Up With The Sun (#234)

I’m not sure if it’s the jet lag or something else but my body has been eager to wake up around 3am and 6am this past week or so. I’ve decided not to fight it and I’ve enjoyed the benefits of being up early. Sitting in the morning, listening to the birds and watching the day begin has been quite calming. I use this new found time in the morning to write my blog and drink my tea. This is a routine I could get used to!

08.13.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. Foggy mornings
2. The deep green in the trees
3. Warm tea
4. FaceTime with my mom
5. The cool breeze from my balcony
6. The return of college football
7. My Peer Mentor staff
8. Anything my dad grills
9. Change
10. People who aim to inspire
11. Catching the sunrise
12. Nighttime stretches
13. CLEAN WATER! Check out my project and see how you can get involved!
14. Learning new things
15. My summer audiobooks and podcasts
16. Friends from home
17. My time in the UK
18. Working here at UMass
19. Quiet mornings
20. Time with Ned, my cat
21. My family
22. Buffalo chicken salad from Big Y
23. Gratitude
24. The hope of what the future brings
25. The precious present

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 still and perfect morning. The fog stretching over the deep green seeded trees along with my hot cup of tea allow me to be grateful when starting my day. The current state of construction will hopefully wrap up soon.

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