1. GRATITUDE PROJECT
Angelo Sano's

2. Jan 14
It's 5:00 AM on a Tuesday
morning, and I could not be more
grateful for my coffee machine.

3. I'm grateful to International Delight
for creating the greatest coffee
creamer on the market, Southern
Butter Pecan.

4. Continuing with the coffee theme
for the week, I'm grateful for this
glorious machine, my frother.

5. Apparenlty adding a dash of cinnamon into coffee, which I
do ritually, prevents numerous health problems like
alzheimer's disease. I'm grateful for any health benefit
that I can get.

6. I'm grateful for my television that I
bought two years ago. However,
the quaility of this TV can match
with modern ones.

7. I'm grateful for moments of celebration with family
members. This week we celebrated my cousin's
graduation from the University of Texas at El
Paso.

8. I'm grateful for the Dallas
Cowboys mobile application.
Though the team disappoints me
at times, I enjoy reading how
they're trying to change that.

9. Following a work shift and prior to
beginning class, I'm grateful for
the slight moment of relxation and
the view from the Main Building.

10. With this frigid weather, I could
not be more grateful for my
jacket.

11. Though this picture is an older one, it is of my brother,
my cousins, and myself. I consider my cousins to be
like my sisters and my brother, well, is my brother.
Every individual is very important in my life.

12. Feb. 3
• I'm grateful for my husky
Nanook. More so, I'm grateful
that we found him because he
went missing temporarily.

13. Terrible picture quality, but I'm grateful for
my Playstation 3. I'm able to watch Netflix
and play my favorite video games.

14. I'm grateful for the Who Am I
assignment. Thinking of each
category within the assignment gave
me the opportunity to reminisce
where I've been and look forward to
who I am becomig.

15. One month ago, I turned 24. I'm grateful for all of my accomplishments and
the support that I have had thus far. It is also important to learn and not dwell
on my mistakes.

16. I'm grateful fot the Phoenix Suns
mobile application. Being in
Texas, it's rare to hear anything
about the Suns. However, this
app allows me to remain up to
date. GO SUNS!

17. I'm grateful for graduate courses
that take place in the evening.
Mainly, for the late-night strolls
across campus

18. I'm grateful for the universal
condiment of hot sauce. It's
harder to think of things that I
don't put it on.

19. Feb. 9
• I'm grateful for beautiful days like today (2/9). Given the crazy winter weather
we've been experiencing, today was a perfect day for my intramural softball
team to practice while the UTSA baseball team practiced nearby

20. I'm grateful for the Pandora
music application. It makes
the discovery of new music far
easier than the traditional
radio.

21. I'm grateful for mouthwash, though I may drink too much coffee,
my breath remains minty fresh.

22. I'm gratetful to be the starting
first baseman for the
"Inglorious Batters"
intermural softball team.

23. It's impossible not to be grateful for electricity. Obviously, this
ubiquitous resource is pivotal towards society.

24. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only
one that's grateful for Netflix.
Not only does it enable
procrastination, it also keeps
me entertained.

25. Being a college student, it's a
rarity to witness a full fridge.
It reminds me to be grateful
and not take food for
granted.

26. I'm grateful for my favorite snack, chips and
salsa. The only issue is finding a way to make
the bag last a whole day.

27. I'm grateful for being born in America.The oppotunities that we
have as citizens are only considerd dreams in other nations.

28. Today was a perfect
day to walk across
campus. It's definitely
gratifying to wear
shorts for a change,
this semester.

29. I'm grateful for delicious barbeque. This brisket, sausage,
and mashed potatoes was consumed in Houston, Texas.

30. I'm grateful for life on the open road. My friends and I
came across this bridge leaving Houston and on the
way to Louisiana

31. I'm grateful for the DIctionary.com
mobile application. Everyday, I
study the "word of the day" to
extend my vocabulary.

32. I'm grateful for the experiences of new sights. On the way to
Louisiana, I saw swamplands for the first time in my life.

33. Today, I'm grafteful for adding the state of Louisiana to
my traveling resume.

34. Feb 23
• I'm grateful for the
experience of visiting a
city for the first time.
This weekend, I had the
opportunity to
experience New Orleans
and Mardi Gras with
valued friends.

