an end + a beginning + my word

Mine is simplify this year, it was my 2nd choice last year & I am totally ready for it to be word this year!

I am so glad to be able to share my word for 2008... It is something that was sadly lacking from 2007. That word is JOY and my best definition for it is INTENSE and especially ECSTATIC or EXULTANT HAPPINESS. I will work throughout this new year in manifesting this joy in my life and in my art. Reading Ali's Blog inspires me every day to be the best I can be and to see the world around me as a constant source of inspiration.
Happy New Year,
Alexandra
http://cr8ivehaven.blogspot.com

I love this idea. There are really so many words that could work, but I couldn't come up with just one, so I was looking through the comments and found one that really resonated with me, so I am going to share with Denise (Valrico FL): THRIVE {to grow vigorously : flourish : prosper : to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances}. That is what I really want to work on this year.

PATIENCE
being a mommy to a special little girl requires a lot of it. I also need to have patience with Hayden as he begins to discover himself. I need to focus on that so that we can all grow as a family - together.
Happy New Year Ali!
love ya bunches - I hope you feel better soon.

oh and so I don't forget, 366 days this year - I am also doing a photo a day!! Hayden reminded me of that this morning!

My word is evolve. I want to evolve into an even harder worker. I want to achieve my goals.

Hi Ali --
Happy New Year! Thanks for all of your inspiration and ideas. I decided my word for 2008 will be FOCUS. I chose it because I very easily tend to lose focus. I start one activity, then remember another and off I go and oh yeah, I forgot to do this other thing. By putting that word in front of me, I beleive I will bring more organization and efficiency into my life and that of my family. Thanks again for the inspiration and all the great ideas. Feel better soon.

My one word for this year is FULFILL. I have many lifelong goals and some short term goals that I want to fulfill this year. I always seem to fear the unknown and therefore I don't act upon my desires or dreams. This year I will fulfill my desires and dreams. This a year of new beginnings for me.
My two main goals are 1) graduate with my B.A. and enter a master's program. 2) get my business up and going. My head is exploding with ideas so I need to act on them.

I was wondering if you'd be doing a 2008 calendar? I have your 07 one and, well, I need a new one!

I was wondering if you'd be doing a 2008 calendar? I have your 07 one and, well, I need a new one!

Last year my word was fun and this year I am choosing FOCUS. I want to focus on everything around me, my family, friends, and commitments.
Thanks for always inspiring me to be a better person!

i think mine is new! :) it's CONTROL.
i made a chart and put it up here at http://amylapi.typepad.com/ :).

I can't really come up with one word but I have three that are intertwined and have to be together:
live, laugh, love!!
I want to live a life of a person who is loved by God and shows Gods love to those around me. I want to laugh and have fun and enjoy life! I want to love my family and friends and count my blessings daily!!
Thanks for the inspiration you give us!

Yes, balance!
After reviewing, thinking, pondering, and even chatting with my hubby about it. Balance.
He said he wants to use it too, he said he wants all 4 of us to adopt balance as our family word for this year, as it pertains to each of us.

You have so many comments! I'm pretty sure reading your blog is what put this whole "word" idea in my head months ago. I've thought and thought about it and played around with words for some time. It was this past Christmas season that clearly indicated the word I need to focus on in 2008: SIMPLIFY. I noticed that lots of other readers have chosen the same word. I have allowed too many unimportant things interfer with the important things. I want to play on the floor with my daughter. I want to be at home with my family in the evenings. I want time to MAKE things. I want to declutter my home. I want things to be simple. So, SIMPLIFY is my word.
I've really enjoyed reading the words other people have chosen! Thanks for opening up the doors for our responses!

My one little word is going to be TIME. Make more TIME. Use my TIME more efficiently. Give away my TIME. Have more me TIME. Realise that TIME passes quickly. Live in the present TIME. Remember good TIMES and anticipate new TIMES. Remember TIME.

My word for 2008-WELLNESS- I seek wellness of both mind and body. I feel that focusing on personal wellness will spiral into a windfall of amazing outcomes in all areas of my life. I hope that by taking better care of myself, I am better able to care for those I love. WELLNESS for 2008!

Hi there Ali!
Found your idea of one word for the new year very inspiring. I posted mine on my blog. Hope you can find a minute to stop by.
Wishing you and your family happiness and blessings in the new year!
~Peace
Kate

I'm in my 4th year of what I call one word themes. This year, my theme is forward.

I accomplished so much last year because of ONE LITTLE WORD....in more than one way.
You are a true beacon of inspiration.
I decided it was TIME for a new word. here is the post: http://rondapalazzari.typepad.com/helpmeronda/2008/01/its-that-time.html