This was an interesting year. I know many people are happy to see 2014 left in the dust, and many with good reason. There are things that turned out differently than I had hoped, differently than I would have liked. There are things that I out-right hated and there were things that caused me great struggle. And then...there were the amazing things.
An example of things going differently than I had planned:
I was excitedly planning my trip to visit my granddad in October. As I posted, as it turned out, he knew that I wouldn't be making that trip to see him. I still made the trip, but it was for different reasons. I still ache from this loss, but I celebrate the fact that I had so many extra years with him. My granddad was a blessing in my life and the fact that my kids got to know at least one great grandparent is far more than I ever had. I miss him every day. I wonder how to work through things where I know he would have great advice. But, I give thanks for the time we had and I remember him fondly. It just went differently than I had planned. And, that's ok. It has to be ok.
I spent less time writing than I would have liked and that is something that will change in the year to come. I will seek out more things to review. I will review more experiences that I know I can write about and I will post more on both blogs. But I will also set aside time for writing and working on my book projects. I am committed to seeing them through and it will happen. I will make it happen. I shifted my focus in 2014 to expanding my tech background for teaching. This path started in December 2013 when my then-principal sent me to a workshop that opened doors for me and got me thinking differently. It actually all got me back on track, in fact. In 2002, I considered eventually getting my Master's in Education Technology. In 2014, I became Google Educator Qualified and I am watching for a Google Teacher Academy that works for me so I can become Google Certified. In the meantime, I have started my BTSA program (necessary for my teaching) and once completed, I will find the EdTech program that works best for me. Meanwhile, I am attending conferences, going on adventures, and exploring ways of expanding myself as a teacher...as an educator. It's fantastic. Having two very time consuming career goals means I have to work a little harder at time management. Having two young children means that I need to be especially diligent in my time management. I am thankful for the opportunities I have had and continue to find that make things possible. I am thankful for the loving and supportive people in my life who help me as I aspire to reach these goals.
This is the first time that I have decided to skip my list of items for the year ahead and keep it all simple. In 2015, I will: Be. Live. Believe.
I will BE who I am.
I will LIVE life fully.
I will BELIEVE I can do the things I desire.
Anyone who wants to join me on this journey is welcome to be a part of it. I hope to make new friends along the way. I also hope to maintain the strongest of friendships I have, near and far. I hope to meet new people. I hope to do new things.
Come along with me....
it's an adventure.
It's life. If you want to be a part of mine, the door is open. The journey is ours. I will happily share in your journey as you share in mine.
Goodbye 2014. Hello 2015! Bring it on! It's going to be great! There will be struggles. There will be tears. But, all of the good is so worth the ride.
Be.
Live.
Believe.
2015.
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