35. Today, I was able to see the Mighty Mississippi River. I'm grateful to
see it with my own eyes.

36. I truly admired the day life of New Orleans.The music and art was
something to be tremendously grateful for.

37. I'm grateful to cross Mardi Gras off of my bucket list, an
experience like no other.

38. Being a coffee addict, it was a pleasure
to be at the world famous Cafe' Du
Monde'. I'm especially grateful for the
place after a night on Bourbon Street.

39. I'm grateful for the the online
book rental site Chegg.With it, I
have rented the majority of my
text books and saved a lot of
money.

40. I'm grateful for my backpack. I've had this one since my sophmore
year of high school.

41. I'm grateful forTEDTalks. Many of
the speeches are intriguing and
inspirational.

42. Mar.3
• Today, one of my coworkers displayed this innovation and it works!Who
needs Bose speakers when you have two red Solo cups and a toilet
paper roll? I'm thankful for my future savings

43. Today, was free pancake day at
IHOP and they accepted
donations for children's
hospitals. As my buddy Kris
said, "I'm grateful to sacrifice
my diet for the kids."

44. I'm grateful for my fitness shaker.
I'm able to take the protien needed
following a work out to continue a
healthy lifestyle.

45. The Flipboard application has
allowed me to stay current on
information that I find to be
important.I'm grateful for ther
personalization aspect of the
app.

46. I'm grateful for Starbucks; more so, I'm grateful for
having my older brother work at Starbucks because
he gets a free bag of coffee every week.

47. I'm greatful for the feeling of knowing when your hard
work pays off. Today, I was able to put a down
payment for a new used 2008 Tacoma.

48. I'm grateful for being a student at UTSA.
This keychain serves as a reminder for
the year that I recieved my undergrad
degree.

49. I'm grateful for allergy medication. Without it, there is no way I
would be able to function.

50. Today, I'm grateful for the easy
accessibility to water. Many places have to
struggle for finding a resource that many
take for granted.

51. I'm grateful for Evernote. I'm
able to converge all of my
notes online between my
tablet, phone, and laptop.

52. I'm grateful for my gym bag. I'm
able to carry all of my fitness
clothes which motivate me to go
directly to the gym.

53. I'm grateful for my gas stove. I feel that my food tastes greater
cooking from gas.

54. I'm grateful for having a beard.
Without it, I would most likely
look 15 years younger.

55. I'm grateful for the movie the
Departed. The variety of plot
twists make it one of my favorite
movies to date.

56. I'm grateful for HBOGO. Similar to Netflix,
I have the accessibility to many of my favorite
shows.

57. Tonight, my friends and I lit a fire in my backyard and made s'mores.
I'm grateful for the relaxation that a warm fire brings.

58. Mar. 16
• Due to weather conditions, my Spring Break 2014 plans were altered to being a
homebody at the start. However, the tail end on the break ended with a trip to Austin
to experience SXSW for the second time in my life.There is not a greater way to
experience multiple generations of musical culture, in a beautiful city, with my closest
friends.

59. I'm grateful for the experience of SXSW in Austin. I was able listen
to great music on a beautiful day.

60. In Austin, I was able to eat at Home
Slice Pizza. Famously known for its
great taste, it did not disappoint.

61. Seeing this unique display in Austin gave me the opportunity to think
about my future and what I have to look forward to.

62. I'm grateful for the beautiul city of Austin,
Texas. I feel that one day, I will be living
here.

63. I'm grateful for the music
application Spotify. I am sure to
have my favorite music with me
wherever I go.

64. I'm greatful for who I am today and the when I was born.The
characteristics of being a Capricorn actually correlate with me.

65. I'm grateful for my Facebook
account. I am able to keep in touch with
friends and family from back home.

66. It's a bittersweet feeling finishing a
show.Today, I finished the show
Fringe and I am greatful for the
journey it gave me.

67. Mar. 24
Today, I'm grateful for my
windshield wipers allowing me to
see in this sporadic San Antonio
weather.

68. I'm grateful for the gorgeous days
that allow me to lay in the back of
my truck and look at the sky.

69. I'm greatful for the humor at
Freebirds. Not all food venues
should act formal.

70. I'm grateful for my Nexus 7 tablet.
It has enabled to me to become
more organized, informed, and
consistent with my studies.

