***The Gratitude Attitude Challenge***

Yeah, when I relapsed, I wanted to do something that symbolized my seriousness for the Final Reboot. So I mucked around in Paint.net for about 3-4 hours. I'm glad you find it impressive!

 

1. I'm grateful for my ability to write. I'm not the best writer in the world, and I have a lot of areas where I can improve. But I can still write fairly well and I'm thankful for that.
2. I'm grateful that I got 6 hours of sleep (and not 0). I was a little bit afraid that I wouldn't be able to get to sleep last night. But, my body successfully went into standby and I was able to drift off last night. Phew!
3. I'm grateful that our shower works. Not a small thing. I like being able to clean myself on demand. It could be otherwise, and it HAS been otherwise before.

 

1. I'm grateful for the benefits of running. Endorphins, calories burned, increased mental clarity. I KNEW there was a reason I decided to get up early and do it!
2. I'm grateful (once again) that I am going to see UFC 185 tomorrow. I am SO EXCITED FOR THIS! It's gonna be epic!
3. I'm grateful that I know how to count. Kinda random, but counting is useful, is it not? No? Okay, what if I took away your ability to count? Would you want it back? Of course you would!

 

1. I am grateful for medics. I almost passed out cold at UFC 193, and they took care of me and nursed me back to health.
2. I am grateful that I got to see UFC 193. What a great day! The fights were awesome and the atmosphere was electric!
3. I'm grateful that I got to stay in a hotel afterwards...for free! Self explanatory.

 

1. I'm grateful that I no longer bite my fingernails. It used to suck waking up in such pain in the mornings (from chewing your nails down to the quick). And it used to make the surrounding skin all dry and disgusting. Plus I used to look like a deranged, neurotic freak when I did it. I'm so glad I don't do it anymore!
2. I'm grateful that I no longer smoke. I haven't had a cigarette since the 8th of February, and I'm very glad that I haven't. It saves me a whole bunch of money, I live longer, and I don't have to worry about nicotine stains on my teeth and fingers.
3. I'm grateful that I don't suffer from alcoholism. I've seen what it can do to people, and it is devastating. My heart goes out to all who are affected by it.

Having trouble thinking of things that you are grateful for? Read this: 48 Unconventional Things I’m Grateful for … that I bet are not on your list!

 

Hey guys, if you are liking the Gratitude Attitude challenge, you might also like the new challenge I just created.
It's called the Be-A-Nice-Person Challenge. Come check it out!

 

1. I'm grateful for having another 24 hours on planet Earth. Don't take it for granted; people die every day. Your life is a precious rarity. Treat it as such.
2. I'm grateful for the fan keeping me cool right now (repeat). Another heat wave is coming to Melbourne, and I'm bracing myself for its impact. Without a fan, I'd be totally screwed.
3. I'm grateful that I can walk unassisted and free of a headache / nausea. Not a small thing. Having to endure this kind of discomfort would be highly debilitating, so I'm glad I don't have to.

 

1. I'm grateful that you can do so many things online these days. It's very handy, especially when the alternative is having to get up and travel halfway across the city.
2. I'm grateful for the solidarity with the Muslim community after the Paris Attacks. Listening to some comments made by Muslim men and women on Reddit, the fear of reprisal from racists and bigots is real; I hope they can stay safe. They were not responsible for this horrific atrocity, nor should they feel responsible.
3. I'm grateful for the hot weather today. No, I am not a 'hot weather guy', but look at it this way: this is an opportunity for me to practice getting comfortable with discomfort. So, let's go and do it!

 

Thank you man. It's much appreciated. I always feel happy knowing that others appreciate the small contributions I'm able to make.