Monday, December 28, 2020

27


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!



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