Sunday, July 20, 2014
Gratitude Blog #5
Ok, so over the last 3 or 4 months, I have been keeping a notebook. And in the notebook, once a week I have written down 5 blessings. So right now I have about 80 things, anywhere from snuggies to Reeses' Peanut Butter Cups, that I have written down that I feel grateful for. But number 32 really caught my eye: opportunity. Living in this little bubble called Marin, I have been so lucky. I have loving family and friends, a house with a stove, a school with good teachers and education, I can play sports, join clubs, travel to Hawaii or Canada, the list is endless. I don't ever really think about how many opportunities I have gotten in my life that millions of others will never have. I am grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given over the summer. I have gotten to work with top notch environmentalists, interview NASA scientists, and learned so much about current issues in our scientific world today. I was able to join a class and learned a lot about career management, how to write a cover letter, resume, etc. Now that my class and internship are coming to a close, I think I will start to be more aware of how I spend my money, and think more about my future goals in my education, financing, and career. Over these last few weeks I learned more about who I am and who I may want to become.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I like the view that you have, it's really nice. I know what you mean, living in the bubble of Marin, and it's cool that you appreciate everything we've got to do this summer. Good thoughts!
ReplyDeleteIt is super cool how you have a journal to reflect on yourself. You do so many amazing activities in your life and it is great how you can now remember every moment!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea what you're doing with your journal. You're right, we have so many opportunities in Marin that other kids don't, Its something to be very grateful for. I haven't thought of that.
ReplyDeleteYour journal sounds really helpful. It seems like a way to appreciate what you've got, which may motivate you to use it to do what you want. In a way, it sort of works like a waybook, because it allows you to make discoveries about yourself.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea to write down what you are grateful for in a journal. I would suggest that if you're ever down and need to feel better, you can refer back to the journal. Even if you're just grateful for snuggies, looking at that will make you smile when you are upset. I think I might just start doing that myself!
ReplyDelete