A Steep Climb (#32)

With the start of a new semester comes new challenges. There are many reasons why I believe this semester will be more difficult than the last but that is ultimately a good thing. I’m excited about the new learning and experiences that will come hand in hand with the change in difficulty. You don’t have to lower your expectations, just find new ways to meet them.

01.24.18

Today I’m grateful for…

1. My fellow LCG Erika for being my best friend here at UMass
2. People who want to try new things with me
3. Good professors in tough classes
4. To be able to teach CORE this semester
5. My family and my parents for their constant support
6. The tools that help me handle stress and adversity
7. Summers at UNH
8. A day off from work every now and again
9. The sunshine and nice weather
10. Cartoons after school
11. Time at the gym
12. Comfy sweatshirts
13. Meaningful lyrics
14. Second chances
15. Live music
16. My brother
17. Sigma Pi and Greek Life at BSU
18. Time to think and breath
19. The Ashland train station
20. Late night pizza
21. FIFA tournaments with friends
22. Being organized and feeling prepared
23. Daily quotes
24. People that check in
25. The here and now

As always, check out my first blog, 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.

Featured image of Mt. Rainier in Washington! Took this picture on my first trip by myself. It was an incredible trip with some incredible views. 

Author: Jake Ames

Grad student, feline father, twin brother, buffalo chicken enthusiast, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to hopefully inspire others on their journey. Love your process, whatever that looks like. View all posts by Jake Ames