1. SOC 6903 Spring, 2014

2. January 14, 2014 – Since I graduated high
school, I have not gone a year without being
employed, so I am grateful for being
employed. However, just like twins can be
born in separate years, I was unemployed for
eight months between April 2012 and
February 2013. I used to work as a security
guard. I never thought that there would be a
prettier sight at work than looking over
downtown from the top of a high-rise
building at 3 am. This is a picture of the
view out of my window at my office. A year
ago, I landed a great job that I only thought
I might get after five years in my field. I
think this tops the many sleepless nights I’ve
had working in the past.
Employment

3. January 15, 2014 – Everyday, I am grateful to have a wonderfully
talented, intellectual, and extroverted daughter. She loves doing her
Kindergarten homework, and is ready for the 1st Grade Math test
tomorrow. Her hobbies include art, dance, music, and acting. This is
quite a lot for a six-year-old, but she handles it like a champ. I am so
grateful for her that she gets treated like the queen in our family.
Thank you Nadiyah E. Ledesma for taking life with a more eccentric
view than mine.
My Daughter

4. January 16, 2014 – I forget that most of my
everyday tasks could not get accomplished without
this invention. I believe that we take for granted
the Internet. I have nothing more to do than wait
during Internet blackouts from my service
provider. Not only is the Internet a way to express
one's self, it provides to us essentials that would
otherwise take time away from our busy lives. Not
only am I grateful for the Internet, but I don't
think that I could live very long without it.
The Internet

5. January 17, 2014 – I am grateful for having the opportunity to play
in a Tejano group that had a #1 hit song on a local radio station. This
was a semi-professional group, but I was able to go to a radio station,
do events, sell CDs, and try out all of the amenities of a recoding
artist on a smaller scale. To top things off, I recorded the song and
helped throughout the song creation process.
Los Tovares

6. January 18, 2014 – My daughter and I buried
her fish today. Tye Red was given to her as a
birthday gift on her 5th birthday in 2012 in
Allende, Mexico. He stayed in a small container
that was very cloudy until I managed to get a 10
gallon fish tank with a filter treated for Beta fish.
My daughter picked out a castle for him and he
was very comfortable and a good fish. He lived
over a year and four months when we thought he
would only last those two weeks in the container.
Ironically, he was laid to rest in a coffin-like box
given to my daughter from her uncle's wedding
that she insisted we use. She left a few glued
pennies in the box for him. I am grateful for Tye
and going through this with my daughter. R.I.P.
Tye Red
Tye Red

7. January 19, 2014 – I am grateful for weekends and
living in Texas. I can relax and slow-cook a brisket
in the wonderful weather in January. The family has
come over, and everyone is having a nice and
relaxing day. I'm glad that my father decided to join
me in cooking everything else. In my family, this is
just another weekend.
Smoking BBQ

8. January 20, 2014 – I am very grateful that
we have these things all over San Antonio. It's
a great place to find things, and the mall is an
extraordinary location to get away for a bit on
a holiday while spending money on bargains
that you would otherwise have to attain at a
later date for the regular or inflated price.
Plus, it's family time!
The Mall

9. January 21, 2014 – I am grateful for our
Google TV. It allows us to view my SOC 6903
community on my 52 inch screen. Maybe this
way I can continue to stay in touch with the
community, especially when I turn myself off
by mindlessly watching television at the end of
the day.
Google+

10. January 22, 2014 – As I walk through
life, I try not to limit myself. I've tried
many different things and have
accomplished many talents. In music, I
didn't limit myself to one instrument; in
cooking, I didn't limit myself to the
kitchen; in design, I didn't limit myself to
Photoshop. In fact, I went into
photography and programming. I cooked
indoor dinners on the grill, and I picked up
instruments from different parts of the
world. I want to continue to grow, and I am
grateful that I can see myself through
different lenses and in different ways.
Entity
Framework

11. January 23, 2014 – I am grateful for the time at
work when everyone else leaves and My light is the
only one on. The office is peacefully quiet. I can
relax, get all loose ends tided up, and relax since I
can leave at anytime I want to.
End Of Day

