You know, 2008 has been a pretty good year so far. Easy, not so much — I've been posed with so many personal challenges, but I feel good about the decisions I've made that will keep me going through the year.

School is going well. I'm focused and able to manage the schedule fairly well. Now, mind you, I still have times where I'm overwhelmed and have a ton of stuff to do, but I make push through.

Work is also going well. I'm happy in my position and with my co-workers, and I'm trying to have more fun. I'm trying to reach out to discover the students and the classroom need and bring that to them. So far, it's working well.

At home, the boys are settling in. They're getting comfortable with their schedules, their counselor, and school life. It's not the route I would have taken, but I can't say I regret the move for them into school.

I'm very active in my family, and am participating in a lot of events that are fun for me. I'm really happy about being able to express myself and not have to ask anyone's permission to do so, which just feels great.

I'm living on my own terms. (Well, most of the time.) I'm happy to be accountable to me.