an end + a beginning + my word

Thank you for sharing this blog entry. I didn't set out to have a special word last year, but a word just kept appearing, and it really did change me, change my outlook on life, and my responses to it. Last year my word was AUTHENTICITY. When I read this blog, my word for this year came to me immediately. I believe that this word is one that God wants to use in my life in many ways this year. The word is PRIORITIZE. It is very easy for me to get caught up in all of the daily things that grab my attention and not intentionally prioritize my life. I look forward to the adventures of 2008.

My word is "Schedule" - I blogged about it today! Thanks as always for the prompt!

like a few others . . my word for 2008 is simplify. we're off to a great start already and it's still 2007. not just to get rid of the physical clutter . . . but the emotional excess, the time stealers, and a whole lot more in order to just be "me" and for our family to be "us".
you are such an inspiration in so many ways . . .raising a blue moon (my current favorite brew) to you and your family for a wonderful new year.

My word is opposite of most people's sentiments, but mine is MAINTAIN. Every year the doctors try new meds, new therapies, and I lose months of my life being homebound and fighting a disease that won't get better. I want to spend one year just maintaining instead of experimenting. I want to stay on the same meds and not push so hard and see if I can maintain an even keel and maybe experience more of life as it is rather than missing life while trying to make a better one. MAINTAIN. Simply going out for coffee once in awhile will make me the happiest girl on earth. So, that's my word.

Ali,
I have chosen my word for 2008 - it is FOCUS.
I need to:
Focus on losing weight and eating healthy;
Focus on my family - 2 in college and a newly added son-in-law;
Focus on the simple, everyday things and photographing and scrapbooking them;
Focus on getting organized and minimizing stuff in my house;
Focus on getting rid of extra debt.
I will put this word on my bulletin board in my Scrapbook room. When I see it often, at least I can be reminded that I need to stay focused.
Thanks for your continued inspiration.
Jenell

I had a hard time chosing a word for 2008, but this morning, I found the word: BELIEVE. I started an acrylic mini album, the title being "This I Believe." I'm scrolling through hundreds of photos on my computer to find the ones I want. Some of the categories that I want to focus on are
1. I believe in God.
2. I believe in family.
3. I believe in friendship.
4. I believe in beauty.
5. I believe in new beginnings.
I have some old metalic charms that I rediscovered while cleaning (didn't know I had them!) to use as labels on the tabs of the album. Now, I just have to work out the design for the pages.

My word is POSITIVE because I really want to focus on the positive in 2008, because last year I had a really bad year, and it was mostly because I always focus on all the negative around me. So here is to a more positive year in 2008.

gratitude: the state of being grateful. and i'm starting the year off being grateful that i made it through 2007.

I have decided on my word. INTENTION. I want to think about what I am doing, do quality things and do it with intention and purpose. hope you feel better.

Hi Ali..
Word has it...for me its "PURSUE!" It seemed to fit into all of my endeavors for this next year. I also made a list of my 100 for '08. You can read it on my blog tomorrow..just in time for the NEW YEAR! Some things are practical, others are dreams...but whatever and however I get any of these done or accomplished...I will pursue them.

Reflect. Something I don't do nearly enough and something I would like to record. So I intend upon reflect upon the things to happen to me, that I make happen, that inevitably will happen.

I love starting new. It gives you such a fresh perspective on life, and what's important to you.

My word for this new year is LESS.
LESS clutter; LESS stuff; LESS time wasters; LESS focus on what isn't important; buying LESS...
Doing LESS so I can BE MORE.

Hi Ali,
I see you are looking for a 365 day challenge. Just wondering if this may interest you...
http://scrappingangelsuk.typepad.com/365_days/
I'm still having ear / cold trouble too, but finally today 10 days later feel I may be turning the corner and becoming human again.
I love your word for 2008...still ponderin mine, though must get a move on!

My word(s) are "Slow Down" - in my actions, my thoughts, just my life. Think more, enjoy more, live life.
Happy New Year Ali!

Great word you chose Ali. I have been going back and forth with my word the past few days now. I have so many so I need to narrow it down to just one. One that I will make sure to hold dear and stick with. Once I have found my choice, I'll let you know. One thing is certain though, I can't WAIT to go through the New Year with a great person like you. Can't wait to see how your word is working for you throughout 2008 and see your 365. I did make a promise to myself to do the 365 also. So fun and exciting.
Have a Happy one!!

My word is STILLNESS. I have a quote in my blog banner that is going to be my sort of mantra for this year.
Happy New Year!

i've been cleaning all weekend for a party tomorrow on the first. i want to begin the new year with a clean start. And sitting here, in our office/craft room, reading your blog in my "clean" - should've seen it a few days ago- room. i can really see that i have a lot of STUFF! But i'm always wanting more and having what others have. You know if only had That i could really make something neat. Whatever. So as much as i don't want to have to take a look at this for myself, i think that my word for the year will be- ABUNDANCE: plentifulness of the good things of life. It's time i take at look at all that i DO have and give thanks.
Abundance + Gratitude.
Thanks for the inspiration, Ali
Leauriy

My word for 2008 is "GENUINE". Like you, I'm wanting to get to the heart of the matter this year - in all areas of my life. I want to be 'me'. It's taken a long time for me to be comfortable in my own skin, and to realize that who I am is okay.
You are a tremendous inspiration to me!
Happy New Year!

I'm ready for some changes in my life so this year my word is CHANGE.