20 Reasons To Love January

Did your spirits drop shortly after the fall of the New Year’s Ball? Don’t let January have that effect on you. It may be a month of less lights and leisure time but it’s also the bright, despite the weather, beginning of a brand new year. Here are twenty reasons why we love January that should give you something to look forward to:

1.       Because the gyms are as crowded as the ski hills, and that’s a good thing…for your dating life.
2.       Because who knew that National Bubble Bath Day falls on January 8th and then on the 13th it’s Rubber Duckie Day?
3.       Because the OWN Network finally launched and, like it or not, Oprah is now there to inspire us 24/7.
4.       Because fresh budgets and plans mean it’s the best time to talk to new clients
5.       Because of the feeling you get when you climb into a bed with sheets that are cold and crisp.
6.       Because the Verizon iPhone is scheduled to launch mid-month, finally!
7.       Because the Golden Globes Awards are happening on Sunday, January 16th  
8.       Because if resolutions go awry, you still have plenty of time to trim down and tone up before beach season.
9.       Because January is the best time to buy everything from motorcycles and suits to snow tires and linens.
10.     Because everyone is suddenly single and searching for love, especially online.
11.   Because there’s nothing like spending all day Sunday watching NFL playoffs football in a crowded bar.
12.   Because as far as reality goes, Brad Womack will be back as the Bachelor, Bethany won’t be on The Real Housewives of New York and Snookie’s masterpiece “That’s a Shore Thing” will be hitting bookstores.
13.   Because off all the indie films that come out at Sundance. 
14.   Because even if you’re faking it everyone buys it if you call in for a sick day…or two.
15.   Because you can download the RunKepper Pro Fitness App, regularly $9.99, for free the entire month and use it to track all sorts of useful stats about your workout.
16.  Because you can throw a house party and expect zero no shows.
17.  Because unlike March and June, January comes with one long weekend.
18.   Because it’s peak season for grapefruit, oranges and tangerines – nature’s way of loading us up with flu-fighting Vitamin C.
19.   Because it’s a whole new year of your monthly horoscope
20. Because of unexpected snow days off from work that make you feel as giddy as a kid again