In 2015 while scrolling on Pinterest I saw a cool idea for a memory jar. Every special moment that occurs you would write it on a piece of paper with the date and stuff it in the jar. I loved the idea and immediately headed to Michaels and bought a mason jar, sharpies and multicolor post-its. I made sure I had post-its in my purse, by my bed, in my car, in my wallet, at my job (that pack never moved because what good thing happens at work? lol) I wanted to make sure I never missed an opportunity to record anything.
About halfway through 2015 I looked at my half filled jar with extreme excitement. I was ready to pull out every piece of paper and read some memories, but I backed off. I reminded myself that the goal was to open the jar on New Years Eve with a bottle of champagne in my bed. I wanted to laugh, I wanted to cry, I wanted to be able to soak in EVERYTHING. I knew there would be things that would be brought back to my recollection and make me wish they could happen again. So, on New Years Eve 2015 I sat in my room after the ball dropped at midnight and went through my jar. I'm glad I had some discipline because that night was everything I thought it would be and more. Reminiscing about everything in my memory jar was simply priceless.
I told myself I was going to do this every year thereafter but life happens. I convinced myself that I did not have the time to appreciate the great moments and write them down. But the other day I found that jar again and reread those awesome flashbacks and got emotional again. I told myself I am going to conquer this again, I am going to commit to this project because it truly brought me happiness.
So, 2019 I will be starting a new jar and I hope you join me. I vow to make note of everything incredible that happens throughout the year, no matter how small. And on New Years Eve 2019 I will open that jar with a bottle of champagne and relive all the beautiful moments.
#dear2019 Cheers