Below is my 2018 gratitude list. When I first started this blog one of my very first post was a gratitude list prompted by Tales From the Motherland. Dawn’s kindness in helping me navigate adding ping back links and welcoming my contribution with grace has never been forgotten and I continue to be so grateful to her for helping me as I continue to learn this complex blogging universe. I have so much to learn!

This year I’m continuing the tradition and encouraging you to play along.

Here are Dawn’s instructions:

1) Please read my post/list and leave a like and a comment. It feels good to be appreciated. I’ll do the same. What’s not to like; it’s gratitude!

2) Add a link to this/my post in your post, so your readers come back to read mine; I can add their link to the collection, and enjoy the fruits of my labor. It’s a bigger tidal wave of positivity if we’re all linked. It’s more fun! In addition, I love reading all of the posts, and once they link to me, I’ll add their link at the bottom of mine.

3) Set a timer for 15 minutes. Really; do it (it’s in red, clearly I mean it). This isn’t your usual post. It’s meant to be as spontaneous as you can be. It’s not supposed to be finessed, but from the heart. Once you start the timer, start your list. The goal is to write things that make you happy, or things you’re grateful for. Don’t think too hard; just write what comes to mind in the time allotted. If you use the numbered mode and just type what comes to mind, it’s easy. When the timer’s done, finish whatever sentence you’re on and stop writing.

4) Be sure to click on the blue link at the bottom of my post, and add your info to the inlinkz, so that folks can find all of us in one place. I will also add each of you to the bottom of my post. I update it daily.

5) Include instructions in your piece, or provide a link to mine, and ask your readers to join us.

6) Finally, when you tag your piece, or share it on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any other social media, use these hashtags #AttitudeOfGratitude #BloggersUnite to our impact is collective.

2018 Gratitudes, Blessings, Happiness

1. Love
2. God, the universe, higher power
3. My kids
4. Miss R and her happy smile and sense of humor. She cracks me up.
5. Dogs make the world a better place.
6. Warm weather
7. The Galveston R&R bungalow
8. My comfy bed
9. Vacations
10. Time off from the grind
11. The feng shui
12. hair style
13. Growth through painful situations
14. Learning Fortitude
15. Friendships, thank you!
16. My backyard
17. My job that allows me to develop
18. Discovering new things
19. Exploring
20. boutiques
21. Learning to live simpler
22. Making cookies and
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24. Coffee
25. Amazon making online shopping a breeze
26. Booties
27. Pretty bags
28. Kindness
29. Creative outlets
30. Walks on the beach
31. Finding the perfect gifts
32. High quality bedding
33. Prayers
34. Guardian angels watching over my kids and me on the highways
35. Sur La Table cooking classes with girlfriends
36. Trader Joe’s flowers
37. Health and wellness
38. Skincare
39. Dancing
40. Music
41. Alexa playing NPR in the mornings
42. iPhone camera
43. My aunt
44. who loves me unconditionally
45. Blogging and reading other blogs
46. Growing fresh herbs
47. Warm weather
48. in December
49. Wisdom of other women
50. Smiles
51. Pedicures
52. Lazy weekend mornings
53. Random acts of kindness
54. Sunshine on my skin
55. Cruises

Wrapping up 2018 with a BIG Thank You

Here’s the deal, 2018 was a curveball. It had a lot of lows. It had a few stellar highs. But I am happy to put it in the rear view mirror. You know there are years that just need to acknowledged, digest the lessons and move on. That was 2018.

Here’s to a fabulous 2019. After all 2019 is a 3 and 3s are amazing!

Sending you love and happiness. ❤️

#AttitudeOfGratitude #BloggersUnite