It took several days, but I found myself returning to the same word: diligence. I enrolled in Ali Edward's One Little Word Class for 2012. I intend to be diligent in 2012. As the definition reads, I will give the "attention and care expected or required" to all aspects of my life in 2012. I will be attentive and give persistent effort to all tasks. Whew!
I hope to be diligent about...
- writing more
- being a wife, daughter, friend, Christian
- my skin care regiment
- my housekeeping
- staying focused
- being a better listener
- studying my craft (teaching)
- RUNNING and training for the 2012 season
- reducing my shopping habit
- saving more for retirement
- communicating
- using my resources (time, money, energy, talents)
- cooking dinner
- using my time wisely
- reading verse screen time (computer /TV)
With a focus on diligence I hope to rid my life of carelessness, slackness, idleness and laziness. Looking forward to a focused year.
Beautiful post, Kelly! What a great word and one that I know will bring you through an amazing journey this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing a word for the first time this year, & looking forward to all of you who will be doing it too. What a great word, and expanded goals for it. Good luck to you this year!
ReplyDeleteDiligent--a powerful word. Your writing will help you achieve the rest. Happy writing this year, and I'm curious about the title of your blog--Jelly and the Dogs??
ReplyDeleteLove it! I like this "word" thing I've seen on a few blogs. It makes me think about what my word would be.
ReplyDeleteGreat word...cool list. I'm glad you joining this adventure of OLW. :)
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