"A Year of Gratitude"

I was inspired, several years ago, by Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of the book, 'Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy." In the book, she talks about the transformative power of gratitude and encourages every person to keep a daily 'gratitude journal' by writing down at least 5 things that they are grateful for every day. I have kept a journal since I was a little girl (though sporadic, at times) and when I kept a gratitude journal in addition to my regular journal, I was amazed at the results.

This year, in an effort to combine my interests in photography, journaling and scrapbooking with my expression of daily gratitude, I've decided to embark upon a project I've entitled, "A Year of Gratitude". This is my novice attempt at photo journalism!

Everyday, I will post at least one photo and one blog (Blogspot) and status (Facebook) about at least one thing I am grateful for in that day. I will date it and only use photos taken on that day (with minor exceptions).

After 12/31/10, I will comprise all the daily photos and blogs into a book which I will then have printed for myself. I'm a little slow to respond to the Universe sometimes, and being that I just received the inspiration to do this on 1/10/10, I will post up images I have from the first of the year and be consistent daily from 1/10/10 forward.

In the process, it is my hope to honor the people, places, situations and blessings in my life. It is also my hope to discover beauty in the everyday stuff of life, to seek the miraculous in the mundane and to celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. I am humbled and excited to embark upon this journey. Mahalo for sharing it with me. . .may you find joy and gratitude each and every day of your life. God Bless.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

"Forget Furlough Fridays, I Got FOOD Fridays!"


1.22.10. I am grateful today to celebrate with family and friends at Viliami Nauahi's graduation party.
So, two parties in one day equaled to A LOT of great food! Today was our monthly company potluck at EPIC celebrating the birthdays for the month. It was marked by great food and great company. I have grown quite fond of these get togethers. The food themes are amazing and we have many great chefs in the company. (Pictures on Facebook). I also had the privilege of attending Viliami Nauahi's college graduation party at the Honolulu Hawaii West Stake Center. (Photos on Facebook) The Nauahis are close family friends and it was awesome to celebrate Ami's graduation from UH. The decorations were classy, the food was divine and we had fun dancing and hanging out. Highlights of the party included Ami dancing a hula (he's REALLY good), Kehu and Sarai dancing Tahitian, watching Sonny dance like a maniac, dancing with friends from the ward while Fosi DJ'd, winning a prize and laughing until I cried at the emcee stylings of Shawn Kihewa. It was a great day!
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