The mother of all Mondays

Me and Rach. She's the guitar and knitting master extraordinaire.

Well it's nearly the end of January. Of all the months this one probably has the worst stigma attached to it. My friend Lara put it to me that it was like one long Monday! And normally I would agree, but I've actually really enjoyed it! Maybe it's got something to do with keeping to most of my resolutions.

My apartment is consistently tidy (WOW). I've added a little exercise to my daily routine. I've been getting to bed early. I've been reading more. I do the dishes straight after eating (instead of leaving them for 3 days!oops). As well as drinking more water, eating better, cutting down on caffeine, and I even managed to stop drinking alcohol for 3 weeks. All of this has lead to a more relaxed less spotty Briony.

I also associate January with rain, and here its really dry, (so dry that my arms are threatening to come out in a rash). The lack of rain and the blue skies cheers me up too.

Just to top it off my guitar playing is coming on leaps and bounds, and my latest hobby, which is knitting. This is probably the most surprising for me because I've never had a hobby before, really! I think they both suit me, mainly as it means, I can just sit down, it's nothing too strenuous, I don't have to wear any special clothes, I don't have to shower afterwards and I don't have to pay much for the privilege, I can just pick it up and take them anywhere. Perfect! So all in all the new year is off to a good start.