NEW year's resolutions? bring it on, 2022!

-Stathia Orwig, NCTM

We always begin each new year with new goals or resolutions. The past couple of years, we really have just been trying to survive and "keep normal" as much as possible. And, have you counted how many times you  have said, "I'm over it!" in a week? We all are. This pandemic just keeps throwing us curve balls- once we feel like we are reaching some sort of "normal", another wave comes through.  It's nice to be making history, but I think I've had enough. So,  I'm going to make some goals that force me to think further than just a few weeks out. Are you ready? Ha, me too.

• Get back to blogging. I started blogging (with Meredith) 6 years ago. I've taken a little bit of a break in the last 6 months. I'd like to get back on track to 2 blogs a month. 

• Get our name out there & build up community relationships. More and more families are beginning to know the "Music SO Simple" name and we couldn't be more excited about this. How about getting into newspapers or d magazine?

• Keep our two LIVE recitals on schedule. God-willing, we will be able to hold normal, in-person recitals because I think it is so important for our students. 

• Grow our baby and preschool classes to reach more kiddos with music.

• Grow our studio space with a couple more music studios and small recital space for monthly performance classes. (Maybe even add in some more colorful pianos? Ha!)

• This one is a more personal one, but maybe it's on a lot of peoples minds? I need to keep my family a priority and want to work towards a better work/home balance. I've been called a workaholic before, and I truly love what I do, but the past 2 years have thrown me into overdrive. However, as my kids get older, I need to make sure they know they are a priority. 

• Keep volunteering and helping the music community. I've been DallasMTA president for the past 3 1/2 years. In June, that will come to an end. I'm also chairing my daughter's school auction, which will be done by the end of February. Volunteering gives me a way of giving back and a way of connecting with others.