New Years are typically all about starting off fresh, but I have some things I started in 2019 that I’m excited to take into 2020 with me. Here are 3 of them:
1. Offering to take a picture of the couple at the nearest table to me. With Nelson in Reno for the last half of this year, I started going out to eat by myself 1-5 times a week (lol). One of the things I started doing right before leaving was checking to see if there’s a couple nearby and casually asking if they want me to take their photo. My favorite couples to do this for were middle age and older ones- I always got such a surprised and grateful reaction for such a simple gesture. I guess couples in that demographic don’t get photos together as often.
2. Becoming a regular in my favorite places. I’ve spent so much of my late teens and early twenties moving around that I never had the opportunity to become a “regular” really anywhere. This year, I did- everywhere from my nail spa (Pamper) to my hair salon (Salon Bravissimo) to my favorite happy hour spot (Allora) and restaurant (Beast and Bounty). It’s a nice feeling to walk in someone and be warmly recognized (and if you want to become a favorite regular, make sure to tip well!).
3. Waking up early and enjoying my morning routine. I’ve been a morning person for the past few years now, but this year I took it to a whole new level. To say I “savor” my morning would be an understatement. From my morning runs with Chester before the sun rises to my homemade breakfast and black tea from Phil’z across the street to the HUNDREDS of podcasts, audiobooks, and videos I had the chance to listen to during the 2.5 hours I spend each morning warming up for the day, this is definitely a habit I’m taking with me into 2020.
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