january.

• casting on a fresh new knitting project
• waking up with my dog curled against my stomach even if he's barely got any space to do so
• trying new things with my photography
• thick winter fog
• nan getting her first covid vaccine jab

february.

• dad getting his first covid vaccine jab
• adding squares to my knitted scrap blanket
• hair dye when you’re feeling blah

march.

• when that thing you’re super worried about turns out to be nothing
• daffodils popping up
• getting my first covid vaccine jab
• getting to see the sun set while walking the dog

april.

• being able to take dad to see his granddaughter for the first time since christmas (even if it meant freezing outside for two hours)
• nan getting her second vaccine jab
• going for a woodland walk in the warm sun
• being out with a friend for the first time in 6 months
• saw a woodpecker for the first time
• a haircut after 5 months

may.

• seeing a herd of wild deer run along side in a field as i'm driving
• getting to see a proper functioning (and striped!) lighthouse
• hugging my bestie after not seeing them for a year
• second covid vaccination jab
• the rain breaking ready for a hot bank holiday weekend
• family bbqs
• breakfast out in a restaurant for the first time in 9 months

june.

• finally learning to crochet properly
• new tarot decks
• peonies
• booking a new tattoo (even tho it won't happen until november)

july.

• starting a cross-stitch project for the first time in a decade
• evenings at the beach
• meeting up with a friend i've not seen in 18 months
• having my niece get excited to see me

august.

• movie nights with my sister
• my niece recognising my voice over the phone and getting excited
• my brother's wedding

september.

• Hamilton with Sam
• a day in Skegness with the family
• first autumn walk in the park
• getting to see the morning glow before work
• casting on a fluffy autumn jumper