71. Today, I saw the Houston Astros face off the Texas
Rangers at the Alamo Dome. I'm grateful to see
professional baseball in San Antonio.

72. I'm grateful for the duolingo
application.This app gives me
the opportunity to freshen my
Spanish skills, daily.

73. Today, my father brought me IN-N-Out burger from Dallas.
I'm grateful to taste heaven, even if it's three hours old.

74. Mar. 31
This weekend, my cousins from back home were in town and I had the
pleasure to spend quality time with them. My brother and I took them the
The Cove to enjoy the beautiful weather.This time gave me the
opportunity to reflect and be grateful to be a part of my family

75. Not much to type today, just
something to do when stress
levels are a little high.

76. Today, my older brother brought
me this Starbucks to-go cup.
I'm grateful for it, but more so,
for having the best older
brother.

77. At the campus recreation, intermural basketball
has started which I'm personally grateful for. I look
forward to watching great games during my shifts.

78. I rarely drink, but tonight I was
able to spend time with co-
workers over some darts and
some pool. I'm grateful for the
times spent with friends outside
of the work environment.

79. Tonight, the Fiesta festivities in
the city started. My good friend,
Kris decided to duplicate a
cultural statue in honor of the
times. I'm grateful for being
there to witness it.

80. I'm grateful for working within a
fitness gym. There's little
excuse for me to not keep up
with a healthy lifestyle.

81. Apr. 7
These worn down pieces
of rubber and fabric are
my Brooks running shoes.
I'm thankful for the
numerous adventures that
I have been on while
wearing these shoes. Not
only have they pushed me
towards a healthier
lifestyle, but they have
also enabled me to
accomplish milestones
such as my first half-
marathon, last November.

82. Tonight, my father and I attended the Spurs game
against my Phoenix Suns. The Suns lost, but I'm
grateful for being able to watch a professional
game.

83. I finally purchased new running shoes. I'm grateful for
the numerous miles that I have yet to run.

84. I'm grateful for the weather application on my tablet.

85. I'm grateful for my planner that I recieved for my
graduation. I'm more organized during my graduate
tenure than my undergraduate tenure.

86. Apr. 14
Today, I'm grateful for my
ability to write efficiently.
Throughout my tenure as
an undergraduate student
and as a graduate student,
my formal writing style has
progressed to the point
where I feel more
confidence going into my
career. I find it imperative
to not take these acquired
writing skills for granted
and continue to grow
academically.

87. Today, my visiting cousin and I
are grateful for boredom.
Without it, we wouldn't be so
creative with our time.

88. I'm grateful for the opportunity to
work with Dr. Rojas withi the COM
department; researching the
Latino culture and its media use.

89. I'm grateful for the two-dollar theatres. With a little
patience, I'm able to see blockbuster films at less than
half of the price with the samepicture quality.

90. I'm grateful for my chords. They remind me of
the values I carry in my education.

91. I'm grateful for bibme.com. I have saved tremendous
time on citing my sources for my papers.

92. While I'm not grateful for the exercise I have to do
tomorrow, I am grateful for the flavor of BurgerFi's
burgers.

93. I'm grateful for the scenery San
Antoio has to offer. I prefer
strolling during the night when
the lights illuminate the city.

94. Apr. 21
Today, I was able to
notice this new bird's
nest that has been built
under my car port. It's
amazing to notice all the
materials that the nest
had been out of in such a
fast time frame. I'm
grateful for seeing the
foundation of a new
family.

95. I'm grateful for the opportunity
to work with my best friends.
I've known these two
gentlemen for twos years now,
and we've been coined the
name, "The Triplets."

96. I'm grateful for the feeling of
working together with a group and
finishing research on a topic that I
find interesting.

97. I'm grateful for my headphones. They allow me to tune
out the external world while I focus on projects and
research.

98. I'm grateful to call this beautiful place home. All of the
days stresses go away once I arrive back home.

99. I'm grateful for the feeling of
accomplishing a research
project. All of the hours spent
and energy expended amount to
something that I am proud to call
my own work.

100. Today, I presented my
individual research report. My
speech went well and I am
grateful having a successful
semester.

101. These picture frames represent what I am most
grateful for, my family. I couldn't be who I am and
where I am without every individual that is portrayed
here.