"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, November 28, 2010

"Blizzard Beach and Fireworks"

11.20.10. I am grateful for a day at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park and a night of fireworks at the Magic Kingdom.

Today was Sonny's favorite day-we went to the water park, Disney's Blizzard Beach. It was not crowded, cool but pleasant enough. Sonny and Fosi went on all of the slides and rides except the 120 ft. drop ride, the longest in America. It was a ski slope theme and a lift took them up to the higher rides. I read my book and went with them into the lazy river. We went back to the hotel, rested and spent the evening at the Magic Kingdom to watch the electric light parade and fireworks. The Magic Kingdom is beautiful at night, with the castle dressed up for the holidays and changing colors. We ate dinner and ice cream there. It was very crowded but the fireworks were magical. Sonny and Fosi went on the Speedway ride and People Mover and I went to the Monsters Inc. and Stich Ride (junk). Tired and long day, but another great day at Disney world!
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