12. January 24, 2014 – I'm grateful for living in a
city that has one of the best franchises in NBA
history. I used to collect NBA cards in the 80's
when the Spurs were hard workers and not really
a winning team. The players were great to the
community, and would always teach loyalty and
poise. At the verge of change, the twin towers
began dominating. Once the big three arrived,
history was changed and I continued to follow a
winning team. Thank you San Antonio Spurs
family.
SPURS

13. January 25, 2014 – I don't have many friends,
but, today, I am grateful for long-time friendships.
Over 15 years ago, these guys came up to me and
had faith in me. I was just learning how to play, but
they taught me the ropes week-by-week, month-
by-month, and year-by-year. I have been playing
with this group for over 15 years, and I do not plan
on going anywhere soon.
Long-time
Friendships

14. January 26, 2014 – I had to pay a considerable
amount of money to get my truck working after
my tires went bad. The truck started shaking so
much that it messed up pulleys in the core. I am
grateful that this time around my truck lasted long
enough for me to fix the other two front tires and
get the alignment fixed. I'm also grateful that I had
the finances to make this fix. This way, I can make
it to work and school for the distance that I drive.
My Vehicle

15. January 27, 2014 – I really appreciate cooking
from scratch. I enjoy creative ideas in the kitchen.
These apples are going to be applesauce when
they finish cooking. After that, they are going to
simmer in a crock pot over night. Once they
become apple butter, they are going into honey
barbecue sauce to make sweet and sassy barbecue
sauce. I love being able to go through the entire
process.
Apple Butter

16. January 28, 2014 – Everyday, I actually grab a couple of Dr.
Peppers every morning. They keep me going throughout the day
and keep me relaxed and refreshed. I am grateful that my office
actually has a fridge of sodas that we can have at any time. I know
I have free cokes all day, but I'd rather keep that privilege and not
waist them all in one week, So I buy my Dr. Peppers and if I ever
need another, I can be rest assured that I can get one more if I
need it. Thanks for amenities.
Caffeine

17. January 29, 2014 – As I walk through life, I
try not to limit myself. I've tried many
different things and have accomplished many
talents. In music, I didn't limit myself to one
instrument; in cooking, I didn't limit myself to
the kitchen; in design, I didn't limit myself to
Photoshop. In fact, I went into photography
and programming. I cooked indoor dinners on
the grill, and I picked up instruments from
different parts of the world. I want to
continue to grow, and I am grateful that I can
see myself through different lenses and in
different ways.
Multiplicity

18. January 30, 2014 – Every year my organization holds a corporate meeting. This is a way that the CEO uses to have
everyone in the company to get together in the same place at the same time. My company has locations in California
(Human Resources), Virginia (Headquarters), San Antonio (Home of the Department of Education development), and
numerous remote locations throughout the United States. Every year, hints are given as to the whereabouts of the
corporate meeting. This year, we will be without an essential part of the company, the face of the company. Lorie Koch
was diagnosed with a disease that proved to be deadly. A lot of employees donated PTO so that she would not miss her
paycheck. Over a year of PTO was accumulated. I was not able to donate PTO until I had completed a year. This year,
I was planning on donating PTO. Laurie lost her fight today. I am very grateful that she was there to guide me through
my first months at AEM. I wouldn't have made it this far without her. I was able to meet her during the last corporate
meeting. I have no idea what she looked like, but I know she was one of the first to greet me as it was an overwhelming
experience. So, she helped me through that as well. Someone is going to have to fill some big shoes at HR in California.
By the way, her story was featured in this issue of the corporate newsletter, which came out just before her death. She
will be missed this May.
AEM

19. January 31, 2014 – I am happy that I found this
place. It is the first all digital library that incorporates
technology for kids. There is a vast amount of
ebooks for rental. They even have devices that you
can rent including nooks. This is totally free to the
public. Their institution has a few meeting rooms and
free wifi. The place is called Bibliotech. You can get a
library card just as you can in any library.
Technology

20. February 1, 2014 – This is Starr, my daughter's cousin. She
was born in Dallas, Texas. Her family lives in Louisiana. Her
parents are separated and had trouble keeping her going to
school, so Nadiyah's (my daughter) uncle took her in. Both
of her parents live in Eagle Pass, Texas. I am grateful that
Starr is going to school and that Nadiyah has someone to
play with on the weekends, since she is an only child. I am
very grateful that Starr and Nadiyah are cousins.
Starr

