Thursday, January 8, 2009

January Blues & January Oranges

I know it's January. I don't even have to look at my calendar. Here's how I know.

1- There is no honey baked ham in my fridge.
2- There is nothing in my house meant to be served smeared on a cracker.
3- I am feeling resentful of my Christmas Tree.
4- I feel guilty for still having my tree up.
5- I hate getting up in the morning.
6- I make every excuse known to man to not have to leave my house.
7- It's freezing outside.
8- There is snow/slush in every factor of my life.
9- I have blisters from my snow boots.
10- Snow, snow, snow and more snow.

I love December, but I hate January. This seems to be something other's struggle with too, so it's not like I think I need pills or anything, but I do wish my attitude would change.
However, there is one reason, and one reason only that I look forward to January and it came a few days ago.
My delivery of oranges came from Uncle Les. Having these little beauties (A WHOLE BOX) makes January bearable. I can sit on my couch and eat them and realize that a mere 10(ish) hours away they are growing on a tree. It makes it not feel so cold. I am happy each and every year that they share the literal fruits of their labor with me.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those were the best oranges. Thanks for sharing them. Yummy

Sharon said...

Too bad you are too young to be a Winter Visitor in Arizona. That would solve all your problems. Come on down. I would love to have you visit.

Annie said...

I am also glad that you get delicious oranges. I did not share the orange I brought home with me. Too bad for them.

Sunny & Court said...

Yes, we do love Uncle Les' oranges. Why didn't I get any though?

TeamTyson said...

I am sorry you have the January blues...I'll tell you what makes it worse for me....I don't have any oranges to eat!

Sharon said...

I am eagerly awaiting the next post. Have you gone on vacation?