Gratitude Project, graduate student, UTSA, sociology department, SOC 6903, Dr. Miller,

1. Visualizing Value: The Gratitude Project
By: Jonathan Rivera
I Am Grateful For. . .

2. Wednesday, January 15, 2014: I am grateful to be back in
school and for this new semester. I am glad to be back and
ready to learn something new. Not everyone in the world has
the opportunity to continue on with their higher education. For
that, I am thankful today for having the opportunity to be alive
and for this fresh start this semester.

3. Thursday, January 16, 2014: I am grateful to have the
opportunity to see a new movie at the downtown campus.
Today, I was able to enjoy a movie and eat some popcorn.
While many students have to be in class, I had the
opportunity to sit down and relax for a while. For that, I
am thankful today for having some time to relax from my
stressful life.

4. Friday, January 17, 2014: I am grateful to have prescription
glasses. Without them I will not be able to see. While many
people do not have access to this useful tool, I am bless to
have them. For that, I am thankful today for having my
own.

5. Saturday, January 18, 2014: I am grateful to have the
opportunity to have food on the table. While many
families and individuals suffer from food insecurity, I
am bless to eat a hot meal. For that, I am thankful
today for having a delicious plate of food.

6. Sunday, January 19, 2014: I am grateful to have the opportunity
to spent time with my lovely dogs. I am a dog person and love
them so much. They are not only pets to me, but I treat them as
family. They are always loyal. For that, I am thankful today and
everyday for them being part of my life.

7. Monday, January 20, 2014: I am grateful to have the opportunity to
have money and get a haircut. Money may be an issue to many
people who have been affected by the economy, but today I had
some extra money to treat myself to a new haircut. For that, I am
thankful today for having that extra cash around and treating
myself to a new haircut.

8. Tuesday, January 21, 2014: I am grateful to have the
opportunity to have a nice dressy shirt to wear to school.
Not everyone has the opportunity to buy new clothes for
school or have clean clothes. For that, I am thankful today
for having what I have to look presentable when going to
school.

9. Wednesday, January 22, 2014: I am grateful to have the
opportunity to have a bottle of clean water. Many people living in
third world countries suffer from not having a clean source of
water because of contaminated water due to toxic chemicals or
other harmful agents. Without water one could not possibility
survive that long. For that, I am thankful today for having this
fresh water in my hands.

10. Thursday, January 23, 2014: I am grateful to have the
opportunity to have the means to pay for public
transportation. While I do have my own vehicle, I depend on
the VIA bus for transportation from campus to campus. Due
to the limited amount of parking space, I save time and
money by using this service. It is also energy friendly and
helps reduce the pollution from contaminating the air. For
that, I am thankful today for having this secondary source of
transportation.

11. Friday, January 24, 2014: I am grateful to have the opportunity
to have my own laptop. I have to depend on this device daily
to become effective in school and for work. Without this
device, I can attest that I could not be as effective at
completing school work or my job duties as a Teaching
Assistant. For that, I am thankful today for having this laptop
which enables me to become more productive in school and
at work.

12. Saturday, January 25, 2014: I am grateful today for having my
own backpack. I use my backpack for daily use when going to
school. With it, I am able to carried what I need to take for
class.

13. Sunday, January 26, 2014: I am grateful today for having my
own watch. Helps me keep track of time and at the same time
it looks good.

14. Monday, January 27, 2014: I am grateful today for having my
own pair of socks. It helps keep my feet warm. When I wear
them they feel very comfortable. I use them daily when
wearing my pair of shoes.

15. Tuesday, January 28, 2014: I am grateful today for having my
own notebook. I use my notebook to keep notes when going
to class. It also allows me to keep my work organized.

16. Wednesday, January 29, 2014: I am grateful today for this new
building that is been build at the main campus. This new
building will help accommodate the increase body of
students who attend UTSA.

17. Thursday, January 30, 2014: I am grateful today for the
Crossroads VIA bus station. I park here and then use the 93
bus to go to either campus. Parking is free and I do not have
to worry about waiting or looking for parking at either
campus.

