5 things that bring me joy this week

You can check out the entire “5 things that bring me joy this week” weekly series here. It's a collection of seemingly insignificant things that remind us to appreciate the little things—those small joys that make a difference in our daily lives.

If things are feeling particularly heavy for you this week, allow me to give you a virtual hug, and to say “same”.

I’m leaning heavily onto all the little things these days: that first cup of hot coffee in the morning, a beautiful sunrise, a peaceful day, anything… And I hope you do, too.

Apart from those, here’s a list of 5 other small things bringing me joy this week:

this linen-blend dress (that’s on major sale). It’s flattering and comfortable, and it just brings me joy. I recommend it for spring or if you’re planning a vacation to a warm destination. Take your normal size — linen stretches a bit when worn, and especially so in this dress.
getting back to working out. Between the hurricanes and the holiday season, I fell off my exercise schedule and I must admit I’ve missed it. That’s not to say I’m not dragging myself to the gym (getting back into a rhythm isn’t easy), but the feeling of accomplishment after my workout brings joy. Plus, it’s part of my goals for 2025, and I’m determined to keep at it.
persimmon season. I’m a huge fan of both varieties commonly sold in our grocery stores (though the two couldn’t be more different) and I look forward to enjoying them every season.
season two of Severance being released this Friday, January 17! If you haven’t watched this show yet, do yourself a favor and get on it! It’s mind-blowing, even if it’s slow for a few episodes. Anyway, we can’t wait to watch the new season (after we rewatch the first one, to refresh our minds, of course)!
long walks. Nothing clears your minds better than a long walk and we’ve been trying to do these as much as possible lately. The exercise, the scenery, the connection, it all brings joy. It’s the little things, always…