"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, May 5, 2010

"I Always Cry at Weddings. . ."


5.1.10. I am grateful and blessed to have been a part of Luisa and Kawika's wedding day. Congratulations to them and their 'ohana!
So, the day had finally come, when the last single member of Na Wai decided to 'tie the knot'. It was a small and intimate wedding. With only a couple weeks of planning, Bella and Don really put together a nice wedding for the Pelletiers-limo, photographer, lunch at Sam Choy's (complete with candy and cupcake buffet centerpieces and favors). The color theme was red and yellow. Aloha wear was the theme. The ceremony took place at Kakaako Waterfront Park and the lunch buffet was delightful (chocolate mousse cake rocked!). Sam sang (gorgeous. . .I cried) and the 'Na Wai husbands, with Kandice, took photos. There was a slide show and the couple danced (with a great song mix with the kids talking in it. . .I cried) then they and said their thank yous. Set up at Sam Choy's at 8am, ceremony was at 10am, lunch from 11am-1pm, then pau! What a full day, stayed home and rested that evening.
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