My Word of the Year: 2013
After seeing in the SoCal Lady Bloggers Group on Facebook that many select a “Word of the Year,” I was intrigued. I, rather quickly, decided on MY special word that would be mine for 2013.
My Word of the Year
I admit this was chosen on a whim. I’m now quite happy this word popped into my mind as it certainly does indicate how I hope my attitude is towards life this year. I want to pursue this crazy, awesome, sometimes lonely but often very exciting job of BLOGGING and keep Along Comes Mary here.
I want to make more exciting opportunities happen. To not be afraid of attending school and making a degree happen. I want to wear my heart on my sleeve and keep looking for a significant other (Oy, I cannot believe I am still saying this.) I want to try to travel and get out there more. Now, I have the perfect excuse. I need to write great stories, no?
And, the only way for all this to occur is via one little word. Persistence, my friends!
Why “Persistent”?
I must say, “Persistent” has stuck in my head since I was a teenager reading Seventeen Magazine. I read a fun fashion article by a college intern who modeled cute new outfits and reviewed them. It made me wonder how she became an intern at the top teen publication. Being the snail mailer I was back then, I decided to write this girl a letter. Imagine my surprise when she answered me. She explained that the opportunity arose from her English professor at a Brooklyn junior college. She said if magazine writing was a passion of mine, “Just be persistent” and chances would come my way, whether it be for magazines or newspapers.
It’s exciting to think that a new year is upon us, maybe persistence will apply to something not even in my life yet. I hope for many adventures and cannot wait to bring you all along for my ride.
Have you ever thought of a word for the year? I would love to know! xo
Mandee
January 21, 2013 at 4:03 pmMy word is Laughter. I want this year to be full of laughter.
Along Comes Mary
January 23, 2013 at 9:50 pmThat is such a great word & goal, Mandee!
horsingaroundinla
January 21, 2013 at 5:01 pmNice word! Go check out my word… It’s funny how similar our words are… hehehe 😉 Great minds think alike though, right? I am confident that 2013 will be a great year for you and that your persistence will pay off!! <3
Susan Cooper/findingourwaynow.com
January 21, 2013 at 11:58 pmI love what you chose and how you see it in your life this year. Mine would be Patience. Something I need allot right now… LOL
Along Comes Mary
January 23, 2013 at 9:52 pmOoooh, trust me, Susan, I could use some extra patience most days!!!;)
Dawn Lopez (@marriedcoupons)
January 22, 2013 at 12:44 amVery cool, I like that word! I don’t have a word for the year.. but a saying… work smarter, not harder!
Along Comes Mary
January 23, 2013 at 9:52 pmAwesome, Dawn!! Thanks for stopping by!:)
Emily
January 22, 2013 at 12:55 amI love it! I need to remind myself of all of these words – great!!
Along Comes Mary
January 23, 2013 at 9:53 pmThanks so much, Emily!!!!:)
Karen (@KappaVelvit)
January 22, 2013 at 1:51 amMy word is patience too!
Tiffany
January 22, 2013 at 1:56 amThis is so great, Mary! I think persistence is a great word! I think my word would have to be strength! I need strength to keep the courage to put my life out there on the blog, raise my girls and do what is best for us!
I wish you luck in getting a degree! It’s even harder to do when you have kids so get to it now!
Michele Brosius (@SavingMichele)
January 22, 2013 at 2:58 amNice words to live by! I need to give this some thought. I would really like to come up with a word. Thanks for sharing and getting me thinking!!
Along Comes Mary
January 24, 2013 at 8:41 pmAnytime, Michele;)
Amanda Tempel
January 23, 2013 at 12:51 amI love this! I definitely agree about being persistent. If you have goals, being persistent can help you get there faster 🙂
Along Comes Mary
January 24, 2013 at 8:40 pmThanks so much, Amanda!!
Along Comes Mary
January 23, 2013 at 9:54 pmHahah, I agree Tiffany!;) Would rather go to school before I think of kids!;)
JadeLouise Designs (@JadeLDesigns)
January 24, 2013 at 7:10 amThat is a great word! Mine would be persistent or balance. I need both this year.
Along Comes Mary
January 24, 2013 at 8:37 pmPerfect!:)
melissa
January 24, 2013 at 2:14 pmThats what I need to be more of…..persistent. Thanks for encouraging!
Along Comes Mary
January 24, 2013 at 8:37 pmThanks for reading, Melissa!
mamatomanyblessings
January 24, 2013 at 2:27 pmI read 17 magazine too, we are dating ourselves! I would say impatient, and that’s not a good word for me!
Along Comes Mary
January 24, 2013 at 8:38 pmHaha! Right?!;)
Elia@conservamom
January 25, 2013 at 2:56 amWhat a great post! We should all try to be persistent right? 🙂
Marina (@ebmommy)
January 25, 2013 at 2:12 pmHaven’t really spent time narrowing down on one word but right now the word that comes to mind is resourceful/.. I want…need…to be more resourceful in more areas than one…esp with time!
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