Well, another year has come to an end! It is New Year's Eve 2008!! Tonight I'll be ringing in the New Year with Brian and a few friends. I won't be with everyone I wanted to be with tonight, but that is what cell phone are for!! I wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!!
I have hopes and dreams for 2009. I hope that 2009 is a year of change. I should have my credit card paid off in about 4 months and will officially be debt-free! (except for my student loans!) I am hoping Brian's house will sell or they will figure out some way for him to get out of this awful situation and that someone puts his ex in her place!! I will only be working one job this year which will allow me more time to be with friends and family, as well as do some things that I want to do! I just bought new running shoes so I can get back into working out! I'd like to learn something new this year...like guitar. I want to start reading before I go to bed again. I'm going to make more "me" time where I will go out for coffee alone, or maybe take a class. I hope to manage my stress better..maybe I'll try yoga or some kind of meditation. I'd love to get back into church. I'd like to get out on my own, whether it is my own place or a place with Brian. I'm going to enjoy life more and all that is has to offer. Lastly, I hope that everyone in my family finds what they are looking for, whether it's a new place to live, new job, or a new hobby.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Getting closer to 30!
As my 30th birthday quickly approaches, I am wondering more and more where my life is headed. I am very fortunate in the fact that I have so many amazing people in my life. I have a large, supportive family, great friends, and a wonderful boyfriend. I always have someone to talk to or confide in, no matter where I am at. I have never felt truly alone, because I know that a family member or friend is either at the house, or just a phone call away. I really couldn't ask for more.
But at the same time, I look at all the changes that I still need to make. I'm not where I want to be at this point in my life and have had my share of both ups and downs over the past few years. Just when I think something is going the way I want it to, I find out that I've hit another road block and need to come up with another plan. There are so many unexpected twists and turns throughout life and you have to be prepared to handle whatever comes your way, whether it is positive or negative. As Forest Gump says, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Silly as it sounds, it's true. We're almost in a new year. And a new year means new beginnings. I'd like to start out 2009 on a positive note. So, the first thing I'm doing is eliminating my part-time job. I have come to this decision after a lot of thought and believe it is the right one. Unfortunately, I really enjoy spending time with the kids there, especially the little ones. I will miss them and I know they will wonder why I am leaving them. But, I really need to focus on some other things...like me! :)
Hopefully everything else will fall into place after that. Maybe I'll get a job making more money. Maybe Brian's house will sell. Maybe I'll get married in a few years. Maybe I'll have kids. After all, I am almost 30!
But at the same time, I look at all the changes that I still need to make. I'm not where I want to be at this point in my life and have had my share of both ups and downs over the past few years. Just when I think something is going the way I want it to, I find out that I've hit another road block and need to come up with another plan. There are so many unexpected twists and turns throughout life and you have to be prepared to handle whatever comes your way, whether it is positive or negative. As Forest Gump says, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Silly as it sounds, it's true. We're almost in a new year. And a new year means new beginnings. I'd like to start out 2009 on a positive note. So, the first thing I'm doing is eliminating my part-time job. I have come to this decision after a lot of thought and believe it is the right one. Unfortunately, I really enjoy spending time with the kids there, especially the little ones. I will miss them and I know they will wonder why I am leaving them. But, I really need to focus on some other things...like me! :)
Hopefully everything else will fall into place after that. Maybe I'll get a job making more money. Maybe Brian's house will sell. Maybe I'll get married in a few years. Maybe I'll have kids. After all, I am almost 30!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
We all need to feel special
There are always so many things that happen in my day (good and bad) but today, I was reminded of why I became a teacher..my love of children.
As I was leaving, I saw a girl in one of the classes crying. I knew that she had gotten in trouble for doing something, based on her reaction and what was going on around her. But, she was so sad and all she wanted was her mom. As I looked at her, I thought about how much time she actually gets to spend with her mom each day, and thought that it was probably very little. I could not walk away from her, so I went over to her and picked her up, sat on the bench, and held her. I rocked her and talked to her until she calmed down and then took her down the hall to look at some of the books that were displayed, and then back to the classroom. When I told her that it was time for me to go, but she told me, "No, Miss Amy, please don't go!" How could I say no to that? So, I sat down and drew her two pictures...one of a Christmas tree, and the other a picture (of me) at her request! This little girl was so happy I was spending time with her. I promised her that I would spend more time with her tomorrow. She smiled, gave me a hug, and I walked out the door.
Little did this girl know that as I was comforting her, she was comforting me.
As I was leaving, I saw a girl in one of the classes crying. I knew that she had gotten in trouble for doing something, based on her reaction and what was going on around her. But, she was so sad and all she wanted was her mom. As I looked at her, I thought about how much time she actually gets to spend with her mom each day, and thought that it was probably very little. I could not walk away from her, so I went over to her and picked her up, sat on the bench, and held her. I rocked her and talked to her until she calmed down and then took her down the hall to look at some of the books that were displayed, and then back to the classroom. When I told her that it was time for me to go, but she told me, "No, Miss Amy, please don't go!" How could I say no to that? So, I sat down and drew her two pictures...one of a Christmas tree, and the other a picture (of me) at her request! This little girl was so happy I was spending time with her. I promised her that I would spend more time with her tomorrow. She smiled, gave me a hug, and I walked out the door.
Little did this girl know that as I was comforting her, she was comforting me.
A Time to be Jolly!
December is one of my favorite months. And with all the horrible things going on with the state of our economy, it is important to appreciate the little things. So, here are the things that make me JOLLY this month!!
1. Christmas music!!
2. Staying in and curling up on the couch with Brian.
3. Drinking endless cups of coffee to stay warm and feeling GREAT after it!
4. Staying in my robe and slippers all day.
5. Special drinks like hot rum and cider, bailey's, and eggnog!
6. Making Christmas cookies...I think my mom is glad I took over!
7. The fireplace.
8. Cyber shopping=no crowds!!
9. Eating tons and not feeling guilt about it.
10. Christmas Eve "midnight" mass.
11. Time off work!
12. Gift exchanges.
13. Getting and sending Christmas cards.
14. Christmas specials like "Rudolph", "Charlie Brown" and "Frosty!"
15. Spending more time with friends.
16. Great sales in the stores.
17. Getting to see and spend time with my family.
1. Christmas music!!
2. Staying in and curling up on the couch with Brian.
3. Drinking endless cups of coffee to stay warm and feeling GREAT after it!
4. Staying in my robe and slippers all day.
5. Special drinks like hot rum and cider, bailey's, and eggnog!
6. Making Christmas cookies...I think my mom is glad I took over!
7. The fireplace.
8. Cyber shopping=no crowds!!
9. Eating tons and not feeling guilt about it.
10. Christmas Eve "midnight" mass.
11. Time off work!
12. Gift exchanges.
13. Getting and sending Christmas cards.
14. Christmas specials like "Rudolph", "Charlie Brown" and "Frosty!"
15. Spending more time with friends.
16. Great sales in the stores.
17. Getting to see and spend time with my family.
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