Packing, Packing, Packing

     The process of sorting and packing is underway.... I have come to the realization that I have a ton of junk!  Ha! Ha!  I have kept odd containers for those "what-ifs" of a classroom environment.  I have saved a lot of materials/resources that I am sure are out-dated and can be found online now.  But all in all, the job is getting done.
     It feels good to sort through and organize these things.  Really, truly look at it and say "Have I used this in the last few years?" and if so, keep it, if not, donate it!  The process is slow and steady, but it is going along.  
     I was planning on loading up the "Toaster" with Finnegan, my homegirl, and what fits it in back, but quickly realized that was going to make for a very uncomfortable ride for my FinnyBoy.  I have purchased a hitch and will be using a pull-behind trailer to cart my worldly possessions across the country in a few weeks.  Until then, I've got a to-do list that seems to be never ending, but slowly and surely is getting smaller and smaller each day.  


Sending you positivity and sunshine!
As always,
Nikki Jo :)

To-Do List

Happy Friday!

Today the to-do list continues for me, but I will always take into account the list from the image today. 

1) Count my blessings: I have a lot to be thankful for: many wonderful memories, a great supportive family, outstanding friendships, and so many learning experiences along the way.  

2) Practice kindness: I will always continue to "Be Kind" and spread my DeliSunshine "wherever [I] go, no matter the weather..."

3) Letting go of what I can't control.... I am working on this.  Taking each day at a time, and not worrying about the what-ifs, or maybes, but really truly taking a situation in the moment for entirely what it is.

4) Listening to my heart... I am beginning to listen and so far, so good :)  My heart is a HUGE part of me.

5) Be productive, yet calm: With the short timeline I have for getting everything in order, packing up, and heading southwest to AZ, the to-do lists can be quite daunting, but "I get by with a little help from my friends" :)

6) Just breathe.... CHECK! Now to hit the ground running. :)

Have a lovely day and a wonderful weekend!

Changes

This quote has started it all... for me and my life, there will be a lot of changes happening within the next few weeks.  I am taking each and every one of them with a happy heart, a positive outlook, and smile on my face.  (Even though the tears come all to quickly now-a-days)  

To give you some background, I have a amazing job with wonderful, wonderful people that I work with.  I am so happy and love what I do, but I have resigned from that position for an opportunity to move across the country, co-teach in an amazing program, and continue my Master's in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education.  I have embraced it wholeheartedly and am changing basically everything I know in my life!  

Small town girl, born and raised Wisconsinite!  I am now heading Southwest to sunshiny Arizona.  I am going to use this blog to keep family, friends, and students updated on the my "Deli" life.  

ENJOY!