Most years I spend Jan 1st wondering why I raged so hard on Dec. 31st. But I guess that's the tradition. I guess it's also why they went ahead and made Jan 1st a holiday. They, the holiday makers, whoever they are, figure a good number of people are going to be too tired and hungover to do anything productive anyway. Whatever the reason, most years I contently spend the first day of the new year as a complete waste of space - sprawled on the couch watching college football games I could care less about, and of course, my favorite, cooking shows.
But this year is special because New Year's Eve was on a wednesday, so I get friday off as well. A free 4 day weekend. Magical.
As I mentioned, I spent the first day completely uselessly. And, while I can support the idea of spending the whole weekend doing absolutely nothing, just relaxing (relaxing is good for you!!), I have just recently learned that doing stuff actually makes me happier (and more relaxed) than doing nothing. Go figure.
So turn off the TV and get out of the house. Even if its effing snowing and freezing outside. Which it is at the moment. And if you have no chores to do because somehow your apartment is clean (mine is not), and your errands are done (also not), then do something fun. And if you can't think of anything, here are some suggestions.
Go get ingredients and make chili or soup from scratch. Or both! Then freeze it to take for lunch next week.
Go for a good long walk somewhere you haven't walked before.
Write a letter to someone who lives far away. Ooh! Better yet, make them a care package!
I know that at first peeling yourself off the comfy couch may seem unappealing but I promise you'll end up happier at the end of the day. There's nothing good on anyway.
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