It is the first Wednesday of the month and I’m linking up with Anne at in residence to share what we are currently admiring, anticipating, enjoying, spending and saving.
ADMIRING:
All the Olympic athletes are blowing me away! It’s very inspiring to watch all these athletes working so hard to reach their goals! Shelby was shocked that some of the athletes are 12 and 13 years old. I’m hoping that motivates her to keep working toward her goal of trying out for the middle school volleyball team.
ANTICIPATING:
Since it’s August, I’m anticipating the Back-to-School craziness. We are actually going back a week early, which means my summer is coming to a close. I’m not sure yet what this year is going to bring, as far as getting back into the classroom. I haven’t had kids in my room since March 2020. We were 100% remote last year! I have a lot of plans for this year and will get started soon!
ENJOYING:
Reading actual books! After a year of virtual teaching and spending so much time on the computer with planning and researching lessons and learning HOW to teach virtually, my eyes needed a break! I have read and enjoyed several books this summer. I even went back to the public library! I haven’t been in there in a few years – since the girls were younger. Do you prefer physical books or a digital reader? I prefer physical books, but I’m a little impatient if I have to wait for them to come in.
SPENDING:
All my money this month is going to school! For myself, I’ve been buying for my classroom. For the girls, it’s school supplies and clothes! Luckily I have sinking funds for the girls! They want all the things!
Also spending a lot of time at the chiropractor’s office. I have had pain in my left shoulder and arm since March and it was gradually getting worse. I finally made time in July to have it checked out. Sure enough, I have some degenerating discs that lead to a pinched nerve. I have been getting adjustments twice a week for several weeks. The pain is getting better but is not gone yet. I have limited strength and mobility in the arm and I’m hoping it returns to normal soon.
SAVING:
My big goal for 2021 is to be completely commercial debt free by the end of the year. I’m not sure if I will make it (I’ll be close) but I’m saving as much as I can toward that goal!