Passed a new development in town only to realize that all the street names had an alcohol theme. Names included Firewater, Blue Label, and Johnny Walker.

Happily observed motivated people getting ice climbing lessons on our favorite trail. Brian thought he “could totally do that” and I was just glad that I finished a 2 mile hike in winter in one piece.

Continued to receive Christmas cards in the mail thus setting both a new record and validating that I have my sh*t together more than I think.

Learned it was National Squirrel Day. Refused to celebrate as those buggers ruin every bird cam they visit.

Bought the newest book in my favorite mystery series from a bookstore in England as their release date is three months earlier than the one in the US. My bookish friend influenced this choice. Would love to be a fly on the wall when the store realizes the same book is going to Montana twice.

Opted to still go out for some exercise despite realizing it had began to snow in addition to it just being cold. Deciding factor? I had already put on two pairs of pants.

Tried to eat healthy by having a smoothie for lunch. Heard the blender make a bad noise. Kaput. Suggested we save the ingredients, but the idea was squashed by Brian due to the likelihood of metal blade bits. Really kaput.

Volunteered in role my as a board member at the book swap hosted by a local brewery. Overheard the two librarians that joined us debate if they were “read with book covers on or off” type of people. It’s a good life.

Spent an hour and a half shoveling the heaviest snow of my life. Was asked by the neighbor if I lost a bet.

Came downstairs after working out and washing my hair to find that Brian had completed all the tax prep for the accountant. The things one is desperate enough to do when it’s -7 out.

Planned out my nearly two week So Cal visit now that my ultra long vacation was finalized at work. Cheers to seeing godbabies, friends, family and having an ocean stay. California here I come!!