"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 10, 2010

"This is Why I Don't Have More Kid Parties. . ."

10.4.10. I am grateful for a day off to help Sonny prepare for and celebrate his birthday with an 'all boys' pizza and video game party. Eight boys yelling, screaming, eating and running around the house. . .I must REALLY love my son!

I took some much needed time off and Sonny and I cleaned the house in preparation for his little birthday party. He was so good, vacuuming and mopping. The boys came after 5-Ryan, Kyle Massey, TJ, Jacob, Jonah, Lala, Maka. 8 boys between 5-10 running around my house!!! At least Bella and Don stayed and Niu and that was helpful. There was pizza and cupcakes and ice cream, video games and tv and playing and lots and lots of noise-fighting, crying, time outs, but there was also laughing and singing and although Kyle had a rough night, it all turned out good. TJ and Jacob slept over. For a day off, that was tiring, but I'm glad Sonny had a good time, even though he wanted all the boys to sleep over.
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