Saturday, January 2, 2016

Celebrating my OLW for 2016



It's that time of year again, ironic how's it's only January 2. Time to ponder and choose my One Little Word. This year choosing my OLW snuck up on me, and I've spent the last few days in a complete quandary.  I really wanted to recycle one of my past OLW because every time I chose my word it attached to me like another arm. But this year, only 36 hours of it, my word hadn't jumped into my lap. YET

I've been reflecting (a past OLW) about how my word leads my thinking, helps me to slow down, and most of all centers me for the new year.  After several circular conversations with my husband, I knew I wanted a verb and a unique word. I found my OLW or should I say it found me.

 
It's perfect for me in all the ways I need it to be. 
  • what's better than a word that is unique and starts with "qu"
  • it's a verb - reminds me to be on the look out for and continue to search
  • I'm on a quest to continue to weave in my past OLW 
  • a constant quest to strengthen my skills as a an educator and blogger
  • continue the quest of finding and recording explicit yet engaging vocabulary
  • a quest for a balance of prayers, petitions and praise
So now I'm 27 hours into the new year and I'm on my quest. Thanks to Ruth for supporting OLW and Celebrations.  Welcome in 2016!


16 comments:

  1. Great word!!! It makes me think of the Journey trilogy by Aaron Becker. I chose Journey when the first book came out, but never chose Quest. It's a good one!

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    1. Thanks Holly. I always enjoy your Thursday blogs posts about spiritual growth. Been thinking about how to weave that in this year.

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  2. Love it! It's a word that conjures adventure and courage and strength. You! Happy New Year, my friend!

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    1. You're my cheerleader thanks Tara! I'm anxious to see where the quest begins....

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  3. Love the word and the image of weaving all those words together. The image of a starfish has so many meanings. Just like your word. Happy 2016!

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    1. Thanks Julieanna I created the image (actually just added the word quest) I took the photo last week at the beach. It was fun even thinking about what image I wanted for my OLW.

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  4. It's a great word, Maria, for all the time really, isn't it? I can imagine how it will work for your teaching and personally. Now you have me wondering what that "other" word is that you want to sneak in? Happy New Year!

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    1. Thanks Linda the other word was a verb too.....Happy New Year thanks for always supporting me with comments.

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  5. What a great word, Maria and I love the image. I hope that your quest brings you many exciting adventures this year!

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  6. I had a JJ moment and created my own image. Thanks friend for all your support.

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  7. Isn't it true how our words tend to find us?! I haven't revealed mine yet, but I think I've found it. Not one I expected either. Quest is like Wonder, leading us to be a better citizen of this crazy world.

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  8. Quest is such a fantastic word! It puts me in mind of one of my favorite quotes: "I go to seek a great perhaps" which I contemplated getting tattooed on my foot not too long ago, but decided it was a bad omen to tattoo someone's last words before they died on my body. :)

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    1. 💜 that quote and I added it to my notebook. Good luck as school starts again 😃

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  9. Maria,
    Why is it that when I read #olw posts, I just want to use the word selected? I love the word quest! It seems perfect in so many ways. Live it!

    Cathy

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  10. Maria, what an interesting word for this year! I wonder as you are on the lookout what you will discover this year things within your days and within yourself. I admire your monthly updates and appreciate the modeling/mentoring you do to keep your words present.

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  11. Maria, may your quest (noun) be filled with wonder and new discoveries as you find a balance of prayers, petitions and praise.

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