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Title: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on August 04, 2017, 07:10:37 pm: Had a shit day. But also just had a conversation that brightened my evening considerably. Entirely altruistic on the other person's behalf. They didn't have to. I'm sure it wasn't overly pleasant for them.

Just wanted to express somewhere, somehow, my deep appreciation for them and their friendship.

Use this thread to express gratitude on a day-to-day basis. It's too easy to get bogged down in the negativity of the world.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Calebark on August 04, 2017, 07:20:05 pm: Lovely thread idea.

It may seem small, but I'm very grateful for the elderly gentleman in the waiting room at the medical clinic for telling me jokes to pass the time. Is there a greater feeling than making a stranger laugh and smile? I think not.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: katie,rinos on August 04, 2017, 08:10:00 pm: This is a nice idea.
So, I had a year 12 creative arts cocktail night yesterday at school which is a night for all the music,drama and dance kids to perform and all the VA major works are up in the hall. After I had performed, I got of the stage incredibly critical of what I had done, noticing all the flaws in my piece thinking that I had done a terrible job. It probably wasn't that bad but at that time, I knew it wasn't the best I had played the piece. However, I had a few people come up to me last night and today to complimentme on it. They didn't have to tell me that my notes gave them goosebumps or surprised them because they didn't realise I was 'that' good. At the moment, I'm really thankful for people taking their time to say 'well done'. :)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on August 04, 2017, 08:13:24 pm: Quote from: katie,rinos on August 04, 2017, 08:10:00 pm
This is a nice idea.
So, I had a year 12 creative arts cocktail night yesterday at school which is a night for all the music,drama and dance kids to perform and all the VA major works are up in the hall. After I had performed, I got of the stage incredibly critical of what I had done, noticing all the flaws in my piece thinking that I had done a terrible job. It probably wasn't that bad but at that time, I knew it wasn't the best I had played the piece. However, I had a few people come up to me last night and today to complimentme on it. They didn't have to tell me that my notes gave them goosebumps or surprised them because they didn't realise I was 'that' good. At the moment, I'm really thankful for people taking their time to say 'well done'. :)

Obviously didn't hear the piece, but nice work! Sounds like you did a great job. :)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: beatroot on August 04, 2017, 10:33:57 pm: Really like this thread! :)
Just wanted to add in that I want to express my gratitude for my art teacher. She's been giving me advice on how to handle my stress levels during trials and has been giving me reassurance that everything was going to be alright. I even went to her staff room yesterday and laid on the floor for 30 minutes before my maths exam because I was so stressed! My art teacher (and the other art teachers) just kept comforting me and kept telling me that I will be fine and gave me support that I definitely needed during this stressful time. Thought that was really sweet of them to pause their work for a minute and say such positive things. Really nice to see teachers who go beyond teaching their students in the classroom and get to know their students on a personal level and help them with problems.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on August 06, 2017, 09:59:36 pm: A very close friend just sent me a very lovely message at a very needed time.

People aren't so bad.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: quinn_03 on August 08, 2017, 06:44:44 pm: I was standing at the bus stop the other day reading and this guy walked up and sat down next to me. After about a minute he said:
Sorry love, has the *insert bus number* come yet, love?
I said it had:
Thanks, love.
After about a minute he said:
Really, love, thank you.
Then he waved and walked away.
I don't know, it's not even really that special or momentous but he was so ridiculously, insanely nice, and the fact that I was surprised at how nice he was really says something about the world today. So I'm grateful for those genuinely lovely, kind people out there, because you give me faith in humanity.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Calebark on August 10, 2017, 03:26:37 pm: I just received a very touching message from a person -- due to circumstances outside our control -- I thought I'd never hear from again.

Made my day.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on August 10, 2017, 03:27:29 pm: Quote from: Calebark on August 10, 2017, 03:26:37 pm
I just received a very touching message from a person -- due to circumstances outside our control -- I thought I'd never hear from again.

Made my day.

Really great to hear!

