Monday - January 14th

Today is the day for the big trip!  I'm finally going to my North Carolina teacher seminar in Ocracoke, NC!  I'm so excited, I have lived on the Outer Banks my entire life and have never been out to Ocracoke.  I've especially never been on a ferry for 2 hours 15 minutes!

I don't know what to expect from this trip.  I know whatever it is that I will make the most of it.  It seems that the seminar is about keeping teacher in the profession.

I've been on a ferry a few times in my hometown.  However, I've never been on quite like this.  Some how the open sound and sky made me feel so small.  I did a lot of good reading on that boat!  I haven't been able to read in a long time.  Current Book:  20 Boy Summer

The ride over was beautiful and the weather was perfect for an island adventure!  I can't believe I got to go on such a great trip, especially one that improves my teaching skills.

I stayed in the old NC Coast Guard base.  Full of history and a very beautiful facility.  After dinner of an amazing stuffed beef with broccoli, we met up in the conference room and discussed our plans for the week. We met up in the crow's nest of the building to view the sunset before bed.

Year of the Meg - Introduction

Hello!  My name is Megan and I'm making this blog to track the progress of my New Years resolutions.  After an amazing 2011 and interesting 2012, I'm ready for action.  An AMAZING 2013 is my future.

I want to use this as a road map to the year.  I want to hold myself accountable for the reasons I'm thriving or just surviving.  Goals lead to Success, I'm a true believer in that!

2013, My New Years Resolutions.

1.  MOVE!

It's not that I don't like my current place.  I love the quite little town that I live in.  I love the early morning walks down by the bay and the little fiddler crabs that tried to eat me.  However, I miss civilizations.  I miss people, conversations, and .. well anything.

The great thing about moving is that I've already picked a place and have a deposit.  I just have to wait until March!

2.  Work Out Regular
I've already lost 80 pounds in the past 8 months soooo....I've already graduated that New Years Resolution last year.  Now I want to exercise...A LOT.  I want to be able to run a 5k in the spring.  I want to tone my body so I am my peak physical condition for the first time of my life.  My move will really help me accomplish this.  I will be closer to a number of gyms AND I will be able to have a running partner, A DOG!

3.  Get a dog
 I LOVE DOGS!  What more can I say?  I want to go to the shelter and see what takes a liking to me.  The only requirements is that they need to be runners and low on the shed.  =)

4.  Photography
 I'm moving into one of the most beautiful locations in my state.  I want to start taking photos on the regular.

5.  Craft
I want to pick up a craft.  I'm actually really good at making things but never have the drive.

6.  Read
I want to read at least one book a month.  I will be moving close to the library and hopefully spend most my time there.

7.  Go Back to School
I want to look into going back to school in the fall.  Should be good times!

8.  Make Friends
Need new friends in a new area!

9. Give up all my vices!
This is going to be hard, but I've accomplished more!