Run Thru: December

Vibe

Primarily tired and somewhat overwhelmed most days. But this was a good month for family time and watching the kiddos be their beautiful selves.

As the years have passed, I have felt less and less of the holiday spirit. But our oldest renewed it for me this year with his enthusiasm for it. He's triggered a lot of childhood memories and reminded me to not be such a stuck-up parent all the time.

Music

Remixed two old songs of mine and put them out into the world. Felt really good to do.

I have another one I hope to get out before the spring, but it's proving to be pretty tricky. And then I want to record some of the more recent stuff I've written. Keep the momentum going, ya know?

Listened To

• I mostly listen to the soundtracks of Trolls movies since that is my five-year-old's current obsession.
• The Neighborhood Listen.
• Dr. Dog. Specifically, reacquainting myself with the We All Belong and Fate albums.
• A ton of Christmas music.

Books

• #3 in the Murderbot Series.
• A Closed and Common Orbit. I finished this on New Year's Day, but it still counts for December, lbh. Really loved escaping into this world.
• 2023 is the year I became a sci-fi person!

Looking Ahead

• I can't find time to play guitar since the weather has turned colder and the days darker. It's impossible inside with a baby napping every few hours. I know that will change, but I want to make more time to practice this next month. I miss it so.