Happy Tuesday Friends! Today I am linking up with Trina: The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroom for her brand-spankin' new Meet the Teacher Monday linky party. I know I'm not linking up on Monday, but if you check out the introductory post, Trina says it's ok if you don't link up on Monday (see, I do know how to follow directions! :o)
So I am supposed to share my vision board:
I don't make any New Year's resolutions this year, as I never ever follow them...but I suppose I can handle having a vision for 2014 (I know, same-difference, but we'll see).
1. Where did I win in 2013? Hands-down, my new job! Everyday I am more grateful for this opportunity and so glad that I took the "plunge." I truly could not be happier :o)
2. Where did I lose in 2013? Finances for sure. Loans, loans, loans. I do love my job and I went to a great college, got a wonderful education, and had some amazing experiences...but I am so DONE with paying back my loans. It seems I just never get ahead.
3. What did I learn? To take chances. Changing jobs was one of the most stressful, nerve-wracking experiences, but I am so glad I did it.
4. Where do I want to be this time next year? I want to be looking back at some incredible memories from 2014 - hopefully one of those memories will be of running a 5K (I have got to start somewhere). Still loving my job, having a bigger TpT store, and hopefully a little extra "play" money.
Click on Trina's button to find out more about Meet the Teacher Monday and link up!
Thanks for reading!
Taking chances usually pays off (although sometimes the payoff is a good lesson). I'm glad your new job worked out. Teaching fourth grade is the best!
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Fit to be Fourth
Awww...thanks for participating. I once ran a 5K. I thought after I ran it I would be so stoked to run many more...no. I am just not a runner. You should make your first 5K a fun one. Try the Color Run, Glow Run...any one of those runs where you have fun and get dirty. I ran a plain FUN RUN in the Texas heat. There was nothing fun about that run.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog design. When I clicked on the link it didn't work:-(
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to taking chances! A fun 5k is definitely the way to begin. Google couch to 5k to find a training plan, pick a fun race, and sign up with some friends. Good luck!
ReplyDelete:) Ash
The Rolly Chair
I agree there is never any way to get ahead on student loans! I feel like I have been paying ours off forever!!! Good luck with 2014!!
ReplyDeleteMrs. 3rd Grade
I am over from the Meet the Teacher linky party. I enjoyed reading about your visions for 2014. You can definitely do a 5k. I am hoping to do a 10k by the end of the year. Best of luck!
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The First Grade Jungle Room