21. February 2, 2014 – I'm grateful that my family
loves eating, trying, and cooking new foods. This
is a picture of Chicken Adobo, a Philippine
enjoyed dish. It is very healthy and tasty. We
make so many dishes that We sometimes do not
make a dish again. I'll definitely have to
incorporate this dish into our regular menu.
Chicken Adobo

22. February 3, 2014 – I'm glad someone invented this
cube. Especially on a Monday, this cube makes the
day go by faster and smoother. It also helps in
turning my mind on for and find creative ways of
solving problems, and it's right on my desk.
Rubik’s Cube

24. February 5, 2014 – As I mentioned Monday,
technology in the classroom makes life way
easier. This is a picture of my classroom at
TAMUSA in the College of Business located at
Brooks Air Force Base. You can see that people
have their laptops out, are surfing the Internet,
have their cellphones out and texting, and are
actively engaged in media. We do a lot of our
assignments in class in case we need help so
that the professor can help or another student
that understands how to do the assignment can
help. I took this picture so that the person
viewing can feel the technology in the room.
Technology in
the Classroom

25. February 6, 2014 – I am grateful for this
crazy Texas weather. It's pretty challenging,
but at the same time it seems to be a bit
calming that the weather can change from
day to day or moment to moment. I'm also
grateful that I live in Texas; otherwise, it
would probably be snowing so much so that
we couldn't even walk outside, Texans I
mean.
Graupel

26. February 7, 2014 – Nadiyah's other
cousins from Eagle Pass came to San
Antonio this weekend for a cheer-
leading competition. Nadiyah used to
be in tumbling a couple of years back
and even competed one time in a
national competition. Her cousins
placed third overall. They were
disappointed, but they did very well. I
am grateful that her cousins came to
see her this weekend and that they
hold similar interests. They are more
like friends than they are cousins.
Cheerleaders

27. February 8, 2014 – I realized, while I was standing in line, that I'm
very grateful and lucky to have to wonderful girls that make-up my
family. Today, I'm going to treat them to some nice gifts, and Friday to
a good dinner. I don't mind waiting in line. The line was small,
especially on Sunday morning. I was pretty much in-and-out!
Valentine’s Day
Shopping

28. February 9, 2014 – This is the Valentines Day
Bear that I bought for my daughter. I put together
a necklace that was on sale and a bear from
Walgreens. I buy my daughter bears and necklaces
all year long. To her, this will be great. The fact that
it is for Valentine Day, makes it extra special. First,
she is enthusiastic about what she will be getting.
Second, she lost a necklace not too long ago. I am
grateful that she will be getting a new necklace and
that she is anticipating a gift for Valentines Day.
I'm glad she is still easy for whom to shop.
Valentine’s Day
Bear

29. February 10, 2014 – I am grateful that my employer respects us
enough to realize that we work better when we are comfortable. For
this reason, we have privacy panels all over the office. It is typical to
go days without speaking to another employee. We give our best work
in return.
Privacy

30. February 11, 2014 – I am very grateful for books.
I would not have made it this far in life had it not
been for learning so much from books of all kinds.
They are easy to find and easy to get lost in. This is
a book on Social Penetration Theory (The Onion
Theory), a theory commonly found in many
disciplines. I read it this last summer for a class in
which we picked our own pace and books. We read
one book per week for ten weeks. I enjoyed
learning so much at such a fast rate.
Social
Penetration

31. February 12, 2014 – I am grateful for cell
phones. I was able to do so much today
because I didn't have to be tied down to my
desk. Furthermore, I did a lot from my desk
because of my cell phone's capabilities. If I
had to be on this dinosaur all day, I would get
much less done. This thing doesn't even have
the Internet. It's hard to believe the size
difference.
Cell Phones

32. February 13, 2014 – I think that it would more difficult than
it already is to understand each other in messaging and text-
based conversations without emoticons. Emoticons are a quick
way to tell people how you feel, rather than using many words.
I think from this picture you can see that we understand
exactly what other is saying.
Emoticons

