An explanation

I've never been much of a blogger. Correction: I've never blogged at all. I’m not big on writing about feelings. But this year for Lent I decided to switch things up and add something instead of taking it away. I decided to see what would happen if I took time each day to write down something I was thankful for, and why.  It’s such a simple thing, being thankful. All the things we have, even the little things, they matter. When was the last time you voiced the day to day things you were thankful for or the people who make your days brighter on a day other than Thanksgiving? The things that helped us get through hard times, or changed our attitude, or caused us to think. I am not a writer, and I don't claim to have any life answers or insights. I won’t promise you'll have some sense of enlightenment after reading this. I won’t be telling you anything that you haven’t thought yourself (or at least I hope not), but I hope what I say will make you smile, or remind you to pay it forward. I hope it shows you that the way you are with others does matter. But mostly I hope that this reminds you why this is all worth it. Sheesh, that’s why I’m writing this. To remind myself of the infinite reasons to be thankful.

For forty days I will be posting an entry every single day of something that made me smile, have a little more faith in humanity, or that I am lucky to have. People that I appreciate, opportunities I have, or moments of clarity.

Enjoy.

Also, you might be wondering about the bandaidsandchapstick URL. Have you ever tried to come up with a URL? Not as easy as you’d think. But mostly bandaids and chapstick are like the greatest items known to mankind. You don’t have to agree. It’s my blog. I say what I want. =D