Thanks for sharing. :)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: katie,rinos on August 10, 2017, 04:23:36 pm: Really grateful for one of my library teachers who is really amazing and nice and great to talk to. She lets a group of us sit in her office area at lunchtimes sometimes and we play really competitive games of Uno and stuff.
Today, before my exam in the afternoon, she let me watch a movie and work on one of her computers. :)
Also, grateful for my music teacher, who gave us freddos after our aural exam (the little things matter!) and who is incredibly nice and helpful. :)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: rocksonchan on August 10, 2017, 04:49:42 pm: Thank God for ATAR Notes <3
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: lm21074 on August 12, 2017, 11:49:27 am: Just like many others, I would like to express my gratitude for ATARNotes. Everything about ATARNotes is awesome. It is safe, great to express thoughts, help others. The forums are absolutely incredible, and the notes! Writing posts teaches you basic code. I am super grateful for this wonderful community, and the amazing people in it. Lately I have been trying to decide on a career path, and I was thinking, "How fun would it be to work for ATARNotes?"

tl;dr: ATARNotes is a legend.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Calebark on August 18, 2017, 06:31:34 pm: I am grateful to whoever lives two houses away, because their singing + piano playing at 2pm today really lightened my day. I hope they know their singing brings joy even when they're just singing for themself
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Lavar Big BBB Balls on August 18, 2017, 08:54:09 pm: Father, Praise You for friendship and family! Thank You for bringing us together today to share a meal. The people in our lives bring us such joy, and we are grateful for time spent in fellowship together. Help us use this time to bond closer as a group, and learn to love each other more. Bless our appetites, both physical and spiritual, to honor You in all we do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Erstwhile on August 18, 2017, 09:16:53 pm: I am grateful to whoever is taking their time to read my post. It really shows that you care <3
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Natasha.97 on August 18, 2017, 09:57:32 pm: I am grateful for the bus drivers who wait for the elderly to be properly seated before driving off, or for mothers/fathers to properly secure their child's pram. I am grateful for the bus drivers who take their time to help people who are lost and need directions. I am grateful for the bus drivers who tell any incoming passengers to stop, as the elderly/mothers have to get off at the front exit.

I am grateful to this one particular bus driver, who I have seen nearly everyday for the past 1 1/2 years (from school to home). He will tell passengers to move to the back of the bus (as most of them gather around the middle) to ensure that incoming passengers are able to board (this is a once every 30min bus btw). In addition to all of the above, he personally greets each and every passenger with a cheerful smile and a unique greeting. As the new timeslot he has is at night, he sometimes gets to the bus stop early (e.g. 6-7 mins early). He would stop the bus and wait for any more passengers (quite a few come along in the last few minutes) ;D
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Calebark on August 22, 2017, 04:37:26 pm: I received a touching message from a person (you know who you are ;) ) telling me that I had, quite inadvertently and unknowingly, helped them get through a bit of a low point just by nature of being myself.

I believe the greatest feeling one can experience is making another smile, so to be told I'm successfully doing so is quite heartwarming.

Obligatory joke
SIKE. There's no joke here. You just got bamboozled, my friend.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on August 22, 2017, 04:40:18 pm: I just got so bamboozled. :(
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: sweetiepi on August 22, 2017, 07:05:01 pm: I'm very grateful of my youngest sister, she will always give me cuddles, even when I'm sick or sad and it's just really nice! :)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: EEEEEEP on August 22, 2017, 07:17:07 pm: I'm very grateful for everyone in my life =). Especially my family who have done heaps for me over my (however many or so years) and some other people who are close to me in my life :3.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: heids on August 25, 2017, 11:18:20 am: Haven't posted here before because there is so. fucking. much. I am grateful for. Like, I could fill pages with it.

I'm grateful for my physical body: that all my joints and muscles and bones work (mostly) smoothly, that I can see and hear, that I don't have any chronic illnesses or genetic disorders, that I'm at a healthy weight.

I'm grateful that I'm respected, accepted, seen and cared about, and that I know so many more truly wonderful people than I deserve! I'm grateful for an incredibly supportive family and social network. I'm grateful for my collection of cards and letters that caring people have mailed to me over the last two years.

I'm grateful that I have unlimited food, water, shelter, medical care, education, and a ridiculously high standard of living. I have hot water. How good is hot water?!

I'm grateful that I live in a society where I can choose my own path and career, have my own voice, and be my own person. I'm grateful that I can be self-aware and analytical, and always striving for growth and a more balanced picture of life. I'm grateful for a sense of humour.

