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20 Things I Am Grateful For

Gratitude is a small step in self-healing. It has helped me become more mindful and positive in times of hardship.

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Feb 21, 2019

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Sherry Zhang

It's so easy to be overwhelmed when there is just so much going on. Sometimes, I forget how blessed I am. It is important to me to focus on gratitude every day because it keeps me positive and hopeful.

My sister, Annie

You are my sister by blood, but my best friend by choice. You are the funniest and the dumbest person I know.

My cat, Mochi

Mochi makes me happy with her dorky ways.

My other cat, Sushi

My sweet angel boy.

My therapist, Kerry

Thank you for helping me believe in myself again.

My dad

Thank you for being the incredible person you are, especially when mom passed.

My grandma

Thank you for keeping me in touch with my roots.

The sky

I'm glad the sky is so blue and filled with clouds

The air around me

Ya know, I'm just grateful to breathe sometimes.

My boyfriend

Thank you for making me laugh and keeping me company.

My friends

Thank you for supporting me and making me feel like I belong.

Eggs

I love eggs. There are so many different ways to make them whether you want them to be hard boiled, soft boiled, sunny side up, poached, or fried.

They just make me happy.

Purdue

Boiler Up! I am grateful to have the privilege to go to college to educate myself and learn who I am.

My kids

I am grateful for the funny things the kids at my work say. They really do brighten my day.

Asian food

I'm so glad I was raised with food from my culture. I am so grateful West Lafayette has so many fantastic Asian eateries.

My mom

Thank you for making me stronger and pushing me in my youth.

My brother

Harry is the funniest kid to be around.

My life

I am grateful to be alive, to be given the rare chance to be on this earth and maybe make an impact.

The progress I've made

I am happy with the progress I've made with my mental health journey. Looking back on a year ago, I was in a completely different part of my life. I have grown and learned a lot in the span of only one year.

The trees and animals outside

They remind me I'm not entirely alone in the world.

Naps

I love naps. It's such a good way to catch up with myself and relax.

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20 Things I Am Grateful For

Gratitude is a small step in self-healing. It has helped me become more mindful and positive in times of hardship.

My sister, Annie

My cat, Mochi

My other cat, Sushi

My therapist, Kerry

My dad

My grandma

The sky

The air around me

My boyfriend

My friends

Eggs

Purdue

My kids

Asian food

My mom

My brother

My life

The progress I've made

The trees and animals outside

Naps

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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