Like just about everyone else, when the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve I made a promise to myself (ok, let’s be honest. I slept through the ball dropping, but I did make a resolution the next morning. That still counts, right?).
New year, clean slate. This year I decided I was going to find something positive in everything. A little glimmer of hope amidst a steaming pile of shit, if you will.
It’s now May and I haven’t been terribly successful, but I really would like to work at this. In the toughest of times, the smallest dash of hope goes a long way. And in good times, an added boost of positivity allows you to soar even higher on your endorphin rush.
With that in mind, I decided to start this blog: a celebration of all the lovely things in life.
I hope to bring you regular doses of lovely that force you to smile… or at least results in a bit of retail therapy!
Hi! I'm Jen, a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as I love a good psychological thriller. I believe fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. When I'm not knee-deep in glittery crafts and girl talk, you can probably find me sprawled out on my couch in the middle of a Netflix marathon with dark chocolate smeared on my face. The struggle is real. 
I just wanted to say hi and let you know how much I love the inspiration behind starting your page. I also started out this year with a strong resolve to find the brighter spots in life. I’ve found that it’s really difficult to do when you have so many things bottled up. So, like you, I also started a blog last week. I’m hoping that it will be a good cathartic outlet for me and a way to inspire people a little in the long run. I’m looking forward to reading more from your blog and seeing where it goes. I hope you have a great day!
Alba
thanks alba! i’ll check out your blog too!