Above all I'm grateful that I have the capacity to both love and feel loved.

oh and I'm grateful for that joke only the nat mods know about kthxbai
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: appleandbee on August 25, 2017, 04:16:48 pm: I'm grateful to my Anthropology tutor. Yesterday, after my tute, I decided to be honest about how and why I felt way out of my depth evaluating and analysing relationships between humans in a deep manner (especially since most of the class discussions so far seemed centred around relations between family members, since this seems considered as the epitome of human relationships). Told her that I'm not intending to tell a sob story (since tutors are not supposed to be counsellors, almost all my tutors are PhD students in their early-mid 20s so it's unreasonable to pile these things onto them, and I hate counsellors anyway), but rather how my experiences as an only child in a broken and abusive home, and not knowing what it was like to have a family or human relations (such that I only got my first real friends in year 10), being devoid of emotions apart from depression deep down made analysing and discussing deep human relationships difficult. She was really empathetic and lovely (and unnessarily apologised for making me feel uncomfortable in class, even though I didn't feel sensitive about the material discussed, I just felt out of depth in the discussions and analysis), and discussed the readings with me for the next hour. Asked me if I spoke to student counselling for special consideration, and told her that never spoke to a counsellor because of traumatic experiences with the counsellor and police and offered to help me get one without seeing them. She also was like "if you want to chat or discuss/analyse the readings, we can always arrange a time for it". Unexpected kindness is so heartwarming <3
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on August 25, 2017, 05:15:37 pm: i don't think i've posted in this thread before, but at the moment i have a few things to be grateful for:
- my mum. although i think she's annoying at times, i can understand all she wants is the best for me. she supports me no matter what, and i know i always have a shoulder to cry on or have someone to talk to. even though i haven't been doing well in school this year, she hasn't been overbearing about it and continues to support me no matter what. there is the element of her being pushy for me to do my best, but i know it's for good. her support has gotten me through this year, and my rants are well-received (sometimes with some judgement on how i shouldn't talk about people a certain way) with never-ending advice on how i should live my life, etc. one of my favourite people.

- my siblings. irritating, annoying, just want to avoid them at all times, and every other synonym for annoying, they're always there. awesome people.

- friends. always supportive, although a bit nosy with marks and other going ons in life, they're always there by my side, and knowing i've got their back as well is great. i've grown from a few friendships, that is, moved on - but i now know who are the most supportive people around at school, and i know i can rely on them.

- teachers. in particular - modern and business. they're so incredibly helpful, and are always willing to answer my questions and emails and go out of their way to explain something to me - pretty much giving me a whole essay (very much my modern teacher, he goes into so much depth answering questions and doesn't look at me weirdly when i don't know something. pretty much the reason why i love modern so much). my business teacher especially is an absolute queen, and despite getting terrible marks in the half yearlies, continues to believe in me, right up until now after my trials where i had improved lots, was so proud and is helpful with my 551 dumb questions.

- God. those who know me know i'm relatively religious, and when i'm in doubt i start praying or asking God to help me, and i always feel comforted by His presence because i just know he's always there but not always there i don't know it's just there

all the love,
fantasticbeasts x
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Never.Give.Up on September 02, 2017, 11:50:10 pm: i'm thankful for cleaner/janitors in public spaces; although they may be mocked for their job i admire them as without them i cannot imagine how disgusting it would be.... ;) i'm very thankful that i'm finishing school before the syllabus changes entirely (thinking of u 2019 leavers and later... :'() and most of all i'm thankful for AN and my family and friends and the support they provide... ;D
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: elysepopplewell on September 03, 2017, 11:58:50 am: I'm really thankful for people who just, get it. Without having gone through exactly what you have (or maybe they have), without having to draw comparisons between you and them, they can just be there for you, they can just empathise.

