Nice Surprises #WOTY #MicroblogMonday #MondayMusings

Usually by the end of the year a word just pops into my head that I take as my word for the next year.

No such luck this time. I tossed up many words but they did not resonate.

Then while reading a post and commenting, the words Nice Surprises popped in. So this year instead of a word I am going for a phrase.

Nice Surprises has a positive ring to it and a bit of mystery too.  I didn't want to put any boundaries to my word as I know words are powerful. My word for 2017 Andante certainly proved to be true. My blogging was at Andante pace and I regret that. But Nice Surprises feels open and boundless.

So I am looking forward to the Nice Surprises coming my way and hope that you will have some Nice Surprises too.

our Christmas surprises

If you've chosen a word or phrase, please share in the comments below. Or if you have written a post, leave your link in the comment and I'll drop by read yours.

On a side note I've been decluttering. And I hope that when I donate to the Salvation Army, someone else will get a Nice Surprise too.  Check out my decluttering post on my photo blog.

Have a wonderful week.

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2018 Is Here At Last ... #MondayMusings #MicroblogMondays

2017 is finally over. Thank goodness.

The year was a mixed bag for me, some memorable moments and many challenges. I am glad to see the end of it and looking forward to 2018.

At the start of the year I chose the word Andante and blogging certainly and unfortunately went at the andante pace which I regret.  Words are so powerful.

So do I have a word for 2018?  Haven't decided on one yet but tossing up a few ideas ... write, achieve, create, learn, enjoy, fun ... will see if anything else unfolds or if one of these jumps out at me.

Have you chosen a word or have some new year resolutions? Please share and tell me a little about it.

Wish you all a fun filled 2018. Happy New Year

Auckland Sky Tower - 1 Jan 2018

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Goodbye 2016 and Hello 2017 #FridayReflections #WOTY

Today is the last day of 2016 and here in New Zealand in less than an hour we will clock over to 2017.

So how was my 2016?

All in all it wasn't a bad year. Work wise it was an extremely busy year. I like being busy but I hope that in 2017 I find more time to do the things I want to do.

My writing took a backseat this year and though I did post fairly regularly, the satisfaction of having done well isn't there. Don't know why, but I just felt my writing was too fragmented. I seem to be catching up rather than planning well and a little too much free writing (probably because I was always trying to catch up). I also feel my writing needs to take on a new direction. Let's see what 2017 brings forth.

My word for 2016 was "Creative" and though I didn't do too well on the writing front, my other creative pursuits like mixed media and crafting brought me great joy. I will definitely keep up with that in 2017.

And I did a little travelling too.  Spent Christmas in Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand. Such a lovely place. Will write some more on that in another post.

What's my word for 2017? 

Creative came to me so easily as my word for 2016. But my word for 2017 seemed so elusive. I thought of a few - focus, persevere, enjoy. But none of them seemed to resonate. I thought I might have to go with no word this year as nothing was coming to mind. That unfortunately made me very uncomfortable. Words have a way of forging a path so I was determined to find one.

Then a couple of hours ago, I stumbled upon a video on Mozart. Prior to that I sent up a prayer and asked for a word. And as I listened to Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor, the word andante came flashing into my mind and would not leave.

So having looked up the meaning of andante "music tempo - at a walking pace" I decided that it was really the perfect word for 2017. 

Andante for me means, in general, slowing down the pace of life. 2016 seemed to fly by and I felt I didn't really savour the moments. Andante also signifies exercising but not at a crazy pace that puts my back out and perhaps I will pursue my desire to learn a musical instrument. On the writing front I hope I will not have to rush things and do some focussed writing.

So let's see how Andante unfolds for me.

What's your word for 2017?  Write a post or share in the comments

Wishing you all a Happy New Year. May 2017 bring you good health, success, prosperity, peace, joy and love.

Linking to:
#FridayReflections at Everyday Gyaan -  Reflect on 2016, the year gone by
#WOTY at Ramblin' with AM
New Year prompt at BlogChatter


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#woty My Word for 2016 is Creative

Having been through many inspirational and mystical words over the last few years, I decided to embrace the more artistic side of life this year.

So my word for 2016 is Creative.

I really didn't think too hard about my word. The moment I thought I had better choose a word (as I do each year), Creative just came into my mind - loud and clear.

My blog too might have a new category added to it as I start to showcase some of my arts and crafts.

So here are a few I've been experimenting with this year

Watercolour and silver crepe paper

Watercolour painting which I've made for my friend in Canada who loves cats. Loving watercolour painting.

Watercolour and acrylic (gold) abstract - maybe abstract is not my forte

And a card also for my friend in Canada which I truly enjoyed making.

I'm also planning to start an art journal and this year will be making all my cards instead of buying or sending e-cards.

I've been neglecting my blogs so I  hope I'll be blogging more regularly and I also hope to read and comment more on the blogs I enjoy. I'm also looking forward to finding some new and interesting blogs.

And who knows how else Creative evolves over the year. Really excited about my word.

So what's your word for 2016? If you've written a post do link up to Lauren's My word of the year linkup below.  Or share your word in the comments.

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UBC Day 2: My Word for 2014

Day 2 Ultimate Blogging Challenge
Also linking to the Write Tribe New Year prompt

Having experienced abundance in 2013, this year I have chosen the word  Joy - to find joy in all things, to live in joy.

I had been thinking a little about my word and tossed up a few .. peace, love, joy, giving, receiving, allowing, fun .... Couldn't make up my mind, so I let it drop knowing that somehow the word would come to me.

And then the Universe gave me a little nudge in the form of a Christmas ornament.

The only 2 word-ornaments I found this year were Noel and Joy. So Joy it is! And I look forward to how this word unfolds for me. So exciting.

We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.

~ Kahlil Gibran

Wish you all joy in all you do. Have a joyous day.

Check out these awesome bloggers who are also taking part in the UBC challenge:
  Shilpa  Kajal  Richa  Jairam  Sheethal  Kathy  Swati  Michelle  Nabanita

My previous UBC Jan 2014 posts here


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UBC Day 4 - My One Word for 2013

Day 4 of the Ultimate Blogging Challenge

I was actually going to blog on another prompt when I came across this post  from Elaine at Tea Leaves on the One Word Challenge.

I thought it would be fun to take part and watch 2013 unfold around my word.

I've chosen "Abundance" as my word for 2013.

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This is a word I've often affirmed in my mind, but I think committing it to paper seems to make it more potent with the Universe.

"Abundance" usually conjures up visions of great wealth, but for me abundance is much more than that.

For me abundance is both giving and receiving love, joy, peace, wealth, success/achievement, hope, faith. It is abundance in good health, bountiful nature and most of all, spiritual abundance - connecting with Spirit and Blessings from Spirit.

I am so excited about my word and look forward to watching it unfold in my life.  And from experience I know that it will unfold in totally unexpected ways - often beyond my wildest imaginations - more often than not, totally awesome.


What's your word for 2013?  Please share.

The universe operates through dynamic exchange… giving and receiving are different aspects of the flow of energy in the universe. and in our willingness to give that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives.

~Deepak Chopra

So to start off and get the abundance moving,  I wish you all an abundant and amazing 2013.

Also linking to word of the year at Show My Face

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