My word.

I've been thinking about my word for 2011.  This made me think about my word for 2010.  HALF-FULL didn't get very far in 2010.  Sure, I still look at things at half full instead of half empty.  I even took several opportunities early on in 2010 to remind different people around me at different times that the situation they looked at so negatively was really a half-full kind of thing.

But that's about as far as it went.

So, my attempt was actually half empty I guess.

Hmmmm....

It would seem as though I lacked focus with this little project.  Maybe I should have spent more time trying to make more things in my life half-full.  I should have kept it in sight - the whole idea of being half-full.

But I really didn't focus on it.

I read this post during lunch today.  Amy really connected with her first word - and accomplished so much.  She focused on what she wanted and found a way to go after it. 

That's what I need to do. 

Then I saw this post and actually laughed out loud (not just a lol) because Lucy doesn't even remember her word from last year.  Sounds like me!!

I need to focus on new things.  Focus on my word.  Focus on making lasting connections.  Focus on taking care of everyone around me a little better.  Focus on taking care of me and my stuff, issues, whatever. 

My word is going to be FOCUS!!!

I can think of a million ways it's important.  Focus on the job search (start running after it again).  Focus on my home and making it the best home it can be.  Focus on the friendships that are important to me and nurture them - focus on making them last!!  Focus on God - this should have been listed first. 

I didn't really put a lot of work into figuring this out.  As I was reading Amy's blog post about her first word, I was thinking - see if I just focus on my walking again, maybe I could lose more weight without doing the whole Atkins diet again.  And then I began thinking about how I could have really focused on my word in 2010 and really made some changes.  The common thread in all my thoughts were all about the focus.  Lacking focus.

I lack.

My focus is really half empty.  I know what to focus on - I just don't make it a priority.  I need to do that.

My brother made me this really cool journal for Christmas.  The binding is hand stitched and it's so cool.  I love that he made it but I hate that we didn't have the time for him to show me how to do it myself! I would love to learn.  That's something I could really focus on.  I plan to use this journal to write out some of the things I need to focus on, the things I need to really work at.  Maybe that will keep my on track!!

Do you pick a word?

You should!!

lisa 

Honey We're Home giveway

Another chance to enter to win - here - Honey We're Home.  She's giving away a Silhouette machine, which you guys know I would love love love to win!!

So glad there's another chance to win!!

Lisa

Another chance to win a Silhouette

So - here's another chance to win.

Check out this blog - Familylicious. She's giving away a Silhouette machine.  Go read her info about it and enter to win!!

Here's why I would love to win:

First, the machine is just cool - there are so many things I could do with it.  I'm on a budget - let's face it, so many of us are, whether we want to be or not.  So, when it comes to birthdays and holidays it's hard to buy fabulous gifts and I make tons - so this would give me so many more options - glass etching and vinyl alone would be fabulous.  Cole's birthday is just around the corner and he'll be TEN so that's HUGE!! So, I would love to be able to make his birthday party a little more special by using this machine for decor, tshirts, goodies - etc!!  I would probably end up neglecting the laundry and dishes while I use this machine, but hey - you gotta do what you gotta do, right?? 

Thanks to Familylicious for the chance to win!!

lisa

A fantastic giveaway you should know about

Remember to check the previous entry to see if you won one of my giveaways!!

And then read all this and enter to win this giveaway, too!!  I just found this fabulous blog - Brown Paper Packages!!  She's doing a Silhouette giveaway on her blog.  Click on her blog title and it will take you right there!!  There are a few things you have to do to enter for a chance to win.  Go try - and if you win, will you share with me?  :D

Lisa

Winners Winners Winners

Are you ready?  I'm picking winners!!!  So, if you see your name below, please email me at lisatanner (at) charter (dot) net.  List your prize as your subject.  I'll get all the necessary info to you asap!!



First we have the winner for the photo session from E.Bailey Photography.


Here are your random numbers:

7 

Timestamp: 2010-12-23 13:15:31 UTC

And number 7 is:

Paige said... I subscribed to E. Bailey's photography blog..(at least I think I did) Not sure if I did it right!

 

 

Second we have the winner of the $45 gift certificate to Signs by Andrea.

Here are your random numbers:

18 

Timestamp: 2010-12-23 13:19:23 UTC

And number 18 is:

HoweverAlthough said... I liked her on Facebook, too. ;) Thanks for turning me on to her site.

 

 

Third we have the winner of the Hot Glue Gun Helpers.

Here are your random numbers:

13 

Timestamp: 2010-12-23 13:22:17 UTC

And number 13 is:

annachinlai said.. I entered Lucy's, Gretchen's, and Britney's giveaways.

 

 

Fourth prize winner of the photo session with Jenney McAnnally photography is:

Here are your random numbers:

8 

Timestamp: 2010-12-23 13:24:48 UTC



And number 8 is:

Kay said... This would be an AWESOME win!!!! Love Jenney's work! :) Merry Christmas

 

 

 

 

So - winners, email me and I'll give you the info you need to claim your prizes, or I'll let you know what info I need from you to get your prize in the mail to you (after Christmas, of course).

I also received something else to give away late yesterday and since the giveaways were already done, I'll pick one of the winners to receive each of these little bonus giveaways:

 Here's some info about the DVD:

Actress, Rochelle Balin has taught yoga and been a personal trainer on and off for forty years. Having taught at fitness hotspots on both coasts, Rochelle opened her own private studio, BalinYoga in 1997, in order to implement her own process based on the breath that emphasizes maximum benefits for minimal efforts. Rochelle believes that her process can benefit everyone, so she teaches the same flexibility and aspirational empowerment to students in the juvenile detention facilities of South Central pro-bono, that she teaches to her celebrity clients, and even those confined to a wheelchair.

 

And what's the deal with that Twitten?  Well, it's really cute!!  

For frigid University of Pennsylvania football games in the mid-sixties, Connie Kaiserman knit her first Twitten for Steve Robinson so they could hold hands during those tense fourth downs. Several decades and professions later Connie met Jennifer Isaacson who has spent a lifetime sourcing materials all over the world and designing everything from textiles to furniture. Together they launched the Twitten line.

 

The Twitten is like a giant mitten but for two hands!! You can hold hands with your sweetie (whether that's your hubby/wife or child) and both your hands stay warm!! So stinkin' cute!!

Ok - thanks a ton for playing along!!

And if you are a winner - email me!!

Merry Christmas!

lisa