I'm really thankful for people who are ready to lift people up without finding a little thing to drag them down about. Whenever I see someone who is just so happy for everyone else, I think it's really contagious and it's a really fun way to live.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: beatroot on September 07, 2017, 04:51:58 pm: Had reflection day today and I just want to say how thankful I am for the teachers who organised the day. They could have let us continue our studies for the HSC, but they thought it would be nice for us to have a break. I'm also thankful for the guy who hosted the entire thing. He was hilarious, talented and so sweet. Every five minutes or so, he would say "hope you girls have a wonderful life" or "hope you live life to the fullest". It was so refreshing to hear something so optimistic and made me realise that there's definitely life outside the HSC. Also I'm super grateful for my friend, who I got coffee with after reflection day and we just sat in her car talking about life. Today has been a wonderful day.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: elysepopplewell on September 08, 2017, 01:04:57 pm: Quote from: beatroot on September 07, 2017, 04:51:58 pm
Had reflection day today and I just want to say how thankful I am for the teachers who organised the day. They could have let us continue our studies for the HSC, but they thought it would be nice for us to have a break. I'm also thankful for the guy who hosted the entire thing. He was hilarious, talented and so sweet. Every five minutes or so, he would say "hope you girls have a wonderful life" or "hope you live life to the fullest". It was so refreshing to hear something so optimistic and made me realise that there's definitely life outside the HSC. Also I'm super grateful for my friend, who I got coffee with after reflection day and we just sat in her car talking about life. Today has been a wonderful day.

Thank you for sharing this...I loved reading it!! I feel fuzzy.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on September 12, 2017, 08:58:42 pm: Love.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: elysepopplewell on September 13, 2017, 01:00:34 pm: Not sure what the weather is like over in Vic, but Sydney wide it's 30+ degrees right now and verrrrrry nice. I really did not want to deal with today, knowing the extreme back log of work I have to catch up on. But as I walked to the library I saw a nice little spot in the shade but still very warm, and that is where I am right now. I'm very grateful to live somewhere with weather so beautiful.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: GalacticProcess on September 13, 2017, 01:01:54 pm: Quote from: elysepopplewell on September 13, 2017, 01:00:34 pm
Not sure what the weather is like over in Vic, but Sydney wide it's 30+ degrees right now and verrrrrry nice. I really did not want to deal with today, knowing the extreme back log of work I have to catch up on. But as I walked to the library I saw a nice little spot in the shade but still very warm, and that is where I am right now. I'm very grateful to live somewhere with weather so beautiful.
I feel extremely jealous.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: EEEEEEP on September 13, 2017, 01:08:24 pm: Quote from: elysepopplewell on September 13, 2017, 01:00:34 pm
Not sure what the weather is like over in Vic, but Sydney wide it's 30+ degrees right now and verrrrrry nice. I really did not want to deal with today, knowing the extreme back log of work I have to catch up on. But as I walked to the library I saw a nice little spot in the shade but still very warm, and that is where I am right now. I'm very grateful to live somewhere with weather so beautiful.
I beg to disagree :P. I was sweating my {insert word} off in a suit, tie, blazer and black pants hahaha
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: elysepopplewell on September 13, 2017, 01:11:39 pm: Quote from: EEEEEEP on September 13, 2017, 01:08:24 pm
I beg to disagree :P. I was sweating my {insert word} off in a suit, tie, blazer and black pants hahaha

I'm in the sun with my favourite chocolate (only $3 at Woolworths at the moment - Cadbury's new Milk/Dark Raspberry) and a bottle of water, and working on the lecture series. Chill, A.F.

Good weather makes a huge difference to my mood. I feel so much luckier, freer, energised, etc.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: heids on September 13, 2017, 05:32:09 pm: Quote from: elysepopplewell on September 13, 2017, 01:11:39 pm
Good weather

That weather sounds abominable. I really find it hard to cope with hotter weather.

You sweat and overheat even when relaxing, exercise is much harder and less enjoyable, walking places is awful, the brightness destroys your eyes and mood, clothing is an issue (given that I'm required to dress in certain ways and often need long sleeves), and everything is just on an overbright, higher-anxiety level, with no pleasant calm cool grey days to relax you.

Whereas winter... you snuggle in warm coats and blankets and have hot soup and read in front of the fire and enjoy exercising to warm yourself up and have deliciously cold wind whip against your face and curl up tight at night and cuddle things when you're anxious so you don't get anxiety or panic attacks much and enjoy the beautiful calm greyness and <3 <3 <3

Thank you for listening. I hope I have converted you all to the right and proper definition of "good weather". ;)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: GalacticProcess on September 13, 2017, 05:54:20 pm: Quote from: heids on September 13, 2017, 05:32:09 pm
deliciously cold wind
How the heck is cold wind a good thing haha? I just came from an attempted training session, and the wind was absolutely shit. Not to mention the stupid rain cancelling training. Can't wait for this weather to change.

