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February 8, 2023

Currently January 2023

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently January 2023

Hello friends! January was a long one, huh? I really enjoyed the fact that the month started on a Sunday. It just felt RIGHT! 

This month I had a lot going on!  

Here’s what my January spread looks like in my Currently Workbook. 

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My word for 2023 is Nourish. I wrote down the things that help nourish my spirit. 

I also included my Yearly Tarot Card so I can refer to it throughout the year! 

(you can see all of my January Currently Workbook pages here!)

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Overview! 

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Good things that happened this month!

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

What the month was like. 

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s break it down! 

Inspired By:

Shutterbean's Favorite Kitchen Cleaning Supplies! Tracy Benjamin shares what she uses to keep her kitchen clean.

 

Cleaning! I shared my favorite kitchen cleaning supplies in January! 

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I got to visit with Deb! She was here in Marin for a book signing and we had dinner. SO FUN!

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This month I started working in a hobonichi techo as a daily art practice/journal and it’s been really inspiring me!

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I had a lot of good friend visits this month. Feeling grateful for that. 

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Goals for the year include:

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Casey got a 3D printer for Christmas and has been making me things! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Vision boarding at Neiley’s for 2023.

Currently January 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made an effort to move at least 4 times a week in January! My monthly printable helps keep me accountable. It’s very satisfying to mark off days when you complete them! 

Watching:

  • Tucker
  • Lucas
  • Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  • Rushmore
  • Royal Tenenbaums

Reading:

Lighter- Yung Pueblo

Thriving as an Empath

Old Currently Workbooks

Smitten Kitchen Keepers

Thinking About:

  • my life
  • a vacation/traveling
  • The Handwriting Club
  • how Cooper will be in high school soon

Listening To:

Cooper likes to listen to this when I pick him up.

 

I like to listen to this while I’m doing computer work.

This too.


This playlist is very good!

I miss Flight of the Conchords so I’ve been listening to this!

Currently loving: 

Dream Life: 

I’m dreaming but I keep forgetting and I keep forgetting to put my dream journal next to me so I can use it when I wake up. This whole month my sleep was off. I am maxing out ta 6 hours of sleep at night. Waking up at 5. I am wondering if my body is getting ready for Spring! 

 

Eating/Drinking:

This month I got back on the meal prep routine.  With all of the shipping from my Etsy shop and keeping up with the holidays, meal prep is unfortunately the first thing to go. It helps me be more mindful of what I’m eating and prepares me for whatever life throws at us each week. 

My Everyday Life Week 4 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Here’s another meal prep! 

Shutterbean Meal Prep - Shutterbean.com

This one was full of good things! 

A light yet hearty dinner- Cauliflower Chowder! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I made Cauliflower Chowder for the blog this month! 

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Had an amazing iceberg wedge salad with Deb at Perrys

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Things I’ve been eating lately. Burger salads. 

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

General Mills sends us fun cereals. This was a S’mores mix that had Golden Grahams in it with Lucky Charms marshmallows. Cooper always gets excited when a box arrives. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Playing with pesto- had a good pesto chicken salad with avocado and arugula. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Playing around with broccoli.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The day I had mushrooms in the house.

 

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My child will wake up for bacon.  He still won’t eat eggs…

Grateful For:

  • friends
  • family
  • my health
  • being able to make it work
  • the light of my Mom lives on

Self Portrait for January

My Everyday Life Week 4 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I hope your February is off to a great start! 

 

DIP INTO THE PAST: 

January 2022

January 2021

January 2020

January 2019

January 2018

January 2017

Wishing you a great February.

 

 

Check out The Handwriting Club on Substack for more handwriting and creative adventures! 

  • Courtney

    Tracy, you look great! I am hesitant to comment on peoples’ physical appearance, because you never know what they are going through or how they got there. But I am on a weight loss journey myself and trying to do it in a way that feels doable and not stressful or negative. So Just know that you are an inspiration to another artsy, 40 something introvert on the East Coast. That jumpsuit is fabulous! XO

    • Tracy

      Thanks, Courtney! I am hoping to share the process soon. I am wishing you well on your journey too! xo

  • gkgirl

    I always love reading your posts. ♥

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