2008 baby!!

I can't believe in just a bit it will be a NEW YEAR!!! I actually always secretly look forward to this night because it's a time of reflection, fun, renewal & yummy eats! I always love thinking about the past year & all the joy, sorrow :-( , love, hope & perseverance it has brought. I love to amp myself up for another fresh start & lay out in my mind how the coming year will go if I'm in charge. I am such a planner that way! hehe! I think this next year 2008 will bring so much to me & those around me. It's already full of fun events that I can add to. There is already one wedding coming in May, a few births coming in March (with my bet being Feb. for one of them) & one in June, my Parents & little sisters(s) will be moving to Arizona I say sisterS because I have one moving for sure & we're crossing our fingers our other little sister will join us from Provo... & I am sure there is plenty I am forgetting & plenty in the works!

Every year I try & do one thing to make the new year a little more meaningful for me so I make this little challenge for myself. I pick one "word" every year to try to live by. In 2007 my word was "contentment" I wanted to learn how to make the best of every situation & try to be happy & content with every situation. I wanted to be OK with not buying every little thing I saw in the store that I thought I needed or wanted. I wanted to be OK with all the things I can't control but would love to. I wanted to be content with the fact that I don't, nor will have the answers I need instantly. I have to say that in this process I truly am further ahead. I wasn't always perfect at this little exercise but I do think it really helped me in my day to day life!

My challenge to each of you is do the same. Think of one word that you want to see more of in your life & go for it!

For me, in 2008, I am looking forward to getting to the heart of the matter - whatever that is. Clearing away excesses. Focusing on the most important things & not worrying about the rest. Taking a deep breath & beginning one foot in front of the other.

My word for 2008: L O V E

Here is a little quote that inspired my word of the year-

Og Mandino : I will greet this day with love in my heart. And how will I do this? Henceforth will I look on all things with love and be born again. I will love the sun for it warms my bones; yet I will love the rain for it cleanses my spirit. I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars. I will welcome happiness as it enlarges my heart; yet I will endure sadness for it opens my soul. I will acknowledge rewards for they are my due; yet I will welcome obstacles for they are my challenge


Here's to moving forward. To fullness of life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

If you have decided on a word for the year I would love to read what it is - I would love for you to share in the comments & post on your blog. Here are some idea words: Hope, Joy, Vitality, Live, Grow, Steadfast, Immovable, Trust, Free, Create! Good Luck!