Clarification

I had the opportunity last night to chat with some of my friends who read my blog.  This is for you, ladies.

In my last post I mentioned that I hadn't accomplished much this month.  It was pointed out to me last night that I couldn't be more wrong.  I did climb a mountain after all - and that was huge!!!  So let me clarify.  When I said that, what I meant was.....I had five things I wanted to concentrate on this month within my happiness project - I only truly tackled one.  It was a biggie and I'm proud of the fact that scheduling every minute of my day does seem to be helping me.  However - one out of five isn't something I regularly brag about.  The other four things that I did not accomplish will still be in the back of my mind, but I'm not going to focus on vitality for a third month.

This did make me think of my gratitude book (and how long it's been since I've written in it).  No I haven't checked off everything for this month, but the month's not over!  And....I should be focusing on the positive not the negative!!!  AND.....Grays Peak was only 24 days ago - maybe I shouldn't put it out of my mind just yet.  (Thanks T!)  So, let's change course, shall we?

These are some of the things I've accomplished this month and things that I'm thankful for:

1 - I climbed Grays Peak!  Pushing through my meltdown and knowing that "I got this" was the highlight of my day.
2 - I got some much needed me time - R&R rocks!
3 - I got to see some of the Brecken-yayas (my friends who scrapbook together for a week every year in Breckenridge).
4 - I got to see a friend's gorgeous quilt on display at the capital, along with many other amazing quilts.
5 - I met some new moms that I likes at Isabelle's kindergarten playdates before school started.
6 - I got to spend time with my family.
7 - I got to watch Erica's excitement as she started second grade.
8 - I got to watch Isabelle start kindergarten with a smile on her face (and a tear in my eye).
9 - Both of my girls love school - no tears, only smiles - yay me!
10 - I have a refrigerator that works!
11 - I got to spend a day scrapbooking (ok - mostly just talking) with three of my consultant friends.
12 - I signed both of my girls up for classes starting this fall before the deadline.
13 - I get some cool new decorations and cool new candles.
14 - I have a schedule that is helping me to get more things done in my day!
15 - I found two moms to lead Isabelle's girl scout troop, so I don't have to.
16 - A good friend had a very successful surgery.
17 - Bunco is starting again.
18 - I have a long overdue appointment and a girls night planned for Saturday night!
19 - I only have four days until I get to see my Elated Ladies.
20 - I am blessed with phenomenal friends!!!!

Whew!

I definitely have to do this more often.  Time to dust off the gratitude book - I'm feeling great right now.  I'm feeling so good that I want you to feel this way too.  So here's my challenge to you: if you have a gratitude book, write in it.  If you don't, get one.  If you can't commit to an entire book, get out a piece of paper and write down what you're thankful for.  Whether it's one thing or twenty - hold onto it.  If you can keep that positive energy in focus, more will come your way....I promise!