One Little Word 2011

I'm kinda an anti New Year's Resolution-er. I've just never been one to make a resolution- especially if it involved eating better or working out- like two of my least favorite things. You mean to tell me that a Snicker's going in your mouth as you click the TV remote isn't a workout?!? Then I'm out. Unless you count this blog which was my kinda-resolution from last year.

But in my monumental 25th year of life ;) I have changed my tune. One of my scrapbook bloggers (She's a big timer- she gets paid to scrapbook AND blog. I'm turning green with envy!) has what she calls the One Little Word Project. Basically, you pick one word to live by for the year. Check out the link to see for yourself. She explains it much better than me.

So my one little word for 2011 is... ACTIVE. I chose this word because: I need to be more active in my faith and in my church. I need to be a more active wife- things like cooking more meals for the big guy, doing outside projects with him, watching more of HIS shows (Trent watches all my shows with me- Bachelor, One Tree Hill, Jersey Shore, etc. But secretly he totally gets sucked in too.) I need to continue to be an active lifelong learner- in grad school, to be a better teacher, learning more crafty stuff and house stuff, etc. I need to continue to be active in my friendships- things like calling more often and doing more spur-of-the-moment stuff. And the one that I'm dreading the most is being physically active :( Trent and I have decided to start running so we can get in shape for our cruise this summer. So if you see some girl face down on the sidewalk in Gardner that is holding her side in pain, gasping for air, and is possibly crying... that's probably me. I hate 3 things in life: winter, waking up early, and running. Yuck.


Trent's word is... INVENTIVE. In his words... he wants to be inventive in the garage building stuff for us and our house. He wants to be financially inventive to help us save more money for the fun stuff. As well as being inventive by using resources that we already have.

After spreading the word to friends and family I talked several others into picking their own One Little Word for 2011. One of these friends is one of my best friends, Caysie. Her word for 2011 is... RISE. This word was perfect for her because it applies to having a fresh start and never settling. I really admire Cays for her strength and perseverance. She keeps busy being a wonderful single mommy to an adorable little boy... all the while she is finishing her degree, working 2 jobs, and still being an awesome friend. I know you will definitely rise in 2011 Cays :)

And still to come... the post of our New Year's Party. But after taking 190 pictures... I have some major choosing to do!