POSITIVE

I love the beginning of the year. A fresh start, a new beginning. I am sure we all could use a fresh start after last year. This is always the time I read Ali's blog to see what word she picked for the new year. This year her word was nuture. A good pick for her. Not for me, not really the nuturing type. I am the "hope you don't drown when I throw you in the deep end, but it'll make you tough" kinda Mom. Sorry Ali.

My word this year is positive! I struggled with this last year. I stuggle with this everyday. I will try to be positive, be kind and less harsh in 2009. Great goal for me, great goal for the Shoppe too. Our first step towards positive is the rearranging we have done. It was such a great tool for seeing what we need to focus on for our upcoming CHA show. I am POSITIVE I will have fun buying new paper! See, already working!

What word will you pick for the upcoming year? Change, grow, green? There are so many. I would love to hear your thoughts on words that inspire you, make you change your perspective, and help you be a better person.

Happy New Year. Be positive!

Comments

[Fran Steadman]

Julie, I waited all day to see if anyone else would comment on your spelling of Ali's word, but it didn't happen. So, maybe your second word of the year should be proofread, or spellcheck! Fran

[Julie Bateman]

Perhaps I meant neuter? Perhaps I meant nurture? Perhaps I am a bad speller. Last one seems the most likely. I won't change it, just to drive you crazy Fran! LOL

[kristy boyd]

Fran, remember the word for TSS-POSITIVE. She may not be able to spell but she is creative and we love her!!! LOL

[Miss Pat]

In the act of being positive, you cannot help but nurture...

[Fran Steadman]

Hey Julie, you don't need to drive me crazy. It's only a few steps away! And, I am POSITIVE that we all are NURTURED by the TSS every time we're there. Fran

[Julie Bateman]

You guys crak me up. I mean cracke me up, I mean crack me up! Just what I needed to start out on a POSITIVE note this morning.