No.737: February in Review & Goals for March 2023

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FIVE THINGS I LOVED

1. a new licensed driver in the house!
2. our sweet little kitten
3. the new gravel pathway in the garden
4. my husband’s dietary changes that are making a difference
5. opening the windows on a record-breaking hot day

THREE LESSONS I LEARNED

1. My reaction to hardships last fall may have been due to my poor nutrition. // I’m obviously not a doctor and can’t really prove this, but I can feel a huge difference in my mental health since focusing on proper nutrition.  Last fall, my diet was terrible, with lots of sugary treats, and I felt like I couldn’t handle life.  2023 hasn’t gotten easier, but my response is completely different.  Amazing.  I’m so grateful.  I’d like to find some books that dive into the connection between nutrition and stress/depression/anxiety.
2. There’s a reason that kitten collars have bells on them. // I thought it was a little silly but I now see how handy that is!  The kitten is so tiny and mischievous and we often can’t find him anywhere.  Thank goodness for that bell.  (Even if it is quite annoying and I now hear ringing bells in my sleep, ha!)
3. I really, really love this farming life. // I feel like I harp a lot about the amount of work required to start a new farm (which is true) and don’t spend enough time talking about how much I love it.  I love being outside, I love creating something beautiful from nothing, I love giving my animals the best life possible.  It’s a hard life, but a good one.

FIVE “LITTLE PEOPLE” I SUPPORTED

1. Books from an amazing(!!) used bookstore
2. Caramels from Farmhouse Chocolates
3. Gravel from a local nursery
4. Greeting cards from Cheeky Beak Card Co.
5. A tea towel from Jean Choe Art & Design

FIVE GOALS FOR FEBRUARY REVIEWED

1. ✔ Go on a date with my husband. // We went on a day date for his birthday and had so much fun.
2. ✔ Start seeds under grow lights. // Yes!  Tomatoes, jalapenos, marigolds and celery have been started with many, many more to come.
3. ✔ Send out Valentines to far-away family members. // Yes!  I mailed cards and a few treats to our little cousins (the under-6 crowd) and chocolates for my mama, just because.
4. Do a quick decluttering and then drop off the donations. // I had the best of intentions, but didn’t even start this project.  No time!  Maybe next month.
5. ✔ Choose a book for Lent. // I’ll be reading Abandonment to Divine Providence.  (The post with the reading schedule is here.)

FIVE GOALS FOR MARCH

1. Get everything prepared for chick arrival.
2. Install the fence around the garden.
3. See if we can find dining room chairs that will closely match the ones we already have.  (Maybe the Amish outlet?)
4. Purchase Easter basket goodies.
5. Deep clean my master closet.

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