Back to reality.

P.S. And just when I thought I was having a great day; I went to use a blue ink pen that has been washed, dried and .... BLUE INK ALL OVER MY HAND AND FINGERS!!!!!!!! But, thanks to good old rubbing alcohol and those WONDERFUL WHITE SPONGES that takes ALL SPOTS OFF WALLS, SHOES, CRAYON MARKS and good ol' INK MARKS ON MOMMY!!! :-) I should have taken a picture!!!

It is truly amazing how many people put their words & their selves out there. Not surprising how brilliant you are! You create a safe environment for us all to share our passion with you! You are such a beautiful person from the inside out!

I just looked at your page for the first time....was refered by the sweet emilyruth....WOW...
Great stuff....
really living,
I like the word for the year idea....
Mine is
CREATE!
Thanks for the Wonderful site...I will be back.
Life artist is SO RIGHT!

Allie. Thankyou for the challenge.
My word for this year is ORGANISE. Organise my thoughts, my house, my chores, my study. I started with a summerclean (Too late for a springclean here in Oz.) I orgainsed those messy drawers that should only have 1 purpose but end up having several. The Present Wrapping Drawer - sticky tape, scissors, ribbon. The Stationery Drawer - pens, stapler, more scissors, pencils, blank exercise books etc. The Gadget Drawer - batteries, chargers, rechargers etc. It feel so good to finally put this job behind me.
My 8 year old daughter also has a word this year. Rachel's word is WORK - work at home, at school, at athletics at dance, at being a good friend.
Again Thankyou
Ange

My life has been difficult and I have made terrible decisions of which I want to take responsibility for. I need healing in 2007. Thank you Ali for making me search inward. I have been thinking of something far greater than some "I will stick to my diet and exercise regimen" resolution this year. This year, I am fighting for my life. If I don't, no one else will.

Ali, love your idea on AEzine for the word challenge. My word is RESTORE. That is to restore balance, health, and all that is really important. Came across this site: http://www.rhymezone.com which gives quotes, definitions, rhymes etc for words.
{Lara}

Hi Ali...read all the time but never posted before...read the one word description thing and the first thing that came to my mind was understanding...I thought...that's silly...surely you can come up with something a little more classy! I tried...and the thing I came up with was...understanding! I want to see people in a new light this year...realizing that we are all going through things...some happy some sad and everything in between...I want to have instant empathy because I don't really know what folks are facing on a daily basis...I also have 5 great kids and all so very different...they all need a different kind of understanding...and my husband...has a traveling job...sometimes difficult...I want to be more understanding...of even things I don't know anything of! And for all my life, as far as I can remember, that is one thing I have always wanted from my many relationships...I'm speechless here...I can't believe I actually tuned in to something I have wanted and needed...it's running deeply and leaving me speechless...so with that, I will end

I'm new to blogging and I added you to mine. I just wanted to let you know how much I look forward to reading your blog every day. You are an inspiration to me and many others. Thank you for sharing. I'm learning so much from you. Peace to you and yours!!!

Read your AEZine this morning-I have a suggestion for when you get stuck-if I just can't come up with anything-I scraplift. I haven't stopped scrapping completely and it will sometimes jumpstart the design process for me. Just a thought.
K8

my word for this year: Blessed. Too often I focus on the negatives and forget to focus on all the blessings God has given me. Thanks for your uplifting blog!

As busy as you are the word PEACE is perfect for you to keep in front of you at all times! Hang on Ali!
Sue

PS LOve the lilies in your photo. Winter with fresh flowers is 'the best'! I try to buy a bouquet every other week and it helps to brighten my living room.
Sue

such pretty flowers can snap anyone out of a funky bad day!
hope tomorrow is better!

http://photocat.smugmug.com/photos/122306552-L.jpg
is my Daily Carpe Diem for the 9th of january 2007. I plan on doing one every day.
This one is a book I bought yesterday... one of my fav photographers... I made the small collage in PS cs3

Just wanted to get my word out there, it's forgive. What an awesome challenge Ali, thank you doesn't seem big enough for the inspiration it has given me! I think I'm a little late on my word layout challenge but here it is...
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?gallery=1&cmd=display&layout_id=1057798

Hoping that Wednesday is a more PEACE-ful day! We all have days like that so just know that it WILL pass. Oh I forgot to mention my word of the year... it's already on the list though... CONNECT. I thought of it immediately after hearing the one-word challenge. Thanks for challenging us to be better, more thoughtful people (as well as becoming better scrappers).

I'm so glad you posted about that book, because my word for the year is attitude.
I've decided that I'm not thrilled with my current attitude, but I have the means to change it.
So I shall.
I might have to check this out though. :)

sharing my word for 2007: PASS
for me, it is all about: PASSing it on and PASSING on it.
[my layout is in the works.]
i am hoping that my word can actively shape the life i lead in '07 by reminding me to pass things on to others - whether they be clothes that don't fit or i don't wear, a lovely book i've read that a friend might enjoy or a smile onto a stranger. i am also hoping that my word will remind me to pass on accepting all invitations, all extra jobs here at work, etc. i too often say "yes" to friends and others when they ask me to hang out or go shopping or do this or that and i want to learn how to graciously pass on these offers every now and then. i hope it helps me to enjoy more free, quiet time (especially on evenings & weekends) which i just love.
thanks, ali.
*lauren

So much fun to see how many people have taken up your challenge to choose a word for themselves. I have as well and it's one that already on the list, but it's SEEK. This was somwhow the first thing that came to me and I thought about changing it and have decided to go with my gut and take me where it leads me...thanks!

Ali - I haven't sent my word in yet, and don't know if it's a duplicate (been a little caught up in other stuff & haven't read them all yet). Anyway - it's "smile". The coolest thing is that I think of it frequently throughout the day and actually smile. This has to be a good thing, right? I was finding that with all of the responsibilities and timelines, etc. I was forgetting to just smile. And smiling seems to lead to better relationships, good feelings inside (endorphins?) and most of all -- feeling the urge to be playful.
Thanks again - you are life changing!