Things have taken quite a turn since June when I transferred to a new project at work which prompted me to take a break from writing and concentrate on I.T. stuff for a while. A new project means adjusting to a new office, new colleagues and new role but I've been doing well and settling kinda great in my new environment. I'm learning a lot and have met some pretty rad people too.
I want to share something from a post from Darling Magazine called "The List of Ten". Sometimes in the midst of the hustle and bustle of every day life and in our desire to accomplish so much and stay productive, we forget to stop and celebrate the little things. Hate to sound so cliché, but see, November got me thinking about my birthday. I've been dreading turning 30 for a while now, because I feel like I still have to strike off some things from my bucket list before officially leaving my 20's behind. I still haven't done a 21km run or launched an exhibit for my drawings. I have yet to start my own notecard business and I have yet to travel to South America and Africa. While there's a feeling of discontentment because I have not done everything in my bucket list yet, it's nice to remember that I can find happiness in small things too.
The List of Ten is an exercise of gratitude. It reminds us to count our blessings, live in the moment and find joy in simplicity. So here's my list--nothing grand, but they make me happy nonetheless. I encourage you to write your own list every week, to remind you that there is so much to be thankful for.
1. Seeing a new leaf grow from my plants
2. Coffee with my siblings
3. Learning a new song on the guitar
4. Newly changed bed sheets
5. Squeaky clean floors in my apartment
6. Watercolor washes (specially when they bleed well into paper)
7. Jim waiting for me to get home and bringing me dinner after a long day
8. Lavender and vanilla scented candles
9. Finishing a good book
10. Morning sun peeking through the sheer drapes
I want to share something from a post from Darling Magazine called "The List of Ten". Sometimes in the midst of the hustle and bustle of every day life and in our desire to accomplish so much and stay productive, we forget to stop and celebrate the little things. Hate to sound so cliché, but see, November got me thinking about my birthday. I've been dreading turning 30 for a while now, because I feel like I still have to strike off some things from my bucket list before officially leaving my 20's behind. I still haven't done a 21km run or launched an exhibit for my drawings. I have yet to start my own notecard business and I have yet to travel to South America and Africa. While there's a feeling of discontentment because I have not done everything in my bucket list yet, it's nice to remember that I can find happiness in small things too.
The List of Ten is an exercise of gratitude. It reminds us to count our blessings, live in the moment and find joy in simplicity. So here's my list--nothing grand, but they make me happy nonetheless. I encourage you to write your own list every week, to remind you that there is so much to be thankful for.
1. Seeing a new leaf grow from my plants
2. Coffee with my siblings
3. Learning a new song on the guitar
4. Newly changed bed sheets
5. Squeaky clean floors in my apartment
6. Watercolor washes (specially when they bleed well into paper)
7. Jim waiting for me to get home and bringing me dinner after a long day
8. Lavender and vanilla scented candles
9. Finishing a good book
10. Morning sun peeking through the sheer drapes
Contentment does not mean you are not growing or moving forward. It just means you appreciate the present. What's on your list? :)
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