OLW & Inspiration

One Little Word is in full swing over at Ali's blog and it's got me thinking about the word I will be choosing for this upcoming year.  My word last year was mindful.  I made a late choice after trying the word balance for a month.  I will be continuing to keep this word close to my heart - however it's time to move to something new.  Here are the current words in the running with their definitions...

This is my favorite by far...

RE·NEW  [ri-noo, -nyoo]  Show IPA

verb (used with object)

1.

to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.

2.

to make effective for an additional period: to renew a lease.

3.

to restore or replenish: to renew a stock of goods.

4.

to make, say, or do again.

5.

to revive; reestablish.

6.

to recover (youth, strength, etc.).

7.

to restore to a former state; make new or as if new again.

These are some other words I've been throwing around...

cul·ti·vate 

 [kuhl-tuh-veyt]  Show IPA

verb (used with object), -vat·ed, -vat·ing.

1.

to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.

2.

to use a cultivator  on.

3.

to promote or improve the growth of (a plant, crop, etc.) bylabor and attention.

4.

to produce by culture: to cultivate a strain of bacteria.

5.

to develop or improve by education or training; train;refine: to cultivate a singing voice.

6.

to promote the growth or development of (an art, science,etc.); foster.

7.

to devote oneself to (an art, science, etc.).

8.

to seek to promote or foster (friendship, love, etc.).

9.

to seek the acquaintance or friendship of (a person).

nur·ture 

 [nur-cher]  Show IPA verb, -tured, -tur·ing,noun

verb (used with object)

1.

to feed and protect: to nurture one's offspring.

2.

to support and encourage, as during the period of training or development; foster: to nurture promising musicians.

3.

to bring up; train; educate.

It's a funny thing but just seeing those definitions (from dictionary.com) helps me immensely.  So drumroll please (from the beastly kitty known as Rooba)...my word for the year will be....

RENEW

It fits so well and it's been the front runner for some time.  I'm incredibly excited.  Moving on...I signed up for three classes at Big Picture Classes in the last 48 hours.  I know I must be stopped.

Move More, Eat Well 2012

Journey to Happiness

One Little Word 2012      I think Ali looks gorgeous in her picture.  I like the bangs and longer hair.  I'm so excited about these three clases and have just added one more to my wish list.  It comes from the creators of Brave Girls Club and fits well with the first class from Cathy Zielske... Body Restoration Class Link I also have every intention of signing up for this class at the end of January... The Curious Scrapbooker's Field Guide      I'm so excited about the class offerings floating around the net right now.  I also love the price point on classes sponsored by Big Picture Classes.  Depending on the teacher...they're a lot of bang for your buck. So I want to leave you with one more thing...check out Radvent on Princess Lazertron's blog for some great ideas for journaling, scrapping, art making, etc.  So inspiring.  And with that...I'm out.  Here's hoping you had or are having a happy holiday.  Blessings all around.  Until then... BTW: All BPC class pictures can be found on their website at www.bigpictureclasses.com.