Taking the time

I felt very inspired by a friend of mine to adopt a challenge she had recently done.  Among other things she challenged herself to write to 1 company/business/person/place  everyday thru the month of February. I thought it was wonderful to let people know how much you appreciate their products. I thought I would write to places that made me happy.  Well,  I thought I would start in April but before I even stopped to think my list was at 40! So I began asap, and if I remember another product  that makes me happy it will be added to the list.
My 1st letter was to my inspirational person, Annie!
We met through my sister, and yet she is such a part of our family now, how could I not recognize someone who is so willing to try new things and challenge herself every month of the year.
My second letter was to a family whom we have made many memories with.  Well, it turns out the card came just at the right time for them as well.  Basically he was having a very bad week. When he came home his wife just handed him the card, before she even said hello. She said if he had to choose between a million dollars and my letter,  he would choose my letter. When their son came home, the father said " did you give him the letter, did you give him the letter?" When the son's girlfriend walked in they gave the letter to her. They called me the next day.
Now I wasn't expecting anything in return, I thought just to recognize people who have made my life happy. It was so nice to hear how I had touched them and to bring someone else happiness just when they needed it. 
The next was the lovely Tervis Tumbler company and their wonderful cups.
I will post the next batch next week.  I do think this is a wonderful way to challenge yourself; to express in a positive way to people. 

Thorn of the week...

Drumroll everyone... the thorn of the week goes to this conversation.....
Me: I love to cook, but I dont like all the cleanup after
Thorn: Oh, but it is the part you do best, it is a shame your always tired when you do it....
Waaungh Waaungh.....

Update

I set for myself 3 goals to accomplish by years end.
1. To walk at every park, mitigation park, trail in Lee county.
2. To geocache every week.
3. To try to incorporate something creative into each week if not day.

Well, I have fallen short of the goal. Last month I had a fall and twisted my ankle. The brusing went away after the second week, and the majority of the swelling has gone down, but at the ankle site itself, there continues to be swelling and pain. On Tuesday I went to see a specialist, and now I have a MRI scheduled next week.
Basically all of this means I have not been walking in my area, or finding any fun caches, or doing much of anything.
I did start stretching and light excercise this week... so not a total loss there! haha, it is my rose amont the thorns today!
I also borrowed 23 books on crafting ideas, and painting, and paper art from the library!  So the creative ideas can start flowing in.

First Day

As this is my first blog ever created, the reasoning behind it is simple. I wanted to reach out to others experiencing the same thing.  We have goals, setbacks, dreams, and artistic abilities. We all have gifts and realizing them and expressing them is important.
I set for myself a few goals for the year- to walk all our area parks this year, and to incorporate something creative into each day.
I have creative and loving friends to help me along the way, and I also have thorns among the roses. This started because a thorn pierced me again today. So along my journey I will have "thorn quotes" sayings that are so bad I couldn't possibly be making it up.
Today's "thorn" is a quote to a grandchild:  You can't help who you love the most, or who is your favorite. Reminds me of the grinch, who had a heart 3 sizes to small. Pray that this woman can grow past her shortcomings and love her whole family, children and grandchildren equally.
Now my creative goal has also been accomplished, I created a blog! As art or craft or inspiration comes along I am happy to post my ongoings.