EDIT: Just realised this is the gratitude thread, so I should probs stop ranting about the weather. :P
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: beatroot on September 14, 2017, 10:23:33 pm: im so grateful for my parents. they're so selfless, generous and supportive. they do things that your friends won't even do. they go above and beyond just to support me. even though i'm a lil shit at times, they always forgive me in the end. its not often i express my gratitude for my parents, because they're always there. but it hits me that they're getting old too. where would i be without them? who knows.
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Post by: K888 on September 15, 2017, 08:21:14 pm: I'm grateful for friends who are always there when you need them <3
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Post by: PhoenixxFire on September 15, 2017, 09:13:59 pm: I'm grateful to my school's distance ed coordinator for not pushing me on why I've only done 4 weeks of Unit 4 English Language work and instead trying to help me catch up :) You know that feeling when you've been worrying constantly all day (since she said we needed to talk) and then its okay and you're so relaxed? Yeah that's how I feel now.
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Post by: elysepopplewell on September 17, 2017, 03:55:59 pm: Last night a friend picked me up when he finished work at midnight and we got McDonalds and sat at a look out in Kurrajong for two hours and talked and laughed. I was feeling down in the afternoon, and told him not to bother by midnight because I was so tired, but he insisted. He dropped me home at 3 and went on his merry way to pick up other friend's from a party and I went to sleep with a little smile. And I woke up today feeling happier (and more productive!) than any other day this week, even with slightly reduced sleeping hours.

I'm very thankful for people who give up their time, or sacrifice a few hours of sleep, to spend time with their friends when they think they need it. It makes me want to be a better friend as well.
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Post by: neverlookback on September 18, 2017, 08:08:23 pm: Grateful for my maths teacher for staying back after class (into lunch time) and helping me out
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Post by: zofromuxo on October 03, 2017, 07:36:43 pm: I'm surprised this has less if not more posts for "Things that shit me".

What I'm grateful for currently is having unoffical extension for two assignments.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on October 07, 2017, 06:05:46 pm: When people notice your mistakes or whatever, and just tell you subtly as to not draw attention to them, but to let you know so you can address it.

Legends.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on October 14, 2017, 12:56:43 pm: Quote from: zofromuxo on October 14, 2017, 12:52:35 pm
I'm grateful that I have my "shit" together.
[size=4pt I hope that didn't just jinx me [/size].

Oh, the irony of that coding mishap. 😂
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: zofromuxo on October 17, 2017, 05:26:53 pm: I'm grateful I made this thread. I hope it helps users on this site.
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Post by: Sine on October 17, 2017, 05:30:13 pm: Quote from: zofromuxo on October 14, 2017, 12:52:35 pm
I'm grateful that I have my "shit" together.
I hope that didn't just jinx me .

Edit: Thanks Nick :P
Context: I was told this by a fair few people recently and i decided to do some digging into what I have done over the previous 2 years. I recognised the progress I made in many things i struggled heavily with like talking to new people, being assertive, stressing over everything , smiling and many, many other things.
Quote from: Joseph41 on October 14, 2017, 12:56:43 pm
Oh, the irony of that coding mishap. 😂
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Calebark on October 23, 2017, 02:31:01 pm: I'm grateful to my friends for being fucking ballers. Context is that I was pretty down a few days ago, so they drove to my house, picked me up, and took me to one of their houses so I could play with their Golden Retriever (we're best buds), because they knew that'd fix it. It most certainly did fix it.
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Post by: heids on October 24, 2017, 12:28:29 pm: So grateful for living in this era. I've been educated, I'm literate, and I have more access to books and ideas than anyone in history. Have so many people's wisdom and encouragement at my fingertips - such a gift.

(Currently enjoying Daring Greatly, Rising Strong and Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown. So good. Also How to Walk and How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh.)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: zofromuxo on October 24, 2017, 02:26:17 pm: Quote from: heids on October 24, 2017, 12:28:29 pm
(Currently enjoying Daring Greatly, Rising Strong and Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown. So good. Also How to Walk and How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh.)
Are the books worth reading?
I'm hesitant to read Brene's books due to her studies' participants being exclusive to females, so I struggle to see if any application can be applied to males as well and her stance in general on males regarding these topics like vulnerability.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: heids on October 24, 2017, 02:52:27 pm: Quote from: zofromuxo on October 24, 2017, 02:26:17 pm
Are the books worth reading?
I'm hesitant to read Brene's books due to her studies' participants being exclusive to females, so I struggle to see if any application can be applied to males as well and her stance in general on males regarding these topics like vulnerability.

