Journey & Adventure

I can’t begin to tell you how HAPPY I am that January is on its way out. I’ve mentioned before that it gives me great satisfaction when I’m able to turn the calendar to a new month and saying good-bye to this month brings me great satisfaction. There is something to be said for new beginnings and saying “so long” to sucky months like January. I’ve never been a fan of January because it’s endlessly long, cold and dark and there isn’t anything to look forward to, except long, cold, dark days. Here’s to you February…

Normally, I take immense pleasure with turning the pages on the calendar.   There is something exciting about turning the page to a new month.   I’m not sure whether it’s the excitement of a new photo, a clean slate or new hopes for what the upcoming month may bring.   This time of year brings me even more pleasure because with each nasty month behind me, I’m that much closer to the seasons I love – Spring, Summer and Fall. Today, I’m fighting the urge not to just jump ahead and flip the page to March.   Twice I’ve started to make the move and twice I’ve stopped myself.    Somehow I just can’t justify the switch because by doing so I feel like I’m selling February short of its time to shine.   It’s a short month to begin with and now I’m just wishing it away.    I’m actually feeling guilty!   I can’t believe the inner turmoil I’ve caused myself.     Stupid short month…enjoy it while you can because ...