It’s that time of the year where we reflect on the year we had. Like others, I had a year. Normally, I’d do a year in a review, but I did that in my November blog. Since I turned 27 this year, let’s end the year with 27 things that made this year great.
1. 12 Blogs! #GoalAccomplished
2. Reading lots of books: Running with the Buffaloes, Projet 1065
3. TV Shows: Tiger King, Ozark, the Mandalorian, Schitt’s Creek
4. Surprising my students at sporting events and McDonalds
5. Traveling to Oklahoma and Louisiana
6. Switching schools in the middle of a pandemic
7. Moving to a safer apartment with a great view
8. Having my first surgery to repair my left foot
9. Long bicycle rides with endless paths
10. Winning a $500 grant
11. Going on dates
12. Eating at Raising Canes/ trying exotic food
13. Visiting St. Augustine with my class
14. Winning a professional development trip the Mall of America
15. Giving out our first VIP jacket
16. Traveling to Ohio with a friend for a week trip
17. Having Courtney, Todd, Shane, Dustin, Juan virtual reads
18. Getting kissed for the first time in years
19. Giving away $500 in gift cards
20. Sharing my story with former teachers at Cracker Barrel
21. Writing personalized notes to friends, family, and students
22. 500 High Five Fridays (before Covid-19)
23. Running my first mile on Christmas, since January
24. Having 27 projects funded, totaling over $5,000
25. Building bookshelves
26. Speaking to 100+ 4th graders about books
27. Meeting fellow Nebraskans in Florida
28. Sunday night virtual read alouds with costumes!
29. Showering for the first time after surgery…weeks later
30. Finishing 2 online classes
Okay, so I added an extra three to the list. Despite all the downfalls, breakups, and injuries, I really enjoyed this year. I truly believe I grew more this year, than most. I’m excited to for the BEST YEAR EVER in 2021! You will too!
