reflections on January 2nd

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 3 things I am grateful for today:

I am really appreciating the extra time off work.  Though it's the result of a stressful event (a covid exposure), I really needed the time to try and relax and just be away from my job.  I am dreading going back less than I was initially.  I feel more refreshed and ready to do my job and help save lives.

I am also grateful for the time we've been able to spend outside.  We went on a beautiful little hike after Christmas at Brown's Gap.  I could stare at the creek forever, the ice cold mountain water cascading over the rocks, icicles dangling from fallen trees, and snow patches littered across the rocks.  We climbed to the top of a summit, and were able to catch a stunning few of the mountains across the valley. 

I am also incredibly grateful that we have largely been untouched by this virus.  We have maintained our income, allowing the stimulus to be used to pay other debts rather than having to choose between shelter or food like many others across the US.  We have remained in the best position we've been in as adults and I remind myself of this every day.  We are so very lucky.  So lucky.


I'm looking forward to more outdoor adventures this year.  I purchased a guide book to the Pacific Northwest yesterday-mostly Washington and Oregon, and I'm crossing my fingers that we get to actually use it. I miss my sister, I miss Brea, and I miss Ashton!  And I miss those beautiful mountains.

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