January 31, 2013

One thing I learned today: Every morning you have the choice to stay in bed and dream your dreams or get up and chase them.

One thing I'm grateful for: My body, even if my legs are a little creaky and it's got some chronic pain. Everything still works pretty well, and that's pretty great.

January 30, 2013

One thing I learned today: I need to be extremely, unapologetically selfish with my time.

One thing I'm grateful for: "My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants." -J. Brotherton

January 29, 2013

One thing I learned today: You CANNOT cheat sleep. I need to set a bedtime.

One thing I'm grateful for: Nine hours of sleep.

January 28, 2013

One thing I learned today: Tired of starting over? Stop quitting.

One thing I'm grateful for: Once again, seeing people be unbelievably positive in the face of enormous obstacles and apologizing to ME for even complaining the slightest bit. I get to see the best in people everyday.

January 27, 2013

One thing I learned today: Taking time for a workout break is always worth it. (Now if I can just hit that realization with meditation too.)

One thing I'm grateful for: Moisture-wicking fabric (but I'm still sorry, BU library patrons, for smelling).

January 26, 2013


One thing I learned today: I don't have the same luxury as others of varying when I sleep/wake without major consequences - and I need to accept this and do what I know I need instead of letting others tell me when I should "take a break" or "be more flexible."

One thing I'm grateful for: My past self, for working hard.

January 25, 2013

One thing I learned today: Everyone has a silly side.

One thing I'm grateful for: Working with great people.

January 24, 2013

One thing I learned today: "Argue for your limitations and sure enough they're yours." -Richard Bach, Illusions

One thing I'm grateful for: Puppies.

January 23, 2013

One thing I learned today: Asking for things isn't so bad.

One thing I'm grateful for: Being awake to see the sun rise everyday.

January 22, 2013

One thing I learned today: "The most common addiction in the world is the draw of comfort. It wrecks dreams and breaks people."

One thing I'm grateful for: Waking up.

January 21, 2013

One thing I learned today: Starting FIRST thing in the morning is my greatest obstacle.

One thing I'm grateful for: That I get a chance to work on this every single day.

January 20, 2013

One thing I learned today: Everything takes longer than we expect.

One thing I'm grateful for: A day off tomorrow.

January 19, 2013

One thing I learned today: My self-discipline around sleep habits needs serious work.

One thing I'm grateful for: A friend who sees the best in people and gives genuine, useful feedback.

January 18, 2013

One thing I learned today: Stop making mountains out of molehills and just do it.

One thing I'm grateful for: A gift.

January 17, 2013

One thing I learned today: I have lost some things, but I have not lost.

One thing I'm grateful for: A friend who's reminded me never to put limits on myself.

January 16, 2013

One thing I learned today: Prepare for the coming day the night before.

One thing I'm grateful for: A warm bed.

January 15, 2013

One thing I learned today: Accept illness.

One thing I'm grateful for: Time to work on a project.

January 14, 2013

One thing I learned today: "To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it." -Confucius

One thing I'm grateful for: Order.

January 13, 2013


One thing I learned today: I cannot afford to waste time.

One thing I'm grateful for: Stamina.

January 12, 2013

One thing I learned today: The most important thing I will do every day is get out of my bed at the first alarm and make it.

One thing I'm grateful for: A (knock-on-wood) seemingly speedy recovery from a cold.

January 11, 2013

One thing I learned today: Negativity and lack of support comes in many forms.

One thing I'm grateful for: Friends who encourage me to challenge myself and understand the value of hard work.

January 10, 2013

One thing I learned today: Do not deviate. Not even a little bit.

One thing I'm grateful for: The knowledge that I've gotten back on track before.

January 9, 2013

One thing I learned today: Always remember your priorities.

One thing I'm grateful for: A buddy.

January 8, 2013

One thing I learned today: The worst promises you can break are the ones you make to yourself.

One thing I'm grateful for: A reasonable amount of guilt.

January 7, 2012

One thing I learned today: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5  :)

One thing I'm grateful for: Sweat.

January 6, 2012

One thing I learned today: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

One thing I'm grateful for: A strong sense of self-worth.

January 5, 2012

One thing I learned today: Again, reminded what a difference good nutrition makes in everything.

One thing I'm grateful for: Meeting new people.

January 4, 2012

One thing I learned today: Fear to fun.

One thing I'm grateful for: My dad.

January 3, 2012

One thing I learned today: The person who will not be defeated cannot be defeated.

One thing I'm grateful for: The cold.

January 2, 2013

One thing I learned today: Start now.

One thing I'm grateful for: Stairs.

January 1, 2013

One thing I learned today: I need to value myself more.

One thing I'm grateful for: Weirdos.

December 31, 2012

One thing I learned today: I accomplished a lot in 2012.

One thing I'm grateful for: Likeminded women.