One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

What a lovely giveaway. My word is BELIEVE. In 2009 I am embracing the vegetarian lifestyle. I chose the word believe because I know that I can do it, I just have to believe in myself. Plus I just watched Kung Fu Panda and loved the message! :)

Hi Ali,
My word for 2009 is: GRACE.
As in: 2Cor 8:(1-15)
- in brief "So here's what I think: The best thing you can do right now is to finish what you started last year and not let those good intentions grow stale. Your heart's been in the right place all along. You've got what it takes to finish it up, so go to it. Once the commitment is clear, you do what you can, not what you can't. The heart regulates the hands. This isn't so others can take it easy while you sweat it out. No, you're shoulder to shoulder with them all the way, your surplus matching their deficit, their surplus matching your deficit. In the end you come out even. As it is written,Nothing left over to the one with the most,Nothing lacking to the one with the least."

Just thought of another...SHINE!

I'm not sure about my word for the year. But my intention is to get healthier this year.

What a great way to start preparing for the new year. I don't "do" resolutions, so this is as close as I'll get...
My past year has been crazy with travel for work (over half the year I was away again), being overwhelmed with things at home that get out of hand and just not being able to enjoy my life with my husband as much as I wanted.
My word is going to be breathe. This will remind me to enjoy just being here, enjoy the garden that I'll plant (postponed from 2008), to relax during the building of our new home and selling our current home, to enjoy the travel opportunities that we are making for ourselves and to not have my life dictated to me by work and others' expectations of me.
Breathe.

My word for this year is going to be CALM. I've had some issues with anxiety and depression over the last several months and I'm finally getting back on track. 2009 is going to be a great year! This word will help me to focus on what's important and to let the other stuff go.

my word for 2008 is simplify. i'm also expecting a baby in 2009 and really want to get rid of the extra "junk" (stuff, obligations, expectations) in our lives so we can focus on our baby and the changes that means for our marriage and family.

I've followed your blog for a while but never joined in this. With so much going on in my life, starting a new crafting business, dealing with life, etc. I think my word this year is balance. Good luck with new baby and Happy New Year!!

I love the "one word". 2006 my word was give and last year my word was live. I am so exhausted from all the living I did last year! I am trying to decide on a word. I want more peace in my life. more calm and to just relax about things. I also want the strength to say "no" to people who make me feel like I can't. I need to change the way I do things in order to be more clear of my intent. I need to alter my lifestyle to work with my new health path. this will require adjusting recipes and standing my ground when people question my beliefs. a few words I am playing around with are:
evolve/transform/change
power/courage/strength
calm/peace/breathe
it is quite a toss up between being strong and being calm. like two complete opposites!
anyway had fun with last year's word. I had it everywhere and it reminded me to "live" happy new year! ciao!

simplify. I've been thinking about what my word will be for 2009 this entire month. I kept a list, but I always found myself going back to "simplify" (apparently I couldn't even keep the list simple!). Therefore, I'm pledging to go into the new year with a focus on that which matters, clearing out the clutter of my home and my mind, and being intentional in relationships with friends and family. It's all about a few things that mean the world instead of a world full of things that mean very little. I started by taking down the Christmas decorations last night and making the house clean and less cluttered. Simplify.

My word this year is "release" :)

I have a couple so far and can not decide on one yet. Refocus comes to mind because there are so many things I need to refocus on like my photography. Embrace, engage and soar are a couple that jump out as I try to take my creativity to the next level. Having my word around my neck would be wonderful. Great give aways!! Thanks! Dawn H

My word for the year is GRACE. Thanks for the wonderful blog---I enjoy reading about your family, your life, and your work.

Happy New Year Ali! I have not done this before but I think I am choosing Faith. In every sense of the word! I am having trouble finding in Faith in everything lately! I really need a daily reminder that nothing is all that bad!

I am not sure I can just pick one word... but I am thinking about
patience
endurance
loving
thoughtful
gracious...
just to name a few

The first word to pop into my head was ENRICHMENT. I have 5 children 5 and under and our days can be pretty hectic. This year I want to focus on enriching our family atmosphere. I want to have a home of love and learning. A place of safety and rest. I want to learn more about how to provide stimulating activities for my children. I also want to make sure to enrich the time spend with my sweet husband - to make time to BE together.

Good morning from Iowa!
my one little word is APPRECIATE! last year's was focus & it helped ... thinking this year's could do a world of good too!!
thanks so much Ali for sharing not only your scrapping but your life w/us!!

Still thinking on this- 2007 was improve, 2008 was less. Next year I have to concentrate on paying down debt, getting a better job, being financially ready for my husband's military retirement, etc. My husband's word for 2009 is PREPARE. Haven't committed to one here. I will have it by tomorrow.

I wish I had time to look through the others. I will before the giveaway is over. I love to see what other readers have written. My word is Achieve. I've got unfinished work assignments, projects, and hopes that I must accomplish this next year. Thank you for this giveaway and the reason for thinking about our own word of the year. Its good to pause and give it consideration.

My word for 2009 is...Achieve!
I am embarking on a Photography Business and I hope to ACHIEVE my dream of running a successful Photo Business.