Well, folks.
Here we are.
Another Monday.
And another month of 2025 almost gone.
I’m not sure if it is just me, but 2025 has felt really hellish.
I’m not sure hellish is even a word, but for today’s purpose and post, I’m making it one.
Sorry not sorry.
Anyway, I’m keeping it short and sweet.
Because the world is exhausting.
The world is making me anxious.
The world is broken.
The world is making me sad.
The world is making me upset.
So, this week’s post is simply just the places and moments where I found joy.
- Rage workouts at the gym. Honestly, there is nothing better than getting out some rage with the weights.
- A dinner that included hot dog and potato salad with my parents.
- Pizza with the Monday evening crew at the pharmacy.
- A beautiful (as per the usual) video call with my fitness trainer, Ryan.
- Quiet nights of reading on the couch with my blanket.
- Making a Dr. Pepper margarita (a viral trend from what was probably months ago during the Summer).
- Taking a cookie decorating class with my 2214 girls at Laura The Cookie Lady in Ephrata.
- Enjoying some tequila and time with friends at the Inn at Leola.
- Deleting Snapchat. (Sorry if you have sent me snaps…I found myself engaging in unhealthy behaviors with this app and decided it needed to be taken away from my life).
- Russell Dickerson’s new song “Happen to Me.”
So, cheers to the week ahead hopefully not being so hellish.
And cheers to you finding some simple moments of joy to bring recharge and rejuvenation to your life.
Sprinkle sunshine always,
JP!
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