The Good Life

Day 7...

The challenge for today is to write my ideal life narrative using only present tense language for my lifestyle, work, education, finances, health, family, and relationships. Too often I think, "I will....." or "One day I should....". So, this has been a good exercise in viewing the possibilities as my current reality.


Onward Christians Soldiers,

Shon.

My Ideal Life Narrative


I just returned from another research trip to India, Ethiopia, and Abu Dhabi. I live in the city where I'm finishing my doctoral research on international education reform. I'm also teaching at the University (to earn the free part of my degree...lol) and working with a third grade class at Morningside Heights Elementary. I enjoy teaching teachers how to connect their students with other kids around the world in conversations and cultural comparisons. My work is especially rewarding because it gives me the flexibility to support my husband's ventures and my own passions. I love to entertain, and we have themed get-togethers at our loft once a month. I am completely debt free. I have a healthy emergency fund. And, I contribute to my Roth IRA at the maximum level annually. I treat myself the way I want others to treat me...like a princess. So I always make time for my standing spa date, yoga+pilates, girl's night, and gourmet club dinners. I am conscious of the way I treat God's earth, so you know I'm "Green and Chic!" My walk with God is real. It's transparent, organic, and thriving. I'm following my man as he follows Christ, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride. I teach a 5-6 year old Sunday School class and work with the Ladie's Club at Morningside. Service feeds my soul. My relationship with my parents is strong, and I am careful to sow seeds into my father's church and into my sisters' and brother's dreams. I am unreasonably good to myself, my love, my family, my friends, and my enemies. I have a seamless balance between work and play that inspires my younger counterparts. I could keep updating you on my life, but it's time to make a move. Until next time...


Shon