I used to think this was attributed to my cheapness because it clearly isn't due to my lack of love for food. But recently, I noticed I enjoy the comfort of kitchen tables. Politeness vanishes, fancy entrees aren't required, and baseball hats prove acceptable.
I also realized I say I don't need to sleep with a pillow because I think it's a hassle for you to get me a pillow. This is a flat out lie. I need a pillow and preferably one that is squishy and worn.
In addition, I love paper. I would dive into a heap of stationary if one was available. It is totally worth the risk of paper cuts.
Also, when I read about God calling Samuel (1 Samuel, Chapter 3) in the middle of the night, I think I may be too tired, scared, busy, or preoccupied to hear God's call in the middle of the night, or maybe the squishy, worn pillow is over my head.
Anyway, all of this me-talk has a point. A whole slew of us are choosing one word to represent the upcoming year.
And I've picked my word.
It's RISK, and baby, I've already started.
I said yes to a new job. I promised a certain someone I'd run a 5K with her. I filled you in on my writing, and you know what? There is something totally liberating about knowing I could fall flat on my face and not caring.
So, that's who I am: baseball hat wearing, pillow grubbing, stationary diving, heavy sleeping, risk-taking me.
Hope this year finds you challenging yourself in new ways, and who knows? Maybe you will pick one word too. Click over to the #OneWord365 community to learn more.
No blog, agendas, or requirements to participate. Just you allowing one word to shape you for an entire year.
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21 comments:
so, when you choose a word to kind of live by, you don't hold back, do ya? you make me smile, amy.
with ya friend. my oneword365 is Dare.
yep.
yee-haw.
K,
You know it. Well, not always, but as for 2013? Bring it.
Mary,
Dare? I love it! Dare, dare, dare...double dog dare.
Love the word Amy! Risk... I'm thinking you will fully meet the risk and in doing so INSPIRE!
I love a dinner table anywhere - with good friends and family sitting in the chairs - I love a restaurant with good food, not expensive but good - not a chain but one that is out of the box and family/friend friendly!
What a word you have chosen - Risk! There's a lot of energy in that word - lots of hope, too - lots of the journey of the risk being where the important stuff happens, not how it ends.
My word for the year is Shalom - a word that's been on my heart since November. I'll be sharing it later in the week:)
Wishing you much energy, much blessing in the risk journey!
I was at a wedding yesterday and met someone who told me she does not like restaurants. I had never heard anyone say that before. Now you, too.
What ... too risky?
Sorry ... it is the middle of the night and I can't sleep.
I will enjoy following you as you embrace risk. (and that part I am not kidding about.)
Fondly,
Glenda
love this--and i'm not surprised one single bit. looking forward to all the risks you're going to take. if your life starts looking too tame, we'll remind you of your one word :-)
i don't know about my level of risk-taking, but whatever comes my way this year--i'm determined to live as FEARLESS. yep. so today i'm just gonna be afraid of everything for good measure, lol! ya know, cuz 365 days is a longggg time!
happy new year!
steph
Reading all of those revealing secrets about you makes me want you to come eat at my kitchen table! Can't wait to see the places you'll go, what with your risk-taking and all :) Happy, HAPPY new year, Amy!
wanted to pop-in and wish you all the best for 2013! LOVD tidings, Lilly
From another One Word write to another, I can't wait to hear how your year goes! Risk is a great word! One I think some of us (myself) avoid because it's easier to be comfortable and safe. Bravo to you for stepping out in faith and being bold! Happy New Year!
I picked a word for 2013 - content. When I realized I had about a bazillion things I wanted to make as new years resolutions it dawned on me that I could sum them all up with the word content. I am working on being con tent.
Oh and I love what you write here. I love that risk is your word. You inspire me to risk too. Cheers to you and all that 2013 brings you. Hope it brings you to a vacation on a beach somewhere with a certain someone. :) A girl can dream, right?
*wrote*
Loved this post and love the word, too. Couldn't find out what the new job is from your link, however. Looks like you're leaving a teaching job? How out of it am I that I didn't even know you were a teacher?? I don't have a word yet - I'm barely surviving 2012 as it winds down. I'll leave it to 2013 to reveal its word to me - maybe sometimes this week.
Oh man. I cannot wait to see the results of your RISK. Mostly to read your books!!! Great word friend!
I have had good luck some years with choosing one to three words to no luck. I posted on this today too and my word this year is STRETCH.
I think we have both chosen words that could be scary, enriching, adventurous, and growth producing. Definitely out of comfort zone for both of us this year.
Let pray for each other on this adventure!
Wow - risk! I can hardly wait to read your posts for the upcoming year. Look out world! He is always worth the risk and with risk comes reward.
Amy- your writing draws me right in. Excited to see what unfolds during the year.
Having fun visiting from the OneWord linkup.
I love the word Risk. It makes me think of going out on a limb to do great things that are out of my comfort zone. Love it!
Risk.... Was nearly my word this year but I went with Unstoppable instead.... May your year of Risk reward you abundantly!
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