Joy Woods
Expressive Journal Entry: Gratitude Negative things have happened this semester. I’ve been irritated, sad, frustrated, angry, and confused. I’ve gone through a multitude of emotions during this first semester of my freshman year here at UNCG, but there’s something move positive I’d like to focus on, and that’s thankfulness. I’d like to use this journal entry as a time to express my gratitude to my professors, my fellow classmates, and strangely enough, to myself. I, of course, owe a great deal to my professors this semester. These incredibly intelligent men and women have not only taken the time to lecture, but also to get to know me while having a positive impact on my life. These people have taken the time to answer my nonsensical questions when I’m overtired, and write recommendations for me when I applied for a job. They've shown me the proper way to do things and remained calm even when I still didn't understand. But even more than that, these educators have boosted my confidence in myself, given me hugs when I was down, and even just been willing to talk to me about my life. Though they might never know the impact, my life has changed because of them. …show more content…
Though it might sound a bit out of the ordinary, the people I’ve met with at this school also have my gratitude. Though I can’t say that I’ve made a ‘new best friend’ since I’ve started at UNCG, I can say that I’ve met a myriad of good people who’ve challenged my beliefs and values while allowing me to express myself. These people have made me question myself and my lifestyle, which has not only cause me to change, but also to find renewed conviction in remaining strong as well. They have shaped and strengthened my desire to become more understanding, more kind, more open, more active, more inquisitive, and for that, I am extremely
Expressive Journal Entry: Gratitude Negative things have happened this semester. I’ve been irritated, sad, frustrated, angry, and confused. I’ve gone through a multitude of emotions during this first semester of my freshman year here at UNCG, but there’s something move positive I’d like to focus on, and that’s thankfulness. I’d like to use this journal entry as a time to express my gratitude to my professors, my fellow classmates, and strangely enough, to myself. I, of course, owe a great deal to my professors this semester. These incredibly intelligent men and women have not only taken the time to lecture, but also to get to know me while having a positive impact on my life. These people have taken the time to answer my nonsensical questions when I’m overtired, and write recommendations for me when I applied for a job. They've shown me the proper way to do things and remained calm even when I still didn't understand. But even more than that, these educators have boosted my confidence in myself, given me hugs when I was down, and even just been willing to talk to me about my life. Though they might never know the impact, my life has changed because of them. …show more content…
Though it might sound a bit out of the ordinary, the people I’ve met with at this school also have my gratitude. Though I can’t say that I’ve made a ‘new best friend’ since I’ve started at UNCG, I can say that I’ve met a myriad of good people who’ve challenged my beliefs and values while allowing me to express myself. These people have made me question myself and my lifestyle, which has not only cause me to change, but also to find renewed conviction in remaining strong as well. They have shaped and strengthened my desire to become more understanding, more kind, more open, more active, more inquisitive, and for that, I am extremely