50 Things I am Thankful for
This page is started on 27th November 2008, Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts.
Thanksgiving should not only be restricted to Thanksgiving Day! So let me start this page to constantly remind myself to be thankful in everything. I’ll add to the list slowly over the year..
100 things I am thankful for:
1. My family for being very supportive and caring towards me all my life.
3. My friends in Singapore for their help, the things we did together, and for remembering me.
4. My students in RGS for their friendship and constant support.
5. A nice job at MAS.
6. To see snow for the first time (7th December)
7. To be “the winner” to a concert with dinner… what a way to celebrate Christmas (20th December)
8. To have the time and company to tour New York and DC (24th December to 2nd Jan 2009)
9. My friends at SMA and MIT.
10. This peaceful night, without worries (24th December)
11. Memories of 29 years. Lots of them..
12. Music, my ears, that I appreciate and enjoy it.
13. Phone.. so that I can call my mum regularly. And that she is happy to hear from me.
14. For being reminded of my passion for Mathematics and my research under Professor Koh.
15. Dr Ng for being a great mentor to me all these years..
16. Professor Teo for opening up this option to me… the reason why I’m in US now.
17. Good colleagues and friends in RGS.. many of them..
19. Warmer winter in February.
20. The chance to see my family over the webcam on Chinese New Year’s eve.
21. My brother for sending a CD of Chinese songs over.
22. Peitong for sending a DVD of Chinese songs too.. yes I need Chinese songs here.
23. Godiva chocolates and a glass of Choyu after dinner..
24. A nice table where I can do my work at the CDO office.
25. Laura for always being so supportive and helpful.
26. Friends here that I can share my thoughts about the songs I like..
27. My mum for waiting and waiting at the door for several hours over a few days patiently for my parcel to arrive.
29. Receiving facebook wall posts from my students from different years..
30. My thesis advisor, Prof Perakis, is very understanding and helpful. Though recently I am going nowhere..
31. Company for lunch everyday.
32. Nice weather in mid to late February.. cool but not too cold.
33. Nice strolls along memorial drive back home.
34. A relatively more relaxing Spring semester…
35. Interesting things learnt in English writing class.
36. A nice table at the CDO office.
37. A warm cup of godiva hot chocolate at night.
38. A friend who brought green tea from China.
39. Seeing the shoots.. Spring is coming.
40. The shoots bloom into flowers.
41. The flowers withered.. reminding me that good things are to be treasured.
42. Being reminded to give thanks when it’s tough to do so.
43. Really supportive and bonded family. x100.
44. Good and fun working relationship with my 15094 final project partner.
45. Brother who sent a bunch of goodies from Singapore.
46. Thesis advisor for being patient and understanding towards me.
47. Carefree about money here… able to enjoy food and shopping without worries.
48. Friends to really share about how I really feel here.
49. The not-so-cold weather recently..
50. The slow walks along the streets and river.
51. For the longer sunshine hours..
52. For the chance to see the colours of sunrise at 5am.
53. For the too many dvds to watch though no time for most of them.
54. For discovering Haagen Daaz Vanilla Honey is as good too!
55. Two Indian friends who appreciate Chinese meals with us.
57. Friends to go out with when I reach Singapore!
58. Very supportive friends in Singapore…
59. Good relationships with the sellers of my Singapore house.
60. For my student who will be coming to Boston with her mum.
61. Friends who tell me that they miss me!
62. The beautiful full moon across Charles River… with its reflection on the river.
Justin Teo
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