"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.

Monday, January 25, 2010

"Mea'ai Ono Anyone?"


1.25.10. I am grateful for Hawaiian food today.
The craving took over and I had to run to Young's Fish Market for some Hawaiian food today for lunch. Not only did I have a kalua pig plate, but I ordered sweet potato (uala) and char siu pork and shared it with my co-workers. It was delicious! One of the best things about Hawaii is the food and I am here to enjoy it and give testimony about it! Some of my favorite Hawaiian food places are Young's, Helena's, Papa 'Ole's and the old Ono Loa (Waiahole Poi Factory). Other things I'm grateful for today: new friends I met over the weekend, laughing with my friend at work who spilled Frappuccino all over himself and stayed in those clothes all day (sorry D!), feeding the missionaries and doing laundry for Family Home Evening!
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