A New Year

Morning light from our bedroom window.

 It’s a new year, and the beginning of a new decade. I love beginnings. The start of a new school year was always my favorite time of year. I loved setting up my classroom, getting to know a new set of students, creating new lessons, and being back with my friends. I feel much the same way about 2010. I have spent a lot of time thinking about how I want to spend my time this year than ever before. I’m sure that’s due to Karen Grunberg’s Reclaiming My Time class at BPS. I thought I would have a project to post today celebrating my thinking and my word for the year–intention–but the project is taking more time than I anticipated. The class, and Karen’s blog, have really helped me think through how I want to spend my time in 2010. Her process has resonated with me, and I’ll share some of it when I share my project.

Intention:
1.  A course of action that one intends to follow. 2.  An aim that guides action; an objective.

I decided “intention” really fit my needs this year. I always make resolutions; I’m good at keeping some of them, terrible at others. This year I’ve made some lists that I’ll be sharing to help me focus on my intentions. As I love new beginnings, I also love making lists. They help me prioritize as well as stay focused. I’m hoping that stating my intentions will help me be more productive. Here’s to a great new year!