18. Friday, January 31, 2014: I am grateful today for having
access to the sociology graduate room. Whenever I have to
work on my academic work, I come here. I also use this room
to grade students assignments and check my email.

19. Saturday, February 01, 2014: I am grateful today for these
light poles. It helps keep the campus lighted at night and
makes one feel more secure when walking on campus.

20. Sunday, February 02, 2014: I am grateful today for this
microwave. This useful device helps keep my food warm. It is
easy to operate and work well when needed.

21. Monday, February 03, 2014: I am grateful today for my cereal.
I do love peanut butter, so I sometimes eat cereal with peanut
butter flavor. Tasty!!

22. Tuesday, February 04, 2014: I am grateful today for my
Dockers dressy shoes. I use them to dress casual when going
out and for school. They also keep my feet protected.

23. Wednesday, February 05, 2014: I am grateful today for the
new water filtration units that are installed in the main
campus library. Water taste better and is clean to drink.

24. Thursday, February 06, 2014: I am grateful today for being
able to see snow. Today was a very cold day and has been a
while since I been able to see ice. For me it is uncommon to
see snow, so today I am grateful to see the creativity that
snow can create by UTSA students at the main campus.

25. Friday, February 07, 2014: I am grateful today for having the
necessary tools to keep my teeth clean. I am thankful for my
toothbrush and toothpaste. Helps keep my mouth clean and
provides protection against cavities.

26. Saturday, February 08, 2014: I am grateful today for this
sunny day. It’s great to see the sun and see such a beauty of
nature. I was able to walk comfortably without worrying to
much about the cold weather.

27. Sunday, February 09, 2014: I am grateful today for this stove.
It helps cook my meals and keeps my food warm.

28. Monday, February 10, 2014: I am grateful today for being able
to buy and stream the new episode of The Walking Dead. I
was able to relax for a while and have some fun.

29. Tuesday, February 11, 2014: I am grateful today for the study
rooms at the downtown campus. It is a good quiet place
where I can do my school work.

30. Wednesday, February 12, 2014: I am grateful today for the
graduate room at the downtown campus. Great place to study
for us graduate students.

31. Thursday, February 13, 2014: I am grateful today for my hat.
Today is a very sunny day, so I have to use this hat to clear
the view from the sun.

32. Friday, February 14, 2014: I am grateful today for my router
and my internet service at home. It enables me to work on my
homework at home.

33. Saturday, February 15, 2014: I am grateful today for this plate
of food. It has been a while since I had some BBQ ribs.

34. Sunday, February 16, 2014: I am grateful today for the beauty
of nature. Without trees there will be no oxygen and we would
die.

35. Monday, February 17, 2014: I am grateful today for the print
service at UTSA. It enable each student to print from campus
and is also wifi ready.

36. Tuesday, February 18, 2014: I am grateful today for the
recycling program at UTSA. I like keeping the environment
preserve and also recycle at home. “GO GREEN”

37. Wednesday, February 19, 2014: I am grateful today for the
hand sanitized dispensers around UTSA campus. Helps keep
hands clean, but water and hand soap is the way to go.

38. Thursday, February 20, 2014: I am grateful today for the
Thursday’s Movie Matinees at the downtown campus. Movie
shown was not good, but a least I was able to eat some
popcorn and drink some Mtn Dew.

39. Friday, February 21, 2014: I am grateful today for these cereal
boxes. Good source of protein with multi grain during
breakfast. “Stay healthy eat healthy?”

40. Saturday, February 22, 2014: I am grateful today for this
gallon of milk. I drink milk every day and it provides vitamin
D.

41. Sunday, February 23, 2014: I am grateful today for the
emergency poles around UTSA. It keeps me alerted that there
is a quicker form of communication for help when needed
with campus police. Have never use them and hope to never
need to use one in an emergency.

42. Monday, February 24, 2014: I am grateful today for the
bookstore at UTSA. This is the location where I am able to
rent my textbooks and save some money.

43. Tuesday, February 25, 2014: I am grateful today for the UTSA
Police Department. Over the years, I have seen many new
changes. One of those new changes is the new look of the
patrol cars. Makes this police department look more
profession in my opinion.

