Welcome to 2013...

As I enter into 2013, this is not where I thought my life would be...not ever.  I never imagined I would still be without a home to call my own...a job I dislike...living paycheck to paycheck...and praying every two weeks that I will have enough money to put gas in my car to make my 50 plus mile commute to work, and then back again.  This is certainly not how I pictured it...but it is where I find myself.  Ugh!

But...this blog is NOT about what I don't have...it is about what I DO have in my life.  During this journey, I will focus on all the wonderful things I am grateful for in this year 2013...from the littlest mercies to monumental achievements.  I will chronicle the gifts and magic that come into my life each and every day this year. 

Today I begin 'The Magic'.  Today I commit to following the 28 days outlined in the book to bring more attention to the things in my life I am grateful for, and taking the focus off those things that do not meet my needs.

 'Those who don't believe in magic will never find it'    Roald Dahl

Today, I also start my 'Gratitude Jar' so that at this time next year, I can look back at each 'gift' and reflect on the memory.

No...no...this is not my jar...this is another's magic.  Once mine is created, I will post a picture.  And knowing me, it will be much larger and be a work in progress...LOL!   But it will serve the same purpose....to remind me of all the magic that happened in 2013...beginning today!

Of course my challenge will be, posting daily as my time becomes scarce on the days I work. But I have committed to this project and will carry it out, no matter how little time I have in the day.  I am committed to changing my life...and feel in my heart that this book and this blog will do just that! 

So...Let the Magic begin!....

...And if you feel so inclined, please post your blessings here too!