The light peaking through the snowy fire escape steps stopped me in my tracks. Mystical looking, isn't it?
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
December 28, 2010: Day 362
A few years ago, mom started charting the height of all the family members on the inside of our pantry door. I love to see how much the kids grow year after year.
December 27, 2010: Day 361
I feel like I'm back in school. We had a snow day from work today which meant an extra day to play with the world's cutest nieces and nephews. A day filled with sledding in 16 inches of snow, making gingerbread houses, drinking hot chocolate (with extra marshmellows) and watching movies. Hooray for the Blizzard of 2010.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
December 21, 2010: Day 355
With 2010 coming to a close, I've been reflecting on the past year and starting, in a sense, to mourn the upcoming end of my 365 Days of Contentment project. A friend reached out to me this week saying she was having a tough time and was looking for advice on how I kept such a positive attitude and outlook "all the time." Truth be told, just because I have a photo from each day, doesn't mean every day was a "good" one. I reflect and although few and far between, there were certainly days of exhaustion, heart break and loneliness. Or more frequent were days that were routine or unremarkable. But even on the saddest or most mundane of days, there was always a splash of contentment, happiness or hope. There was always something to point my lens and focus on.
Today, for instance was a good day but not necessarily noteworthy. I enjoyed my day off from work with a true "Whit day" including finishing a wonderful book, Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea, in my favorite coffee shop. (No, I'm not a surfer but that's a moot point.) One of the author's metaphors is that like life, the majority of time surfing is spent paddling and not necessarily riding waves. To be happy and really enjoy life, we must savor the paddling just as much as the thrill of riding the wave.
I wish you all peaceful paddling and extraordinary waves that are worth the wait. Happy Winter Solstice.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
December 18, 2010: Day 352
My first Bruins game. Had a blast (but I still think I'm more of a baseball gal.)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
December 17, 2010: Day 351
The holidays aren't complete without homemade poppyseed bread. Mom left me a package on my car at work with a freshly baked loaf and pretty red bow. Such a nice surprise to come out of work to.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
December 14, 2010: Day 348
Got last minute tickets to see Weezer tonight. Some of the best things are unplanned.
December 13, 2010: Day 347
I can't believe 346 days have gone by and my absolute favorite cup hasn't made an appearance on the blog. I got this cheap, plastic cup for free at Burger King over 15 years ago. It's faded, chipped and, I'll admit, tacky. Mom gave up years ago trying to get rid of it. Not sure why, but everything just tastes better out my Pocahontas glass.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
December 10, 2010: Day 344
You've got mail! In the age of texting and email, getting snail mail is all the more exciting.
December 9, 2010: Day 343
Fa la la la la! Holiday cheer and bottle swap at MOB and Alex's. I was deeeelighted when I got home and opened this treat from Meg to find her famous chocolate covered pretzels with peanuts, M&Ms, and caramel. I love this time of year!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
December 8, 2010: Day 342
Free Internet!
Where's the motivation to pay for internet when the watering hole next door has a comfy couch, live music, an ever changing list of beers on tap, and free internet so I can finally update my blog. Now that is a whole lot of contentment.
December 7, 2010: Day 341
Came home to flowers on my doorstep. A whole lot of sunshine on a cold, winter day.
December 6, 2010: Day 340
Parked next to this car tonight. Reindeer antlers and an autism awareness sticker...my kind of people!
December 5, 2010: Day 339
Mum dug up an entire eight-piece set of Aunt Mary and Uncle Jerry's old dishes from the basement tonight. I am truly delighted to have these funky, retro dishes filling my kitchen cabinets.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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