2015: A Year of Celebrations
I don’t set a New Year’s Resolution each year, but when I do set one, I try and make sure it is something simple, worthwhile and something I can truly invest myself in. In 2015, I resolved to find something to celebrate in every single day. Similar to some people’s 365 day photo challenge, I took a moment each day to record something. Rather than take a photo, though, I wrote a brief description of what I chose to celebrate that day. I challenged myself to think, not just what I was grateful for each day, not just what was good about the day, but what was really worth a celebration. A year later, I now have an 18 page word document which catalogues the high points of my last year. Looking back through the document brings back a flood of memories, reminding me both of happy and sad times. I can track a relationship’s arc, from start: 3/13/15: A fun first date. 3/22/15: Watching a movie at home with a guy who makes me feel relaxed a...