33. February 14, 2014 – It's nice to know that I
have someone who knows what I like. I wasn't
expecting anything this Valentine's Day, but it was
a nice surprise to receive this cologne. I love the
way it smells, and it is the same brand as the one I
currently use. Instead of buying me something
that I already have, I was given a different scent to
add variety to my life. It was a very pleasant and
thoughtful gift.
Dolce &
Gabbana

34. February 15, 2014 – I'm always learning new
things in the kitchen. I'm glad that I came across
a recipe that led me to learn that Marsala wine is
from a certain area in Italy. I've tasted food with
Marsala wine, but I've never tried cooking with
it. It is delicious, bringing another level of
cooking to my kitchen.
Marsala

35. February 16, 2014 – Today, I'm grateful for modern medicine.
My daughter caught the flu, and we were able to catch it in time to
administer the Tamiflu. She should feel a lot better within a couple
of days. If it wasn't for modern medicine, this could have been
disastrous or even fatal.
Modern
Medicine

36. February 17, 2014 – On this day, President's Day, I have to be
grateful that I live in the U.S. My father was a Marine in Vietnam,
and he proudly flies this flag. I am grateful for everything that we
take for granted in this country, and I'm grateful to the privilege
of having been born in this country.
The U.S.

37. February 18, 2014 – Right now, I am really
grateful for having had closed this ticket. This
ticket was reopened three times. It is sometime
frustrating to have a ticket that seems to be
completed when there are little things that have
not been attended to after extensive testing. In
fact, I am grateful for having closed many other
tickets. This is what my job is all about. But this
ticket was a little frustrating since it was reopened
so many times. I'm glad that I was able to finally
get everything right with this issue. It wasn't that
difficult, but I always try to close the ticket the
first time. I am really grateful that I am able to
move on to another issue.
Closed

38. February 19, 2014 – While I was on campus, I realized that
there was something missing at TAMUSA that was readily
available at UTSA. As I was walking, I noticed that there were
students wearing UTSA shirts, had UTSA gear, and walking
around helping each other. TAMUSA is such a new school
that the sense of family has not yet been established. I am
grateful that I have Rowdy Pride! I'm also grateful that my
family is here at UTSA.
Rowdy Pride!

39. February 20, 2014 – I'm so grateful that we
were able to find a school that is right for my
daughter at the moment. This school is new and
tries to do things differently. I hope their
methods work, but even if they don't, I'm glad
that we are trying to give my daughter the best
education. This school has great technology, and
I and grateful that they have got at least that
correct.
IDEA

40. February 21, 2014 – I am grateful that there are businesses
that cater to the experience of a visit to their establishment.
Having Cat Woman be our waitress was exciting to this little
one. At the end of the day, she got her face painted. Places like
The Magic Time Machine and Build-A-Bear Workshop make
the trip to the place well worth it. I hope this teaches her that
ordinary things like eating dinner or buying a bear can be
exciting if you change it up a little with imagination, a valuable
lesson in life.
Time Machine

41. February 22, 2014 – I am grateful that we
have such a great rodeo come to our hometown
every year. We don't make it out to the rodeo
every year, but this year we did. I am glad we
were able to make out and that my daughter
was able to ride a horse again. She loves animals
and especially loves horses. She is both afraid
of them and loves them. I'm happy that she
was given another opportunity to get familiar
with them, so that she can appreciate them
more.
Rodeo

42. February 23, 2014 – I am glad that my daughter has a great cousin
who is artistic. My daughter looks up to her so much. My niece
Savannah wanted to go to college station to be a veterinarian. She
decided to attend Our Lady of the Lake University. My daughter loves
animals and wants to go to OLLU when she goes to college. It is so
important for kids her age to start thinking about college. I decided to
go on a whim during my senior year.
Savannah

43. February 24, 2014 – I am very grateful to have our office assistant
working for us. She has a unique job. She is to be here when we need
her. Since our corporate meeting is coming up in May, she'll be
stopping in this week. This is much appreciated, since I will be making
travel arrangements on my own rather than through the corporation.
The last time I saw her was for our Christmas lunch last December. I
passed her by and said Hi in the hallway as she was delivering a FedEx
package.
Office
Assistant

44. February 25, 2014 – I am very grateful that I have these
glasses. Without them, I wouldn't be able to do my job, I
couldn't drive, or see everything around me. I used to wear
contact lenses, but I find glasses to be easier to use. I may get
some contacts again, but without my glasses, I couldn't relax
without contact lenses.
Glasses

