New Year, New Me...and more posts!!!
Long post.
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Well here we are...the eve of a new year. I am very excited for 2019. I feel like this will be a great year. I’m not about making resolutions...but I have been thinking a lot about how I want to live my life in 2019 and the years beyond.
I will no longer surround myself with people that are fake and don’t treat others the right way. I am not perfect but am a loyal friend and deserve to be treated the same way. I have stepped away from those that do and have found that I am happier, and not missing the friendships. Seems sad, but I have been on the outside looking in as well as on the receiving end of situations where Sometimes it’s better to just walk away. At my age, I am not into managing relationships/friendships. I would rather focus my energy on those that I love and put forth effort into the relationship. I love my small circle.
Back in September I found my passion for teaching again. I came off a bad year in June and made it my goal over the summer to reignite that passion. I am loving my job and am excited to walk into my classroom again. The days are hard and it’s exhausting, but when my principal commented that I seem happier and more enthusiastic, it makes it worth it. I love my Lincoln Avenue family and I am honored to be a part of the lives of 20 amazing children this year. It’s very empowering, and I want it to continue into 2019 and beyond. Another professional goal is to become Google Certified in 2019. Just for me. Not for any monetary compensation.
This new year I will also be taking more time for self-care. Eric is always telling me to take some ‘me’ time and I always have an excuse. I will be reading more books, meeting friends more often, and enjoy more time alone. I don’t really have any hobbies...but perhaps I will find something in 2019!
I will also be taking better care of myself physically. I got a perfectly good & clean bill of health earlier in December. But I need to do better. I have to take care of my weight and my body. While I am ‘healthy’ according to my blood work, I don’t feel good about how I look and feel. So my goal for the year is to lose 40 pounds, get active, and develop a love for the body I was given. I want to run and play with Mason and feel good about my lifestyle choices. Looking forward to amazing camping trips this year and I want to be in the moment, not look on from the sidelines.
I want to get back to journaling. I always find that I feel better and solve problems more efficiently when I write them down. I also find that I can manage my emotions better and not react as quickly if I didn’t write things down.
Another goal for 2019 is to become more financially responsible. No unnecessary spending and impulse purchases. I am looking forward to buying some new clothes as I take care of my health!!
I also want to learn to be more open and accepting of new ideas and adventures. Again, Eric is always telling me to lighten up and not be so serious...I will make every effort to follow his advice!!
Finally I just want to be the best mom that I can to Mason. He will be 4 in 2019 and I want him to create so many awesome memories and remember having a mom that was fun, funny, active, and present. He is the light of my life and I want to savor every minute I can because it’s all going so fast!!
Happy New Year to all of you and thanks for reading!! I wish you all health, happiness, and good fortune in the new year!!