Gratitude and Joy, Travel

Day 109 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Youthful Inspiration

His animated tales reminded me why I started my plan to see the world from A to Z. When I started my plan, I, too, had little more than a goal.

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Day 97 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Vacation Planning

Travel has always filled me with joy and I am struck with the level of gratitude I am feeling now that the world is reopening and I can feed my insatiable wanderlust once again.

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Day 89 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Taking Risks

Take the risk, try the food, dazzle yourself and create memories to last a lifetime.

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Day 54 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Spontaneity

I spent several hours dancing around my house like a lunatic … a kid on Christmas morning … someone who had just won the lottery.

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Day 31 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Friends Made While Traveling

… to be fair, ALL of my friends I’ve met because of travels. 

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Day 26 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – American Bathrooms

Today I am grateful for the convenience of American bathrooms. I know what you’re thinking: “WHAT???” but let me explain.

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Day 22 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Sunshine

No matter where you live, no matter where you are, you can’t help but paste on a smile and enjoy a beautiful sunny day.

Flying, Musings, Travel

Night Flights

No conversations pierced the silence. No babies cried.

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Day Seven – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Easy Days with Friends

We chatted easily and shared a homemade meal to kick off the year. As the shadows lengthened, we headed home, leaving the others to continue the celebration. 

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Day Four – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Color Red

Not everyone experiences the fun and frivolity of red ... I feel glee. It evokes thoughts of festivity and excitement.