3.08.2011

It's time to laugh

One of the things that is so difficult while living in the land of IF it to find a way to enjoy each day, throughout the ups and downs, and the endless waiting. This experience can be so consuming, that it is easy to get lost in it's depths. As I mentioned, my mom said she misses me. And I miss myself. I found a glimmer of myself this weekend when I was watching General Hospital. There was a brilliant scene at the end of Sonny & Brenda's wedding which was almost a scene for scene recreation of the death of Lily, from fifteen or so years ago. It was the scene that hooked me on the show. I got so excited about the scene that I had to describe it to Hubby. I'm sure he thought I was crazy. And I realize, it's a strange thing to get excited about. But while I was describing it, I was excited. Animated. Interested. I was me. For a brief and fleeting moment. And it was nice. 

I've been thinking a lot about adding a page to this blog to help me keep track of happy moments, moments of beauty, humor, enjoyment. In 2009, which was a rough year, I did Project 365, where I took a photo every day for a year and posted it on a blog. It was a fun experiment, and helped me to look for the beauty in each and every day. But this time I'm looking for something different. I saw this post this weekend by Christina. I knew it was time to join the ranks of others like Elphalba who also keeps a list on her blog, and Miss Conception who calls it Project Happy, and use this blog as a place to "find the joy" as well as feel the sadness. 

And so dear readers, I introduce to you...


Inspired by the words Hubby and I carefully chose to name the tables at our wedding, I will attempt to keep a daily list of enjoyments so that life doesn't continue to just pass before my eyes. 

I would love to hear what the rest of you out there do to keep yourselves in the moment. 

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Ah, good for you! I have not been very good at keeping my list up. I need to start doing it again.

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  2. BridgetMarch 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Laughter is the best medicine! My husband actually said to me last weekend- it was so nice to see you laugh and be yourself. I didn't know I hadn't been myself but he was right. I hope your list helps you find yourself again!

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  3. A m a n d aMarch 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Great idea! I've been thinking of doing something like this too...

    What I sometimes do to keep me in the moment is to focus on all my muscles. 99% of the time when I do, they're tensed up without me even realizing it. I have to make a conscious effort to relax my shoulders, untighten my stomach, let my feel fall, etc. It feels good!

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  4. ADSchillMarch 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Glad you are working on finding your happy. You are so right when you say that you lose the enjoyable moments and lose yourself. It happens slowly and completely if you let it. I was really close to disappearing a while back. Before I took control and began doing what I could to make myself as happy as possible.

    Let me know if I can help in any way.

    http://missconception-ads.blogspot.com/

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  5. ChristinaMarch 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Yay! Just remember you don't have to post something everyday to it. I started to stress when I missed a day, but realized that defeats the purpose. Enjoy it and I love the title of the page!!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    love this!!

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  7. MicheleMarch 9, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Good idea, I hope that enjoy doing it and that it helps you to find your silver lining in each day.

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  8. KerrikMarch 10, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Way to go. What a beautiful idea.

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