They were originally exclusively female, as she thought females would struggle more with shame than males. When she found out it wasn't so, she changed this, and has interviewed hundreds of males. Her writing is very applicable to both; she directly talks about males and vulnerability from research data. :D
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: zofromuxo on October 24, 2017, 03:31:04 pm: Quote from: heids on October 24, 2017, 02:52:27 pm
They were originally exclusively female, as she thought females would struggle more with shame than males. When she found out it wasn't so, she changed this, and has interviewed hundreds of males. Her writing is very applicable to both; she directly talks about males and vulnerability from research data. :D
Ahh okay thanks, i'll add it to my to read list.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: sweetiepi on October 30, 2017, 12:50:14 pm: I'm really grateful that I have my youngest sister- she's very pure hearted and she's most happy when she's got a book, or when she's with myself and the family- she makes sure that I'm happy and I love that she is so thoughtful and kind. :)
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Post by: PhoenixxFire on October 30, 2017, 04:06:02 pm: I'm very grateful to the bird that just shit 2cm in front of me instead of on my work uniform.
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Post by: elysepopplewell on October 30, 2017, 04:12:29 pm: I'm very grateful to one of the most outstanding University tutors I've ever had - she's really inspired me in so many ways, and I'm thoroughly enjoying writing this essay for her subject because I know she'll appreciate the effort and the angle.
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Post by: zofromuxo on October 30, 2017, 04:17:27 pm: I'm grateful for the Medea help needed threads. I can actually contribute you in some manner to future Year 12s :).
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Post by: K888 on November 04, 2017, 05:46:36 pm: Friends.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on November 05, 2017, 10:51:00 am: Quote from: K888 on November 04, 2017, 05:46:36 pm
Friends.

But seriously, how good are friends?

Sometimes, when I'm stressed, chilling with people I know and appreciate really makes time slow down a little. I love that.
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Post by: HasibA on November 05, 2017, 01:57:18 pm: Grateful that my family and those close to me finally accept that mental health is a real, serious issue and CAN affect an individual. It seems like a cultural thing (middle-east/Asia) but having my family slowly but surely accept such a huge stigmatised issue makes me so grateful.

I don't think people from a very cultured background acknowledge it enough and it brings me so much joy people around me do. ^__^
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Post by: tashhhaaa on November 05, 2017, 05:38:17 pm: I'm grateful for this thread -- almost each and every post put a smile on my face

Especially grateful for my grandparents, who always have a cheerful greeting over the phone or a smile for me when I see them even if things are kinda low. Also for their stories, resilience and humour

Grateful that my acquaintance/friend (?) taught me a valuable lesson, even if it means I never want to see them again

Also very grateful for my mum. She's always bloody right

edit: Can't believe I forgot my dog!! Grateful that the little fluff ball comes barrelling into my room first thing every morning, for her soothing presence, listening ears, enthusiastic greetings and the simple joy she brings to my family (she's very loyal haha)
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: Joseph41 on November 05, 2017, 07:42:58 pm: The Avett Brothers, and friends who appreciate The Avett Brothers.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: beatroot on November 07, 2017, 03:48:57 pm: Super grateful for my friend (who i should call P for the sake of her privacy). I saw two of my other friends today after their final hsc exam (they were in my friend group in high school). They kept telling me how fun it would be to join them to get drunk which isn't my scene at ALL. Had to explain to them why I don't want to get drunk and they seemed a bit disappointed. This put me in a really bad mood today because I thought my friends would understand why I hated getting drunk and made me a bit sad that the only time they wanted to hang out with me is when they were intoxicated. I texted my friend P today and asked if she wanted to make plans. She seemed really keen and was super excited. Strange thing is P was never in my friend group in high school. We've been friends since Year 11. I feel more comfortable talking to her about my problems than any of my friends in my friend group that I've known since Year 8.

