Starting at ground zero

Well, 2010 was the worst year of my life to date. I hope before I have another one like it, that God goes a little easy on me this year.

I have made a decision not to dwell. I would like to write about many things and document my thoughts now that I have had some time and perspective, and yet, in trying to keep busy, I have little time for surfing, etc... So, those stories will have to come on some rainy day, but until then, in mentioning my decision not to dwell, to my buddy Red, I learned about a technique her daughter, a counselor LCSW recommends for people who are feeling down. And any blogging here will be to document that for at least a year. I already forgive myself for not being able to log in daily.

She suggests keeping a gratitude journal. Everyday before you lay down to sleep, you write down 5 things that you are grateful for that day. Not only is that just a wonderful practice in positivity, but it's great to lay down to sleep with those thoughts in your head. Instead of dwelling on anything bad, which makes you worry and fret and not be able to sleep. This way is so much more peaceful!

So, Night 1 was yesterday, and here was My Five from yesterday...
1. Friendship of red
2. My husband
3. My job, suck tho it may, I have one
4. A good book I just finished
5. Honeybell oranges

My Five for today
1. Blueberry juice by Ocean Spray....delicious
2. Mashed potatoes...hubby wanted something else and he cooked, but he knows I love mashies
3. Our little group of birds we are sure to feed when it snows
4. WMGK
5. This new laptop