"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, June 14, 2010

"Class Night"


6.11.10. I am grateful for KS 1990's Class Night. It was wonderful to see more classmates, to talk story, eat and dance. We had a GREAT time and everyone looked amazing! Mahalo for the party carrying on at the dorms afterwards! Aloha KS '90!

Class night at Masa's-about 100 of our classmates, some with spouses. Champ Kaneshiro was the emcee (I thought he was funny!), Kip was there doing charicatures with his new squeeze, Patty Anderson (c/o 89), picture taking, great food, lotsa drinking, a video honoring our deceased classmates, games, prizes and a dance. I was asked to give opening prayer, I had a great time seeing classmates, hugging and catching up. Everyone looked fantastic and although it was warm, it was good fun. The best part, though, came afterwards when we headed to Kapuaiwa dorms for the afterparty-drinking, eating, watching old song contest videos, talking story and kanikapila on the lanai. It was fantastic, my favorite part of the reunion, the dorms were amazing, the atmosphere warm and we all felt like an ohana-class of 85, 90 and 95 there. The house musicians-Sam Makua, Henry Lindo and Danny Palakiko were amazing and I got in a couple of songs. I had a blast talking story on the lanai with Randall Quinones, Momi and others. I ended up going home at 3am but it was worth it! As I was leaving, they were cooking on the bbq and starting a dance in the dorms. Can't wait to do it again in another 5 years-I've been missing out! Good to see everyone again.
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