"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.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"Kalihi Girl. . .Born and Raised!"


3.2.10. I am grateful to be from KALIHI!!! Born and raised on Kam IV Road. . .I'll never forget where I came from no matter where I go!
I am a proud Kalihi girl, through and through! I have so many wonderful memories of being raised with my family and friends on Kam IV Road. 1412 Kam IV Road is the home I was raised in with my siblings, parents and grandma. Loved my neighbors, my school, and everything about being from Kalihi. I learned to be real, to survive, to accept different people and situations, to enjoy life and to be proud of who I am. No matter what I accomplish or where I go, I'll always remember my roots and how it's shaped the person I am today. Other things I'm grateful for today: my marriage, my home providing a haven for others and rehearsing with Na Wai, Jo and Kalani for EFY on Saturday.
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