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January 4, 2023

Currently December 2022

Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently December 2022

December was full of some really fun experiences.  I am grateful for all of the wonderful friends in my life. I went to Sea Ranch and Idaho! 

The only drawback to the month was that I was NOT in the holiday spirit this year. I didn’t put up a tree because we were traveling at the end of the month and I didn’t feel like I could trust being away for a week with my cats unsupervised. Huggy has an issue with tree climbing!  I did put up some lights in my kitchen and mantle to make it festive. To be honest with you, the energy bills in California have been so outrageous the past few months. The energy rate goes up here between 4PM-9PM (prime time holiday magic time!) and heat seems like it’s more important than the Christmas tree.  What a time to be alive! 

Here are some of the pages from my Currently Workbook! 

 Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I used my Tombow brush pens. 

Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

YOU HAVE GIFTS!

Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Overview

Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

UP CLOSE

Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s get into it! 

Currently December 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My Everyday Life Week 48 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Inspired By:

A trip to Sea Ranch with Lisa, Katie, Kendra, Lauren & Pam!  

All Mamas who needed a respite before the holiday season smacked us in the face. 

My Everyday Life Week 48 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We had a blast and made some art projects. I have this cool vessel in my kitchen now!

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We spontaneously went to see Adam Sandler with Cooper in Sacramento. It was so much fun. I forgot how wonderful it is to see live comedy. 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This month my friend Sam started his Shitty Life Advice show at Square 1 Studio and I got to help out. 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This year I unwrapped my childhood Christmas ornaments and was excited to find out that I have a whole town I can display now. My Mom is still loving me from beyond. 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Our trip to Idaho was just lovely! I really enjoyed hanging out with my in-laws (IN THE SNOW!) and was so happy to see how elated my child was to be around his cousins. 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Watching:

  • White Lotus Season 2
  • 1923
  • Yellowstone
  • Wednesday
  • Interstellar
  • Weird Al 

 

Reading:

Thriving as an Empath

Lighter

Simple Abundance

Thinking About:

My life, my mom, my career, and what I want to do with The Handwriting Club!

Listening To:

 

Dream Life:

I had some crazy dreams in Idaho! I’ve been writing them down in my journal. 

Eating/Drinking:

I’ve been going through a tamale phase. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We had lobsters at my Dad’s house for Christmas. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Brussels Sprouts & Potato Hash! 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Been eating burger salads! 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Snacking on apples & persimmons all month! 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Been enjoying this lentil soup! 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I haven’t been eating bread for the past few months but I have been potatoes!!! 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Reset button salad! 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I’ve been living off of hash browns, eggs & avocado! 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The food we ate during our Sea Ranch trip was AMAZE. 

My Everyday Life Week 48 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I enjoyed a few lunches with friends too! 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And a new favorite cheese! 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Date night with Casey while Cooper was at his first dance! 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It was fun cooking in my in-law’s kitchen while I was away. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

Grateful For:

  • my health
  • my family
  • Etsy sales!

Self Portrait for DECEMBER:

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

DIP INTO THE PAST: 

December 2021

December 2020

December 2019

December 2018

December 2017 (grief! didn’t post)

December 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

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January 2, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 1 in 2023

FIRST MONDAY OF 2023. How are we feeling?  I spent all of yesterday packing up orders! Thank you!!! I only have a few Currently Workbooks left before I order more so get one while you can! 

So! New year. I hate that there’s usually a lot of pressure to make big plans for the new year.  I firmly believe must digest the past year so we can no what we intend to work toward in the new year. I have a bunch of rituals involved in the new year. I’m putting it on my Intentions for the Week list this week. Here we go:

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January 1, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 52

Here’s what the last week of 2022 looked like! My Everyday Life Week 52

My mother-in-law’s house is filled with rainbows! 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

She gave me some fun sparkly things to take home! I LOVE HER! 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

One of many many desserts this week. 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Her tree with presents! 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 30, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

Happy New Year! I love lists - Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. How fast food began. 
  2. I love finding faces in everyday things. 
  3. How to start the new year off right.
  4. My favorite productivity tools. 
  5. A whole bunch of cat facts! 
  6. How champagne became the unofficial drink of NYE. 
  7. This stop-motion film of leaves is relaxing. 
  8. I am excited to see Doc Martens make a comeback.
  9. What Burning Man would have looked like in the 1960s. 
  10. My planners for 2023:  weekly planner / daily journal  / monthly! 
  11. Whoa this mushroom paper art is amazing. 
  12. This makes me want to paint Christmas lights. 
  13. Winners of 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography.
  14. 2022, a look back.
  15. Time travel: a blizzard from 100 years ago
  16. Some new things to try at Trader Joe’s this month.
  17. Landscaping trends for 2023.
  18. Make an epic cheeseboard for your NYE party. 
  19. According to my astrological sign I need to go to Santa Fe. 
  20. The difference between being and doing. 

 

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December 27, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 52 in 2022

Happy TUESDAY! 

It’s the last week of the year! WAHOO!  I’m in Idaho with family right now. Here is Tuesday and I’m figuring out what my Intentions for the Week are before it’s too late!   

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December 25, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 51

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 51

Merry Christmas if you celebrate it!! 

Kitchen window magic. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Dropping Cooper off at basketball early in the AM.  It was 32F out. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The vase I put plaster on during our Sea Ranch Girls trip makes a pretty candle vessel. It lights up beautifully. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 23, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

How do you treat yourself? I love lists - Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS

  1. What creepy 19th-century Santas used to look like. 
  2. DIY gone wrong.
  3. You can visit the Christmas Story house in Cleveland. 
  4. What is claymation and how does it work?
  5. What foods are worth splurging on?
  6. Time travel: old photos of Italy during Christmas. 
  7. This looks like a cool place to do yoga! 
  8. This makes me want to go through old magazines and play.
  9. There’s something about a new year that makes me want to clean.
  10. Cancer survivor makes a music video with their CT scans. 
  11. Some local (to me) foodie getaways. 
  12. Ugly Christmas sweaters are ugly! 
  13. What food trends should we leave in 2022? 
  14. Some good dinner party planning tips. 
  15. Nepo babies are being called out! 
  16. How to survive your toxic family over the holidays.
  17. Building compassionate social media habits for you & your kids. 
  18. Aerial views of beaches. WOW. 
  19. Some of my Etsy favorites if you need gift ideas.
  20. A bunch of ways to bring light into your life!