Looking forward to 2013!

As 2012 comes to a close, I am excited for what is to come in 2013.  

• I have expanded my commitment with Virtual Homeschool Group from two classes in the fall to three starting this spring.  When I reached out to VHSG about volunteer-teaching a class or two (now, three, come February!), I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into, or if it was a good idea.  But I must tell you, and I mean this with all honesty, it was one of the best decisions I made in 2012.  I've enjoyed immensely helping students learn Spanish.  I am passionate about teaching and learning, about the Spanish language, but mostly about my students.  I love the collaborative relationship that grows out of a teacher teaching and a learner learning.  It is dynamic and fulfilling, to say the least, and I look forward to 2013 with this group. 
• We have committed to setting up a booth at Great Homeschool Conventions-Cincinnati April 4-6.  I am really looking forward to getting out and personally meeting families that are looking for a solid online Spanish-language program for their families.
• I have purchased Rosetta Stone Italian!  In 2013, I will kill two birds with one stone.  I've always wanted to learn at least one other language, and everybody is always asking me about Rosetta Stone.  I always hear good things, so I will be trying it out first-hand and I will now be able to give my educated opinion when I'm asked about it.  So under the umbrella of CLA, I will be learning Italian with the intent to one day teach online Italian homeschool courses.  

All this said, here is what my husband tells me.  And I quote from an email message he sent me today:  "Remember – move slow to move fast – and “more mass equals more mess”.  At this point, remember what you are and what you are not as a business."  

Great, sound advice...  I love it.  I hope I can follow it.  :)