What's your word?

Ali Edwards has a fabulous thing that she does at the beginning of each year.  She chooses a word that she believes will be significant in her life.  I did this last year and it was so interesting to see how the word I chose was right on the money in terms of what transpired.  Which came first though?  The chicken or the egg?  Did my life form around the word or did the word take on meaning because of what was happening my life?  Hmmmmmm....

My word for 2008 is:  ADVENTURE.

-an exciting or unusual experience

-participation in exciting undertakings or enterprises

-a bold, usually risky undertaking

-a commercial or financial speculation of any kind; venture

My work with Cornish Heritage Farms this is year going to be an adventure of epic proportions.  I can't wait to start sharing with you all that we have been dreaming and planning. 

So tell me friends, what do you think life has in store for you this year?  What's your word?

Comments

[mcbetty]

I have been following Ali Edwards' mom's blog all last year at
http://peaceeveryday.blogspot.com/
In 2007, her word was PEACE and she is continuing it through 2008. By reading it, we can see where Ali Edwards got her creativity.

[Julie Campbell]

Here is My Word:

http://stampedinhisimage.blogspot.com/2008/01/word-of-year.html

[Julie (Joypup on SCS)]

FOCUS:verb
Inflected Form(s): fo·cused also fo·cussed; fo·cus·ing also fo·cus·sing

Some meanings: to cause to be concentrated ; to bring (as light rays) to a focus; concentrate;
to come to a focus; converge; to adjust one's eye or a camera to a particular range; to concentrate attention or effort.

AND a close runner up...

PRESENT: (in all its forms, but especially as an adjective describing a way of being)

Some meanings: now existing or in progress; being in view or at hand ; existing in something mentioned or under consideration; constituting the one actually involved, at hand, or being considered; of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense that is expressive of present time or the time of speaking; attentive; instant; immediate.

[Catherine Martinez]

Happiness ~ hap-pi-ness
1) a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
2) the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
3) a pleasurable or satisfying experience

This is what i'm aiming for...for 2008! Happy New Year!

[Tiffiny]

I love this idea of having a defining word for the year. I'm going to have to try this.

[MandyMc]

ENDEAVOUR

1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something.

I like the idea of being v. bold!!!!

[Lisa Silver (silvergirl)]

CHALLENGE: A test of one's abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking.

To name it is to own it!
Thanks!
lise

[Sherrie]

JOURNEY: the act of traveling from one place to another. This year I want to focus on the process of learning (moving from one place to another in education and experimentation) and soak up the joy of my art.

[Alli Miles]

OPPORTUNITY: 1) an appropriate or favorable time or occasion.
2)a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
3)a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.

[Lori Craig]

FULFILLMENT: the act or state of fulfilling: to witness the fulfillment of a dream; to achieve fulfillment of one's hopes. 2. the state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization.