Out of my notes: Gratitude list

Before day 2 I found that I had more things to be grateful for in day one.


August 11: I am thankful for internet, I get to watch rebelde way even if episode 11-15 isn't in English. (*26th September-comes back here to say* ... 'Yeah episodes 16-25 not in English either)

Free tickets to lion king thanks to Nteliseng 

Tickets to Madame Tussaud, thankful to my bank for rewarding me for spending my money, at least it gave me an incentive through it's points system.


August 12: I was taught how to make LIC bracelets and then I was given a box of FREE materials to create my own. 

More nice things happened today. 

August 13: For battered fish and fries... I was so hungry today.

August 14: FREE cocktails and found my new fave place! Where it is free thou shall mark territory. 

August 15: The arrival of my gorge... So excited to have my BFF visit from home... I was already laughing in less than 2 seconds out of baggage claim! 

August 16: What happened today? Oh I went dancing. Tbh every night out is the same to me. It's not epic, it's not bad, it's like an afternoon lunch at night. I DANCED.

August 17: FREE tickets to lion king, not sitting in mezzanine, FREE wine, and a FREE ride home... 

Church... I love Sundays 

August 18: thankful for my family, who we are together and apart

August 19: I am a new god mother to only the most beautiful baby girl Paris! I am in love and I haven't met her yet. 

August 20: Grateful for having the world's best professor. For people who are so kind and always ready to help you fill a DPR form

August 21: For friends new and old. The ability to use one menu among 5 people and still laugh at the fact that no one will bring us more menus. Laugh at life

August 22: Lunch in Central Park, medicine, and a bed.

August 23: Television...for happy memories that replace sad memories and mostly for being able to pray

August 24: We made a new friend called prince and he gave us free scones. Nicest human being... Literally had me at scones. Mind friend for life! Ps. He is an upcoming musician so watch the space

August 25: I love my job, and I am grateful for the Emmys! Definitely part of my Monday highlight. Sorry, what? Who needs a life? 

August 26: I have always loved the company of people several years older than me... I have made five more friends in the adult(iest) realm and I am grateful that I get to be on a committee with them. Learning from their expertise without having to pay tuition. YES LAAWD!

August 27: Being part of the outreach committee for UN/DPI conference. I have come to know some of the most amazing human beings. Heart so overwhelmed with such kindness and support.

August 28: US open with two of my faves...(CHEAP tickets GOOD view) Also thankful to God for getting a new internship. Can't wait to see how that works out! Soooo excited! 

August 29: Got my bank card and ID back after I had left it at 40/40. Thank You God that we failed to get another place for the night and reluctantly going back to 40/40 was a blessing in disguise. 

August 30: Thankful for Adam sandler and Drew Barrymore movies. Watch blended and you will be laughing your head off.

August 31: My mama and sisters are back home.  I am forever grateful for the womb God placed my sisters and I IN. Best womb ever!

September 1: Grateful for rice and groundnuts... Yummy yum! 

September 2: Thankful to God for my new internship! Lo and behold the work is ridic but the learning experience is very much worth it! Let's get it on!

September 3: Long day, long day, long day. The kind that seems endless  BUT at least I am alive and breathing and half laughing at what could have been a bad day.

September 4: Little walks in east village and chips. OML chips at this place kazuza are ah-mazing

September 5: New York Yankees game. Let's just say I am into sports now and I am thankful that I can experience things like this in real time.

September 6: Airport kindness. Overweight bag at NO COST! A good day to travel heh?

September 7: Best afternoon nap ever! Napped with my baby sister. I think napping together should become a thing if it isn't already. like you could so use this line in a convo...

Person 1. hey, what are you doing this weekend? 

Person 2. napping, you?

person 1. same

person 2. wanna nap together?

person 1. sure

Both live a happy life.

September 8: This Monday was good... Not sure why, there's no one particular thing I can point at but I just know I am content that the day was a success according to me.

September 9: I was stopped from making a bad choice. Also I got to leave work at 5pm instead of 6 or 5:08... TGIT (Thank God it's Tuesday)

September 10: I got FREE fish patties (Haitian recipe) if I eat them and I like them...hmm... The birth of a fish patty eating monster! 

September 11: it's just so good to be alive and marvel at the ordinariness of a day! 

I hope I will maintain this habit of daily reflection and gratitude. It really puts things in perspective. I hope you had a wonderful time doing the day to day gratitude list and I hope there was a fundamental shift in your life for simply doing it. 

Am ready for autumn, I have an incurable obsession for sweaters so my excitement has reached an all time high. 

Keep your hearts open, your hands open and keep expectant. I truly believe that something good is going to happen to you and something good is going to happen through you . Make this part of your daily mantra. Until next time.

All my love.

Your mind friend.