Day 9

All caught up!

1- I'm grateful for chocolate milk.

2- I'm grateful for cotton balls.

3- I'm grateful for microwave meals.

4- I'm grateful for cupcakes.

5- I'm grateful for nail polish and remover.

6- I'm grateful that I have such kind, sweet neighbors.

7- I'm grateful for my knowledge and the ability to constantly have it increase.

8- I'm grateful for comic strips that lighten the heart.

9- I'm grateful for seafood.

10- I'm grateful for my bishop.

Day 8

Almost caught up!

1- I'm grateful for understanding parents.

2- I'm grateful for soup.

3- I'm grateful for showers.

4- I'm grateful for friends that knock sense into me when I need a reality check when things are hard.

5- I'm grateful for granola bars and powerade.

6- I'm grateful for blue ink pens.

7- I'm grateful for the soft seats in my car.

8- I'm grateful for smooth drives home with no construction traffic or blockage.

9- I'm grateful for pj's.

10- I'm grateful for the internet and how it helps me stay connected with my family.

Day 7

I'm behind, but I'm catching up now! I remember what I was grateful for the last few days, so it's all good!

1- I'm grateful that I don't have classes on fridays.

2- I'm grateful that my car is replenished of all the fluids it needs.

3- I'm grateful for the rolls at Texas Roadhouse.

4- I'm grateful that I don't work for a towing company because that must be a really hard job.

5- I'm grateful for friends that rescue me at nearly 2 in the morning.

6- I'm grateful for warmth and lots of it.

7- I'm grateful for the cold spot under the pillow.

8- I'm grateful for large beds to sprawl out in.

9- I'm grateful for happy dreams.

10- I'm grateful that I got to meet a really good friend, after 8 years of just talking via phone and computer.

Day 6

1- I'm grateful that my pharmacy computer teacher didn't give a test this week.

2- I'm grateful that I got my new drivers license in the mail finally.

3- I'm grateful that I'm starting to get back into shape.

4- I'm grateful that I didn't get charged a late fee at gold's gym.

5- I'm grateful for lip gloss.

6- I'm grateful for the times people come in to my work and they realize that my job is not easy.

7- I'm grateful for friends that take the time to care and be a good listener and validate rather than belittle.

8- I'm grateful that Maverick is open all the time and has good, cheap gas.

9- I'm grateful for a car with a heater that works really well.

10- I'm grateful for pajamas.

Day 5

1- I'm grateful for the times I get to sleep in.

2- I'm grateful for the gym, especially during the cold months.

3- I'm grateful for water.

4- I'm grateful that I got to share my dad's 84th birthday with him and my mom.

5- I'm grateful for cameras and the ability to capture memories.

6- I'm grateful for milk and Oreos.

7- I'm grateful for friends that talk to me to keep me sane while I do homework.

8- I'm grateful for travel shows on TV.

9- I'm grateful for socks.

10- I'm grateful for sweaters.

Day 4

1- I'm grateful for warm hoodies.

2- I'm grateful for hot chocolate.

3- I'm grateful for friends that know how to do random things like unlock a car with a coat hanger.

4- I'm grateful for chick flicks.

5- I'm grateful for pie and whipped cream.

6- I'm grateful for massages.

7- I'm grateful for friends that let me word-vomit all over them.

8- I'm grateful for people that validate my feelings.

9- I'm grateful for conversations with Brad.

10- I'm grateful for John Mayer and his music.

Day 3

1- I'm grateful for granola bars and cheese sticks.

2- I'm grateful for helpful classmates and instructors.

3- I'm grateful for my green water bottle.

4- I'm grateful for the radio station 107.5.

5- I'm grateful for my friend Sean and all the fun, love, and support he brings into my life.

6- I'm grateful for lotion to help my dry skin.

7- I'm grateful for playgrounds and parks.

8- I'm grateful for the night sky.

9- I'm grateful for the smell of Autumn.

10- I'm grateful for face-wash.

Day 2

1- I'm grateful for tender mercies.

2- I'm grateful for the welcoming faces and warm arms that greet me at church.

3- I'm grateful for humor and those who have a good sense of it.

4- I'm grateful for my lime green blanket and my curious george blanket.

5- I'm grateful for encouraging words of kindness and love.

6- I'm grateful for the dog Nike across the street.

7- I'm grateful for pillows.

8- I'm grateful for hugs, especially the really good heartfelt ones.

9- I'm grateful for steamed veggies.

10- I'm grateful for running shoes.

Day 1

1- I am grateful for my new niece and her safe and healthy arrival.

2- I am grateful for college football.

3- I am grateful for my car cell phone charger.

4- I am grateful for the power of forgiveness.

5- I am grateful for dreams that fill me with peace in regard to a life situation.

6- I am grateful for the hardworking parents I have that sacrifice so much.

7- I am grateful for my friends and the laughter they bring into my life.

8- I am grateful for second chances happening over and over and over...

9- I am grateful for deodorant.

10- I am grateful for medication that helps me function better.

The Story

A few months ago in an English class at the college I'm attending, we were given an assignment for the duration of the class that was a little odd for an English class assignment but made an incredible impact on my life and the way things went. I found that the more I stuck with the journal, the lighter I felt and the more drive I had to keep pushing through the trials of life. I was noticing all my blessings even in the face of adversity, and some days all it took was the thought of "I'm grateful for..." to get me through. The assignment was to keep a "Gratitude Journal" and the goal was to write just 10 things every day that we were grateful for. They could be important things like "I'm grateful that I was able to save my baby from choking on play-dough." or seemingly silly things such as "I'm grateful for pink lemonade." just for example. When you think about it at first 10 things seems like a piece of cake. Try sitting down and writing 10 things you're grateful for each and every day, even on those "days from hell"...not so easy. Some days I could blaze through the list, and other days I could barely make it to 3 or 4. Sometimes I would just write things to get it over with and not even pay attention to the words and  how truly grateful I was for each of those things.

So in short, the idea and goal of this blog is that every day I will get on here and attempt to write just 10 things I'm grateful for. You can repeat things you're grateful for on other days, but the idea is to try to at least space it enough so you aren't cheating yourself out of things to be grateful for. ;) Here's the twist: I invite any readers to make comments and share 1-10 things that they are grateful for, even if it isn't as often as my posts each day. 

Let's get the ball rolling and enrich our lives with an Attitude of Gratitude!