I think people take Life for granted because they’re not grateful for anything. I was one of those people. I took everything, everyone and even myself for granted. My mother’s NY resolution was simple: live well, love well and have a grateful heart.

Every day I will try to be thankful for something. It doesn’t have to be grand. It doesn’t have to make sense. It just has to be something you are thankful for, whether it be rubber duckies, electrical sockets or the theory of evolution.

I’ve been lying in my bed ALL DAY. I haven’t turned off the air conditioner and the only light I have on is a lamp. All I’ve done today is write things in my journal or type on my tumblr, listen to music and hoard recipes online. I’ve had 3 cups of coffee and countless cigarettes. Did a few pages of sudoku. Started reading a new book. I have my big Pooh to keep my company. It’s my REST day. “Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy.” I read about it in a book called the happiness makeover. Sometimes you just need to take a break from everything so you can stay home all day in your jim-jams doing whatever you please. It’s a day of pure pleasure, relaxation and indulgence.

I am thankful for REST days. :)