The exercise:
Write something that has to do with: under the table.:
And so ends another January, the true Monday of the year. On an actual Monday, no less.
Not that February, the clear Tuesday of the year, tends to be much better.
Monday January 31st, 2022
Sunday January 30th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: a withering wind.
Went for our Sunday hike this afternoon, despite the nasty wind (which is still blowing). Worth it, obviously, but definitely cut things short.
We made up for it with tea and hot chocolate and family art time at the dinner table after we got home.
Tuesday January 25th, 2022
The exercise:
Write two haiku about: going down the rabbit hole.
This afternoon I offered to help amend a report going to the next Board meeting. Seemed simple at first, then quickly turned into spending the rest of my day trying to figure it out - a lot of which was just waiting for answers to questions I had.
Got it close to finished by the end of it, so hopefully I can wrap it up early tomorrow. I say hopefully, because I have learned from today's mistake.
Monday January 24th, 2022
The exercise:
We've been doing yearlong prompts since 2013, so the list of stories has grown too long to summarize as I usually do at the onset of the new prompt. Suffice it to say that between myself, Greg, and Morganna we have come up with nine story starters of a rather impressive variety. So what shall we do to keep things interesting this year?
How about some Daily Writing Practice nepotism?
I have asked my eldest sister Nicky (I have two older sisters. Sue is the middle child and I never, ever know how to refer to her - my younger older sister? Not that Nicky is likely a fan of being called the eldest. Or Nicky, for that matter. You should probably call her Nicole. I'm incapable of doing so, as I've called her Nicky my entire life and I'm not about to stop now.) to... okay, I got pretty wildly off track there. Allow me to try that again.
I have asked my sister Nicky to provide our opening for 2022. She has kindly accepted this dubious honor and has provided the below to get us started. So, without further ado or blathering or what not, let us get: Out of the Woods.
Nicky's:
My feet ached and my shoulders were rubbed raw but I could not stop a grin from spreading across my face. We had done it, we'd finally done the multi mountain traverse - so many miles, so much climbing, but we. Were. Done. My buddy was speeding up, as always, as we neared the trailhead parking lot. Both of us were more than ready for the clean clothes than we left in the car and to drop our packs. Getting our muddy boots off would be a nice bonus. I gave a short laugh and called forward.
"So, do you think the zombie apocalypse finally happened while we were off the grid this time?"
His laughter trailed behind him at my usual question as his steps led him faster and faster toward his truck. We'd find out soon enough, but I was always certain that I could handle anything after carrying everything I needed to survive on my back for days. The trail flattened out and I could see something glinting through the trees.
Saturday January 22nd, 2022
The exercise:
Write a four line poem about: exploring new territory.
Took the boys for a hike this afternoon while Kat had a rest. Managed to find an interesting new spot to explore and they're excited to take her there with us tomorrow.
Friday January 21st, 2022
The exercise:
Write four lines of prose about: when you put it that way...
Just realized my total driving time to work this week was less than what I did in one day while working in Osoyoos.
Thursday January 20th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: the board.
They had their first RDOS board meeting(s) since I started. It was interesting, and nice to finally start getting into the actual work I'll be doing in the new job.
Tuesday January 18th, 2022
The exercise:
Write two haiku about: choosing a path.
Have several different ways I could get to work, so I'm trying to figure out which is best. Had to u-turn on Monday due to a car accident, and missed a turn this morning and ended up going a different route than I'd planned on taking.
At this rate I'll go a different way every day this week.
Monday January 17th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: the welcoming committee.
Solid first day. Lots to learn. Feels like a really good group to work with, which is easily the most important part.
Saturday January 15th, 2022
The exercise:
Write a four line poem which takes place in: the parking lot.
Friday January 14th, 2022
The exercise:
Write four lines of prose about: what's done is done.
Officially off the books with the Town as of 4:30 today. Not on the payroll with the new job until Monday morning.
I think technically I'm unemployed for the weekend?
Wednesday January 12th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: a breath of fresh air.
Felt a definite shift today in how I was feeling. Now that I've dealt with my last day with the Town it's like I can finally allow myself to start getting excited about what's coming next. I think I might have been trying to skip that step.
Tuesday January 11th, 2022
The exercise:
Write two haiku about: the end of the road.
Feeling very glad I'm able to take a few days off before starting the new job. Going to take some time to process leaving this one.
Monday January 10th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: a farewell.
Final day tomorrow. I'm trying to write a farewell to send to coworkers I consider friends and I am struggling. Probably over thinking it. Trying to stick with it, as I feel as though if I leave without sending something along the lines of what I'm currently attempting that I will most definitely regret it.
Sunday January 9th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: precious things.
Weekend seemed to fly right by. Second to last drive to Osoyoos for work tomorrow morning. Still trying to wrap my head the whole business.
Friday January 7th, 2022
The exercise:
Write four lines of prose about: moving on.
Roads were pretty crap this morning, but were significantly better on the way home. Just a weekend and two work days left now.
Starting to feel all the feels.
Thursday January 6th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: a visitor.
Yup, snow day. 11 cm of snow fell overnight and our townhouse complex wasn't plowed until late morning. Don't think the streets were much better, but the city plans on working through the night to get everything cleared.
Boys helped me shovel the driveway and clear snow off the vehicles before lunch. And by helped I mean they did that for a little while and then spent the rest of the time we were outside building a snow fort.
Wednesday January 5th, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: a pattern.
I see I managed to make it a whole four days into the year before getting the date wrong. Might be a new record.
My request to take Wednesday through Friday off next week was approved today, so I now have four days of work left in Osoyoos.
Although looking at the forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning, there's a decent chance it's only three. The snow is coming down already...
Tuesday January 4th, 2022
The exercise:
Write two haiku about: the mind is willing.
So it turned out neither my mind nor my body were ready to be back at work today. Got through it anyway.
Monday January 3rd, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: progress.
Max has officially chosen Midnight as his fish's name. I approve, for the record. Of both names. And I want full credit for not interfering with the naming process.
Back to work in the Osoyoos tomorrow. The countdown is definitely on now.
Sunday January 2nd, 2022
The exercise:
Write about: pets.
The boys got the rest of their Christmas presents from myself and Kat this afternoon. On the big day they'd received their fish tanks, and today they got to pick out their fish.
Miles choose a veiltail betta fish that he immediately named Blueberry. Max selected a halfmoon betta that he is thinking about calling Midnight but hasn't fully settled on quite yet.
Saturday January 1st, 2022
The exercise:
Write a four line poem about: let us begin anew.
Hello, 2022. Let's see what you have in store for us.
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