Year End Review

I've been thinking a lot about the past year today (and yesterday).  I even took the time to reread all of my posts from the past year (There were not as many as I hoped).  Here are some of my thoughts:

• We had a pretty great year, for the most part.  As Nancy Carolyn continues to grow and bloom, she just amazes us everyday.  We are so incredibly blessed by her.  She is quite a character (which I've mentioned on more than one occasion), with a very sweet soul.  She is a lot like me and a lot like Chris.  I hope all of our good qualities.  She definitely makes life SO.MUCH.FUN!

 

• The year has been a challenging one.  In fact, if you had talked to me a few weeks ago, I would've told you it was a horrible year.  But in reflection, it was not a horrible year.  It was challenging- a growing year.  Chris trained for his first IronMan, which took him away from us quite a lot... but it was SO worth it to see him cross the finish line (I need to post about our Arizona trip... that's coming up) I lost my beloved gifted position at my Minor home.  THAT was tough, but was snagged by a wonderful  principal.  I've moved back INTO the classroom which has been a growing experience.  I have mixed feelings about school, in general.  I feel that I need to make a change.  My new school, which I do like, is just SO.FAR.AWAY.  I feel that I spend time that could be spent with NC, or being a better teacher is spent in the car.  Also, this year was challenging in that we got pregnant and were so excited only to lose another baby in a miscarriage.  Honestly, I haven't quite recovered from that and have really struggled with being happy since that loss. 

• In reviewing my goals that I set for the year, I really haven't done well with achieving my goals.  When school started this fall, I stopped running.  I actually even signed up to do the Publix Half in March, but had to drop off the TEAM because I honestly could not find make the time to run.  I would like to think that I have been eating fairly healthy.  Not the greatest, but not horrible.  I gained weight with the pregnancy and have struggled to lose it.  (I think the depression played a little on that).  We have not found a church home... mainly due to Chris training on Sundays.  We attended church with my dad (NC and I) for the majority of the year.  BUT since the race, we did try Sunday school at the church we have been attending off and on for a few years.  I think we're both ready to get involved. (YAY!)  And time with God, honestly, it's been minimal too.  I'm SUPER excited that I have the Jesus Calling app and now book (thanks Sue!) to hopefully help me focus on spending some time with Him.  PLUS I just recently started reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts, which I just love her daily emails that I get every afternoon.

 

• Thirty One has been really good to me.  I recently promoted to a director.  I've managed to set some goals and achieve them.  My current goals are to maintain 2 parties a month and to grow my little team.  I really LOVE the company, want to share how awesome it is, and just the amazing opportunity that can be found in it.  God is definitely at work in the company!  It's been a nice supplement to our income.  I'd love to see if I could make it a full time job, instead of something I do just for fun.  This is my motto for my 31 business.

 

So my goals for 2012...

• I hope to grow our family.
• I hope to be healthy and find some sort of routine to run or do SOMETHING.  I want to have an active lifestyle to set an example for my girl.
• I hope to find a church home (FOR REAL) and get involved. 
• I hope to find something that will make me happy (jobwise).
• I hope to grow my business.

What are your goals for the new year?  I wish you and yours a blessed New Year!