Word for 2015: Live
Today I’m taking a break from my crafty posts and bringing you my favorite type of post to write- a personal one.
As the years have gone on, this blog morphed from a crafting blog, to a hodge podge and now it’s a place where I can share my projects, but also to be open and real. With the PPP Shop opening, I had some complaints that I should stop sharing personal posts on a business blog. I’ll admit that for a few days, I struggled with this decision. The whole situation got me thinking and honestly, I wouldn’t be in the position that I am had it not been for this blog and me being me. While I can’t say this will forever be a place for me to share a mixture of both, at this time in life, I plan on keeping it the way it is. (I hope you’ll stick with me!)
Some of you may be familiar with having a word for the year. I did it in 2013 and it was COURAGE. Needless to say, the word definitely shaped my year and by December, I found the courage to pursue a dream I had– starting my own business.
Last year, was a year where I felt like I was in transition and quite honestly, things were a blur. I was dealing with the residual issues from my car accident, pursuing answers from doctors, trying to stay afloat after all the medical bills, tackling the world of being a business owner and taking a leap and quitting my job of seven years to devote my time to Pretty Pink Posh.
Now we’re here in a new year and I really wanted to have a word for this year and ultimately, the word LIVE came to mind. This year I’m determined to live. Due to my health issues, I haven’t been able to interact with friends, go places and make plans like a normal person would. Every day would bring on new challenges and since I didn’t want to back out of plans or disappoint, I would just not make any plans. I saw everyone else living their lives, but I felt like mine was almost at a standstill. In 2015, I want this to change, even if it’s baby steps. As we look to this new year, I’d like to encourage you to choose a word. Have one? I would LOVE to hear what it is!
I’ll see you all tomorrow for day 1 of the birthday celebration with special guests, prizes, inspiration and more!
my word for 2015 is:
HOPEFUL
Good for you. I love that you share your personal thoughts here as well. It’s what makes you real. I wish you the best of luck on the new year and your baby steps!
Happy New Year Paulina! You are creating wonderful things and you inspire people. Keep up the wonderful job! Love your posts and pics too :)
So happy for all of the wonderful things that have occurred for you! Your positive outlook is inspiring! Love your word! I hope your medical answers are forthcoming as well. My word is persevere. Not in as drudgery of a way as it sounds though! ;) Persevere through the mundane to get to the extraordinary. For example, get up early, persevere through the laundry and dishes to get the free time to spend time to play games with the kids. May 2015 bring you many blessings Paulina!
My word for 2015 is Thrive. This year I want to focus on living each moment as fully and consciously as possible. I am wishing you all the best as you see where your word – Live – takes you in 2015 and beyond! Congratulations on the first anniversary of your business!
My word for this year is MOTIVATION. There is so much that needs to be done in almost every area of my life that I’m going to have to stay motivated each and every day of 2015 to get it all accomplished… this is the year!
I for one love reading personal post especially on a business that I am interested in. Good for you, to go with how you feel:) Such cute pictures, you are adorable! I wish you much happiness and success in the new year! :)
First, it’s your blog, write whatever you want. I, personally enjoy learning about you as a person along with the crafty stuff. I hope you get to do more living this year along with growing your business. For me the word strong keeps coming to mind. I have to be strong and deal with situations going on and be strong for my son and daughter. I also have to keep myself strong and not let the trials define me, that’s my biggest struggle.
2015 has to be better.
I am so glad to hear that you are keeping your posts just the way they are……real!! Thank you for not giving in to the nay sayers!!! Be you, do it your way and be proud!!! Good luck to you as you take your baby steps forward to a new life!!!!
I like what you wrote and I like the personal touch you put on your blog. Our world has gotten so impersonal and we have so much big business that I like your spin on your business. Keep it real and keep a personal touch.
I just had my last day of work on Monday 1/5/15! I have started retirement and I am into day 2 and still not bored! My word for the year will be CONNECT. I have had a job that had me on the phone all the time. When I got home I didn’t call anyone because I was so sick of the telephone. I loved receiving phone calls but did not want to make them. This has got to change. My phone hardly rings anymore because I have not kept in touch with family or friends much. I made two phone calls yesterday so I am on my way to connecting with my peeps.
I encourage you to keep sharing your personal life with your business life. After all aren’t you most comfortable when you go into a physical store where you get to know the employees and if possible the owner? I feel the same about online stores. I am much more likely to shop from a store where I “know” the owner and have a relationship with them. So keep doing what you are doing. In the end you will win. And I love your word of the year. I don’t have one but perhaps courage should be mine. I lost my husband last April and it has been a struggle to go on without him. He was such a wonderful man and husband and it is so difficult.
