Album Update

First off, thanks for all of your words of encouragment. I need it! I just wanted to give you an update on my status. I have about 3 more illustrations to complete- the Bankers Game (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division!). I'm working on my essay and about 3/4 finish. I'm just so easily distracted! Rather than blogging, I should be writing! :)

I completed my Math Quiz and 10 Math line activities. All that's left is my original write ups which I have already handwritten, so all I need to do is type them up. So, I'm slowly crossing the finish line. Hopefully, I'll be able to finish up the Cultural album as well.....wishful thinking? We'll see!

I just want to wish everyone a prosperous new year. The last couple of years have been extremely rocky for me. Having a baby, going through a divorce, losing a job and moving back in with my parents (AHHH!) has really taken a toll on me. Right before I discovered Montessori, I really didn't have any direction in my life. I always knew I wanted to teach, but became really discourage after I taught in a public high school and middle school. I didn't feel rewarded and I felt that the education system was a joke. Honestly, I am soooo happy that I found Montessori. (or it found me) This is a philosophy that I stand by, and for once in my life, I feel like I'm accomplishing something. I wish I would of studied this sooner, but as they always say, "everything in life happens for a reason.". Perhaps if I would have studied Montessori, I wouldn't have appreciated it the way I do now, especially having a child and all. I really feel that every school should change its curriculum to resemeble that of Montessori because I believe this method changes people's lives. Not just the children, but the directresses as well.

In the upcoming year, my goal is to keep on spreading the message of Montessori. (gosh, don't I sound like a preacher...lol). I have a bunch of great ideas that I hope to achieve (even with my busy schedule.)

So, I leave this post with my goals.

1. To develop E-books of my albums to share with other aspiring Montessorians
2. Develop online classes where parents/teachers/anyone from all over the world can come together to share and discuss their ideas on Montessori (This is in the works! Check out www.edufire.com . It's an online learning platform that is soooo supercool! I recommend anyone to try it!)
3. Develop a business plan for my future Montessori school/homeday care
4. Take more care of my emotional and physical well being.
5. Pay off some debt!
6. Travel
7. Start living life to the fullest

Take care everyone, and HAPPY 2009!
7. Start living life to the fullest!