45. February 26, 2014 – Each day, I stop at this store to buy a
couple of sodas. These keep me going through the workday.
Though we have sodas at the office, I like to stay at my desk
as much as I can to get the maximum amount of work done.
If it weren't for this store, I'd probably have to stop
somewhere closer to work, which is a lot further than this
store is to my commute.
Big’s

46. February 27, 2014 – I went to deposit this money at the
ATM this morning and the sun shined on it. I hadn't
noticed that they changed the look of the 100 dollar bill. I
usually use a card, so this is one of the rare times that I will
actually have cash on my, much less a 100 dollar bill. I am
grateful that I at least have this much to deposit and that it
looked good going into the ATM.
Money

47. February 28, 2014 – I typically like watching the Spurs game with a
beer in my hand, but every now and then I'll drink something fruity to
relax, especially after a long day at work. This drink is not too strong,
and goes perfect with the game.
Recreation

48. March 1, 2014 – I enjoy having weekends when the family can
actually sit down together and eat breakfast. It puts a slower pace on
the weekend than that of the busy weeks, which happens to fly by. I
just happened to look up and have my phone in my hand at this
moment. I almost didn't capture this image.
Breakfast

49. March 2, 2014 – I'm grateful for having so
much history in San Antonio. When we came
to Mission Espada, we learned so much
about San Antonio and its history through
this Mission Espada. I'm glad there was a
tour guide that devotes his time to this
mission and knows all about its history.
Mission Espada

50. March 3, 2014 – I'm glad that I took the time
to stop and capture this image. I was leaving
work and noticed it sitting in the parking lot.
There probably aren't many of these around. I
don't know a lot about cars, but I know that the
owner of this one is probably very proud and
knowledgeable about antiques such as this one.
Antique

51. March 4, 2014 – I received these packages
today. I'm hoping that it will be the start of a
new hobby of mine. I went on eBay and
purchased an accordion bellows and a tuning
kit. I plan on learning how to tune my own
accordions. This is not very common amongst
accordion plays here in San Antonio. I'm
grateful that I finally got started purchasing
the materials that I need since I have been
trying to do this for years now.
Packages

52. March 5, 2014 – We stopped by to get some food to go and ended
up getting the desert. We couldn't resist. I love their presentation. Le
Madeline has great food, and even though we couldn't eat there this
time, we love their atmosphere as well.
Le Madeline

53. March 6, 2014 – I'm grateful that we have a
store that has everything you need in one place.
I came to Walmart after work and picked up
groceries, some laundry detergent, and even a
file tool that I needed. It's great to save time by
not having to visit so many places for just one
item.
Walmart

54. March 7, 2014 – I saw this on the restroom door at a Mexican
restaurant that we played at tonight. They have a woman in a
folklorico dress for the women's restroom. I thought it was pretty
creative. It certainly was a lot more entertaining than just having
women's and men's labeling.
El Musico

55. March 8, 2014 – I am grateful that my daughter has
somewhere to play basketball. If anything, I am grateful that she
knows the difference between sports. I asked her to name a
sport, and she said Baseball by looking at the sport. At least
she'll know what it consists of to play basketball.
Basketball

56. March 9, 2014 – I'm grateful that every now and then I can
come to a place where BBQ is cooked and served to us. I'm
usually the cook, and I slow cook BBQ. For it to be smoked for
us means that I have that much more time for my family, and
they have a playground set. How cool is that?
Two Bros BBQ

57. March 10, 2014 – I am so grateful that there
are new tools that will teach my daughter to
read. She has been learning so fast that I can't
keep up with her learning. I am glad that there
are these cards with pictures that she can relate
with the real world. I don't think I can make
time to relate words with real life objects the
way that these cards do.
Reading Tools

58. March 11, 2014 – I was looking through my
pictures and found this picture I took at Two
Bros BBQ. It reminded me of why I am so
proud of being a Texan. It is said that
everything is bigger in Texas, and I believe that
this depiction of the Texas flag shows just how
real big our pride is in Texas.
Texas

59. March 12, 2014 – I am grateful for my new
accordion tuning tool set from Hohner. Hohner is
a respectable accordion maker. I used to own a
Hohner accordion. This tool set was expensive and
the of the best quality. I know this tool set will
help me tune accordions in a professional manner.
Hohner

