Battling the Blues

Although Winter is one of my favorite seasons, January can be a tough month to stay upbeat, what with the cold weather and lack of holiday festivities. With the Temple closed for maintenance and YW canceled due to weather for a couple of weeks, I have been spending too much time alone with myself.

But, after a long weekend with Nick home, I am feeling much lighter - and motivated to finally get going on projects and chores I have been putting off.

Here are some of the things that helped me get over my New Year Blues:

I got this beautiful alabaster pear for Christmas, and on a sunny day when it catches the light it shines. The picture doesn't do it justice.

Nick came home Friday with some beautiful roses. They smell amazing! They fill the room with the smell of summer. Thank you Nick and your friendly metro flower vendor :)

A refreshing stir fry dinner. Our first healthy meal since the holidays.

Trying out some crazy new noodles. They are a marriage between ramen and macaroni noodles. Wavy, super long, thick straw noodles.

The bulbs I planted on New Years Day have been growing an inch every day and have started to bloom!

I think I'll start making planting bulbs on New Year's a tradition.

FHE dessert. My favorite part of brownies is the shiny, crusty top layer. Isn't it beautiful?

And who can resist brownies for breakfast? Mmmmmm.....

Finally, if you are also battling the blues, hop on over to iTunes and buy yourself this album. It will make you happy - I promise!