One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

Well Ali, your word is perfect for you! I have been reading quite a few of the comments here, trying to find a word that speaks to me this year. I am still pondering, there are just so many good powerful strong words.
Thank you for encouraging us all to think about this!

i think my word shall be 'believe' i want 2009 to be about believing in what shall be and that which is out of our hands but will be alright. belive in the soul search and that of our children and family. believe in life

I think my word for 2009 will be ACCOMPLISH! There are so many things on my list for 2009...learn photoshop, learn to take better photos, continue towards my weight loss goal (43 lbs in 2008!! yay!), training to run a marathon (that's a big one..maybe 2010)..at least a 5K in 09...lots of things I want to ACCOMPLISH this year!
Happy New Year!

Aww, great word Ali!! :) :)
I have been thinking about your one word concept for the past couple of weeks, and mine is restore. :)
I have had lots of areas in 08 that have prompted me to think that I need to have them restored...health being the main one.
So here's to a healthy happy 2009, with our beautiful new babies! :) (My 2nd is due in early March)
Charin

This is the year. The year to create goals and actually make progress towards them. To actually force myself to take time to put myself in that goal list. I am great at making sure my kids get good exercise, food, care, etc., but am horrible at doing it for myself. It is so important, and I am really feeling that inside and out. From taking care of myself to working on issues like reducing my debt, nurturing family and relationships, I really need to have a few words for this upcoming year. I need to think a bit more on what one of those words is best fitting, for now, my word will be change. (o:

I never visit your blog and come away without being moved...inspired...Thank you. I plan to EMBRACE in 2009; who I am, what I do and those I love.

my word; my word would definatly be ambition.

Run:
Run the half-marathon. Run forward with my business. Run with love. Run with laughter. With joy. With passion. With perseverance. With creativity. With fairness.
One small word. Lots of ways to bring it to life daily.

My word is HOPE. I had so many tragedies in my life this past year that I have many many MANY hopes for the new year.

My word is WILL. As in I will find happiness in the little things. and as in WILLpower. I will continue to lose weight (i lost 37 lbs in 2008) and I will exercise regularly. Thanks for the inspiration.

My 2009 word is.....Patience! I am 27 years old and feel like my world is so out of reach with what I want it to be and who I want to be that understanding patience will help be achieve my dreams. Thanks so much for your blog!

The first one that came to mind is: Expand.
Expand my horizons. Expand the possibilities. I want to get rid of some of the limits I put on myself.
I am also trying to get pregnant! Expand my belly! Expand life and my ability to love.
Thank you.

still considering words at the moment
i am looking for something around being organised and surrounding myself with positive and beautiful things. Not sure what a word for that is at the moment.
i love choosing this word and i need the right one
i love reading everyone elses comments
happy new year

I've decided that my one word for 2009 is "humble".

THRIVE.

I am trying to decide between two words..PEACE or BE.
I have a son in the USAF and peace was always on my mind in so many different ways in 2008. And I think it will continue to be in 2009. But Be is one I am also thinking about also… I want to give myself permission to BE so much to so many in 2009. Thank you for all of your inspiration. Happy 2009! Kathy

Happy New Year, Ali!
My word for 2009 is FAITH. I have experienced many personal challenges lately and expect them to continue into 2009 and I want to always remain strong in my faith that things will be OK.

I was going to say "courage", but I have tried that word and it seems too big of a concept. So I decided on "try". Try new things, try to be kinder, try to take better care of myself, and the list goes on. Thank you for making me think of this as 2008 finally comes to an end. Wishing you a joyous new year. Cheers.

LOVE...I hope to find and give love this year. I am ready for a someone special in my life this year.
Happy New Year to you all!

so many to pick from
here are a few i need to sit with as I have a little down time coming up.
motion
choose
now
clean.
thanks as always I've really enjoyed this focus in the years past.