Looking back on all I’ve recorded through my blog this year, I came across some pictures that made me break out into a huge grin and re-read some of my favorite posts. Interestingly enough, my favorite post is a list I entitled simply “Joy.” I thought I would celebrate the New Year by re-posting this, as well as some of my favorite posts (which have some of my favorite pics) from last year!
Happy New Year!
Joy
(first published May 28, 2009)
This morning, I started thinking of how I’ve found that joy in life comes from many unexpected (and expected) places.
Things that bring me joy (and they didn’t always):
– Eating leftovers (saves money and time)
– Saving to buy something big (rather than using credit)
– Saying no to instant gratification – and then occasionally treating yourself. It’s so much more delicious this way!
– Eating lots of fresh fruits
– Sticking to a budget
– Listening to the promptings of the Holy Ghost
– Holding my tongue
– Admitting when I’m wrong
– Asking for what I need
– Saying “I love you” often
– Hugging my children
– Baking something from scratch – and sending some with Tim to share with co-workers
– Finding ways for Ella to “help” with everything – even if it takes extra time
– Dancing with my daughter
– Smiling at a stranger
– Kissing my husband
– Listening to the Prophet
– Reading to my children
– Talking with my mom
– Teaching
– Learning something new
– Cooking dinner and seeing my family enjoy it
– Spending time with a friend
– Laughing out loud
– Praying
– Dinner with my family each evening
– Apologizing (and then moving on)
– Trying something new
– Smiling at Ezra – and watching his face light up in return
– Library toddler time
– A little facebook time
– Eating in instead of out – eating out becomes such a treat and it encourages you to be more creative about eating in!
– Listening
– Making new friends
– Sharing my testimony
– Realizing that I’ll probably always be working on something
– Looking for the best in others
– Erring on the side of hope
– Stopping what I’m doing to play with the kids – I’m going to do that now. :0)
My Favorite Posts and Pictures from 2009:
January:
February:
March: (I had a lot to say this month):
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:
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Love your year in review!! I hope your 2010 is just as eventful!
~WM
I love your definition of joy.
I hope you and your family have an awesome 2010!