Every year at Christmas time, I take a moment to look back over the current year and assess my progress. This year is no different. I love to reflect on my triumphs and downfall, successes and shortcomings in an effort to continually improve myself and be the best person I can be. As I look back over my 2009, I've discovered the following:
* I've maintained my positive attitude despite the trying year I've had. Very few people know about my experience since arriving to AZ outside of my family and very close friends. Even though I've felt like things weren't going the way I needed them to, I pretty much maintained my hope in the unseen and my faith that I'd be fine. Somehow, I've continually shown myself to be resilient and ambitious beyond what I can even comprehend. I'm amazed at my determination sometimes.
* I found what I love to do to earn a living and that's teaching. I'm so full of joy going to work that it's almost indescribable. I love my students and I love helping them understand not only the subject matter, but also life and social skills necessary for their success outside the classroom. I'm so motivated to learn as much as I can in every moment that I can, so that I can be the best educator I can be for my students and the educational systems I'm so passionate about.
* I've developed quite a trash mouth and I'm not please with it at all. I somehow have come to believe that vulgarity has become more effective than tactful and tasteful dialogue. To me, this is very disturbing, but it seems to be true. The bottom line is that people just don't appreciate nice and act as though they don't understand anything but getting cussed out. I've also discovered that the remedy for me to maintain my positive verbage is to continually feed myself inspiration and positivity. Daily affirmations and inspirational quotes, music, and books have always had a profound affect on me and how I interact with others.
* I want to be debt free and still struggle with maintaining my finances. I feel like I need a fresh start and will be pursuing that VERY soon.
* My soul crieth out for thee, oh Lord! I've missed being part of a church body for some time now and I will be actively pursuing a church home. I need more of Him in my life and I know that I can't do anything or be anything without God. I truly love Him...I just have to get over my disdain for church folk.
I'm still reflecting but I must get ready for work.
Until next time...
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