Like Sandpaper; January 7 2026

Globally, and personally… 2026 is off to a really rough start, and the fact that I snorted aloud while typing that is indicative of how much of an understatement that is.

I’m still trying to keep my eyes forward. Focus on the positives. I want to be excited for stuff like school, or book fair opportunities, or my kid’s upcoming talent show performance. Instead, I’m stressing about them all and I can’t seem to stop.

I’m sick, on top of it all. I don’t know what’s wrong yet, but something’s been off (emergency room levels of ‘off’) for about a week. I’ve been in contact with my doctor, but so far we don’t have a conclusive answer, nor do I know when or how things will get better.

So yeah. This week’s a tough one to summon up a cheerful topic for.

If something good’s happened for you – anything at all – please drop a comment talking about it. I’d love to hear that 2026 isn’t all doom and gloom.

Here’s hoping it turns around.