Whimsical mumblings

A friend once told me that January is her least favourite month of all.
To her, January brings about uncertainty.
She never knows what is gonna happen in the rest of the months that are to come.
I find that interesting..
I had never thought of January in that way.

I like January.
That's when Christmas is over and New Year hits in the face when you are still hung over.
That's when after all the western festivals are over, there is gonna be a major Chinese traditional one coming up. (bring on the Lunar New Year, man!)
That's when I knew I had overindulged on turkey, puddings, wine and can't find a perfect outfit for the New Year gatherings.
That's when I have this expectations that I will end up looking dowdy.

I like January.
That's when winter is the coldest (not here in humid Singapore anyway) and it's comfty snuggling up to a loved one with hot chocolate.
That's when I start to look forward to spring and the blooming of flowers.
That''s when I start working myself up into a frenzy thinking of Valentine Day to come.
That's when I start to count down the months there is left over in the year.

I like January.
That's when I start scribbling important dates on my calendar.
That's when I get a new diary and colored pens.
That's when I start scouting around for the perfect birthday gift for myself.
That's when I always fall in love with the new beginnings...

I like January
That's when I know it is the door to the year.
That's when I decide to make the most of the year.
That's when I tell myself to stay strong and live on
That's when I know I will have a whole lot time to complete whatever I did not, in January.