44. Wednesday, February 26, 2014: I am grateful today for the VIA
bus stop at the main campus. It enables me to have an
alternative of having to drive to school and safe some money
and time from looking for parking.

45. Thursday, February 27, 2014: I am grateful today for my
Kodak digital camera. This device is something basic that I
will use for classroom projects.

46. Friday, February 28, 2014: I am grateful today for my arm
bracelet. I believe in fighting for extreme poverty and this
plastic bracelet helps me express my concern.

47. Saturday, March 1, 2014: I am grateful today for the cleaning
cloth that helps keep my glasses clean. My glasses are my
eyes it is come in handy having this useful item around.

48. Sunday, March 2, 2014: I am grateful today for bananas.
Excellent source of protein and keeps me healthy. Love
banana shakes as well. One of my favorite fruits too?

49. Monday, March 3, 2014: I am grateful today for ketchup. This
is something I could not be without.

50. Tuesday, March 4, 2014: I am grateful today for this lantern.
Use it for emergency preparations and when the light goes off
during storms.

51. Wednesday, March 5, 2014: I am grateful today for oranges. I
like drinking orange juice, but I also like oranges. One of my
favorite fruits as well.

52. Thursday, March 6, 2014: I am grateful today for tea drinks. I
went to the store and had to tried this out. Tasty! A little
expensive, but well worth it!

53. Friday, March 7, 2014: I am grateful today for my Philips sport
headphones. Use them to listen to music and specially useful
when working out.

54. Saturday, March 8, 2014: I am grateful today for my portable
hand sanitizer. Helps keep my hands clean and tends to kill
germs as well!

55. Sunday, March 9, 2014: I am grateful today for my carabiner
keychain. Helps keep my keys together.

56. Monday, March 10, 2014: I am grateful today for the
windshield wipers in my car. Helps me see during bad
weather.

57. Tuesday, March 11, 2014: I am grateful today for the vending
machines at UTSA. While it is a little bit expensive, I am able
to purchase my drink of choice.

58. Wednesday, March 12, 2014: I am grateful today for Kleenex
facial tissue. This comes handy during the winter.

59. Thursday, March 13, 2014: I am grateful today my degree
deodorant. Helps me keep a good hygiene.

60. Friday, March 14, 2014: I am grateful today toilet paper. Good
for sanitation purposes.

61. Saturday, March 15, 2014: I am grateful today for my T.V. Good
for entertainment purposes.

62. Sunday, March 16, 2014: I am grateful today for this peanut
butter snack. I was in the craving for something sweet.

63. Monday, March 17, 2014: I am grateful today for this peanut
butter snack. I was in the craving for something sweet.

64. Tuesday, March 18, 2014: I am grateful today for my phone
charger. Useful to charge my cell phone.

65. Wednesday, March 19, 2014: I am grateful today for my pen.
Helpful writing utensil.

66. Thursday, March 20, 2014: I am grateful today for my first aid
kit. For starters is good for small emergencies.

67. Friday, March 21, 2014: I am grateful today for being able to
purchase the Veronica Mars movie. Big fan of this show!

68. Saturday, March 22, 2014: I am grateful today for belt. Helps
me look presentable when having to go out!

69. Sunday, March 23, 2014: I am grateful today for YouTube. I am
able to see my favorite music videos, etc!

70. Monday, March 24, 2014: I am grateful today for Pita Chips.
Tasty snack!

71. Tuesday, March 25, 2014: I am grateful today for copy paper.
Hammermill is my favorite brand!

72. Wednesday, March 26, 2014: I am grateful today for my
scientific calculator. Good tool to have around!

73. Thursday, March 27, 2014: I am grateful today for Netflix. I am
able to steam my favorite shows and movies.

74. Friday, March 28, 2014: I am grateful today for these
homemade tortillas. Delicious and fresh!

75. Saturday, March 29, 2014: I am grateful today for hospitals. In
the event that I feel sick and need medical help, I have a place
to come for medical assistance.