If you ask me, Paulina, I’d say you’ve done an incredible job of Living even before today, and despite the obstacles thrown in your way. You’re a wonderful inspiration! And regarding the people who complained about seeing personal posts on a “business” blog… poopy on them ;) It’s not their blog so they can’t tell you what to do with it. I look forward to ALL your posts, no matter what the content! Keep doin’ what you’re doin’, hun, ’cause it’s pretty darn awesome!
I am so sorry to hear of your accident, and health issues. Live is a good word to put into practice for the New Year. Also consider the word “Love”. While your busy LIVING, LOVE yourself. Your dreams are coming true, you are a gifted and very talented. lady who has a wonderful heart of sharing with others. Also, LAUGH a lot.. Laughter helps for a brief time to forget the pain and allows your body a chance to enjoy the moment. Everything in life requires Living, Loving, and Laughter. Be Well and remember life throws us curves, it is how we decide to take the curves that makes the difference,. You are making a difference by living your dream, and sharing your love of card crafts with many.. Congratulations on your 1st Birthday at Pretty Pink Posh!!! Thank you for all you do and share with us.
Paulina, I would not worry about what other people think, it’s your blog and you can do anything you want. You keep up the great work you are doing and keep healing the way you think is best for you. I hope you have a great 2015 in both health and financial. It’s not easy dealing with health issues I have going through health issues with my daughter for the last couple of years and also hoping this will be year to live a “normal” life.
You go girl!!!!!!!
you know I’ve never understood why ppl think they have the right to be negative to other people who are trying to live their dream or make a living, geez. Anyway girlfriend, I think you do a great job on your blog. I enjoy your personal posts. I can buy stuff anywhere. It’s the connection to you that makes me read your posts. Keep up the good work and I hope this is a better health year for you. Oh, my word is compassion cuz my desire is to be compassionate to my colleagues, my family, my friends and to others who cross my path.
Forget what others tell you to do. I enjoy hearing your personal story. It makes the store more human.
I love your “stuff”, your store and you. Forge ahead. Alice
I am so glad that you add a personal note. I am also glad that you used the word LIVE and are determined to LIVE. Five years ago, on Dec. 28, I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. I was determined that I was going to LIVE also. Scrappbooking and card making have helped me so much. Thank you so much for your blog!!
RELEASE
(as in let go) is my word this year
I’ve been choosing a word for several years now
HEALTHY!
I have followed you for quite some time and have found you to be very inspiring in both your spirit and creativity. I think the word “live” is a great word for this year. I’m glad you have decided to follow your own path instead of listening to a few naysayers. When you please yourself, happiness will follow. I wish you the best of health and happiness this year and I’m looking forward to more of your creative ideas.
” Due to my health issues, I haven’t been able to interact with friends, go places and make plans like a normal person would. Every day would bring on new challenges and since I didn’t want to back out of plans or disappoint, I would just not make any plans. I saw everyone else living their lives, but I felt like mine was almost at a standstill.”
This is my life exactly! I have determined, like you, that I want to live, and not just be an observer of life. So, for that reason, my word this year is SHINE.
Thank you for being an inspiration to me. Wishing you a wonderful 2015!
Well good for you!! I don’t have a word, but I guess if I had to pick one it would be OVERCOME
Paulina, I hope you have many blessing in the New Year and that your health issues will get better. You “word” for the year is so encouraging!! This year, my word is “DO”. Last year was a year of procrastination. This year I’m going to “DO” everything I put off!! LOL!! So far, the year is on course (so easy when it’s just the first week…BWAHAHAHAHA). I organized my craft room and it’s STILL organized. Some of the crafty goals for this year: 1) stay organized 2) show my appreciation for all the talented bloggers I follow 3) spend at least 3 hours of “craft” time each week 4) inventory all of my supplies 5) try a new technique each month. Well, that’s a start. Hopefully, I will accomplish all of these goals and MORE!! :) All my best to you….
Paulina, I like your personal stories and picures! Please keep writing them!
If there is a pleasant possibility to shop in real – I prefer it instead of shopping online. Arround my living space, there are not so many crafting shops (the next one is 25 min by car away) – so online-shopping is here a good alternative. I’m happy I found your products and shop online and with them also your blog and all your inspirativ photos!
Thanks a lot for all you did and still do for us!
Happy Birthday to the PPP-Shop!
I like the idea of “word for the year”.
Your choice is great. I wish you the best for your realisation every day of the new year!
