January 24th 2009

 

January 23rd 2009

 

January 22nd 2009

 

This package was uniquely wrapped!

January 21st 2009

A breath of colour!

January 20th 2009

 

A New Day has come to these United States of America.

The President Barack Hussein Obama.

January 19th 2009

 

 I am really enjoying this series!

January 18th 2009

 

Today was the most beautiful winter's day ever!

January 17th 2009

 

My hang out place on the weekend! 

january 16th 2009

 

I do have a foodblog in which to post this photo, however this was the main event for the 16th so it belongs in this photo diary.

It is coconut rolls which I created as a result of not having raisins for the original recipe.

January 15th 2009

 

I waited for more than 6 weeks for this to bloom. While it is very beautiful, I cannot stand the fragrance. So hello and goodbye Narcissus!

January 14th 2009

 

A cardinal basking in the sun on a brisk winter's day.

January 13th 2009

 

A plastic canvas replica of our first home.

My talented friend Roberta Crain  gifted us with this when we moved into our second home.

january 12th 2009

 

My friend Donna, gifted me with this Hook-Her which keeps my purse off the floor.

A nifty piece of gadget to be sure. 

January 11th 2009

 

I intend to read a book a week this year, and to kick off my resolve I began with this one.

I found it to be quite intriguing on many levels.

January 10th 2009

 

Picasa for the Mac! 

This makes keeping a daily photo journal a breeze!

January 9th 2009

 

I adore these socks! They keep my feet warm and the toes are really happy to each have their own privacy ;)

January 8th 2009

 

I posted my wishlist for 2009 on the fridge door.

This way I can see at a glance what's to be experienced on a daily basis.

January 7th 2009

 

I'm taking moose's advice very personally this year...

January 6th 2009

 

This one hangs in my bedroom...

January 5th 2009

I really enjoyed stitching this one. The colours were fun to work with. 

January 4th 2009

 

One of a set of three teacups I am cross-stitching.

Jan 3rd 2009

 

I am using Picasa for the Mac for this post.

Pretty easy so far! I think this would greatly speed up my photo journal project for this year

Jan 2nd 2009

Most popular activity of the day!

My checklist of things to look forward to!

100 Things for 2009

1. To articulate in writing 99 things I desire to manifest in 2009.
2. Read a book a week.
3. Read the rest of  Urusla Le Guin’s books.
4. Watch more good feeling movies.
5. Embark on our Annual Cruise to a new destination.
6. Explore a different area of New England every other weekend.
7. Visit parents.
8. Work out at least 4 times a week.
9. Plant more vegetables  this coming Spring.
10. Record a photo diary.
11. Rendezvous with more friends.
12. Listen to a different XM station each day.
13. Ride in a hot air balloon
14. See the Northern Lights
15. Become more vibrationally attuned.
16. Meet the President of the United States.
17. Receive a postcard from every state as well as every country in the world.
18. Stay at a castle in Scotland or Ireland.
19. Create more beautiful one of a kind jewelry.
20. Compile and publish a recipe book.
21. Refurnish dining room.
22. Elton John concert.
23. Meditate for 15 minutes a day, everyday.
24. Look for the joy in my daily routine.
25. Work on Geni.
26. Prepare a new recipe at least four times a week.
27. Develop a daily writing practice.
28. Practice  food appreciation before eating.
29. Give up more often.
30. Complete the scrapbook I am currently working on.
31. Broadway theatre.
32. Add books to my Amazon wishlist.
33. Paint laundry room.
34. Freecycle electronics.
35. Learn to knit.
36. Treat myself to formal teatime  more often.
37. Play the What If game more often.
38. Make daily lists of appreciation.
39. Be more selective in my thoughts.
40. Focus on only good news.
41. Picnic at Walden Pond in the Summer.
42. Spend a day on Block Island.
43. Weekend in Bar Harbor.
44. Meditate on Flickr more often.

 

45. Add to my collection of fine bone china plates for my dinning room walls.
46. Take myself LESS seriously.
47. Continue making daily contributions to the wellbeing of self and others (Wellbeing Journal).
48. Practice deep breathing.
49. Watch all the TED talks.
50. Sow Morning Glory around the deck.
51. Complete all unfinished cross-stitch projects.
52. Giving my undivided attention to what is before me.
53. Simplify.
54. Eat Chinese food besides the fireplace.
55. Float down the Merced River in Yosemite.
56. Spend an entire summer’s day in my hammock in the garden.
57. Become a companion with my IB.
58. Take weekends off from cooking.
59. Sleep more.
60. Go to bed being appreciative.
61. Stitch a BAM for Miranda.
62. Complete Mother’s Day project
63. Aadya’s project
64. Blue room project
65. Tapestry Bloom pillow
66. More day trips to NYC, when street festivals are on.
67. Orlando in the Spring.
68. Visit top 5 chocolate makers in New England (as listed by Yankee magazine)
69. See the Pinchot Sycamore ; largest tree in New England.
70. Breakfast at the Modern Diner listed as the best diner in New England.
71. Attend a summer concert in  Tanglewood
72. Take naps.
73. Surprise someone.
74. Walk barefoot in the garden for a day.
75. Mandala coloring book.
76. Learn a new beading technique.
77. Read  Wiki randomly on a daily basis.
78. Donate all the winter clothes I did not wear this year.
79. Do one thing at a time and be present with it.
80. Call  friends who do not have email.
81. Mail a care package  to a student.
82. Make new friends.
83. Ask for help.
84. Say no more often.
85. Take photos of street signs with my friends name and mail it to them.
86. See all the “gems” in New England as listed in the AAA guidebook.
87. Add to my Creation Box
88. Join the Grafton Library
89. Take train into Boston  and spend a tourist day there.
90. Fill out all questionnaires at Authentichappiness.org
91. Learn sign language .
92. Jump on a trampoline
93. Help someone realize one their ‘to do’ list things.
94. Remember  to ask ‘what’s good about this’ during a contrasting experience.
95. Eat only foods I enjoy.
96. Explore unfamiliar subject areas in the library or bookstore.
97. Visit Mesa Verde NP
98. To  print this list and check off things because it feels good!
99. Add to my beach sand collection.

100.Notice the gift each day brings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Year's Day 2009

View of sunset from the kitchen. This is such a delightful treat, as we can only experience this in the winter.