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 <description>&lt;p&gt;At the start of each year, I always sit and reflect. I take special note of what my expectations are for myself for the coming year, or things I resolve to work on that will help me get to those goals. I do this for my children as well - things I&#039;d like to help them work on throughout the year. This was especially helpful while teaching them. Writing down my goals gives me great focus and a great sense of joy once those goals are accomplished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My divorce will continue in 2008, hopefully wrapping up by this time next year (please?). While I don&#039;t have any control over this facet of my life, I&#039;d like to consider that a door is closing. And where one door closes another opens.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I feel a door that has opened for me is enrolling in a program to finish my bachelor&#039;s degree in education. I loved working so closely with my homeschooling group, and out of everything in my life that has changed, I truly miss them the most. I miss the exposure to the kids, having fun with them and teaching them. I aspire to finish my education so that I can get back on the track of inspiring other children and parents. I love the outreach involved in working with young kids, and I&#039;m ready to dive in to this passion. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I think for me, one goal at a time is going to have to be substantial. While my goal to finish schooling won&#039;t be finished in 2008, I have high hopes and ambition for the day when I can cross off this accomplishment from my list. Time flies, and I plan to make the most of this experience - which is what really counts, right?&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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