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How to start a tradition by janesdiary

"Challenging at first, but totally worth the uniqueness"

How I did it: It started the first year of my marriage when Valentine's Day slipped my mind until the day of. I became so anxious and overwhelmed with disappointment that I asked myself why I let Hallmark put so much pressure on me to please my spouse. So, I decided what would be more interesting is for my spouse and I to choose, at the beginning of every year, a random day which we then concealed from each other. When that day rolled around, we then spoiled the other person as though it were Valentine's Day. But instead of one day we both know about in advance, we have two days that come as a complete surprise. We also started a journal together where we can document what we received from each other. Four year's into our marriage and our holiday is living strong.

Lessons & tips: Have fun with it. Traditions last because they are fun.

Resources: My own imagination.


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    lovika is working hard to meet her goals

    Untitled 22 months ago

    I’m generally bad at creating routines and maintaining habits. It doesn’t come easy for me. Maybe that’s why I’ve always envied people who keep strong traditions. Who consciously create them and actually remember to stick with them. The thought of having some kind of pattern is so comforting. I wish I could accomplish that.

    Jan 30, 2008, 06:28AM PST | 0 comments


    lovika is working hard to meet her goals

    ? 23 months ago

    Hm. I have to think about this.

    Jan 08, 2008, 06:27AM PST | 1 cheer | 1 comment


    notlikemyself

    Untitled 2 years ago

    this often fails.

    Apr 11, 2007, 01:07PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


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    yay for friday 3 years ago

    My friends and I have been having a Monday night tradition for the last several years. Basically, we have to spend time with each other no matter what. We have all become so much closer because of this. Recently we started a Friday night drinking party tradition. It’s going well, I feel as if I can just be myself and have fun. Friday is my new favorite day.

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