My 3 Words for 2014
Since meeting Chris Brogan in August 2009 at PodCamp Boston, I have been inspired by his use of “3 Words” for that year. His 2013 list including the words from 2006, are in his last January 1st post. My own three words through the past four years have been:
- 2010 – Acknowledgment, Care, Drive
- 2011 – Genuine, Solidarity, Forgiveness
- 2012 – Fear, Inspire, Relationship
- 2013 – Prioritize, Character, Service
Giving birth to my daughter has opened my eyes to a world that I knew of, but did not completely understand. The emotions of being a mother are powerful. I find that when I start feeling frustration during SlytherBun’s fussiness, I chide myself with the fact that she will only be my lovable SlytherBun for a short while. In time she will grow up, and I should spend whatever time I have to let her discover herself and to encourage educated thought. While she naps during the day or sleeps at night, I do my best to make use of my free time by working and crafting. However, no matter what is happening in our lives, I want to remember and savor all the moments.
When I was a New Cadet (aka, freshman) in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, we were required to know crazy bits of trivia pertaining to the history of VA Tech and of the Corps itself. To this day I can still sing VA Tech’s “Tech Triumph “ — which came in handy once because a manager at Fidelity Investments required all late attendees to his meetings to sing their school fight song. I also know the older football cheers, and BULLSSHD. “BULLSSHD” was the anagram we used to remember the 8 Pylons at the War Memorial: brotherhood, ut prosim, leadership, loyalty, service, sacrifice, honor, duty. Sometimes I use ut prosim (Latin for “That I may serve”) in a signature, and may replace “Bunny hugs” with it for my work-related emails. Notice that I used “service” for 2013’s 3 words. This time I selected “Duty” because I am aware of my obligations to my family, my career, and myself. To take care of my family, I also need to take care of my career. Whatever task is required, I will do it.
I am ending this post on what can be perceived as a fun note. With the cold weather surrounding the northern hemisphere, it seems only natural to crave warmth. So I have something to offer as a giveaway… If you have a goal (or goals) for the upcoming 2014 year, link or comment to this post with the details. In a month from now, be on the lookout on my February 1st post to see who wins a little goody package. Hoppy New Year!! =:8

Very thought provoking. I will think of my own 3 Words.
My big goals for this year are: a cleanish house, eating more migraine friendly foods and knitting things that matter
I picked 3 words for 2014 last week. They are Healthy, Joyful, Mindful. I need to get healthier for myself and my family. I want to be more joyful, like the little girl I keep. Little ones find joy
In such small things. And Mindful. Mindful of
those around me, the environment, those in need, my needs, and mindful of my actions.
My goals for this year are to run a 10k, knit what I love, bust some stash and enjoy life.
My goals for this year are: Be more intentional around career decisions, learn basic conversational Spanish, and start practicing Stoic meditation.
By the way, if the Sweaters book is anything like as good as _Knits Men Want_, there’s no doubt which one I’d choose if I win!
Try to keep the house more organized.
Put everything on the calendar to keep the family organized.
Knit 3 big projects.
My fibery goals are to launch the hand painted tool line and book more teaching gigs.
Goal #1: knit more and knit lots of neat items
Goal #2: don’t sweat the small stuff-don’t worry that my three year olds fav word is poop (ha)
Goal #3: get my dream job (hopefully those who need to retire will this year or so they have told me!)