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Post by grammadee on Oct 29, 2021 16:20:22 GMT
This is a November challenge, but you can start doing your prep work now.
PREP:
1. find a list of thirty gratitude prompts that you like. You can find quite a few ideas in THIS 2 Peas thread, or do a search on line, or maybe there is one you like posted on one of your social media sites.
2. Share your list in your reply to this thread (5 points for November, but you can do it before).
The Challenge:
Each day in November--or whenever you have time--share a photo in this thread to represent one of the things you are grateful for. These photos can be pic's you find from the past, or taken specifically for this challenge.
Please include in your sharing post which prompt(s) your photos(s) represent. (2 points per photo shared & connected to one of your prompts, , and a BONUS of 50 points if you share at least one pic to represent each of your prompts.)
If you include in your sharing of a photo WHY you are grateful for this person/place/thing, add another point.
Take FIVE POINTS for every page or other crafty project you create in November with at least one of the photos you shared here.
So if you are a member of a November team, earn a possible 5 points for sharing your list, 4 points for each photo shared in this thread if connected to one of your prompts and you provide an explanation, and plus a bonus of 50 points for representing all the items on your list. Then an additional 5 points for creating something with one of the photos to show your gratitude.
If you choose not to play along for points by joining a November TEAM, you are still perfectly welcome to play. We would love to see and hear about those wonderful people, places, experieces and things that spark gratitude for you. Who knows? It may remind the rest of us what we have to be thankful for...
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Post by DawnMcD on Nov 1, 2021 16:47:00 GMT
I chose this list. What a wonderful way to keep me mindful of the things in my life to be thankful for. http://instagr.am/p/CVvco6fPHE1 11/4- I posted a photo of a beautiful Autumn tree outside my church in the Nov. photo thread. I am using it for the Nature prompt. I am so thankful for the beauty of the changing seasons. For th e coziness that autumn brings and the glorious reminder of creation. |
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Post by grammadee on Nov 1, 2021 17:34:48 GMT
I like your list, DawnMcD . I found a list on Our peaceful planet along with some free printables. I will probably adapt as I go, though.
1 Something in nature (no animals)
2 Some type of technology
3 A household item
4 A personal quality you have
5 A physical quality or trait you have
6 A skill you have
7 A food item (sweet)
8 A specific book
9 A person no longer living
10 Something about your job (or work you do)
11 A critter of some sort
12 A specific person and why
13 Weather that you love
14 A smell or scent
15 A specific song
16 A specific season and why
17 Another personal quality
18 Another physical quality
19 A past trial or problem you learned from
20 A location
21 An unexpected kindness someone did for you
22 Something common you take for granted
23 A food/meal (no dessert)
24 Someone you've never met who inspired you
25 Something of great comfort
26 Something about your health
27 A hobby
28 A memory
29 A favorite place (big or small)
30 A holiday and why
DAY ONE: I shared my first photo--of PUMPKINS--on the November Photo Challenge thread. I didn't see Harvest on any of the lists, but I am really grateful that after a summer of less than perfect weather we were able to harvest so many vegetables. Last year was cool and wet and we got next to nothing. This year it was hot and dry, but thankfully we were able to water from our well.
DAY TWO: Today I drove around doing errands. Snapped a photo of my coffee cup with the steering wheel in the background. I am going to use this for #22 on the above list: something common I take for granted. I am incredibly thankful for my physical mobility, my vehicle and being able to drive it where I want when I want. And coffee keeps me going. What can I say?
DAy Three: today I posted a photo for #14: smell or scent. I was baking pumpkin muffins with pumpkin we grew in our garden. I LOVE the smell of pumpkin spice! And never better when it wafts from a pie or loaf or pan of muffins in the oven. Fall fruits and vegetables make the BEST comfort foods. They tend to blend flavour and aroma and a satisfying full-ness. And as a bonus, they have soaked up the nutrients in the soil and a summer's worth of sunshine to provide us with wonderful vitamins and anti oxidents.
DAY FOUR: I chose #2 some form of electronics. I love my iphone and how it helps me connect with all the members of my family. When we were on a family vacation to Disney World a few years ago, we set up a shared photo thread which everyone could add to throughout the week. And when we are miles apart, we are still connected. Love getting those photos in texts or in shared albums.
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 7, 2021 12:15:27 GMT
I've only just seen this thread. I'm not really one to do journals or talk about gratitude, so this is a bit of a stretch for me. But, I love photo prompts, so this is probably a good way to get me thinking more about gratitude. This is my list: 1. My favourite part of the morning 2. A favourite memory 3. Something I enjoy listening to: My favourite podcasts that I listen to when I take the dog for a walk each day  4. A future event I’m excited about: I have booked tickets to two concerts  5. A memory that makes me smile 6. Something beautiful I saw today 7. My favourite part of the evening 8. One good thing that happened today 9. A favourite part of nature 10. Something that made me laugh today 11. A favourite outdoor activity 12. A favourite meal 13. Something I accomplished today 14. An exciting new find 15. Colour me happy 16. My favourite hobby 17. Best thing about this time of year: Daylight savings, which means we can eat dinner outside 18. My favourite place 19. A pleasant smell: freshly baked bread for dinner! 20. Spending time with loved ones 21. Furry friends: Boris and his "cousin" Lily (my brother's dog) 22. Wearing something that makes me feel good 23. Weather that makes me feel good 24. Something that made me smile today 25. Pampering myself: I finally got my hair cut and coloured for the first time since May (salons were closed during lockdown) 26. Some exciting news: My favourite restaurant is finally re-opening after being closed since April 2020 due to COVID 27. A favourite photo: This is one of my favourite photos of my kids, and I have been putting off scrapping it for years. I finally scrapped it this month.  28. Favourite game to play: Hand and foot, that we play with my in-laws. And yes, that's my MIL giving me the bird!
29. Good friends: Our first weekend out of lockdown, we headed off to the pub with friends 30. Something positive that’s come out of hard times - Working from home due to COVID means that instead of having to get up at 6:30am and catch a train to the city for a 9am sales meeting, I can roll out of bed at 8:45am and sit outside in my backyard for my meeting. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 23, 2021 4:19:49 GMT
grammadee several of my "photos" are actually screen shots. I hope they count!
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Post by grammadee on Nov 23, 2021 4:21:58 GMT
grammadee several of my "photos" are actually screen shots. I hope they count! Of course! Anyting to represent the people, places, and things for which you feel gratitude. |
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