Monthly reviews are one of my favourite traditions. Here’s how it works – every month I come up with some things I learned, and not always the easy way. Then, I ask you all to join in with some recent revelations of your own. And we all learn and grow and what-not. Or at least share a laugh at our own expense, because some of these lessons are both hard-fought and funny. Sound good?
So, without further ado, here is what I learned in January – or some of it, anyway.
What I Learned This Month
1. I discovered that it is very sad, indeed, when you head out in search of cheese and the cheese shop is closed for a much-needed post-holiday rest.
2. I learned that you can take your four-year-old to the planetarium, but you can’t make him watch the film when he digs in his heels and declares the theatre too scary.
3. I got in touch with my roots when I took my kids for a Sunday afternoon hike.
4. I finally caved in and read the Twilight books. They annoyed me, but I finished all of them in very short order without putting them down, so make of that what you will.
5. I was inspired by the beauty of sun sparkling on frost-covered branches.
6. My professional world expanded when I agreed to take on a new role.
7. I observed Mexican street food popping up everywhere, and I have come to believe that the next big food trend, at least here in Vancouver, is tacos. Remember when cupcakes were all the rage? This has taken their place.
8. I re-immersed myself in the world of books, and joined Goodreads. It felt good.
9. I discovered, yet again, that my efforts at keeping my floors clean amount to shoveling in a snow storm as long as I have young children.
10. I re-learned the joys of having a guinea pig in my home when my friend’s family went out of town and their pet came to stay with us.
I’ve shared what I learned – what did you learn in January? Leave a comment and tell me! Or, if you’d like to play along by writing a review post of your own, link to it in the comments. And please feel free to grab the button from the top of this post.
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Twitter: Wendy_Irene
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Going on a hike with the kids sounds really nice. I love how the sun was shining in the picture. I love winter but I am starting to miss the sun and haven’t spent very much time outside lately. This month I really learned how to change my attitude about exercising and it has made my life more enjoyable and less like a big to-do list. Wishing you all the best in February!
Wendy Irene’s last post … Guided Meditation: Release the Past
Twitter: AmberStrocel
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In truth, that was one of the few sunny days we had in January. As you know, it’s a rainy month here in Vancouver. I’m starting to see the days get longer, though. Spring isn’t too far off!
Twitter: pomomama
says:
Ditto with the fifty shades series – luckily they are a fast read when you skip the tedious monotonous (and badly written) sex. Who knew it could seem so boring?
Twitter: AmberStrocel
says:
I read 50 Shades last month, too. The writing was worse than Twilight, but it had other, erm, perks for me.
Twitter: BirthingKristen
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LOL! What’s funny is that though I pretty much hated the writing in both series, the Twilight series had more of an “other, erm, blush, um” effect on me.
Kristen’s last post … Pluralism and Diversity: How Much are you Willing to Tolerate when it Comes to Pregnancy and Birth Choices?
Twitter: AmberStrocel
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Either way, we’ve clearly both read all the books, and Stephanie Meyer and E. L. James have won.
Congratulations Amber! Wonderful news on the job front!
And Tacos, I want them; need them. Please deliver!
As for refusing to well do things –> apparently, Theo hates soccer!
http://seetheorun.com/2013/02/04/what-i-learned-in-january-2/
harriet Fancott’s last post … What I learned in January
Twitter: AmberStrocel
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Mmm, tacos!