2016 – the year that was
January was a year of change. Chad and I both took on new jobs — after 17 years at our current position. Chad changed to the RM of Stanley – where he is now the financial officer. He is one of the three main guys. It’s pretty awesome.
I was supposed to be off this year (2016-2017 school year). However, I got a new job. I applied for the Gr. 5-8 literacy coordinator position for GVSD. This is a brand new position. I started in September. It’s been a HUGE learning curve, and most days I love it. Some moments I questions how useful I am in my position — but I know that teachers have to get used to me in my new position as well — but it’s not easy. I am enthusiastic, and excited to help, but I have a lot to learn. Always. I’ve done a TON of professional reading now I just need classrooms to support in. Guess we’ll see.
Summertime was amazing – Chad went on a 80 km hike in Jasper National park and he loved it. This will become a yearly thing. This is a big commitment from him, but also from us. We enjoyed a vacation to Wisconson Dells with Rand and the girls and Cindy and her kids. So much fun. For the first time I did everything — Noah’s Ark for two days — I was on the waterslides and we had a blast.
One of the other highlights for me this year was my recommitment to Weight Watchers. In September, I made my goal public for my members – I wanted to lose 10 pounds by Christmas (and by our trip to the Dominican). I worked my ass off. I journaled. I did my activity at least 3 times every week. I enjoyed every moment and I was so successful!! I lost 16.2 pounds. And that feels AMAZING. I will be working to maintain that loss over the next year. 2017 is my year. I can tell. It’s going to be awesome.
This year my one little word was “breathe” and it has made a huge difference in my life. I made huge strides with my voice – my vocal chords are healed, and I am so thankful that my new job is a perfect fit. I feel like my word led me to take more time and relax and spend time doing the important things. So now I need to choose a new word for 2017.
I like purpose. I want my purpose to be clear. I want to find my purpose. In work. At home. For fun. To fulfill my heart. Purpose. What is my intention. Living with intent. Living with purpose. I want to ROCK MY PURPOSE. This is my year to figure out what that looks like. Should be quite the ride….