Celebrate Every Day
Posted by lindamartinandersen on January 8, 2016
“Celebrate Every Day” by Linda Martin Andersen
Each month at “A Writer’s Playground,” I post information about monthly calendar days to observe.
This post is a reminder to celebrate every day of the month! Not with a party and cake, but by living life to the fullest!
Yesterday, I read an article in “The Fayetteville Observer” by Alicia Rancilio of the Associated Press about customizing your own decorative planning tools. This reminded me of scrapbooking days.
Just like coloring books are now something for all ages, so are decorative planning creations. One 14-year-old interviewed in the article, creates a planner page to help her “conquer the week.” That sounds more than decorative. That sounds empowering.
Erin Condren, a customized planner business owner, suggests combining planning with “truly celebrating every day.” http://www.erincondren.com/
And for those who say they don’t have a creative bone in their bodies… the best line of the article: “The great thing is, there are no rules.”
Read Alicia Rancilio’s article below:
Look for other lovely tools that encourage creativity. At our local farmer’s market, I purchased a hand-made sketch book for my niece that was covered in a fabric that looked like batik. What is batik? Learn more here: http://www.batikguild.org.uk/whatisbatik.asp
Suggested Writing Prompts:
- What is a red letter day? When did you have one? Describe it.
- Have you had a sick day lately? What did friends and family do to cheer you up and help you to feel better?
- List the steps for creating a decorated planner page others can try.
A Writer's Playground 
Joan Y. Edwards said
Dear Linda,
The way that 14-year-old in the Fayetteville paper, creating a planner page to help her “conquer the week” does sound empowering.
Thank you for your calls and email during the last week when I have been under the weather.
Love, Joan
lindamartinandersen said
Joan,
I wanted to call and check on you while you were sick and send good well wishes. I’m so glad you’re feeling better now. Even when you’re sick, you find a way to celebrate every day. Go, Joan!
I’m glad you noticed the statement telling the 14-year-old’s way to conquer the week. That struck me as empowering too!
Joan Y. Edwards said
Dear Linda,
Thank you. It is a great idea to celebrate every minute.
…Joan
lindamartinandersen said
Celebrating every minute is even better!
Tracy Campbell said
Oh, Joan, I didn’t know you were sick. Just read your comment to Linda. Please take care of yourself and get well soon!!!!
lindamartinandersen said
Tracy,
You are so thoughtful. I saw where you posted on Joan’s blog too. You are such a special lady.
Joan Y. Edwards said
Dear Tracy, thank you for caring so strongjy about me. You are a great friend.
…Joan
Carol Baldwin said
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 118:24
lindamartinandersen said
Absolutely, Carol! Thanks for the reminder of this wonderful scripture passage! It’s sings well too!
Tracy Campbell said
I enjoyed visiting the links you provided, Linda. Celebrating is also another way to say we’re thankful. I am so thankful and celebrating that I know you and that you provide so much encouragement and fun your writer’s playground. Have a fabulous weekend. 🙂
lindamartinandersen said
Yes, I agree. We do celebrate what we’re thankful for. I thank you kindly for your sweet comments. Keep feeling encouraged. You have awesome gifts and use them well. Thanks for being a faithful follower here!
sarahsbookreflections said
What an amazing thing do, Linda. I have enough trouble just remembering to jot down my appointments without adding arts and crafts to it. I’m impressed by people who lead such joyfully organized lives. God bless them all and the rest of us who haven’t the mental stamina to do such a thing.
lindamartinandersen said
Sarah, I’m glad you enjoyed the newspaper article. Creativity comes in many different forms. As for you, you just published a book. Don’t go making slight of your gifts! By the way, I’m taking three workshops on self-publishing offered by the public library for free! Maybe I’ll know how to speak your language a little better soon! 😉 Thanks for commenting!
eightpawswriting said
You are an inspiration for me to try and stay organized. I do get frustrated that there aren’t more hours in a day, but I’m thankful for family interventions, my dogs attention, and books and friends to make me take some down time!
lindamartinandersen said
Hi Eightpawswriting,
I am glad I’m an inspiration to you to stay organized. I feel like I’m chasing my own tail at times. 😉 I spent some time over the last few days trying something new on my calendar planning. But believe me, there’s no art on it unless underlining and circles count. Sounds like you have lots to entertain you when you have down time. Good to hear. Keep telling yourself you have what it takes to get it done–whatever that might be at the time.
Janis Siolverman said
I like the idea of celebrating every day. A pretty table cloth, candles, colorful dishes, silk flowers,colorful clothing, etc. are all decorative “pick me ups.”
lindamartinandersen said
Janis,
I like the idea of celebrating every day too. I decided to continue that theme while participating in Just Jot It January. I love your description of decorative “pick me ups.” I bet your table is lovely every day. Thanks for commenting.