We're one month into 2013 and that means I'm also one month into my Gratitude Journal. It has actually been easier than I thought it would be to keep this journal of daily blessings. Even on days when I felt more sad than glad, it was good to force myself to find something positive about the day. I plan to share with you a few things I enjoyed & felt thankful for at the end of each month this year. Here's a few things from January:
- Mike went grocery shopping AND had dinner ready when I got home from work. So sweet!
- A craft night with my friend Mandy! I added some bling to this otherwise boring, white framed mirror.
- Watching Mike play hockey against some of the Red Wings Alumni.
- Finding gift cards (from our wedding, no less!) that still had money on them! We decided to use some of the gift cards to buy this storage bench for our bedroom. It's so cute and practical!
- The 3rd annual girls shopping trip with my mom, my sister, and my favorite aunt! I scored a total of 7 cute clothing items (including 2 sweaters and a pair of jeans) all for under $55. I knew I had a small budget to stick to, but I have to say that I even surprised myself with that tiny, double-digit grand total!
- An appreciation for short but meaningful conversations with my friend Caitlin that remind me she is my kindred spirit :)
- Downton Abby is back! Love that show, and highly recommend it!
I have never wanted to keep this type of journal before, but I think it has honestly helped to boost my spirits every day. We've encountered some struggles in the last month, but
looking at my list of 31 days worth of good things that have happened makes it harder to remember the details of any hard times. Bring on the happy, 2013!
1 comment:
I love what you did to that mirror! So cute! And finding old gift cards is the best! win.
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