I don't know about you, but I am so glad Christmas is over for this year, and I am truly looking forward to saying 'Good Riddance' to 2011. I had a feeling when this year started, that it was going to be pretty awful, and I have been right... I just never imagined how awful. Thankfully, there was a pretty major highlight in the early part of this year: the arrival of my beautiful twincesses, who I can hardly imagine life without these days. I barely remember some days what life was like before they came along to bless me.
I am a fairly organised person, and always look forward to beginning a new diary/organiser for the the year. The empty pages seem to hold so much promise of social engagements, birthdays and milestones to come in the new year. I've always loved to fill in the days ahead, and also to reflect on some things at the end of the old year. This year, in amongst the crappy things, there are lots of 'firsts' for the twincesses, so that is something really exciting to reflect on.
In 2012, I hope to complete a 365 (well, 366 actually!) challenge of sorts, by taking a photo every day, of the things that make me smile, make me happy, make my heart sing! I really feel that in all the negative that has been encompassing me lately, I really need to shift my focus and change my mind gear and reflect on all the beautiful blessings I have in my life. I have an empty notebook, already decorated and entitled, perfect to use for this challenge. I know there will be days when I don't feel like taking a photo, but hopefully I can force myself to seek out the positives and glean happiness in times where I may not otherwise be happy. And hey, if worse comes to worse, I have 4 gorgeous children to photograph right??
I'm not one for making New Year's Resolutions, but I guess this lil project is kind of a resolution of sorts isn't it? What about you? What do you want to achieve in the coming year? Do you make resolutions? Have you ever done a 365 challenge/project? I'd love to see if you have :)
Thanks for looking. Warmest wishes, Catie xo
So sorry to hear you had a bad year Catie xx I plan on doing the 365{6} challenge too... but i'm going to do it on my phone, lol since that is almost achievable for me, and i love the perfectly imperfect photo's! Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteI've never done one Catie, but Taras idea of taking them on the phone could work for me. So sorry that your year has been so horrible for you! sending biggest {{hugs}} Praying 2012 will be amazing for you & the kids!!! I know that I'm blessed with your friendship, thank you for blessing me! XX
ReplyDelete4 beautiful children is a very good reason to keep smiling :) Hope 2012 is kind to you Catie xx
ReplyDeletesounds like 212 will be a much better year and what a great idea to look for/photogaph the positive. I tried last year but didn't manage all 365 :( When I teach I am gone from home so long, then I have dinner, lunches, etc once I get home I run out of daylight/time so this year I'm doing a different project - 12 photos on the 12th of every month. Take care and all the best for a wonderful 2012 xx
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