Day 28

This is officially the last day that I need to keep this journal. So, I will reflect a little on the past 4 weeks (and that went fast!) of gratitude journal writing. First, I didn't really enjoy it. I mean, I'm grateful for a lot of things and writing them down in a journal does not make them any more or less meaningful to me. Second, I didn't really like doing it at the end of the day. I think I might have preferred writing in the morning (which I ended up doing several days anyway) about the things I was grateful for in general, things I was grateful for the previous day and things that I was looking forward to in the upcoming day. Third, I actually found that I was pretty grumpy. This may have been caused by many number of things like: starting a new semester, getting a little behind on reading which induced a little anxiety, having a difficult time getting used to managing only 2 full days of class (instead of 4), etc.

Well here is my official Tuesday list:

1. Getting to Anchorage on time, despite the icky driving conditions and leaving a little later than anticipated. Plus, as soon as I got in the parking lot, a space opened up and I was able to park without making a single lap! I know, amazing!

2. Good conversation with Sarah and Desire instead of grading labs. I am grateful that there are cool girls like these around campus to chat with. I am also glad that I take breaks to just chat (probably entirely too many breaks, but that's a different story).

3. Modern Technology. I stopped by the loft before heading over the my parent's house and picked up the laptop. Then, when I arrived Ben checked his email and such and so did I. It is pretty amazing to think that 10 years ago I didn't even have an email address!

4. Having a mother that is willing to take off work to watch the little guys. All day. I am thankful for that.

5. Nighttime conversations with Ben. I'm grateful to have someone I can talk to around. All the time. Everyday.

Since this is my last gratitude journaling I will try to sum it up and perhaps add some more things.

Things I am thankful for ALL THE TIME:

Ben
Two healthy boys
Kid personalities developing
Family
Friends
Generosity
Movies
Modern Technology
Warmth
Coffee
Lessons learned
Learning
The ability to acquire knowledge
My health
Denali Kidcare
Good conversation
The G.I. Bill
Leisure
Family gatherings
Extended Family
Working vehicles
Hugs
Snuggles
Silliness
Pretend Play
Smiles
Laughter
Memories
Photos
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wild Vines
Girls' Nights
Study time
Friendliness
Children
Parents
Love
Water
Food
Shelter
Music
Game nights
The microwave
Ben and Jerry's
Art
Grandmas