Truth takes time

What the title should really say is "Goals take time." "Truth takes time" is a recurring phrase from Alias, used in a very emotionally gripping story line... so I couldn't help myself.


Anyway... goals do take time. I keep feeling disappointed that I haven't accomplished any goals to post about yet, but I have been working on some of my long-term goals. For one, I have been reading through the Bible. I'm reading one of those chronological bibles that is broken down to read one section each day to finish in a year. I'm on February 12th (oops!), but I'll catch up. To be honest, it's a little hard to stay motivated when I'm reading about God's instructions on how to build the Tabernacle, and how to make the priests' robes. But I'll just keep powering through.


I've also been working on learning French. I have the Rosetta Stone, and I'm slowly working my way through it. I'm only on Unit 2 of French 1 so far. Technically, I could have a conversation in French already. Anyone want to talk about whether or not the cat is on the table? How about if the dog is under the bed? I've got that down.


The biggest time consuming goal right now, though, is to get a full time teaching job. I've been working on my resume and cover letter, renewing my Colorado teaching license, and searching for private schools in the area since public schools will no longer receive any funding. (I almost went on a political tirade right here, but that would be obnoxious.) This will be a long process, but definitely worth it if I can get a job.


And tonight I'm going to make and write my first of 33 "just because" cards to send out. I don't want to say too much more about that so the recipient can be pleasantly surprised by mail in a few days. I was pleasantly surprised by mail tonight, and I think it was the best thing to happen to me all day. (Thanks Julie!)


Hopefully I can get one of my smaller goals accomplished this weekend. The last two weekends were filled with the Oscars (I had to see four movies in two days!) and Snow Camp. Too bad I didn't make goals about spending all day in a movie theater or hanging out with hundreds of high schoolers. Maybe next time.