it's a new year. hello twenty12.

i know i talk about it all of the time here on my blog.

but.

i love new beginnings.

i love mondays.

the begining to a new week.

i love the idea of a new fresh start.

{i need them}

we all do.

do-overs are a good thing.

for me it's what life is all about.

Friday i re-capped the year 2010.

HELLO!

i left it up because i thought it was so funny that i put up last year's date.

{dork get some sleep}

anyway.

looking back at 2011 and the year i had there were some really GREAT memories.

some very painful.

but.

that's what life is all about.

do-overs.

fresh starts.

so here's to 2012.

{my 2012 top hat i created for New Year's Eve will be a class at My Dear Lizzie this month deets soon!}

a new year.

a fresh start.

i'm up for it.

got up early.

made my bed.

washed my face.

brushed my teeth.

got in my work out clothes.

ate breakfast.

ready for a new day.

new week.

new year.

2012.

with a new year brings a One Little Word to focus on for the year.

this is something i have done for years now.

my friendship with ali edwards is a sweet one.

ali is a wise girl.

and the One Little Word is  brilliant.

for this year i have chosen my word.

EXHALE.

the word came to me via a very dear friend.

one of my trues.

this Fall she and i were sitting at my table crafting.

talking.

sharing our lives with one another.

for years i have had a sign in my studio that says BREATHE.

it's something i remind myself to do from time to time.

you know.

when your kid gets hurt, and they cry really hard and you have to remind them.

"just breathe"

well, for years i have reminded myself to just breathe.

when i'm on the roller coaster of my life.

this past year i've said it a time or two.

{or more}

I've had some just breathe moments.

but as she and i talked about the future and some of the trials i have faced.

she simply said.

exhale.

it was that simple.

the light went on.

i had been holding my breath.

waiting for something to happen.

to change.

the change is constant.

life is a roller coaster.

trials come.

and they go.

life is good when we breathe.

we let the good in.

and we let the bad go.

so this year i will exhale.

i will enjoy the ride more.

even the the white knuckle days.

i will not be holding my breath waiting.

i will exhale and enjoy the ride.

so for 2012 my One Little Word.

Exhale.

Happy Happy New Year to all of you.

there are so many amazing things to experience.

new amazing job.

new lines & products.

new friends.

new classes in the works.

{booking stores now!}

new goals.

new trials.

new memories to create.

i am looking forward to what this crazy life has to offer.

Exhale.

now i'm hitting the trail to walk off a bit of 2011.

kiss kiss

m.

ps. My One Little Word necklace i will wear daily as a reminder was custom created for me by my dear friend & amazing artist: Liz Eaton.

Comments

[patty]

L*O*V*E your word for twenty12...
i can relate to the
"holding your breath"...

my "olw" is HEALTHY...
i joined ali's class this year and i am super excited!

mind . body . spirit . all healthy... this year will be my priority.

may this new year be one of good health for "us" and we could all use a reminder to...

E*X*H*A*L*E...
enjoy the ride!
xoxo...
~p

[chrissy]

SIGH. and tears!
you INSPIRE and uplift and AMAZE.
i remember that moment all too well.
i love you
and
i will look forward to many moments in 2012 as i watch you EXHALE.
EXHALE in all of your wonderfulness!
i adore and love you TRUE!!!!

xoxoxo