December 2019 Gratitude Challenge

December 2019 Gratitude Challenge

This time of year, there’s a lot of pressure to think about what we want instead of what we already have. Every day for the month of December, celebrate what you’re grateful for corresponding to the theme of they day.

Sunday, December 1, 2019

What is something that makes you laugh?

Dry, witty comedy

Dark humor

Scare pranks (especially when Ellen DeGeneres does it)

Parents react videos

The memory of my paternal grandfather tickling me with his prickly, stubby, salt-and-pepper beard

Monday, December 2, 2019

Something about the current season you’re grateful for.

The cold that reflects my heart of ice

The abundance of hot cocoa (but not pumpkin spice flavored food and drinks)

Built in excuse to stay at home

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

What about your body do you love/are grateful for?

I’m not sure. Hmm, maybe my hair and eyebrows?

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Who is someone in your life that you’re grateful for?

My paternal grandfather

My parents

Adoptive grandparents

My mentor

My third grade teacher

My friends

Thursday, December 5, 2019

What is a book that changed your life?

In chronological order, not order of significance:

The Protector of the Small series by Tamora Pierce

The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

The Host by Stephanie Meyer

The Folk or the Air series by Holly Black

Friday, December 6, 2019

Think about something you’re good at.

Speed reading

Swimming

Lip syncing

Playing air guitar

Multitasking

Event planning

Getting under people’s skin (no matter how thick)

Saturday, December 7, 2019

What is a lesson you’re grateful you learned?

1) Don’t put your faith in people or objects. Only small children and animals will never disappoint you.

2) Hope for the best, but always be prepared for the worst.

3) Life moves on with or without you, so keep up.

Sunday, December 8, 2019

A basic need that has been met

Uhmm, the ability to breathe, walk, and think coherently and reliable shelter? Having all five physical senses intact? Not really sure what this is asking.

Monday, December 9, 2019

What are you most grateful for in the city/town where you live?

Public transportation may not be the best, but it is decent.

There are a lot of events and festivals going on year round.

There is a plethora of diversely delicious restaurants.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

What rejection in your life are you most grateful for?

None, I abhor rejection of any form. I have never been grateful for being rejected from anything. I perceive it as a missed opportunity that could have changed the path of life. However, I am quick to get over it.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Something you use every day

My car

My eyeglasses

My computer

My eyes

My brain

My legs

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Something you don’t need anymore

Mr. Teddy

Friday, December 13, 2019

Refuge – space you love in your home

Firstly, my bedroom

Then, my car

Lastly, my kitchen

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Item of clothing

My purple Try Guys funny quote shirt (I’m Right, You’re Wrong, Shut Up)

My black maxi dress

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Taste

Anything sweet or spicy. Or a combination of both sweet and spicy.

Chocolate Mousse

Gochujang

Apple juice

Monday, December 16, 2019

Touch

Anything soft or silky

Slime

Puppy

Plush blanket

Towel fresh out of the dryer

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Smell

Floral

Citrus

Apple

Lavender

Rain

Pineapple

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Sound

Babies and children laughing

Gentle pattering of the rain

Silence

Breeze moving

Songbirds chirping

Quelling ocean waves crashing onto shore

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Sight

Colorful like a double rainbow

Optical illusions

Bright flowers

Friday, December 20, 2019

Texture

Anything soft, plush, fluffy, silky, or velvety

Such as a brand new teddy bear, a fluffy dog, a silk camisole, or feathers

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Color

In this order:

Royal blue

Jet black

Crimson red

Sunday, December 22, 2019

A song that makes you happy

Lose Yourself by Eminem

Fighter by Christina Aguilera

Brave by Sara Bareilles

Monday, December 23, 2019

Type of weather you love

Slightly breezy, a bit chilly, around 60 F, with the sun shining out.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Professional who helps you

My mentor who mentored me since sixth grade

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Something you take for granted

Amount of time

The people in my life

The privileges and opportunities I had in life

Thursday, December 26, 2019

A TV show that you look forward to watching

You, Season 2

Brooklyn 99

Fresh Off the Boat

Leverage

Sherlock, Season 5

Friday, December 27, 2019

A movie you watch over and over

Life is Beautiful

Dead Pool

Kick Ass

Mulan

Saturday, December 28, 2019

An opportunity you’re grateful you had

Backpacking through Europe

Attending EDC

Earning the Take Stock In Children Scholarship

Sunday, December 29, 2019

A place you love to visit

Tokyo, Japan

Sydney, Australia

Canberra, Australia

London, England

Galapagos Island

Honolulu, Hawaii

Monday, December 30, 2019

A tool you find incredibly useful

Brain (even if some humans don’t use it)

E-readers

Eyeglasses

Blowtorches

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

A daily habit you’re happy you’ve cultivated

Sleep? Don’t really have a daily habit.