76. Sunday, March 30, 2014: I am grateful today for Pandora. I am
able to listen to my favorite artists.

77. Monday, March 31, 2014: I am grateful today for this Clif bar.
Great snack and good source of protein.

78. Tuesday, April 01, 2014: I am grateful today for shaving foam.
Helps me shave the hair from my chin.

79. Wednesday, April 02, 2014: I am grateful today for prepaid cell
phone cards. Allows me to add money to my phone account.

80. Thursday, April 03, 2014: I am grateful today for plastic bags.
Helps organize my shopping items together when going to
the stores.

81. Friday, April 04, 2014: I am grateful today for alkaline
batteries. Helps power those electronic devices that require
batteries.

82. Saturday, April 05, 2014: I am grateful today for electricity.
Helps illuminate a room and power many things that requires
an electric current.

83. Sunday, April 06, 2014: I am grateful today for the recreational
center at UTSA. I can enjoy a good workout and loose some
weight.

84. Monday, April 07, 2014: I am grateful today for this ceiling fan.
It not only cools the living room, but provides a good amount
of light.

85. Tuesday, April 08, 2014: I am grateful today for Avril Lavigne.
She is my favorite artist. Love her music. I have all of her five
albums.

86. Wednesday, April 09, 2014: I am grateful today for these treats
that Dr. Earnest gave us. Shows the dedication and caring
she has for us. Something this simple means a lot to me.

87. Thursday, April 10, 2014: I am grateful today for this mustard
bottle I bought from H-E-B. They even have their own brand
which is less expensive and are good products.

88. Friday, April 11, 2014: I am grateful today for peanut butter.
Goes well with toasted bread. I just need jelly to have a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich which I sometimes have for
breakfast.

89. Saturday, April 12, 2014: I am grateful today for elevators. I
don’t want to sound lazy and seem like I don’t use stairs, but
they are good to have around. They are resourceful when
moving heavy objects.

90. Sunday, April 13, 2014: I am grateful today for drinking
fountains. Keeps water cold and around and the best part is
that its free to use. No need to buy a water bottle.

91. Monday, April 14, 2014: I am grateful today for my sandals.
Use the around the house and good during the summer.

92. Tuesday, April 15, 2014: I am grateful today for over the
counter medications. Acetaminophen is good to have during
an emergency.

93. Wednesday, April 16, 2014: I am grateful today for plastic
cups. I can pore my drinks here.

94. Thursday, April 17, 2014: I am grateful today for this sofa that
is located in the living room were I live. Nice to keep the
house looking good with nice furniture.

95. Friday, April 18, 2014: I am grateful today for grapes. One of
my favorites fruits. Good snack to have around the house.

96. Saturday, April 19, 2014: I am grateful today for can drinks.
Safer to have around than those glass drinks.

97. Sunday, April 20, 2014: I am grateful today for pop-tarts.
Peanut butter is one my favorite flavors. They taste good
cold. Just place then in the fridge to give then that extra taste.

98. Monday, April 21, 2014: I am grateful today for these eating
utensils. Good to have a good amount at home.

99. Tuesday, April 22, 2014: I am grateful today for this keychain
that holds my keys. I got it as a present from an aunt who
lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico. A little souvenir from there.

100. Wednesday, April 23, 2014: I am grateful today for this lens
cleaner liquid. Helps keep my prescription glasses clean.

101. Thursday, April 24, 2014: I am grateful today for cheese. Love
dairy products.

102. Friday, April 25, 2014: I am grateful today for Amazon.com. It’s
a great place to go shop and convenience since I can order
many things online which may sometimes qualify for free
shipping.

103. Saturday, April 26, 2014: I am grateful today for music videos.
I can watch my favorite artists perform and discover new
ones as well.

104. Sunday, April 27, 2014: I am grateful today for Windows Media
Player. It allows me to watch movies, films, songs, etc.

105. Monday, April 28, 2014: I am grateful today for ink cartridges. I
usually purchase them from Office Depot, but I have found
that Amazon has better prices. Why pay $22.99 plus tax when
I can get them for around 20 or less from Amazon.