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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

october.

  • mushroom season!
  • the leaves turning bright red in the garden
  • pumpkin spice tea
  • having my hair coloured properly by a stylist (for once)
  • new tarot cards

november.

  • nights at the theatre
  • meeting my sisters cats
  • niece’s second birthday
  • tattoo (and booking another for next year)
  • burning my pumpkin chai latte candle
  • getting my Covid booster shot

december.

  • wearing new sparkly tights
  • pigs in blankets
  • misty mornings
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