Well, this was my first journal that I made using my new Cricut that my brother and his wife gave to my granddaughter, daughter and myself. I had wanted to start a gratitude journal. The owner of the company that I work with had suggested that people do this, so I started one this year. It's been fun. I just list three things from that day that I'm grateful for. So far, the list is of simple things, but it's a work in progress, so we will see how it moves along. I had so much fun with this! My daughter helped me and made one herself. Hers is going to be a photo book.

I can't believe how generous my brother and his wife is. A Cricut machine was like on the same wish list as the Rolls Royce is on. Wanted it when I seen it and never thought I'd get one. I love it too. I have problems thinking of things to make with it though, because I don't just want to make a card. My friends love them, but then I think, oh they will be tossed out and so much work. Of course, my friends say they don't toss them, but still, you can only have so much stuff hanging around. Then I think, I don't toss out the things people make me. Vicious cycle of thought. lol So, I've decided to just try and shut that part of the brain up. Now, I still tend to think of trying to do things that are journals, notebooks, home decorating items, office items, etc. I'm thinking today, I'm going to make a small notebook for keeping tracking of my spending and for keeping track of my food. Two separate ones. These areas are problem areas for me, so I'm going to try and work on them also.

I wish my brother and his wife could know just how much joy, love, gratitude, and fun their gift has meant to me. It also has brought us closer, as his wife is getting one too. We've had so much fun learning together and giving each other ideas.

Well, this is my attempt at blogging. I know it won't be every day thing for me, but it's a start. Enjoy yourself today! I wish more of my friends would come by and craft with me.