the new word up over at onelittleword is start...
& since today is the first of a brand new year...i really embraced this word as an opportunity to take a minute & think of what i want out of this coming year...& i had my december kenner road kit sitting waiting for me since i hadn't been able to create with it yet...
december was difficult...but you know what? i learned SO much too...
i learned that i need to not get too wrapped up in that silly stuff because sometimes i miss the really important stuff....
i learned that i really need to not take stuff for granted, especially the people i love...life can change in an instant...
i learned that i need to extend myself more & keep in touch & make more of an effort to be the daughter or sister or friend or wife or mom i should be...i can't hide behind "the business" of life...
i also learned that i need to make time to recharge & relax & refocus...i'm no use to anyone all strung & stressed out...
so with all of that swirling around in my head...i created this:
so here's to 2009! Best wishes for a FANTASTIC year :)
xoxo
gi
Oh, Your Mini is gorgeous! SO beautiful!
Happy New year my friend. May your year be filled with Love, joy and happiness. :)
Big hug
Posted by: gudrun | January 01, 2009 at 05:51 PM
this is gorgeous...simple...sweet...beautiful...love the words...what a great reminder to have as you go thru the year!!!
may your 2009 bring you all that you seek!!
lots of love gi!!
Posted by: jessi lute | January 01, 2009 at 09:16 PM
This is BEAUTIFUL Gigi!!!!! And thanks for letting me know your Dad is getting better!!! :):):):) I was sooooooooo happy to hear that! :):):):) HAPPY NEW YEAR! :):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: Julie | January 01, 2009 at 10:24 PM
So completely adorable I can't stand it!!!
Fabulous, Girl!
Posted by: Emilie Ahern | January 02, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Beautiful mini! And it is so funny, b/c I have had these thoughts in my head that last few days on what goals I wanted to set for myself for 2009. BUt, I didn't know how I wanted to word it...then OLW popped up on the sidebar of my blog and the word START just hit me! It was perfect.
So, I am definitely doing this challenge.
Happy New Year!
B
Posted by: Beth Perry | January 02, 2009 at 11:20 AM
The book is gorgeous!!!! I love the stitched pages!!
Hope you have a fabulous 2009!!
Posted by: TheresaK | January 02, 2009 at 11:44 AM
This is so beautiful- the soft pretty colors. And each of the "start" statements- so good. I might have to 'steal' em. I am so glad that your dad is feeling just a wee bit better! I've been praying! Wishing you a fabulous and wonderful 2009 dearie!
Posted by: Joy | January 02, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Love the album and great post! Happy New Year! I hope it is much better than 2008 for you.
Posted by: Lisa | January 02, 2009 at 04:44 PM
such an awesome album gi!
i hope it brings you what you need in the new year as you look at it and reflect.
patty :-)
Posted by: Patty S | January 02, 2009 at 07:05 PM
some wonderful and wise words there hon - now all you have to do is remember to live by them! take care, and happy new year
Posted by: suzdoyle | January 03, 2009 at 07:10 PM
oh my gosh. can i have a copy of this! half of what you said in that mini is totally my goals for 09 also.....i totally get strung out on all the silly/unimportant things, stress too much.....but lately ive just changed my focus - to be more positive.
thanks for a look into your goals for 09 - and all the best!
xx
Posted by: Alison | January 06, 2009 at 11:45 PM
love your stitching gi and all the softness and beauty that is all over this mate :)
love lus x
Posted by: Lusi Austin | January 09, 2009 at 12:01 AM
this little book is just absolutely adorable!!
Posted by: giuseppina | January 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM
oh Gi just catching up with all your news.
sorry to hear about your dad.......what a slack friend eh not checking in with ya!!
hope he is doing OK now?
so loving this mini......always so beautifully made.
love your lastest Tarisota + I too think I'm in love with Helen's style.
hope the kennedy's are well + full of laughter.
hugs
rach
Posted by: Rach | January 11, 2009 at 01:39 AM