"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, October 18, 2010

"Happy 38th to Me!!!"

10.17.10. I am grateful today for my life. . .for God who grants me daily breath and blessings, my ancestors who came before me, my parents who gave me life and love, my husband, son, family, friends and dogs who give my life meaning and something to celebrate not only on my birthday but each and every day of my life. . .I am truly blessed!

It's my 38th birthday today, can you imagine? I never thought I'd get this old and I thought my life would be much different than it is now, but I have nothing to complain about. I feel so blessed and God has been so good to me all of these years. Had a nice lunch with the Macdonalds and the ohana today after attending the Samoan ward and a wonderful Primary Presentation. It was so beautiful, all the children dressed nicely, speaking all in Samoan. I was so touched. The lunch was great and I had the best strawberry red velvet cake from Coldstone's!!! Still working with Sonny on attitude and obedience, its an uphill battle. I gave him a sasa today and told him he could get out of my house if he's gonna act like that, drama much? I gotta be more patient! I love my son and I want to teach him the right thing but its hard. Spent the day with the Macdonalds-the kids are so great and cute, gotta go to Maui more often! What a simple but great day. Stayed home from church and had a nice time with the dogs and dinner with the family. Tons of well wishes from FB people. I am so grateful and loved. I've had a great life and am looking forward to many more great years to come. This is gonna be my best year ever!!! Mahalo ke Akua!!!
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