Thanks P for always being there and being a great friend, even though we've been friends for a short time. It's true what they say about quality is better than quantity. Makes me realise that I deserve to have better friends. Thanks P for wanting to hang out with me post-hsc. This really warms up my heart.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: heids on December 01, 2017, 02:02:48 pm: Libraries!

In the last two years the library has been my safe space, the only place I don't have terrible memories of, the first healthy daily activity that drew me out of bed after my breakdown, the place where I made a snap decision to pull a yoga book off the shelf and give it a go again.

Generally in a library, I have no particular aim, I just breathe deeply and pick up cool-looking books and flick through them at leisure and watch ducks out the window and breathe some more and feel at home. And going to a new library is probably my favourite treat.

And like... wait, I have thousands and thousands of books on any topic available to me for FREE, as a basic right of living here? How do I deserve such a gift? Historically and in 3rd world countries, people have had very little way to learn things themselves or read widely, and I just have it all?!

So grateful.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: RuiAce on December 15, 2017, 09:19:16 pm: Wanted to offer some gratitude to insanipi for constantly stepping in and doing some technology-related stuff for me. It's hard whilst being in China and stuck with just a MacBook so it seriously helps :)
I wanted to post it here instead because of the different vibe the post suggests
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: sweetiepi on December 15, 2017, 09:29:45 pm: Quote from: RuiAce on December 15, 2017, 09:19:16 pm
Wanted to offer some gratitude to insanipi for constantly stepping in and doing some technology-related stuff for me. It's hard whilst being in China and stuck with just a MacBook so it seriously helps :)
I wanted to post it here instead because of the different vibe the post suggests
Seriously, anytime :)
Always happy to help out! ;D

EDIT: Lol oops- fixed up the BBCode :)
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Post by: Mada438 on December 16, 2017, 10:00:14 pm: S/O to the guys that came drove around offering chilled water bottles to everyone at the building site where i was. It was 37 degrees
ABSOLUTE LEGENDS
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: JR_StudyEd on June 22, 2019, 09:47:27 pm: I’m grateful that I found this thread so I don’t have to make one myself! :P

In a developed nation such as ours, it’s easy to just let life rush by and forget about the little things. Electricity, wi-fi, cooking facilities and even an education (never thought I’d say it). It’s kinda sad that it takes suddenly adverse circumstances to fall upon a young person living somewhat comfortably and in a generally affluent part of the world to realise, it’s the little things that often make the greatest difference.

I’ve been quite mentally and physically weak the past few days. I spent pretty much all of yesterday either in bed or questioning why school was even important. I guess it was my body and mind’s way of telling me to slow down and just reflect more often. I think we all should.

And you, ATAR Notes. Where do I begin? I haven’t seen any of you in person, but I’m grateful to all the people on this site and forums who’ve provided support, either directly or indirectly.

This won’t be the last time I post in this thread, I can promise you that. The weather may be depressing, your day may have been terrible, but there is always something to be grateful for. You just have to look deeper.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: caffinatedloz on June 22, 2019, 09:49:39 pm: So grateful that I have a warm bed, that I have access to heating and jumpers and blankets.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: JR_StudyEd on July 05, 2019, 12:38:17 pm: Today, I'm grateful for the gift of music. Brightens up my day, no matter how dark and gloomy it seems. I'm also thankful that I have ears that can actually hear.
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: brothanathan on July 05, 2019, 12:39:47 pm: I'm grateful for every moment my lord supports me and the life-lessons I learn.
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Post by: Joseph41 on July 05, 2019, 01:55:26 pm: How good is coffee, though?
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Post by: caffinatedloz on July 13, 2019, 06:31:09 pm: I love fresh air. I love nature. I love mountains and good views. I love watching rain through a window.
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Post by: Snow Leopard on September 26, 2019, 01:08:37 pm: I'm grateful for the holidays which give students and teachers alike a change to rejuvenate for the next term.
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Post by: caffinatedloz on September 26, 2019, 07:22:01 pm: cheese though, amirite?
Title: Re: Gratitude thread
Post by: jinaede1342 on September 26, 2019, 08:52:22 pm: So grateful for ANs' decision to provide a 28 day free trial of EdUnlimited. I just made an account and I can already tell that some of this material is much needed for me ahead of exams. My subscription will will definitely be needed until the end of the exams! ;D