New Year's Resolutions

1. Stability.  Now you all know that I have been talking about becoming a Math teacher.  The problem with that statement is the word becoming.  In a different world where bills didn't exist, I could spend my time daydreaming about what I could become and then take my time getting there.  I had a great plan to get myself to teaching, but I've run into some snags.  I haven't received a call back from any of the three school districts to get hired as a substitute teacher.  I did have one interview that I thought went well, but still no call back.  I have been doing a little high school math tutoring to make some extra dough this month and one of the parent's of a student is currently substitute teaching and he is a retired elementary teacher.  It seems that is who I am up against in that job market.  Anyway..I'm babbling.

For now I am going to get a full-time job and wend my way.  I don't see Daniel and I being able to lose my income for a year to do student teaching, but I know that this is a good thing.  Stability.

2. Gratitude.  I'm not an ungrateful person, but I could spend some more conscious effort in this area.  I am so much of a planner that I sometimes neglect to look back or even right in front of me to give thanks for all the blessings I have.  Maybe before dinner, we could come up with something we are grateful for, or I could add it to my morning routine. Gratitude.

3. Routine.  This one goes along with gratitude, but I am mostly thinking about exercising and putting more effort into my appearance.  I am signed up for online barre videos that cost me only $15/month but I have probably only done three videos this month.  I love barre.  It makes me feel strong and healthy.  I want to get up earlier in the morning and do barre.  Daniel and I could add some walking in as well.  We live in a cute little neighborhood.  Plus, our complex backs up against a hiking trail where a beautiful view is just a short hike away.

I have been a little lazy about putting on makeup or even doing my hair since we moved.  I haven't had a lot of days where I have something to do, so I haven't bothered.  But I don't want to spend 2013 a hot mess that no one wants to be with.  This year I want to step it up. Routine.

I have been giving 2013 a lot of thought and I think three resolutions is plenty.  I will keep these three words close by and take time each month to check up and see how I'm doing.  Hope everyone'e New Year's is amazing!