to focus on.
January has also been full of a lot of cozy and fun things. These are my favourites from the month!
1. Breath – Yoga with Adriene
I have always dabbled in this but never made it all the way to the end of the month. Today, I did it! I did 30 Days of Yoga! I feel like this practice has helped me in so many ways. I feel a lot more connected to my breath. The proof is that I did a little run with my sister and could actually breath at the end! I feel more connected to my centre because I’ve been standing up straight. This has been such a beneficial practice and a great way to start my days!
2. Face Brush
I got this brush for Christmas, and I LOVE it! My skin has been a lot better since I started using more Beekman products (a past monthly favourite), but this has taken things to a whole new level! I still have some work to do, but ultimately, my skin is brighter and better since I started using this brush.
3. Makeup
I feel like I may the only person in the world putting MORE makeup on during this time! To be honest, I’ve never really been that into makeup. I never knew how to use eyeshadow, but I’ve been experimenting with it a lot more this month. Although that will be coming to an end, I’ve had a great time learning something new!\
4. Loungewear
How could anyone not be loving loungewear right now? This is all I’ve been wearing, and I’m completely disappointed that I have to go back to wearing teacher clothes. I mean, how can I go back to wearing a wire bra instead of a bralette (another previous favourite)? This will definitely be my after school/after work wear, but I will miss it so much!
5. Stickers
If you’re into stickers, I may suggest my friend Rachel. She makes the cutest stickers for all occasions. We also worked together to create a special one for my sister. She is seriously so talented and creative. This particular sticker was amazing to receive in the mail this month after Kamala Harris officially took power. If you’re interested in her work, check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_made_by_rachel_/
January has been very same-y,
but I managed to get some real gems in it! My big focus this month has been on myself
and my routines and goals. I will have to shift into new life at a new school,
but I feel ready for the changes in February.
What have you been up to in
January?
-Daniella
You go woman! Sounds like a great month. I am having trouble planning too!
ReplyDeleteRight? I want to at least think about the summer, but who knows what timelines will be like!
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