The Hollands: Pleasant Things

     Occasionally I catch myself being negative or grouchy. I don't know whether it is because I am tired or worn out, or if Nick did or said something to irritate me (he IS a teenager), but I recently decided to make a conscience effort to be more positive. To that end, I am looking for pleasant, pretty, or worthwhile things in my daily life to enjoy and share with my friends and Facebook community.

     I think that by making a concerted effort to find the good or pleasant aspects of life I will become more aware of the positive things that surround me. I sometimes tend to be pessimistic and I am trying to change that in myself, so I am giving this a shot to see if I can make a noticeable difference.

     Here are the first 5 images I have found. Some I photographed, others I "borrowed," but all of them remind me of the simple pleasures that are all around me if I take the time to look and enjoy them. (Boy I sound really preachy don't I???) I am trying to post one each day, but that isn't written in stone. If I make this too much of a "job" then it'll become a chore rather than the pleasure I am hoping it will be. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!