Back At It (#265)

Hi Internet,

First and foremost I’m happy to be posting again. This past week I’ve been quite busy. My girlfriend and I went camping in northern Maine for a couple days. Followed quickly by a good amount of work I needed to catch up on. Prior to talking it out, I felt bad because I didn’t feel like I kept my promise. I didn’t post daily and I messed up and missed out on my goal.

Now, I feel differently. It was never about posting every day or a specific number of items on nightly lists. It was about learning to incorporate and celebrate gratitude in my life.

This is my 265th blog but certainly not my 265th day feeling grateful to be exactly where I am. These blogs have helped my mental health and I’m better off when I write things out.

09.21.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. Car rides with the windows down
2. Podcasts and audiobooks
3. Getting assignments down early
4. The Harry Potter stories
5. Summers by the pool
6. Clean water
7. Sharing dessert with my girlfriend
8. Bike rides through campus
9. Wiffleball in the yard
10. Long drives to Maine
11. Holy Donuts in Portland
12. A painted sky full of stars
13. Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean
14. Catching the first sunrise
15. A sky on fire full of color
16. Pancakes in the woods
17. Walking around the lakes
18. Singing in the car
19. Finding random Denny’s
20. Our little tent
21. The sound of rain on the car windshield
22. Comfy pillows
23. Two successful interviews for class
24. My family and Monopoly nights
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 Julie and I on our hike for the day. I couldn’t tell you the name of it but we had a great time and didn’t get too lost.

Author: Jacob Ames

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 Jacob Ames