60. March 13, 2014 – I am grateful for this new project that we are about
to start. Our lead developer came in from Colorado for this project.
We had a few meeting and went out to lunch and for a drink. This is
the only time that we really get to know each other. More importantly,
I am grateful for the fact that I will still have a job for the next 5
months. Also, I'm thankful for my education and skills that help me
keep it.
New Project

61. March 14, 2014 – I am very grateful for nature. I tend to
cook from scratch. I've been looking for a place that sells
Cheyenne peppers, but have yet to find one in San
Antonio. So, I started planting and growing peppers of my
own. Pretty soon, these peppers are going to be a spicy hot
sauce.
Cheyenne
Peppers

62. March 15, 2014 – I am grateful for this electric smoker. I ran out of
fire after which someone brought some food that they wanted cooked.
So, I turned on this smoker and set the temperature and timer. You
can see the temperature, and I don't have to do much to get their food
cooked.
Electric
Smoker

63. March 16, 2014 – I am grateful that my wife bought this lottery
ticket. It helped us out for just a few bucks. Sure, it could have been
more, but we got more money than what it cost. I think we spent it on
gas. Still, money well deserved.
Loteria

64. March 17, 2014 – I am grateful that my wife was
able to get this scholarship to go on a trip to Spain
with Texas A & M San Antonio. She will be
teaching kids in Spain about life in San Antonio,
especially about the San Antonio Missions and
Mission Espada. She is getting her Master's Degree
in early childhood education, so this is a perfect
opportunity to study abroad.
Scholarship

65. March 18, 2014 – I'm so glad that there is another
sport that I can watch while there is nothing else
interesting on television to watch. I have the NBA
League Pass to watch most games, but the games
tonight were not interesting. I picked the winners
out-front, and turned on the Texas Rangers. Oh,
look, extended play at the bottom of the 10th.
Texas Rangers

66. March 19, 2014 – Today, my co-worker became a
full-time employee. I'm grateful that he came around
to our company. He started as a contractor with
many years of experience. We've helped each other a
lot. I have been m how things work with our
technology and where files are. He has taught me
things that every programmer would know with
experience, things I haven't had time to learn through
my one year of experience.
Co-worker

67. March 20, 2014 – So, I cut off the Cheyenne peppers and started
fermenting them in vinegar. It'll take a while, but I love cooking from
scratch and trying new things. I also like cooking very slowly, so this
processes was naturally intriguing to me.
Cheyenne
Hot Sauce

68. March 21, 2014 – I never realized how useful this My School Bucks
app was until I realized that I was watching the history on this app.
This app gives me the option of funding my child with lunch money.
It also gives me the option of viewing the history of where the money
is going. Big deal! It wasn't until I wondered if my daughter was
actually eating at school. Everyday, there is a 40 cent deduction when
she eats lunch. That is priceless. Knowing she is eating everyday when
I can't be there to feed her gives me a sense of relief.
My School
Bucks

69. March 22, 2014 – We spent the day at Incredible Pizza. We
saw this game and we had to immediately play it. It's a
Pacman like game where we start off playing air hockey and
then about 20 more pucks get introduced. This repeats itself
one more time during the game. By the end of the game, we
can finally look up at the score. It was a great way to spend
time with the family.
Incredible

70. March 23, 2014 – I am grateful for Bluetooth technology.
I use my Bluetooth headset all the time to speak on the
phone and to listen to music. Today, I used my Bluetooth
adapter to connect my phone into this stereo. Now, I can
play YouTube videos while working in the kitchen with my
family. It helps to pass the time.
Bluetooth
Technology

71. March 24, 2014 – I very rarely eat sweets, and
chocolate is even more scarce to me. Today, I decided on
having this chocolate bar that I've had sitting on my
counter for a while, not sure how long. It kept me up,
and gave me some energy during my workday. I am
grateful for that, but it might be a while before I have
another.
Hershey’s

72. March 25, 2014 – I was remembering today how
much design work I used to do at my old company. I
also remember that I got paid significantly less than I
do now. I am not great at drawing at all, but I think I
find a way to convert my amateurish drawings into
great design work. Doing what I do now is completely
different, and I am grateful that I can do what I do now
and still have a little time to do some graphic design
work.
Graphic Design

