Dare to Dream

Hello darlings! So these are the kinds of blog posts I tend to stay away from- the ones about me.  I don't know about everyone else, but I feel like no one comes to my blog to get to know me, they come to my blog to get ideas and resources.  This may just be me being cynical, but unless I am giving away a freebie, I don't get much traffic and people don't comment.

Well, I am putting myself out on a limb and linking up with those four lovely ladies (Third in Hollywood, Peppy Zesty Teacherista,Teach Create Motivate, and Sparkling in Second) who are hosting a great TPT Seller Challenge.  I hope everyone proves me wrong!

The goal of this post is to explain why I create for TPT and what I hope to achieve through it.

Be a light in the darkness:  One of the main reasons I want to be successful with my blog and with TPT is so that I can be a light in the darkness.  John 1:5 says that "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."  We live in a crazy, fallen world where people are hurting.  I want to bless others with all I have.  My late mother was such an amazing example of bringing hope and kindness to others.  She was constantly buying meals for strangers or talking to random people who just needed a simple word of encouragement.  If you have ever heard the song, Save My Life by Sidewalk Profits, you would know what I mean.  She was someone who took action.  I want to be like her.  I want to give hope to those who have none.  One way I do this is with World Vision.  I sponsor a family in Ethiopia and there is NO WAY I could do that if it wasn't for TPT!  I am so blessed to be able to tithe to my church and I have seen how He uses my obedience to help others! 

Help Teachers with PD:  I'm kind of surprised with this one myself because I am such a scardy-cat when it comes to speaking in front of groups of people.  But, I have come to LOVE helping other educators!  Whenever I get a chance to share an idea or present on some kind of professional development in my district, I do it.  I would love for this blog and TPT to somehow give me the ability to present to teachers around the World!  I had a chance when I first starting blogging to join a Curriculum team in NY, but I didn't have the time.  My former blogging buddy, Shelley, took the opportunity and she is now presenting PD all over the country!  She knows I am jealous, but I hope another opportunity arises!  I just want to help, encourage, and motivate as many people as I can!

Travel:  TPT has already allowed me to travel and I can't wait to continue!  Last year I was brave enough to join a tour group all by myself!  It was the BEST thing I have ever done!  I went to nine different countries in Europe with Contiki- a tour company for 18-36 year olds.  We started in London then went to Amsterdam, St. Goar (Germany), Munich,  Austria, Venice, Rome, Florence, Switzerland, and then Paris.  I got to take a bike ride through Munich, go white water rafting in Austria, climb a Mountain in Switzerland, ride a gondola in Venice, sight-see off the top of the Eiffel Tower and so much more. To say I had fun and learned a lot is an understatement.  This year I am so excited that I can attend the TPT Conference in Vegas!  I hope to meet lots of amazing people and learn how to take all of this to the next level!

Future Family: My biggest dream right now is to just meet my husband.  LOL!  I love the freedom of being single, but I can't wait to share my life with someone!  I know TPT isn't going to help with this, but it will help when I am ready to start a family.  Like many of you out there, I would like the choice of being a stay at home mom.  We shall see!  I am waiting on God's perfect timing for this giant dream to happen. I am trusting him because I know that "God is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream. " Ephesians 3:20

So what's one of your biggest dreams?