How's It Going, 2023?

We're eleven days in to the new year. January has always felt like a long month, especially compared to December, where you blink and it's Christmas and then the year is gone. I feel like it's still going by rather quickly, and part of me can't believe my baby will be coming in just a few months.

I didn't make a list of resolutions, but I did set myself a goal to write something--doesn't matter what--at least once a day. The aim is to practice, and to fall in love with this little hobby of mine again.

Today, despite the fact that I am in need of a nap, I decided to sit down at my desk to work on my novel while Emma naps herself. Unfortunately, my Word expired, and the website is down for maintenance so I can't renew anything yet. Ah well. I will have to try again later.

But! I have thus far managed to write every day, be it journaling, answering prompts, or just freewriting in a notebook without concern of what I'm saying or if it means anything. I want words to come, that's it. I want to find discipline so that when it's my time to work, I am able to focus and get it done! And I want to prioritize my goals and dreams. Even just working towards them for five minutes means a lot to me when before I would go days without even thinking about them.

I hope that 2023 is a happy, positive year for everyone. And even if I slip up on my goal, I'll just start again. That's something I need to remember. If I don't end the year having really written every day, I should still celebrate the days I did write because of the goal I set myself. I have a close friend who said this year is about little victories, and I love that. A win is a win, no matter how tiny.