I am happy to say that we are one month in and my New Year's resolutions have been in full force. One of those resolutions may have been to write at least one blog a month...and January's is being fulfilled 30 minutes before it's February...but still, I've totally got this covered! My other resolution that can be quickly tracked is doing cardio two times a week. I have done surprisingly well at this (even though both my cardios had to be done on Saturday last week). My right shin is angry with me for all of the attention it gets from drumming and running, but I'll take the pain.
Bring it.
Meanwhile, work has been busy and dramatic. Besides dealing with unfounded accusations of racism and various levels of student apathy, my job continues to give me a nice sense of purpose. In the last month, I wrote a rap for my students using their 51 vocabulary words. They somehow convinced me to record the rap as well. (D-Scribble is the name, thank you very much.) As the term came to an end, only two of my students failed my class! Also, I had my first evaluation of the year and passed with flying colors. It's a seriously great day when you get validated for all of your hard work.
There are only 7 minutes left in January, so I better finish this quick. February's blog will be more profound and maybe there will even be more than one! Things to look forward to for the next month? I'm participating in a Fitness Challenge with my roommate Kyna and other girls in my ward. I will hopefully attend my first concert of the year (resolution requires 4 in 2012), and there is a nice trip to Texas waiting for me at the end of the month for Keyan's baptism.
Until my next update, you may want to look up Jason Mraz's song " I Won't Give Up." I'm slightly obsessed. (February in 2 minutes)
Love you all!
