A Thing that I'm Grateful for

The other night, in our bedroom, and just before we go to sleep....my hubby and I had this conversation.

"Isn't this June.....?"
"Don't go further...." I said
"I thought....."
"Yup....just enjoy it!!!" I replied.

That night, a little after midnight, we both saw lots of lightnings and heard some thunders from our bedroom windows. Then it was pouring rain the whole morning.

Indonesia only has 2 seasons, rain and hot/dry, that start from October to April and vice versa. The rain season has been hanging around these past 2 months.

I LOVE Rain.

When we landed in Indonesia, back in October 2012, it was scorching HOT!!! Upper 90 almost everyday with high humidity. The rain was late...

Now...when the rain stays a little longer...I'm so grateful.

Our new life here in Indonesia....isn't as easy as we thought it would be. 

There are many {many} times that I lost control of myself...and just broke a part. 

I tried so hard to find answers and solutions...but I haven't yet figure them out.

But the other night....I learned that there is always something to be thankful for....

and right now...I'm so thankful for the extended rain season.

Gratitude Journal 2011

Back in November of 2011, I posted HERE a bunch of scrappy supplies that I was going to use to make a Gratitude Journal.

Well, the journal is finally done awhile ago. I just haven't had a chance to share it with you. So...today is the day. And I tell you....I LOVE the way this journal turned out.

When I decided to make this journal, I had an idea...that the journal would look like the "Day Book" by Amy Tangerine. Well...my book doesn't look anything like Amy's Day Book, however, I used her ideas of using lots of elements inside the journal. I used tags, subway arts, envelopes and some acetate sheets. It was lots of FUN making it.

Anyway.... here's my 2011 Gratitude Journal.

Yup...it's a bit chuncky....{didnt plan it to be that way} :D.

And now...here's all the pages inside...{WARNING: Lots of pics}

That's all. Thanks for letting me share this with you.
Have a wonderful Tuesday.

In The Making ~ Gratitude Journal/Mini Album ~

This year I decided to make a Gratitude Journal. A bit last minutes decision...but I know I can finish it by Thanksgiving day. I hope this is going to be a new family tradition...and I'm planning to have everyone in the family involve......

Anyway...to help the process of making this album fast...

I put all the stuff together...Papers, Embellishments, bits and pieces...

Here's the picture...

So excited about this...

And actually...before I blogged about this...the album itself  is already done.

I just need to add pictures and write { and more writing....}I hope on Thanksgiving day I can share the finish album with you.

Anyway...did you make any gratitude journal this year? Please feel free to share it with me..I'd LOVE to see it. Thanks!!!

See you soon.