what will 2012 hold...

i'm hoping for...
~more energy each day
~motivation and commitment to exercise
~less neck tension
~time used wisely
~more home-cooked meals
~a more personal relationship with God
~fun adventures with derek
~diy projects
~improved photography skills
~more books read
~a positive & playful attitude
~a unique idea that changes our lives
~derek to be fulfilled in his job
~hiking & backpacking trips with derek
~a trip to california
~a trip to montana
~a trip with mom & sis
~direction for big life decisions
~less quantity & more quality
~more reflection & recording
~opportunities to love & serve
~courage to be bold & try new things
~better instruction for my students
~great results on student & teacher performance reports
~something to be passionate about that is significant

2011

some of my favorite things from 2011:

• shoot camp
• discovering ethos church
• experiencing God's plan about where i should work
• my new school & students
  
• photography business & website launch
  
• our 6 month trial
  
• riding to work with derek
• praising God together
  
• house church
• new friends
• first backpacking trip with derek
  
• our trip to mexico
• crafting again (glass etching gifts)
  
• sewing machine from mom & dad