This is a picture of me wearing a winter hat. It’s a new concept for me. Until our Year of Pandemic happened, I really always tried to look my best every day. But then you know what happened- sweat pants, same t-shirt for several days unless I was on a Zoom call, then nicer shirt and same sweat pants. I picked up some great new habits though, like walking in my little town every day, meeting new dogs along the way, enjoying the sunshine on a deeper level. When cold weather came along, I knew I was going to need to make a new sunshine plan.

If I’m being honest, I’m one of those people that gets sad in the winter, even though I love snow and cold weather. And with the anxiety of 2020 I couldn’t let my sad days be worse than normal, so I decided to keep walking. I told myself if the temperature was above 40, no wind, and sun shining, I would go for a walk. Hard core commitment, I know.

This is the part about the hat. I have never been a hat person for so many reasons- smushed hair, static electricity, smushed hair. But if I’m going to keep walking on cold days, I’m going to need to wear a warm hat! And it turns out no one in my town of 500 people cares how I look when I pass by their house! I can even wear lime green with burgundy! This picture was taken on January 1, 2021 in a blizzard, not even 40 degrees!

So here’s to January, my birthday month, and hats! I wish the best that 2021 has to offer to each of you. And I hope if you got engaged, you will ask me to be a part of your best year ever! Happy New Year!