Tuesday, January 8, 2013

One Word Year

Yes, as you can see...I'm back from hibernation!
This is me...


In November, I started NaNoWriMo (write a novel in a month), but one-fourth of the way through, had to stop; my husband lost his job of twenty years...and I needed to get myself a job, and quick. Not exactly what I thought I'd be doing right before the holidays. In addition to not writing, I also stopped blogging. Luckily, I just finished two English Literature classes and the fall quarter at CSUB. Sure, I would love to be a full time writer who makes a living selling best-sellers, but right now, that's not happening. Although, I do currently have three full submissions out.

So maybe soon?

When I saw Ink in the Book's blog post about her "One Word Year" I thought, hmmm, with so many changes going on in my life right now, I think I need a word for this upcoming year, too.

At first, I considered: 

ANEW

Because it means "again," and I really wanted a do-over this year. Like: let's try this again and start anew.

But then, I decided on this word, instead:

INSPIRE


Yep, inspire is my "one word" for this year...and here's why:

1) It's a verb--and my college English professors will kill me for saying this--but that also means it's an action word. 

2) It goes both ways--meaning you can GIVE it and RECEIVE it. I love that.

3) It sums up exactly what I want for my writing. I want to stir emotions and put forth a creative effort that inspires others. 



Now, it has only been two months, but in that short time my husband found a new, less stressful job, I started working as a Behavior Respite Therapist with children who have autism (which I absolutely LOVE), and I started writing my WIP, again. Oh, and yesterday I started an online college course at CSUB. So...everything is falling back into place.

I guess the morale to my story is...if you don't like the way things are going...be INSPIRED to change it for the better!

Good luck to all in the New Year and I hope you find inspiration in everything around you.

What's your "one word" for this year?







16 comments:

  1. Glad things are going better. I lost my job the week before Christmas too. It was a part time thing but it allowed me to work from home meaning I didn't pay for day care. So now I'm just unemployed.

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    1. So sorry to hear you lost your job right before Christmas. That is hard, no matter what! Good luck to you...in what comes your way this year! =)

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  2. Congrats on rolling with the punches and making your life what you want it to be. :)

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    1. Thanks, Sarah. It wasn't easy...but it's ALL you can do sometimes. And, in the end, it's better for you all around! =)

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  3. I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason. Good luck at your new job. My "One Word Year" would be YES!

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    1. YES, is a very positive word. I like it! Good choice.

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  4. wow. Sounds like a really tough couple months. Glad things are looking up. And I like your word for the year. :) Best of luck at the new job and I hope 2013 brings lots of happiness and success!!

    And WOW...three fulls????Fingers crossed for you!!!

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    1. Thanks, Tamara. It was rough...still is. But, it's definitely looking up!

      Good luck to you this year, too!!

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  5. Hi Natasha! I'm so glad things are turning in your favor. Tough times are not fun, but we can always look back and be thankful for where we've come!

    I love your word. I talked about inspiration o my blog to day, and YES! I love that word. You've inspired me just reading your blog post with your happiness spilling all over the pages!

    Best wishes in 2013, and even more so with your THREE Fulls out!

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    1. Hi Ink,

      I checked on your inspiration post and let a comment. It was awesome...one might even say, INSPIRATIONAL. ;)

      Good luck to you, too!

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  6. Great choice. I'm not sure what my one word would be. I'll have to give it some thought.

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    1. Thanks, Kelly.

      And, when you decide on your "word," come back and let us know! =)

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  7. Inspire happens to be my one word as well. It's a good one!

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  8. My one word would have to be perseverance. I want to work hard this year to accomplish a lot of big goals (4.0 this and next semester in school, getting a literary agent, getting a book deal, finishing my WIPs)...living without regrets so that even if I fall short of some of my goals, I won't have regrets because I know I tried my best.

    --Thanks for stopping by my blog, Whimsically Yours! I like your blog, the background and color scheme go well together :)

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  9. I'm so sorry you had such a shock right before Christmas -- but it looks like everything has worked out very well! Good luck on your WIP! :-)

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