My Holiday Plans

My goal for December is to make the most out of the season and find joy when it can be hard to due to stress and life's challenges. I have a few things I'd like to do before Christmas to fully enjoy this time of year. :)

One thing I've already done is decorate the apartment! We put up a tree and a bunch of string lights in our living room, and It's made the space feel really cozy.

Another thing I'd like to do, is to go to one of those drive-thru Christmas light parks and see all the pretty lights! I really enjoy looking at all the decor. I've gone to these a few times when I was a kid, and I'd love to feel a bit of that childhood Christmas nostalgia!

I'd also like to do some baking! I have a really yummy ginger molasses cookie recipe I've had saved for many years that I think will be perfect. 

A small thing I'd like to enjoy is a hot drink in the cool weather. I love spending time outdoors relaxing in my apartment's little seating area and listening to the birds chirp. With it finally getting chilly out, a nice cup of hot chocolate would be so nice paired with it!

One thing I'm really excited about, is that me and my girlfriend will be out of state for Christmas! Last year we spent New years in Washington state, but this year we'll be there on Christmas day. It was so pretty last time we went. I'm so so happy we have the opportunity to go again.

I have hope that I will have a good month! It can be hard to find happiness when a lot of things feel like a struggle, but I'm trying my best to appreciate things to the fullest and to take opportunities to give myself these moments of joy. (I know how INSANELY corny it can sound but lmao)

If you are reading this and would like to share your holiday plans, I'd love to hear them! It can be anything, even if it's small. The small things in life are so important. :D