If you are anything like me, then you have probably been experiencing some January “blahs”. The cold weather has certainly not helped with motivation. The holidays have long since passed, New Year’s resolutions have come and gone, and spring is still too far away to give us energy.

As I was encouraging my students this past week to value the importance of self-motivation, I realized I should take a lesson from myself. I turned off the television and picked up a book. I also convinced my son to exercise with me. These may seem like small things, but I can honestly say they were the beginning of me finding renewed energy and a remedy for these winter blues.

I hope all of you are staying warm and staying motivated!

Montgomery events

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held February 6 at the Elimsport United Methodist Church, 16145 South Route 44 Highway, Allenwood. The drive will be held from 2:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767.

Sunnybrook Meadows will be having a volunteer training on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the facility, 425 State Home Road in Montgomery from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunnybrook Meadows is a Therapeutic riding organization with opportunities to volunteer a few hours a week in the spring on evenings and Saturday mornings to help prepare for the Special Olympics. Help others and get some exercise too. To help out contact Elizabeth Herbst at 547-1565 or e-mail elizabethherbst333@gmail.com

The Montgomery Area School District will hold its February board meeting on the 19th at 7:00 p.m.