"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.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

"I Love Furlough Fridays!!!"

10.29.10. I am grateful today for a fun Halloween work party, winning an award for my costume and for making beautiful music in studio with friends. =)

What a busy Friday! I dressed as governor Linda Lingle, with a gray wig and button that said, "I Love Furlough Fridays" and won for 'scariest costume'! It was a hit, although I got a lot of Facebook comments that I looked just like mom-which wasn't my plan, but I can see that I do and that's an honor. Lunch was a fabulous burger bar Halloween celebration and I got a Jamba card for being an October birthday baby. After work, I got to see Derek!!! He worked on laying down the igi and guitar for 'Siva Siva Mai', it took over 2 hours but it was worth it! He did a great job, it was wonderful and Luisa got 'chicken skin'. Its gonna be a hit, I just know it! So proud of him and grateful it all came together, finally. We also laid the vocals for 'Silly Girl' and Kawika, Maka and Pua got to join Lui and I in studio. Fosi and Sonny went to the Aliamanu Ward Halloween party and had a good time there with the Nordgrans and Parkers. Sonny look great in his police officer uniform, with the real HPD shirt from Uncle Chad Morimoto!!! Whew, I'm glad I have tomorrow off!
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