73. March 26, 2014 – Last night I noticed that my rear
right turn signal was out. This turn signal was going
out a few weeks back, and I bought these lamps to
replace it. Then, the light fixed itself. It was fixed for
about three weeks and finally gave out last night.
Today, I'm grateful that I bought these lamps so that I
wouldn't have to stop anywhere this morning. I was
able to fix it in minutes and be off to work.
RR Lamp

74. March 27, 2014 – I am grateful that my daughter is
actually understanding her math studies. After working
with her on a few problems, I gave her this problem. I
made a deal with her that if she could solve this
problem, she could watch some TV until her mother
came home. She solved it correctly and on her own.
Vertical Math

75. March 28, 2014 – I am very grateful that this man decided to come
to San Antonio and play basketball. I'm also grateful that San Antonio
decided to wait on him, which I'm sure influenced his attitude to stay
here in San Antonio and give back to the community. I saw the first
game that he played in and instantly became a Spurs fan for life. I also
owe him a debt of gratitude for creating an educational environment
that pushes my child to be the best that she can be.
David
Robinson

76. March 29, 2014 – My niece came by for an hour of play with my
daughter. As you can tell from the picture, they had a lot of fun. I am
so grateful that we have the opportunity as parents to have the kids
play outside and be active. The weather was great, and I enjoyed the
outside as much as they did.
Trampoline

77. March 30, 2014 – I was able to have a dinner date with only my wife
tonight. I'm grateful that we were able to have this opportunity. We
don't get to spend much time together alone, especially since we do
everything as a family.
La Fogata

78. March 31, 2014 – I am very grateful for the San Antonio highway
system. I would not be able to get anywhere without them. I wouldn't
be able to get to work if it were not for these highways. I work about
20 miles away from my home, so it is a long commute every morning.
Today, I am grateful that they are here. I am not that frustrated with
driving them right now.
Highways

79. April 2, 2014 – As I was sitting in my office, I realized that I would
be lost without my company laptop. I tend to do everything on it now.
Since I'm always working, I do school work and navigate the web at
the same time. I'm glad they assigned it to me the first day I started
working.
Company Laptop

80. April 3, 2014 – I caught this image looking out of my window this
afternoon. If you look closely, you can see the maintenance man
lowering the United States flag in morning for the victims at Fort
Hood. I am grateful that my family is safe today, and I am also
grateful that no more lives were taken from us after the tragic event.
Fort Hood

81. April 4, 2014 – I came across this while on Facebook. This is
my cousin and one of her best friends. I thought that it was a
great demonstration of the Keyhole Effect used correctly. This
image is eye-catching and says a lot about my cousin just through
her eyes. I'm glad that I came across this image by happenstance.
Keyhole Effect

82. April 7, 2014 – I purchased this Hohner accordion on Ebay last
week and was pleasantly surprised with how well it was kept. I was
grateful when I saw this hand-written note inside. The previous
owner was very concerned that I would not be satisfied with the
purchase because he neglected to put in the bass section of the
accordion because he did not know how to put it in. I am going to
send him another note letting him know that I was very satisfied with
the purchase, and even more appreciative that he took the time to
write me a note. I'm also going to tell him that I can place the bass
section in myself, as I have experience fixing accordions, and that his
accordion is very much appreciated and will be in good care.
Hohner Accordion

83. April 8, 2014 – I'm glad that I have two ATMs, one right in my
parking lot and the other across the street. Both of these are with
banks that I use. It is very convenient to have an ATM near where
you work. It is even more convenient that these are bank that I bank
with, since there are no service charges for members.
USAA

84. April 9, 2014 – Every now and then, I bring one of
these up to ease my mind while at work. It might
seem like a distraction, but this is the same reason
that I have a Rubik's cube in my office. It helps me to
think of creative ways to solve problems while not
getting my mind off of problem solving.
Escape Games

85. April 10, 2014 – I went to practice with a buddy of
mine who met up with these cats. They're getting
together to play a gig at a party. They play local rock
music, but with a different feel. I always enjoy
meeting new people especially talented musicians
from different genres.
Local Music

