"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.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

"ECLIPSE!!!"

6.30.10. I am grateful for watching Eclipse with family and friends at the KCCN private viewing. The movie rocked! Thanks Davey! Team Jacob, baby!!!

After several months of waiting and re-reading Eclipse in anticipation, Eclipse, the third book (and my favorite) in the Twilight saga, came out today. Thanks to Davey D of KCCN, Na Wai and our families got tickets to watch a special showing-free tickets, prizes and Vita Water. I won a goodie bag for answering which team Lina is on (Team Alice). I took Tiffany from work and Tahia and Dinah because Fosi didn't want to go and I don't allow Sonny to watch PG-13 movies. It was great! The best movie in the series and fun to watch with a theatre full of screaming fans (Team JACOB baby!!!). Great kissing scene between Jacob and Bella (even though she's a hoochie mama!). Can't wait to watch it again!
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