January can make me feel dumpy. The grey skies, coldish weather, and post-holiday crash seem to gang up and push me into a sour mood more days than I'd like to admit. I know it's not that cold, that the sky is sometimes blue, and that in the big picture things are actually pretty good...but I feel what I feel.
I want to feel sparkly. Good. Quirky. Fun. And optimistic.
Last week while browsing at Barnes and Noble I ran across this journal that had a single page for each day of the year divided in 2 columns. One column on the left side of each page for 2010 and the right side is designated for 2011 so it is possible to easily compare the answers between both years. I liked the questions it asked each day because they allow wiggle room to admit a bad day but after finishing the questions they didn't leave bitter feeling about the days events.
I copied the questions down on the back of a reciept and transferred them to my own journal. A few times a week in my own journal I add a page to answer each one. They're great for jump starting an entry or for days when I don't know what to write on the page despite a strong desire to record something. I only leave 2 lines between questions to limit the answers and I think it makes it even easier to fill in the answers.
What did I do today?
What did I feel today?
What am I grateful for today?
What challenge did I face today?
How did I overcome the challenge?
What did I savor today?
The last question is my favorite. I find myself savoring more things during the day and actually noticing stuff in order to record it later on. What am I savoring? The taste and feel of brown sugar in my oatmeal, watching the clouds blowing across a 70 degree blue sky, the silky feel of Clare's hair between my fingers, and the sound of Wesley's chuckle. All good things and I'm just happy that I'm noticing them more because I have 2 lines to fill at the bottom of my journal each evening.
What are you savoring today?
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i'm kindof cheating b/c this was yesterday ;)
abby and I skipped the gym and went to the mall. We stopped to sniff every candle at Yankee Candle, we stopped to sniff every foam soap at bath and body, I watched her eat an M&M cookie, I sat at the tiny children's table with her and enjoyed a chicken sandwich, I held her tight as we rode the carousel tiger, and last night we all snuggled as a family and watched Disney's Enchanted movie.
great idea!
Today, I am savoring the time I spent alone with Nate. Pete and I planned special tim ewith each of the kids and today, Nate and I went to a local bakery. It was so fun to watch his eyes grow with excitment at the site of the all the goodies behind the glass. I let him chose the table and I with my hot tea and quiche, and he with his cupcake and hot cocoa, sat and enjoyed our treats. We talked about school and I relished every moment with him!
feeling kind of blue today myself.... so here's what i am savoring:
the good health of my family, friends, and myself; happy dog tail wags; sleep in my future tomorrow; leaving the pager in the car tomorrow; fun text messages and voicemails from my husband just because
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