Finding Motivation (#108)

At this point in my semester, I’m drained to say the least. I have a lot of work left and not a lot of time. I’ve been itching to just start packing for England but I have to remind myself to be present. I’m grateful to be exactly where I am but constantly find myself searching for something to keep me going in the here and now.

04.10.18

Today I’m grateful for…

1. Taking a nap at the same time as my cat, Ned
2. Getting a good sweat at the gym
3. My friend Peter! He’s been so supportive and seeing him around campus makes me happy
4. Time to read
5. Advancing to the Champions League Semifinals!
6. Good advice
7. Tattoo stories
8. Cozy clothes
9. Rainy days
10. New beginnings
11. Dream team meetings with Carley and Jess
12. Getting things done
13. Real instruments
14. Friends from home
15. Old man basketball with my dad
16. Backyard sports with my brother and neighbors
17. The sunshine and warm weather
18. Home cooked meals
19. Buffalo chicken
20. Morning stretches
21. Time to journal
22. Handwritten notes and letters
23. All forms of learning
24. Taking it slow
25. The here and now, this very moment

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 the red sky marking the close of another special day. Every day I’m alive, every breath I’m granted, I’m grateful.

Author: Jacob Ames

Feline father, perpetual graduate student, sport enthusiast, pancake expert, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to keep my life organized and to develop a platform I can one day use to share baseless conspiracy theories about the robot uprising. I enjoy writing! View all posts by Jacob Ames