June 12 Challenge

June 1-30 Challenge

Day 12 Twelve Things You Are Grateful For

June 12, 1942. Anne Frank received a diary for her birthday.

June 12, 2014. The last time I allowed the 12th to be a day of monthly mourning and depression for me. The next month, when the 12th rolled around, I chose to be grateful for the things and people I have rather than being depressed because of what I had lost.

12 Things I am grateful for:

1. My family. We moved to the other side of the world exactly 10 years ago last weekend; me, my hubby and my two children. The move has made us stronger as a family unit and I’m forever grateful to have them.
2. My dog. My little terrier Billy is a rascal, but he is also my writing companion and my support.
3. My computer. Has enabled me to find my creativity.
4. My creativity. This may sound quite narcissistic, but I love the fact that I can write. I love to create characters, places and settings and am grateful for that.
5. My love of books. I have read since I was young, and feel privileged every time I find a new author or a gem of a book.I’m currently reading a Tracy Chevalier book, and am engrossed by it.
6. Baking. I love to bake with my daughter. We set out most weekends to look through recipes and spend that precious family time together.
7. The internet. I would be lost without my friend Google, as he is used so much in research. What was life like before the internet? I shudder to think.
8. My car. Allows me to travel around the beautiful Gold Coast, and search for inspiration.
9. Dining out. I love to discover new restaurants. As a family we eat out quite a bit; food helps us to connect and bond.
10. The area I live in. Also, the world and all the gorgeous places in it. We should all be grateful to live on this glorious planet.
11. My parents. For giving me life and good advice.
12. Waking up each morning in a warm bed, content and looking forward to a new day.                                                              *

June 11 Challenge

Day 11 Photo Challenge

June 11, 1963. We’ve all seen the pictures: Governor of Alabama George Wallace standing at the door of a building at the University of Alabama in an attempt to block two black students from attending the school. He was not successful. The pictures of the young people standing up for their rights are powerful!

Photographs can tell powerful stories! Can you tell a powerful story with your pictures this week? Try taking even photos that tell a story.

Alternative: Post a picture representing the number 11. It can be eleven items, eleven people (think soccer team), or something showing the number 11. Or post a gallery of 11 photos that have a shared theme.

Photo Challenge – Books