Focus for 2011

Many of us choose words to denote the beginning of the new year, almost as a resolution to our souls to create and manifest the word we choose into action.  We take this word, or words, to heart and open ourselves to the possibility of charting a course filled with hope and anticipation.

So, in the spirit of all things new, I choose the word Focus as my mantra for 2011.  This word, for some reason, makes me think about all that needs to be accomplished, then streamlined into little bits of accomplishment.  Focus makes me feel that new ventures and reaching my goals is attainable, much more than in years past.  It is the word I choose to create the dreams that I have already set into motion, now with a more deliberate and measured grace.

Focus

What is your word path?

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I know that it's a funny play on the song, but hey if the song fits...sing it!!! I am getting ready for a busy month of April that is full of getting my name out there into this vast world. And I'm just cranking things out like a gemalicious machine! Although, I am a bit tired. But, since the ideas keep on coming, I simply keep on making...and making...and making...and...

Thanks to all of you that have particiapated so far in my name game contest! Don't forget that submissions end on the 30th, so get your friends to join in the fun too!

xoxo and have a dream filled night

My love of something old something new

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My love for all things old has started to become an obsession. Tiny little treasures that I can turn into something new has become all encompassing. I'm gluing, wrapping, applying patinas mixing old with new...then watching things bloom (that's my pal Gracie's favorite word for the year).

I have come to the realization that I have, for much too long, placed the success of others before mine. At work, I train others to succeed (only to have them throw me under the bus). At home, I look to make the family coffers stocked and ready for anything that could come our way...yet they are depleted before I sign the deposit slip.

Maybe this little realization comes at a point in time to make me think of what I need to accomplish. To succeed on my own terms and not worry about all those who think they need my help. I still want to help others, that need to give back won't change. But, I think that now is my time to move forward and break the cycle of self doubt.

So, with that, I am going to go oxidize some brass filigree...and talk to my angels. I'm going to give my husband a big hug and kiss (since he thinks that my obsession with old things means that I'm way too into him (he, he)). I'm going to play Mario Cart with my kids on the Wii, just to hear them laugh when Mom can't make the turn and goes straight into the lava. And, I'm going to keep on hoping for all the good things ...for my friends, family ...and, me.

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