"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, December 12, 2010

"Grants and Haole Brownies"

12.11.10. I am grateful today for being a part of making Christmas wishes come true for foster youth, date night with my son and mint cocoa with haole brownies!!!

HI HOPES Board meeting today-lots done, the youth went through board applications and grant applications-chose to interview 5 youth next week and gave out over $8,000 in grants and gift card donations. Its a good learning experience for them. Had a Chinese lunch for them, kinda a Christmas party without the gifts. Had them share what they like about the board and the person to their left. It was a nice moment even though I cried, what a baby! Lol. Bought haole brownies from Deb. Their ohana and Nani are selling to raise money for Christmas. I bought 8 cups to pass out at church and picked up our Christmas cards from Costco-nice!!! Took Sonny to use the rest of his money at Wal-Mart and dinner, then visited with the Kauhis and Aus's family and stayed home to rest and enjoy mint cocoa and brownies. The Christmas cheer continues!
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