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+ 4^th 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!