Day 18 - Joy's share :D

1) I'm so grateful I woke up feeling great today, because it means I have good health and a good night's rest.
2) I'm so grateful it's 18th December, because today marks the 2nd anniversary of us bringing home Noel, my beloved pet cat.
3) I'm so grateful for Noel, because he has brought us so much JOY and laughter, he's so dear to us.
4) I'm so grateful to be able to go on the BEST bus again this morning, because it means I get to enjoy free and safe transporation to work.
5) I'm grateful for the enjoyable game thrown by the EHS team this afternoon, because I won a LED keychain.
6) I'm grateful to be able to have tea time every afternoon, because I get to enjoy food and short break with my friends.
7) I'm grateful for WhatsApp, it keeps me in touch with Ethan and my friends all day.
8) I'm grateful for online banking, because I can easily transfer my parents allowance this morning.
9) I'm grateful for being able to give to my parents, because it means I still have parents around who love and care for me.
10) I'm grateful for this blog, because it keeps me grateful and positive for all the simple things that I should be continually grateful for.

Day 18

DATE: Tuesday, DECEMBER 18TH, 2012

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend." - Melody Beattie 

1) I am grateful for another morning where life is normal.
2) I am grateful of the feeling of adrenaline rush because it reminds me I'm alive.
3) I am grateful that my appointment today is so nearby because I was already late.
4) I am grateful I quickly recovered from being sick after just a short rest, because it means I still have a young body.
5) I am grateful I met someone who is friendly and appreciative today because I believe human nature is good.
6) I am grateful I have to make dental appointment for myself soon.. because it means I have teeth. :P 
7) I am grateful I have to buy groceries, because it means I live in a land of abundance!
8) I am grateful for the good traffic today when I was rushing to my appointment.
9) I am grateful for the opportunity to rest because I need to gather strength for this evening.
10) I am grateful that my application for my online business is approved, because it means progress!

Day 10

DATE: Monday, DECEMBER 10TH, 2012

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." - Albert Schweitzer

1) I am grateful for the invention of USB, many of grateful-for-items are made possible by USB! :) 
2) I am grateful for USB pendrives, because transferring files are hassle free with pendrives.  
3) I am grateful for USB phone chargers, I can charge my smartphone while at my computer. 
4) I am grateful for universal USB card readers, because nowadays there's so many format of memory cards, one reader to read them all! XD
5) I am grateful for cheap USB wifi dongle, it cost me only RM21 and it works flawlessly. :P
6) I am grateful for I'm grateful for my USB optical mouse, because it is affordable and comfortable? :)
7) I am grateful for my USB hub, it adds a few more convenient USB slots to my PC. 
8) I am grateful for my USB external hard drive I can transfer larger files from my computer.

9) I am grateful for having USB slots in my LCD TV, I can view photos and videos from my pendrives or hard disks. 

10) I am grateful for having DVD players that has USB slots, I can even view photos and videos in the comfort of my room. :)

Day 6

DATE: Thursday, DECEMBER 6TH, 2012

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy 

1) I am grateful for online business directories, I can easily find contacts to services I need.
2) I am grateful for WhatsApp, I can have group messaging on my phone for free. 
3) I am grateful for my tablet, it is almost as functional as a full laptop!
4) I am grateful for my credit cards, they are paying most of my monthly bills, hassle free. I even get auto-debit discounts for some of the bills. 
5) I am grateful for all the customers that are supporting us in our business, it means our business moves in small/big steps.
6) I am grateful for my standing fan, it keeps me cool. :)
7) I am grateful for the petrol subsidy, petrol is cheaper because of it.
8) I am grateful for the for the Internet, it has everything.
9) I am grateful for the lights in my house, else I can't function past 8pm. :P
10) I am grateful that my mum is cooking food for the dog everyday, because that means I can save on dog food.

Day 5

DATE: Wednesday, DECEMBER 5th, 2012

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." - Thornton Wilder


1) I am grateful for the vacuum cleaner, it makes my cleanup task so much easier.
2) I am grateful because I've found a dry cat food that Noel likes to eat!
3) I am grateful that I live in a country with easily accessible water and electricity supply. 
4) I am grateful for the librarian that smiled, it is just more pleasant. :)
5) I am grateful for the overflowing book racks, it means we have a lot of books to read!
6) I am grateful that my mum is a great cook! I need show more appreciation..
7) I am grateful for home delivery because I don't have to go out. :P
8) I am grateful for lots of laundry it means we have lots of clothes..
9) I am grateful the hot day, :P. It means the sky is blue, the weather is great. 
10) I am grateful my computer speakers because it still sounds great after many years of use. :)

