Excitement in January: 10 Reasons why January is not a let down

by Terri 
with contributions from Jay and Jake

Many people hate January. There is a gigantic let down from the holidays. Everyone I know has experienced terrible break ups in this dreaded month. You hate yourself for every piece of food you consumed from Thanksgiving to New Years Day. And it is cold, wet, and gray. HOWEVER here are 10 reasons that January is not the worst.

1)    Detox

You are finally done with the holidays. From mid-November until New Year’s Day you are consumed with plans, food, family, and friends. Where will I be for this holiday? Who will I be with? What will I wear NYE? I shouldn’t eat that tenth dessert that someone brought into the office but damn it, it is the holidays. You can finally have some down time, not over eat, and not have to be with a million people. And because it is cold you can be inside, alone or with the company you choose, and sit on the couch and be happy.

2)    Resolutions

I personally do not like resolutions. Why should I make a resolution just because it is January 1? BUT if you are a resolution person, odds are this is the one month you do it. You go to the gym every day, do not bite your nails, and not go through a six-pack each night. January is the time to pat yourself on the back because you fulfill your resolutions and who doesn’t like to feel good about themselves?

3)    Movies

This is a GREAT time for movies. It is pre-awards so supposedly good movies are out. It is after the horror movies of October, the Holiday movies of December, but before the Romantic Comedies of February. What is better than to get a heavy dinner and see a movie in January?

4)    NFL Playoffs

NFL playoffs are great (true they are better if your team is in but I would argue still fun)! One game to determine the fate. A whole week to talk to death about it. Great thing to put money on. The NFL playoffs are fun for all! If you don’t have a team, pick a team and enjoy!  

5)    Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal’s B.S. Report Playoff Podcast

This is by far one of my favorite sporting media events of the year. Simmons and Cousin Sal are usually entertaining but each year this podcast is a riot. Especially if the Cowboys make the playoffs this year, this podcast is a great way to spend a drive on a cold, gray day.

6)    Great Sales

Sure, there are great, amazing sales before the holidays; however no company wants to completely flop the first month of the year! So if you look hard there are great sales to use your holiday gift card on. I love getting new things, and these sales are a great pick me up in January.

7)    Kardashians

If you do not watch the Kardashians you are not a true American! The Kardashians come back with “Kourtney and Kim Take Miami” in mid-January! This means that there will be reruns until mid-January when the show comes out – E! will be consumed by Kardashians in January. And additionally Kanye is dating Kim – and he is on the show!

8)    Winter League

No Frisbee since November plus holiday food makes you a tubbo! January is the perfect time for Frisbee to enter your life again and run around!

9)    MLK’s Birthday

After a month and a half of off and on vacation and slow days in the office, MLK Day is a blessing. It comes at a time when you feel like you cannot work another day in a row ever again. Also MLK is a legend and watching or listening to his speech gives any one the drive to do something productive.

10) Snow

Finally, the most important is snow! It is pretty, it makes the cold worth it, and it is the perfect excuse to not go to Winter League, do your resolution, or go to the movies. Instead stay home! Online shop and find some great sales, watch the Kardashians, listen to the B.S. Report, socially detox, or just look out the window with a strong drink in your hand.

Cheers to January, don’t even get me started why February is the worst!