I'm Hannah

I’m a big fan of goals. I like setting them, achieving them, and even the work that has to happen in between. Here are some goals that I achieved:

• Be a teacher. When I was in the first grade I decided I wanted to be a teacher. I had a few detours along the way (including wanting to be a mail carrier and a pet shop owner) but I stayed true to teaching. In 2008, I graduated with a degree in Education and a renewed belief that supporting others to pursue the lives they wanted for themselves and the world was going to be awesome. And it was!
• Motorcycle from Seattle to Tucson and back. After being cooped up during the pandemic (and watching The Long Way Round), I was ready to hit the road. Problem was that I had never even ridden my little 250cc bike to the state line before, let alone across 8! This trip was a challenge, but through careful preparation and lots of mental and emotional work, I did it!
• Build my social circle. At the start of 2023 I set the goal of building my social network. Perseverance was the name of this game. I’ve had to keep trying, keep wanting community, and keep challenging myself to put myself out there. It worked. After moving some barriers (both real and perceived) I now have a monthly game night, weekly indoor soccer game, and week day group fitness. I’m fitter and more connected!