Finding Joy in the Journey

So many of us are probably starting out our new year with resolutions of all kinds: dieting and weight loss, drinking more water, or giving up a bad habit. Maybe this is the year you are going to finally accomplish that project that has been sitting around collecting dust, or perhaps you are going to get back into the good routines of life, whatever you have resolved to do I wish you much success.

I, myself have been thinking a lot lately about how often we go through our lives like robots, from one place to another, without really enjoying the day to day moments. One thing I have found is that there are memories waiting to be made in everything we do. Routines can certainly become a little hum drum. I know in our house, especially since I have been back to work that I am tired when I get home and so is my hubby, but if we aren't making time for a little fun, what is the point? Now, I am by no means suggesting that we hold a monumental celebration at each meal time, complete with a theme. But every now and again that is exactly what we should do. Turn off the TV and play games, make up stories together, whip up a new recipe, do something for someone in need. Life is found in the living of it. And I am tired of just sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else have fun without me. It doesn't have to be expensive, just memorable. So, that's what I resolve to do. I want to celebrate the little moments throughout the year. I am not looking to drop a size or two ( although if it happened I wouldn't complain ) or go cold turkey on any of my favorite foods ( that was hard last year), just to be able to enjoy life, take notice of the little things, and make mountains of memories with the people I love.

You heard it here first folks. Hold me to it, if you are a faithful follower check in with me and see if I am really living my year the way I wanted to. Feel free to leave a comment ( I happen to love reading those, most especially because I know real people are out there and reading my thoughts and/ or sharing my feelings ) and ask if I have taken any new pictures to post or if I have any fun new memories to reflect on. I'm looking forward to your comments :)