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Celebrating the Create a Balance Enthuse Muse

If you missed it, check out my Enthuse Muse Post for some authentic support, encouragement, and love.

Celebrating New Members of this Community

As you know, every Friday I introduce and celebrate new members of the Create a Balance community. Please take a moment to welcome this week’s new members…..

Celebrating My Gratitude Attitude

Here are my gratitude journal entries for the week.

  1. Celebrating Hanukkah with my family.
  2. The one day in December when it was over 50 degrees outside.
  3. People taking my survey over at the Create a Balance Brainstorming Party.
  4. My oldest son’s stomach bug didn’t last too long.
  5. My youngest son’s funky dotty rash was not the chicken pox.
  6. Being caffeine-free for 4 days (the migraines are finally gone).
  7. Finally eating healthy again after a week of latke mania.

As always, I welcome you to reflect on your week,
see the goodness in your life, and
share what you are grateful for in the comments section.

This is Your Moment to Celebrate!

Share your attitude of gratitude! Let us know how you are celebrating your life this week.

Showing 18 comments
  • Lance

    Hi Stacey,
    Okay, let me just say the latke’s look delicious (I’m not sure if I’m writing it correctly…)! And…the coffee removal must be going well – 4 days – woot! And healthy kids – this all sounds like reason for celebration!

    Me – I’m starting a forum this week, and that’s exciting! Also, I’m enjoying several days of NOT running somewhere with three kids – Christmas break rocks! And…for the opportunity to spend some time at a cabin in the woods – relaxing, laughing, and just taking it easy – was wonderful!

    Lances last blog post..Think And Grow Rich

  • J.D. Meier

    Happy Hanukkah Stacey!

    Welcome Karl, Akemi, Henie, Coreen, and Dan!

    J.D. Meiers last blog post..Goal People and River People

  • Davina

    Hi Stacey. 4 days without caffeine — good for you! That’s a toughie and definitely worth celebrating. Yesterday I helped my boyfriend’s dad celebrate his 85th birthday! This was a special celebration as he’d been in the hospital a week before Christmas after having a heart attack. He’s recovering well.

    Davinas last blog post..Seduced By Snowmen

  • Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

    You just can’t beat gratitude for an overall remedy for what ails ya.
    It’s one of the most powerful tools available and you are very good at expressing it. Best to you in 09.

    Tom Volkar / Delightful Works last blog post..Parlay Your Wisdom

  • rummuser

    Stacey, my blogging life went completely awry when I tried to upgrade to 2.7WP and I am still struggling to get it all working properly by reverting to 2.6.5. I am grateful for having been able to at least get the blogging going though the comment system in my blog is misbehaving.

    rummusers last blog post..Page Rank 3

  • Tess

    Stacey, I’m grateful for a New Year and a clean slate. I’m grateful for safe travels and being back in the sunshine of AZ. I’m grateful for family and friends. Tess

    Tesss last blog post..2009: Twelve Months of Living Better with Less

  • Akemi - Yes to Me

    Hi, Happy New Year!
    It’s my honor to be here. Hello my new friends ^_^

  • Stacey / Create a Balance

    Lance – Latkes are delicious and fattening! Your forum is exciting and I look forward to being part of the conversation. And your cabin in the woods sounds heavenly!

    J.D. – Thanks! Happy New Year (from a River Person).

    Davina – Every day I consider drinking caffeinated coffee again, but I’m standing strong and feel great about my decision. We just celebrated my dad’s 83rd birthday and I’m happy to know your boyfriend’s father is feeling better.

    Tom – My gratitude journal is a true joy. I strongly recommend having one (and it doesn’t take long to write down what you are thankful for each week).

    Rummuser – I was horrified to upgrade to 2.7, so I feel your pain.

    Tess – Take in some sunshine for me!

    Akemi – Thank you for being here and for being part of the CreateaBalance.com experience.

  • Diane

    Hi Stacy!

    Happy New Year!

    I too have quit drinking coffee an occasional one but usually decaf.
    I gave up soda and my favorite mochas like 8 years ago.
    Herbal teas are great!

    I am grateful for a fresh new year!
    I am grateful for the rain outside today.
    I am grateful for all the inspirational posts I have read this year!
    I am grateful for love.
    I am grateful my kids are healthy.
    I am grateful for art.

  • Stacey / Create a Balance

    Diane – I’m learning to enjoy and to appreciate herbal tea! Thanks for sharing your amazing gratitude list.

  • Diane

    Hi Again!

    Thanks!

    Here’s one of my newest favorites.. Red Roobios!

  • Stacey / Create a Balance

    Diane – Thanks! It sounds juicy!

  • Cricket/Tammy

    I am grateful today for everything.

    At this moment:

    The children are asleep.
    3rd day with no caffeine.
    I completed my first day of a local boot camp.
    I have my pictures up and running on my blog.
    My tree is down.
    My dog is content because he just had a long walk.
    My warm bed is getting ready to hold my tired body.

    Happy 2009!

    Cricket/Tammys last blog post..

  • Stacey / Create a Balance

    Cricket/Tammy – We will be caffeine free together! Happy 2009!

  • Robin

    Good grief Stacey – I visited here half and hour ago and had a quick read, and came back to make a comment (and say I loved your new photo) – and you have CHANGED THEMES! You must be working pretty late at night!

    I’m pleased to hear you are surviving the silly season OK – caffeine free and without too many bugs in the family – have a great 2009, Stacey!

    Robins last blog post..What If? The Movie – Clip 4

  • Stacey / Create a Balance

    Robin – I am playing with a new theme and will be jumping back and forth until my new theme is official.

  • Robin

    heh heh heh – I know the feeling

    Robins last blog post..What If? The Movie – Clip 4

  • Arswino

    Hi Stacey, Happy New Year. It’s my first comment on your blog.
    I am happy for your feeling.

    At this time, I am grateful for a fresh new year, for managing to go through last year peacefully, for meeting and interacting with positive people like you all. 🙂

    Arswinos last blog post..If You Don’t Sacrifice Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later