Welp, the New Year is almost here. This year I seem to be enjoying my Christmas/ Holiday break WAY more than usual...maybe it's because I have had a very stressful teaching year! 

This year I am really going to strive toward my New Year goals. The goal I really want to focus on is getting healthier...I am not going to worry about the number on the scale too much (per say); however, I just want to get fit. I want to be healthy because I want to live as long as possible (yes, I fear death and yes, I am a Christian).  Today I took a step forward and signed up to go to the YMCA again!! Tomorrow starts my workout regimes. My hubs had been considering to buy a helix machine, but due to some things that took priority now, the helix machine will be on the "back-burner" for awhile. 

I did add another goal to my list of "New Year goals". I have been struggling lately "what to do next" with my career..I feel like I am stagnate in education (even with a Master's degree in Special Education). I have thought about taking classes in regards to curriculum and/ or leadership; however, something is telling me NOT to do this. I really am considering to attempt the National Board Certificate. With this, I would get a certificate to be a Exceptional Education Specialist...woah, I love the way that sounds! As I have been reading up on this, I KNOW it will be lots and lots of work; however, I like a good challenge, especially if it will move my career in the right direction. So I am going to pursue this...I most likely will not complete it during the 2014 year; however, I will get started. Please (please) wish me luck with this HUGE endeavor.

My thoughts/ reflection of my daily devotional:
"Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. (NLT)"  -Pslam 90:12

When I think of this verse, my mind suddenly thinks: 
- date nights with Matt
-quiet time with Matt
-family birthdays
-holidays
-family vacays
-BC reunions

With all of these moments, we are either at restaurants, Virginia Beach, sharing presents with one another, and/ or visiting wineries. I need to CHERISH the moments with family/ friends and not get wrapped up in the environment or occasion. We are only given a certain amount of time on the physical Earth, and I need to cherish and appreciate the simpler times with one another that I take for granted every day. I need to really make a better effort in really involving myself in conversations through Facebook messages, phone calls, or text messages. I shouldn't "brush off" my hubs, mom/ dad, or friends when they call. That is a moment that I need to cherish! As I am growing older, I am realizing that life is short...I need to make every effort in cherishing the smaller moments of life with the people I love the most.