July was a month full of learning, challenge, and helpful reminders. My brother had just left England and I struggled to transition back into life here in the UK. I felt homesick in ways I didn’t expect and didn’t feel fulfilled at work.
It took me some time to find a good routine that worked with my demanding schedule. I found my groove at times and felt burnt out at others. I really had to remind myself to be present and take life one day at a time.
I listened to a number of different audiobooks, each with different themes and morals that I reflected onto my own situation. Those were helpful and reignited my love for “reading”. The stories and authors inspired me to work on my own writing habits so I can hopefully publish something of my own one day. Who knows!
I’m incredibly grateful for this summer. All the ups and downs made these past couple of months one to remember. Tomorrow is my last full day and I’ll write a more comprehensive reflection then. Until that point, I’m grateful to be exactly where I am.
08.01.18
Today I’m Grateful For…
- Catching up
- Walks through London
- Being an RA at BSU
- Positive people
- Texts from my family
- Sunny days and clear skies
- Gratitude
- Summer grilling
- CLEAN WATER! Check out my project and see how you can get involved!
- Talking things out
- Video games after school with my friends
- Carpools to UNH camp
- Time
- Wiffleball in the yard
- A good night’s rest
- Stretches before bed
- My audiobooks and podcasts
- After gym dinners with my friend Peter
- Good advice
- An empty email inbox
- Change
- Learning about music history
- American peanut butter
- My time in England
- 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 London eye. Loved visiting the city and had a great time exploring and walking around when I did.