Day 4

DATE: Tuesday, DECEMBER 4th, 2012

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
 - Oprah Winfrey

1) I am grateful for washing machine because I don't have to wash most of the clothes with hand.
2) I am grateful for excellent weather today, my clothes will dry quickly.
3) I am grateful for my room's a/c for making my room nice and comfortable for the night's sleep. 
4) I am grateful for the books that I am reading, I learn so much from them!
5) I am grateful for facebook, I can stay in touch with my friends.
6) I am grateful my dog alerts me if there is any visitor, whiny = means someone he knows. Barking means, probably the postman, delivery guys...
7) I am grateful I have a wireless home phone, because I can talk on the phone wherever in the house.
8) I am grateful for affordable and easy to use handphones, my parents can ring me if they need me.
9) I am grateful for the a/c in my car, it makes the drive in the day bearable!
10) I am grateful for petrol stations around my house, refueling is easy for my car.

Day 3

DATE: Monday, DECEMBER 3rD, 2012

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” - John F. Kennedy


1) I am grateful for the good night sleep that I had because I means I'm well rested for the day ahead.
2) I am grateful for the free medical care that my mum is getting because it means the government is working. 
3) I am grateful for wifi invention because my entire church grounds now gets (repeated) wifi signal.
4) I am grateful for Joy to remove the cat from our bedroom this morning, because I get to continue to sleep. :P
5) I am grateful because the public library is a mere 5 minutes drive from my house, that means I can access it easily.
6) I am grateful because my church is just 5 minutes drive from my house, I can just drop by easily.
7) I am grateful that I get the chance to help my church with the wifi, because it means I am a valued contributor.
8) I am grateful for many food stalls and restaurants in my town, for days like today when mum didn't get to cook, it is such a blessing!
9) I am grateful for my water filter because it means my water is fit for drinking. :)
10) I am grateful for my smart phone, I can do so much more things, making a phone call, go online, organiser... etc..

Day 2

Date: Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson



1) I am grateful for Sunday mornings because it is Sunday means a day when Joy is at home with me. :)


2) I am grateful for a nice and comfortable bed because it help ensures I get a good rest.
3) I am truly grateful for the breakfast that my mum lovingly and steadfastly prepare for me almost everyday since I was a baby! :D
4) I am grateful for the company on my bed - Joy because it reminds me that I need to love her more. :)
5) I am grateful for my car that served me loyally for 10 years! With my car, lots of things were possible.
6) I am grateful for my father, he accomplished what fathers needed to do, he brought me up fully equipped for life!
7) I am grateful that Noel wakes me up almost daily by 7 a.m. because it means I am a light sleeper (comparatively, because Joy is always still - sound asleep! hehe), and it also means I'm still alive!
8) I am grateful for the rain yesterday night, it made last night's sleep so nice and cool! And I get to save some electricity - no air conditioner last night. :P
9) I am grateful for my computer because I can type this! And do many other computing stuffs.
10) I am grateful for my home, "Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches." - Proverbs 24:3-4 NKJV

Day 1

Date: Saturday, December 1st, 2012

"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." - Epictetus

1) I'm blessed and grateful to have Jesus as my savior and friend. I know He has GOOD plans for my life and is more than willing to give me what I need to accomplish my life's purpose.

2) I'm so grateful to have Joy in my life. She brought out the best in me, and still am doing it everyday. She is an angel on loan from Jesus. 
3) I'm grateful for my parents, they gave me all I need when I'm growing up. 
4) I'm grateful for my sister and my brother in law, they saved my life when they paid for the brain tumor surgeries when I was a teenager.
5) I'm grateful for my education experience, college times, and overseas university days.
6) I'm grateful to have more time with my family right now. Fitting, as my dad can no longer drive himself or my mum to the clinic for their checkups and any other places due to poor eye sight.
7) I'm grateful for the cataract surgeries that my parents will be getting soon, hope their vision will be restored back to HD! :)
8) I'm grateful to be alive!
9) I'm grateful for my pets! Noel, the cat, is practically free, rescued from the market when he's a small kitten. He is a furball of cuteness. Sleeps with us, and sleeps most of the time. Ernie, the dog is also rescued from the streets as a puppy.He makes an excellent low cost intruder alarm. 
10) I'm grateful of the self development and the positive environment with great people that I am regularly in for I know these will prepare me for an extraordinary life!