“Gratitude Jar”

I have always been a grateful person.  I like to give tribute whenever and wherever needed.  I value past memories and therefore when I first heard of the idea of a “gratitude jar” in December 2012, I was inspired to start my own.  I plan to keep on adding more to this blog as the day goes on.

• May 20/14 – For my MC partner, our MC volunteers and all the MC defenders

• March 2014  – Grateful to Toastmasters – a club to help me overcome my fear of public speaking.

• Feb. 26/14 – Grateful to have completed my website within 7 weeks and go live.

• Dec. 31/13 – Grateful to say good bye to 2013.  Totally excited to welcome 2014

• Dec. 22/13 – Grateful for MAA’s love

• Dec. 2/13 – Extreme positive emotions due to “MC Tomorrow”

• Nov. 10/13 – A very unforgettable birthday celebration

• Oct. 1/13 – Finalize my 2nd “back to work” project with Wah bro – Noodle Bar

• Aug. 31/13  – Deon and I officially completed our 2 year journey.  What a priceless experience!

• Aug. 26/13 – Decided on doing the MC project with Maurice.  It is my first “back to work” project after being on sabbatical for 4+ years.

• Jan. 1/13 – Deon and I finished our South America Trip and made it home safe for X’mas and NY

I am grateful….

– for having Maurice as my business partner in bringing chess mainstream. I have never met anyone with more integrity than he has.

– for that wonder article on NY times that set the wildfire among the media.

– for having the luxury to choose which projects can potentially leave a legacy behind when I have finally breathed my last.

– for having Kam as my BFF.  He can complete my sentences for me because he knows me more than I know me.

– for having my 2 dear girlfriends, Pandora and Alex, who can easily act as my spokespersons.

– for still having Erica in my life.  We been friends for 30 years now.  I hope our boys will become greats friends like their moms were.

– for having the best uncle in the world.  Uncle Andy was the only father role I have ever had since we lost my dad to cancer when I was only 12 years old.  He was the one who has been drumming into me since I was 13 years old that it is important to have a goal in life and to stay focus on that goal until you have reached it.   The result:  my being goal-oriented and having tunnel vision.  And oh, I can still hear his voice repeating this admonition.

– for having the internet even though I am not really tech savvy; it makes me connected with the world.

– for always feeling free to stand tall and proud of who I am and what I have achieved so far.