One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

Last year my word was STRONG as i had a not so good end of 07. Having my word helped me and i really did feel STRONG in a number of areas in my life.
Because i was a bit self focused on being STRONG and getting myself on track - this year i want to FOCUS on others - specifically my family and more specifically my wonderful husband who helped me with being STRONG.
So my word is FOCUS and I am looking forward to FOCUSING on my relationship
thanks Ali - having a 'word' has really helped me

"ACCEPT"
Sometimes we can not change things that have happened and I think this year I just have to accept what this life has in store for me.

I only recently discovered your blog & I love it. I love this idea of choosing a word for the year & have been thinking about it for the past couple of weeks. I've finally decided the word that I want for me for the 2009 is...ENJOY! I'm a mother of four & sometimes in the every day grind of motherhood I forget to slow down & notice the little things that will pass by me too quickly. Live in the now...enjoy the moment. Thanks for such a great idea.

I'm going to have to think about my word a bit longer. I recently lost my job and I may have a job offer today or tomorrow. So I want to pick a word that would resemble something like "new beginning" but yet something different that would work for me and have meaning. Happy New Year everyone.

For 2009 my word is: J O Y
It's not just for Christmas, I decided (but I did find a 75% off letter plaque to hang on the wall as a reminder).
Growing by learning to have joy despite circumstances.
Being a joy to others.
Bringing joy to others.

For 2009 my word is: J O Y
It's not just for Christmas, I decided (but I did find a 75% off letter plaque to hang on the wall as a reminder).
Growing by learning to have joy despite circumstances.
Being a joy to others.
Bringing joy to others.

I have so many words.....live, love, laugh...everyday, but I do like the word ENJOY for 2009.....being "in joy" about every day seems appropriate.

I arrived here via Liz at "Be Present, Be Here" and marvel at the selection of meaningful words. My word for 2009 will be TRANSITION. It will serve me well on many levels: in particular, accepting my husband's terminal illness and my own change in health. It is a neutral word that leaves room for many nuances. This is exciting! Thanks for helping me make a commitment for 2009! Happy New Year to you.

My word for 2009 is SERENDIPITY. According to Wikipedia, "Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely". I want to be more aware of the magic of life instead of thinking everything has to be so hard and sometimes making it that way.

Hi Ali: I'm leaning towards the word "grow" or "growth". I'm going to give it some more thought over the next day or two and make my final dicision. Happy New Year, Kim

REMEMBER is my word for 2009. Lots of things to remember in my life...
Beth in Aurora, CO

Hi Ali-
I've spent a lot of time thinking about my word for 2009 and after looking at my goals, I have decided my word for 2009 is FERVOR. Fervor means intense and passionate feeling and I want everything I do to be filled with FERVOR. I also felt this word was very unique and one often forgotten. I am so excited to start 2009 with FERVOR! Have a happy new year!

My 2009 word will be CELEBRATE. I wanted a word that was optimistic and yet applied to every day life. I am going to look for things to celebrate and reasons to be happy.
Even failure can be celebrated because it means you tried. That's something to celebrate!

BELIEVE. Believe in myself, my family, in God, in the next step, in the impossible.

I've been thinking about this and honestly the first thing that comes to mind is FUN. I had a crap year and in 2009 I'm putting it behind me and focusing on fun things! Going places, hanging with friends, getting reacquainted with family, meeting new people....just having FUN! :)

my word for this year is "family". my parents will be moving out of the area and two of my 3 sisters live a state away. i want to cherish them while they are around.

Hi Ali. My word for 2009 is Strength.
Happy New Year.
Regina

After much consideration, my word for 2009 is {FAITH}. Happy New Year!!

my word is "inspire". i know, i know, it's been done before. i teach middle school art and some days more than others it is hard to get up my spirits to be inspirational to this bunch...you can remember this age 11-14. i need a reminder.

My word for 2009 is chocolate. It's my favorite color. It's my favorite sweet. It's my happy place. So I will recognize and cherish all things that are my chocolate in 2009.