Preparation is Key (#109)

I think part of being prepared means being adaptable. Only having one idea of a possible outcome leaves us rigid and disappointed if it doesn’t turn out the way we think. Use gratitude when you can to keep you grounded.

04.11.18

Today I’m grateful for…

1. Post Malone
2. Making new friends
3. A quiet campus
4. Carpooling with Carley
5. Night time stretches
6. My New England Patriots and the greatest QB of all time, Tom Brady
7. Peanut butter and the quick sandwich before class
8. When things work out
9. Time at the gym with Varam
10. The feeling of clean teeth
11. Car rides to chipotle
12. Trust and honesty
13. Breakfast at any time during the day
14. Family adventures
15. Laughing until my face hurts
16. Singing Disney in the car
17. The summer sun
18. When class makes sense lol
19. Old man basketball on Wednesday’s with my dad
20. Talks about life and the universe
21. The time we have
22. FaceTiming with Melissa
23. A good nights rest
24. Role models
25. Right here, right 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 one of my favorite pictures. I’m running out of landscapes to post but this is an old favorite I took flying home from Cambodia. The colors are my favorite part.

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