What Are You Looking Forward To?

When I am blessed to have a one on one conversation/dinner with an individual, no matter the direction the conversation takes, I always like to ask the person what they’re looking forward to.

Instead of this being a “summer goals” post, I’m going to tell you things I’m looking forward to doing this summer.

-Running. Since my days will begin at 6:00 AM next semester as I enter the realm of full-time work, I figure I’d better start practicing getting used to that hour now. So, 4 of the 7 days of the week, I’m going to get up early and run. I’m awake then, ready to start my day, and I will feel good about myself.

-Exercise more in general- walks at night, other simple exercises

-Reading. Reading. Reading. No joke, I probably have somewhere around 50 -70 books I am hoping to read this summer. All of different varieties. My favorite time to read is in the evening when it’s cool and I can sit outside on our porch, taking in the atmosphere, sounds, and smells of the environment around me.

-Earning Money. I have two jobs- waiter at a country club and part-time clerk at a gas station.

-Playing a lot of organ. I am booked for most Sundays (soon to be all), playing for an ordination/installation service, Mission Central service, and giving a recital at the end of June. Music is one of my “escapes”

-Writing my book. I’m writing a personal success book. I don’t know if I’ll finish it over the summer, but I’ll be writing a lot.

-Developing portfolios and teaching aids – In order to be ready for student teaching, I’ve got to work on my professional portfolio, and develop lots of teaching aids so I can jump into the classroom and be ready!

-Eating healthy – My doctor says I need lots of fruits and vegetables- they’re good for mental health, so bring them on!

-Spending more time in the Word- The reading mentioned above also includes reading and digging deeper into devotionals and God’s Word!

-Spending more time in prayer-  See my post from two days ago. I really need to work on this.

-Continuing to get better- Summer is a great “break” time for growth and improvement!

-Developing professional skills- I am attending two early childhood conferences over the summer.

-Continuing to be the bigger, better, stronger, more Christ-like individual in the situation where I am being persecuted against and ignored by the handful of people who allegedly hate me.

-Writing letters- I have a LOT of pen pals over the summer! Like 20, no joke. I am going to be writing a LOT of people a LOT of letters! I love snail mail!

-Directing Children’s Vacation Bible School – I am going to be directing the children’s summer “VBS” camp at my church- preparations have already begun as I’ve spent the morning painting.

What about you? What are you looking forward to? Do we share any "goals"?