My new word for the year........

Each year (well, this is only the second year), I select a word that I will focus on for the year. Last year was Persevere. And persevere I did. I changed things, made decisions, worked hard, and not only did I persevere, I feel like I grew. I grew both spiritually and emotionally. I learned a great many lessons and I began new journeys. All in all, it was a very hard year, but it was a very good one too.

This year, I choose exuberant. What a great word... Exuberant. It just sounds wonderful doesn't it? Like it would be wonderful to be able to assign such a fun "shiney" word to one's day or life. So this year, I will be exuberant, fun, lively. I'll SHINE!

Here are the different definitions of my new word:

ex·u·ber·ant [ig-zoo-ber-uhnt] –adjective

1. effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant: an exuberant welcome for the hero.
2. abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous.
3. extremely good; overflowing; plentiful: exuberant health.
4. profuse in growth or production; luxuriant; superabundant: exuberant vegetation.

I think the part that got me excited was uninhibitedly enthusiastic and the whole abounding in vitality. I am so filled with joy on so many levels. There are many levels in my life that are lacking that same kind of vitality. It's those places I wish to improve, shine up a bit, bring profuse growth to them. I wish to be living exhuberantly in all aspects of my life.

So how about you. What's your new word? Share it with me, won't you?

Getting Tagged does wonders in making you blog again!

I know it's been forever. I'll catch everyone up in a bit. But for now, I've been TAGGED!!!

So here are the rules...

Rules :
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.

2. You must list one fact about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use your maiden name).

3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.

4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name.

(Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they need to read your blog for details.)


A-Adamant about things, especially when it is just
D-determined
A-adoring of my kids
M-married
S-spiritual, scrapper, sister

I tag Paula, Gabi, Jacquie, Martha and who ever else feels like doing this!