It's been a hot minute since my last entry.
I thought "shine" was an appropriate song for today since it has been raining non-stop for days with no end in sight. It is putting a damper on my desire to jump into summer mode with the cold temps and gray skies.
Today is the last day of school-- officially hitting my one year anniversary of "retirement." The last day of school I made a list of goals that I wanted to accomplish this year. Some of them didn't surface, like "Get a new job" Or "Find a new Identity"-- I guess that is an ongoing thing?
I think if everyone had an opportunity to take a gap year, they would be so much happier with their lives. I know that isn't possible, but it's true.
I had a pretty unbelievable year with lots of things I didn't see coming-- Here are some highlights (Please don't think I'm bragging! I just have a Lust for Lists!):
As of August, I have lost 30 pounds.
Percey, my cat, died and I got 2 new kitties that I adore.
My Kia Soul was totalled but I got a nice new replacement with low mileage and a better year!
I ran the Turkey Trot 5k .
I trained for and ran the mini marathon in Indy.
My Uncle Neil passed away.
I decorated the White House for Christmas.
I saw Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlins, Nate Bargatzie, Wilco, Jeff Tweedy, Jim Gaffigan, Andrew Bird and Jake Schmabkuro.
I went to a Bull Riding Event: PBR!
I took 5 classes towards a Certificate in Bar Management.
I was a guest teacher at BHSS for half the school year.
I explored Sedona and Grand Canyon
I Hashed with my Kennel for the Red Dress Hash.
I joined a book club and have read over 8 books.
I visited a few cities that I have never been to through work.
I watched the Hoosiers win a National Championship.
I met a few great people with whom I connect deeply.
I got my recond player fixed and have some great records to play.
I have transformed my relationship with my physical body and am no longer afraid of the mirror.
I received the Educator Legacy Award and will be traveling to Peru in September.
I'm still waiting for the next chapter to begin- but maybe I am already writing that chapter. I suppose I need to continue to just be open to all experiences that come my way. I'll keep shining on!
