Snapshot Journal: Spring Is Here

I love that recording just a brief snapshot of what I’ve been up to has been an attainable, rewarding goal. I’ve enjoyed looking back at my previous snapshot posts.

This practice seems especially helpful for those of us with chronic illness who enjoy journaling. I’m finally recovering from a bad ME/CFS flare that sent me to bed for most of five days and then lingered for over two weeks longer, so I wanted to spend some time reflecting on good things.

I hope this post inspires you to create a snapshot journal of your own. Feel free to adjust it to fit your own interests and energy levels.

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Snapshot Journal April 2024

Reading
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
Mistress Pat by L. M. Montgomery
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger (for book group—DNF)
Praying with Jane by Rachel Dodge

Find the mini reviews of my favorites here on Instagram.

Writing
I’ve updated my blog newsletter to be more fun and conversational, and to include more about what I’m creating, finding encouraging, and my health journey.
(PS all of my newsletter subscribers get access to my free printables.) You can sign up here.
Novella editing.
Submitted to a writing contest–didn’t win, but a positive experience.
Staying pretty consistent with my gratitude journal.

Little things
The picture for my calendar this month wasn’t making me happy, so I cut out a page from last year’s calendar and put it over it.

Eating
Off the Eaten Path veggie crisps
Bagels with faux cream cheese. I haven’t had either of these in such a long time, and was delighted to find gluten-free, dairy-free options. (Brands: Schar and Daiya)

Watching
The Sound of Music (one of my favorite musicals) (Disney+)
What if…? Season 2 (Disney+)
I’ve been watching Disney animated movies in (somewhat) chronological order
Worlds Figure Skating Championship
Tiny Cabin Life (cinematic and fun camping videos on YouTube. We especially love Ellie the dog.) Check out: Winter Camping In A Legendary Forest With My Dog!
Ruby and Rayleigh on R Studios (Fun creative videos of two sisters and their parents painting and DIYing together. We love seeing their talent and supportive attitudes towards each other.) Check out: Sisters Diy Each Others Clothes Makeover Challenge
Diamonds Conference, including a very encouraging talk about Facing Roadblocks On Your Chronic Illness Journey by Katerina B.

PS You can check out my interview with Katerina here!

PPS Find out more about the amazing (and free!) Diamonds Conference for chronically ill Christians. I have been so encouraged by it the last several years.

Listening
La La Land soundtrack
Cold Heart – Elton John & Dua Lipa (PNAU Remix)
I’m Just Ken – Ryan Gosling

Podcasts
Is Easter Pagan? – Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
How the Early Church Did Church – Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer

Wearing
Comfy dresses like these Amazon Essentials dresses

Accomplishments
Cutting tags out of everything in my dresser. I try to do this with all my clothes but I have missed some. Next up: looking at everything in my closet.
Going outside three days in March when it hit 70 degrees! So rare for Washington in March.
I did build the LEGO set I mentioned in my last snapshot journal earlier this year!

Decluttering
My phone homescreen—I’ve found a more minimal look that is working for me, and easy for me to adjust depending on which apps I want to focus on.
The never-ending piles of sticky notes.

Planning
To go see tulip fields.

Needing
To find a new boxed cake mix, as the vegan one we get is discontinued.
I mentioned last time I was trying to find a new hazelnut milk–I did! Here’s a link.

Wanting
More warm weather

Bible Verse that has stood out to me
“The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17

So there is my Snapshot Journal!  
What have you been up to lately? What categories would you add to this list?