It was the night before 2009...

Oh 2008 is ready to embark in a voyage that later on I will just call it "a trip down to memory lane." But it is ok to let him go. Every year when I am ready to write down my reflections or the Best of 2008 in my journal, I like to concentrate on the "good" parts. Every year will have its ups and downs, it is just part of this cycle called "life." So here is my list ( I LOVE making lists!) of just 10 of my "Best of 2008" that I will like to remember...

1. I graduated from OSU with a master's degree! (after a couple of years!)

2. I started a blog! Oh My World-Mi Mundo was born this year!

3. I made great new friends across Ohio some through this blogging world, some from professional organizations and some from Columbus Library (yes, that's you Katie and Angie!)

4. I have a new teaching partner  and a new friend (welcome Michelle to the ESL world)

5. I went to Argentina after a couple of years.

6. I witnessed the presidential elections in Paraguay and in the USA, both were historical events. A day to remember.

7. I have read TONS of children's books. 

8. I witnessed  Fabrizio (my nephew's) in his kindergarten class in Paraguay.

9. I taught him how to read and write in a month, and he wrote his first letter to his mom with me. 

10. My dear Kevin (a student of mine) learned how to walk and talk again, a true miracle.

As I look back at 2008, I know there are a lot of reasons to feel gratitude right now. And I am. Thank you for being part of My World-Mi Mundo, for becoming a frequent reader and also a friend. May 2009 bring you peace, strength and perseverance to achieve what you dream!

See you next year...(I love saying this!:)

Stella Villalba