Holidays

Anotha Winter Solstice Mood

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I hosted a little “Favorite Things” party (highly recommend) with my girlfriends last night and we ended up diving into an astrology book about our birthdays and it was spot on! We also whipped out some “Friends” themed tarot cards and examined our past, present and future. I’m starting to think about my resolutions for 2023. With all that said, I recognize that milestones and days hold meaning, if you allow them. Today is the winter solstice. According to Google, it’s a perfect time to set intentions for the seasons ahead.

I’m just beyond ecstatic the days will get longer from here on out. Someone at my book club last week told me that the next time we turn the clocks forward they’ll never change again. Ever. Is that true? If so, hell freaking ya. 

Christmas is this Sunday and it’s going to be almost 80 degrees so I really can’t complain about “winter”. 

3 things I’m grateful for during this time of year: 

  1. Getting to wear cute coats and boots 
  2. Seasonal holiday drinks at Starbucks
  3. Cozy time with family and friends 

I did a winter solstice mood board two years ago on the blog. I just read it and I can’t believe how far I’ve come. I have a lot of updates to share now that treatment is officially over, and I promise I will soon, in a separate post.

I encourage you write down a winter gratitude list and start thinking about what you’ll want to accomplish in 2023. I have big plans and will share a little on that in January.

Happy Holidays ya’ll. -K

*None of the photos in the mood board collage are mine. I found all of them on Pinterest.

WINTER SOLSTICE MOOD

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We don’t really have seasons in Southern California but it gets dark awfully early these days. I’m excited for the Winter Solstice because that means the sun will start going down later from now on. It is a little chilly too (lol 60s) so I’m digging the cozy mood.

I wouldn’t mind some actual winter. This is the first Christmas I won’t be spending in Hawaii in a loooong time. Since I won’t have a tropical holiday I’m now craving snowy vibes. I thought maybe we could drive up to Big Bear or Idyllwild and rent a cabin but I googled it and apparently, there’s no snow yet. Plus I have to be in the clinic basically every day for the next two weeks getting chemo so I guess I’m staying put. Maybe later in the season, I’ll go seek a winter wonderland. Idk how my numb feet would handle snow anyway.

I whipped up this “winter” inspired mood board with the energy support of a white chocolate mocha – my current obsession (thanks steroids) since I’m still not sleeping much (again, thanks steroids). Speaking of, my Secret Santa at work sent me some white chocolate truffles and I have to pace myself. I’d like to eat them all in one sitting. One family tradition we’re missing this year is a large batch of pizzelles. My mum forgot the pizzelle maker in Hawaii (ugh). If anyone wants to send some my way I wouldn’t object. I’m usually not much of a sweets person but cancer has changed that. These days I’m a hangry sugar-craving monster.

Christmas looks a little different this year. I hope you get to spend it with loved ones (safely) and can still participate in some of your traditions. Mine are garlic shrimp for brunch, a day at the beach and a ride on the Sugar Cane Train. Guess we’ll have to raincheck on the latter two.

We plan to watch Elf on Christmas Eve. It’s our family’s favorite holiday movie. It won’t be the same without my nephew, who knows every word and is the funniest person I know. Maybe we’ll FaceTime that cotton-headed ninny-muggins so he can watch with us.

My world is v small at the moment and my creative outlets are limited due to mobility issues and crazy numb fingers so putting together this mood board was a mini pick-me-up on the (almost – I know it’s tomorrow but I’m impatient) shortest day of the year. Yay for getting a smidgen more daylight from here on out.

Happy Winter Solstice Ya’ll

*None of the photos in the mood board collage are mine. I found all of them on Pinterest.