Public Thnx4 Journal

It makes me feel better just knowing they are here

Me deixa mais calma com os trabalhos e provas de fim de ano.

These people actions have benefited me in two ways: (1) by crafting my favorite stories regardless of medium, and (2) because I am a writer in a different field, the strikes itself perhaps raised awareness for the importance of writing, at least indirectly. As someone who wanted to be a professional creative writer for a long time until I found my current career path, it was beneficial to me to place myself in the striker’s shoes as a thought exercise: I was grateful and sympathetic to the plights of the strikers. (Which speak to the creative writing industrial complexes at large.)

I don't really know if there was a benefit to me talking to my neighbor, other than maybe the awkwardness of me saying or waving hello with no response. I forget if she was busy with something else when I stopped to talk, but I do appreciate such openness even if she had other thing is to do or on her mind.

My mother and father's actions have benefited me and truly countless ways. If I have to find a specific example, at times when I've had to figure out what was next in my life deluded myself into thinking I was alone and helpless in making such consequential decisions (for my undergraduate education, and even whether or not to go to the graduate school I am in now) they have always been there for support. In terms of my educational decisions, although the curiosity of what could have been is still there, as I reflected on that decision over time, I realize that I am happy where I am now as opposed to the other options for college I had available.

As a brief aside, since I depend on other people for personal care, or have otherwise been cared for, I would say that the concept of gratitude as a method for happiness might also have to do with decision-making, as I depend on other people I believe I would wager that I have a more difficult time making important decisions without consulting my caretakers first. I am not a therapist or psychologist, but this is just something that I'm thinking about. Especially for those who risk losing their own sense of independence: what decisions can you make to practice autonomy? What truly makes you— and only you — the happiest?

Me fazem mais acolhida em um grupo e me traz sentimento de pertencimento.

The actions of these people have helped me immensely. As a graduate student, I joke that I owe Judy my bachelor’s degree, and will owe her my master’s degree once I receive it. Without the actions of this movement, I would not have access to the levels of pre-secondary education I have in public school, and post-secondary education at a public university. When I apply for a job then I'm qualified for, there are requirements and social resources to help me succeed in that position. I have access to rooms in hotels, table at restaurants, seats at movie theaters or stadiums, curb cuts in sidewalks, and elevators in buildings. I can go on buses (school buses and public transportation). I can hop on a train if I'm ever in a region of my country that has train service. I also hear news that some airlines, previously one of the industries most resistant to accessibility reform, have made progress in accessible seating. Social attitudes have changed, and I realize that I am grateful for continued efforts to access to all people with disabilities, across communities, sectors, and industries.

Made me grateful

Made me feel important