86. April 11, 2014 – I'm grateful for the Tower in San
Antonio. It makes San Antonio unique. It also brings
in a lot of revenue from tourists who come to visit the
Tower. It has also signified the San Antonio Spurs
amongst other things. It brings great pride to our
city, and I am very proud to say that I am from the
Alamo city where the Tower resides.
The Tower of
the Americus

87. April 12, 2014 – I'm grateful that we've been able to
make it out to all of these events since my daughter
has been born. We have so many pictures of the
magic that Disney creates on this tour. I'm glad that
it is as interesting for us as it is for my daughter. And
we got pretty good seats this year!
Disney on Ice

88. April 13, 2014 – I'm grateful that the city extended
Fiesta to two weeks. We are always very busy. We
came to Fiesta early this year in case we couldn't
make it out later. We always miss Fiesta. Now, we still
have some time to make it out to another event.
Fiesta 2014

89. April 14, 2014 – Even though the San Antonio Spurs
lost to the Phoenix Suns tonight, they already ended
their 2013-2014 season as best in the NBA. That's
saying a lot with all the scrutiny that they have every
season. They've once again proved that they are one
of the best teams in the NBA, in fact the best this
season. It says a lot about how much San Antonio
values team participation and family. They deserve it,
and we at San Antonio deserve to appreciate this
team going to the playoffs as the best team in the
NBA.
Spurs Playoffs

90. April 15, 2014 – I am happy that someone though
about putting up this sign. There are people that
need a little help doing everyday tasks, such as
grocery shopping, that makes their day a lot easier. If
that means me having to park further away, that is
OK with me. I try to park far away anyway. It takes
me more time grocery shopping if I look for a
parking than if I just park further away and get in the
store. If it makes someone else's day easier, it just
makes it more logical to do it this way. I just wish
everybody would respect this concept.
Consideration

91. April 16, 2014 – My wife finally found her brick at
Texas A & M San Antonio. The first 5,000 graduates
receive it free after their graduation. Her name is
Nancy Ledesma. One of her friends is located three
bricks below, hence the size of the picture. It's nice
for her to be a part of the university's history.
Brick

92. April 17, 2014 – During practice with my group, I saw
this coffee cup. I thought it was neat how the artist
incorporated San Antonio by using the Spurs and the
A.C.T.S. abbreviation. I've seen the A.C.T.S.
abbreviation on many things, including bumper
stickers and decals, but this is something a little bit
more personal, since the owner will be using it to
wake up to every morning.
A. C. T. S.

93. April 18, 2014 – We met up with the self-proclaimed
Hispanic Elvis. I've seen him all over town, but he
lives on my side of town. I think it's great that he
portrays Elvis and keeps true to the role. Everybody
says that he is crazy, but I think he is unique. His life
is dedicated to greeting people and causing shock
and awe. I truly am proud that he is a part of the San
Antonio ambiance.
Hispanic Elvis

94. April 19, 2014 – I am grateful that summer is right
around the corner. We were able to enjoy a day of
swimming at Sea World. The weather was great, and
the water was refreshing. Since we have year passes,
we were able to go into the park, swim, and leave
within three hours, spending little money.
Sea World

95. April 20, 2014 – It was a wonderful Easter Sunday.
The family got together and had BBQ. It was a nice
holiday to enjoy with the family, and the day was a
nice break from a rather busy Spring. I hope that it
sets the mood for the summer arriving in almost no
time flat.
Easter Sunday

96. April 21, 2014 – I am grateful for clean water. There
are some places in the world where this is scarce.
Without clean water, sickness and disease can affect
a person and community. I am glad that we can get
this at a store, many times just down the street from
where we live.
Deja Blue

97. April 23, 2014 – We had our Fiesta event at our
building today. I just missed the Mariachi. They
finished playing their last song as I was parking. I did
get to say Hi to one of my acquaintances from the
group. I was still able to enjoy tacos and coffee, even
though I am not a big coffee drinker.
Mariachi

98. April 24, 2014 – We had our Fiesta event at our
building today. I just missed the Mariachi. They
finished playing their last song as I was parking. I did
get to say Hi to one of my acquaintances from the
group. I was still able to enjoy tacos and coffee, even
though I am not a big coffee drinker.
Miss Alamo City