Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for...
...2010: the new year and decade.
So, not only was
tonight last night the final hours of 2009, it also brought us a
blue moon. How cool is that? The end of the year, the end of a decade, and a blue moon.
2009 was more than just another year. I am becoming more overwhelmed by how "time flies" these days. I swear yesterday was the first day of 2009... but, no. It was the last day of 2009. Yikes. I was looking back at
my thoughts at the end of 2008, and I made a list of things I was excited for in 2009:
Things I Am Looking Forward to in 2009
- Spring Training!
- The draft.
- Spring Break.
- My kids kicking butt on the 2nd and 3rd trimester benchmarks.
- Finishing my first year of teaching.
- Starting my second year really knowing what I am doing!
- Summer 2009. Don't know what it holds yet, but I am excited!
- H's wedding.
- Going to the Grand Canyon.
- More Phoenix adventures.
I did not go to as many Spring Training games as I would have liked, but the one attended was definitely a blast! My brother was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers after the draft in June. Each and every one of my students passed the 3rd Trimester reading benchmark with a score of 80% or higher. The first year of teaching wrapped up with an epic talent show performance by my students; I couldn't have had a more growing, powerful, exciting first year. Starting the 2nd year in the fall felt so much better: I knew (to some extent) what I was doing! Summer was great: San Fran, H & J's wedding, Reno, Tahoe, home, Phoenix. Instead of resolving to do certain things in 2009, I looked forward to events I was excited about, and my year turned out pretty well. Certainly there were bumps (and giant potholes) along the way, but I am just as excited for 2010 as I was for 2009.
Resolutions make me anxious; I don't usually make them. 2010 comes at a time when changes are needed in some areas of life, however, and to that end I've decided to embark on the
2010 Happiness Challenge with two dear friends, A and M. We're going to rise to the challenge of making significant, yet simple changes every week to bring our lives greater order and happiness. Each month of the Challenge has a theme, and each week there is a suggested goal. This month is "Energy" and this week's challenge is to get more sleep. Here's to the Challenge!
Blessing #89: Bamboo
Bamboo is incredible. It is durable, practical, and beautiful. There are so many different kinds of bamboo. I am just so thankful that we inhabit a planet with such living things as bamboo. Aren't we blessed?
Blessing #90: Funneling Friendships
I am so blessed... to have friends with whom I can talk about absolutely anything. A few years ago, my hairdresser gave me his opinion on what defines a true friendship. He said that real relationships are revealed when you can start talking about the weather or how good the cookies are that you are eating together, and end up discussing God. All in one afternoon. I think that is so true, and even extends to other deep, life- and soul-affirming topics as happiness, service, morality in all its forms, and how to be a good friend. While there are many people I enjoy spending time with, as each year goes by and we all get busier, I find that the number of people with whom I truly
fellowship dwindles. I am blessed to have funneling friendships that challenge and encourage my spirit.
Blessing #91: Glee Cast station on Pandora
I am so blessed... to have discovered my new favorite sing-along station! Musicals, Ingrid Michaelson, Michael Buble, and Disney songs fill my room when this station is playing. Love it!
Blessing #92: In-N-Out Burger
Cheeseburger. Fries. Neapolitan shake. Enough said.
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