"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.

Friday, March 19, 2010

"Luck of the Irish"


3.19.10. I am grateful for delicious green cake at our Irish-themed Friday work party!
I started the day off with a job interview at 8am, was exhausted from camp and little sleep. Had a long day at work, but I enjoyed our monthly EPIC party. . .the theme was Irish and I made an 'Irish pot roast stew' (translation. . .pot roast with potatoes), but it was well received. I was thrilled I got to eat everything there and the food was good, not like last month's party where I sulked to Subway for a piece of chicken breast because I was on my diet. The Irish green cake was amazing! The dinner with Fiji turned into a phone conversation cause the girls couldn't make it, but it's all good planning to finally finish the album! I'm tired tonight, gotta work tomorrow, so it's DVR'd shows and Irish cake from work until I fall asleep! Song Contest tonight, might meet up with Gary and Malia Kurihara for a late dinner later! How lucky can I be?
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