Non sum qualis eram

Hello!

Well, along the same lines of my New Year's "Resolutions", I have decided to adopt a thing my friend has done for the last couple of years. It consists of choosing a word to represent the year and what you want to have happen.

Here's a better explanation:
"'The Experiment: What's the word? A resolution revolution'

New Year's resolutions have never worked for me, especially in a world of information overload. It's another list that gets lost before January ends. That's why in Y2K some friends and I committed to a WORD for the year. A single word or short phrase that would be the compass, true north, filter and driving force for the year ahead. One you want to own. One you remember. One that inspired you, makes you think, grow and learn. ... See More

For example, my JUMP year I ran a marathon, took bigger risks in business, and learned new ways of relating to the most important people in my life. Another year, PAUSE inspired me to take time to read, to build margin in my schedule, and to be quicker to listen and slower to speak.

In a year of DOWNTURN, UNCERTAINTY, CHANGE and BAILOUT, we need more GOOD, HOPE and PERSPECTIVE. The power of a single word can shift opinions, change events, reshape habits...

-Lorraine O'Keefe
principal, ThinkinBig Communications"

I decided I really liked this idea, so I have been musing and thinking about what word I want to represent this year. I at first thought of "Change" but it didn't quite represent what I wanted (and I didn't feel like sounding like our President who used that word too much). After much consideration, I have decided on "Gypsy". This may seem odd, but let me explain.

I chose that word because the whole idea of a Gypsy and who she is, is exactly what I want. For me, Gypsy signifies a willingness to go on adventures, to not be satisfied with being in a rut. To always be willing to go where the wind leads (In this case, the "wind" and God). To always be changing. To never be satisfied with just being and surviving. To be willing to do new things, to pursue things I didn't think I could before...to be at ease no matter where I am. To be satisfied and joyful with what I have, even if it's not much. To be joyful in Life. To take joy in Facts.

It also means being flexible, to embrace changes and enjoy them. To be courageous and do things I've always wanted but have been too scared or worried to try.

Essentially, being a Gypsy and embracing Life as it comes, no matter what it brings.

So let's see how this year turns out together, shall we? I'll do my best to keep blogging (hopefully once a week or so).

P.s. The Latin Phrase means: "I am not as I used to be".