My Merriment Meter | Joy Journal V.5

See You Next Tuesday is a weekly journal of joyous moments collected from Tuesday to Tuesday.

Photo by EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA

It’s barely the middle of the month, and my merriment meter is already depleted. I’m actually an avid fan of the holiday season or any time of the year that prioritizes cookies, gifts, and a two-week grace period at work. But like every year before, I got intoxicated by the holiday spirit and overprogrammed…