Surviving January? What are you doing for fun?

Carlene Johnson · January 2022

January is tough month for me. Living in northeastern US with cold weather and short days, I always get a little down. Given the spike in Covid rates, I'm further restricted in my ability to be out and about and that is such a bummer!

I'd love to hear from others what you are doing to have fun and maintain a little sanity in these times. Please share!

Ray Bergman · January 2022

We decided that we're putting in a pool this year to enjoy when the weather warms up. it's been a process watching it get dug, put in, and now being finished up.

Barbara Kunkel · January 2022

January has always been a hard month for me as well. This year - it feels colder. I have been really enjoying watching the deer in our backyard, seeing them grow up. We had a new set of windows installed before Christmas that we will be able to open up. I have even opened one window last week. My dog was sniffing the air because the windows were just glass.

Jessica Wilhelmsen · January 2022

I am in AZ, so this is my favorite time of year to be outside! Last week, my husband and I went to the Botanical Gardens, which is currently hosting a Chihuly glass exhibit. It was a beautiful day and a gorgeous exhibit. Highly recommend Chihuly if ever in your area!

Kylea Johnson · January 2022

If you want to get outside even though it's gross and you're not that inspired, look around for environmental orgs near you! They do a lot of planting and invasive removal in the dead of winter because roots are dormant for new plants, and the invasives are a little less tough when mostly dead! The other volunteers are always fun and hey you're all miserable together right?

Miki Martin · January 2022

Unfortunately, this month hasn't been so fun for us. Thanks to the virus, my husband and I ended up getting extra time together at home, though, so we binged Yellowstone and finally finished Downton Abbey. We did catch a little snow here in Cincinnati, so I always enjoy looking out our windows at the sights. Now I'm looking forward to planning a trip for the two of us next month to Vegas - my first!

Carlene Johnson · January 2022

Kylea Johnson:
If you want to get outside even though it's gross and you're not that inspired, look around for environmental orgs near you! They do a lot of planting and invasive removal in the dead of winter because roots are dormant for new plants, and the invasives are a little less tough when mostly dead! The other volunteers are always fun and hey you're all miserable together right?

Kylea, what a FANTASTIC suggestion! I really appreciate it.