Mine could be “approach things” or maybe better “relax”? Some more ideas are running through my mind… Maybe “concentrate” or “less chaos” also would be great. I should stop here or it would be a little book of words in the end.
I will take some time to find ONE – I promise! :-)
1. Write what you want! If someone doesn’t like it, they don’t have to read it. They can just look at your awesome pics and videos.
2. My word is PATIENCE, for myself and for others.
Hi Paulina,
I think your blog is a fantastic blog and I applaud you for keeping your blog both personal and business. I do the same thing with my blog. People don’t always want to know about the product but more so, about the person behind it. I think your word for 2015 is very powerful. It suits you given your situation and it relates to me too. I struggle with health issues too and just like you, I have to back down from making plans with others and really living life the way I want due to health related issues. But I think my word for this year is going to be CONQUER. I want to conquer all the struggles and battles that have been holding me back in 2014 so that I may be able to live again and do the things I once loved.
Hugs,
Jo
xox
I think that it is wonderful that you share some of yourself with those of us who love your blog and your products. It takes it from being a faceless company, to one with warmth and a human connection. I haven’t thought about a word for the year. Perhaps CONNECT would be a good word. I struggle with chronic pain and fatigue and other health issues as well, so I understand completely what you have said about making plans. I hope to connect with my friends more this year and try to resurrect some friendships that I haven’t been able to put much time into. Looking forward to the birthday celebrations!
I just don’t have one word but oh well “KEEP MOVING”. I have discovered that it is best if you keep moving. My mom passed away last year and it happened when she stopped moving. A very key important part of life – you may move slower and it is harder to do but it is VERY important to do.
I would say that you should continue with your own style of blog and not only be about business. It is wonderful when people connect with each other.
blessed is my word because I am blessed everyday that I get to live life. I’m just a common girl blessed with good health, great family, a great friends. I’m very lucky to have such a life that I have when there are so many bad things that happen to good people so in that thought I hope you have a great year Paulina and keep up with your blog and the positive attitude. Congrats on your 1st birthday with PPP. Happy 2015 :-)
Hi Paulina,
Your fans will be watching for signs of you “LIVING’ this year. What a good choice. My word this year is “Guilt-free.” No, I won’t be snacking on Twinkies the whole time. The idea was to stop obsessing about the things I don’t have the time or energy to do, and to more fully enjoy the things I DO do. It involves having the courage to say “no,” and .the discipline to live in the moment. Seems kind of selfish and it is, but in a good way. If you want to take care of others in this world, you need to take care of yourself first. Enjoy 2015!
good for you Paulina!! it takes *much courage* to do what you’ve done, including opening up and sharing your thoughts. don’t ever let the nay-sayers get you down!! much Aloha from Hawaii
You have great design inspiration!
Hi Paulina, I love your blog. I like to hear about the person behind the shop and to see what they create with their products – very inspiring!
I’ve been in limbo for 2 years, with our stuff in storage and waiting for our house to be built. We will soon be moving, creating a garden, making new friends etc, so my word will be EMBRACE – new beginnings and the challenges they bring.
Who are these people complaining??? Its your blog and you can do or say whatever you like. If someone doesn’t want to read it, then don’t read it!! I’m sorry these people have made you second guess yourself. If it helps you to write about whats been going on with your life, then please keep doing it. Having become sick myself nearly 4 yrs ago I can relate to a lot of what you talk about. I hadn’t thought of a word for this year but suddenly remembered a photo I saw of a baby the other day. She had a bib on that read ‘whatev’s’. So that is going to be my word. Whatever.! I’m always so worried about what other people think, so this year I’ve decided bugger them all. If people want to say mean things about me ‘whatev’s’, if people want to spread rumours about me ‘whatev’s’. I know I’m a good person and haven’t done anything wrong. They can live their lives immersed in hate and pettiness. Not me!!!
my word for 2015 is Courage! I have a lot of decisions to make and I have always been a person who does not like conflict, but some of my decisions will bring that, so wish me luck. NOW about your blog, I think you need to keep doing what you have that is why you are where you are at right now! People seem to be so negative towards others and willing to give advice BUT those same people do not want you to tell them what to do, so ignore them and do what is in your heart and you will grow your company and yourself. Wishing you all the luck in the world. And I will continue to visit your blog and buy your wonderful sequins.
Happy New Year. Congratulations on your first Birthday with PPP and many to come. My word for this Year 2015 is LOVE.
Thank you Paulina for everything.
thankyou for the hop giveaways and fun!Your pocket card with the monsters is adorable!
I have to say, Paulina, this is one of the custest LF cards I have EVER seen! Absolutely adorable. I love the coloring and the cardstock you used and the little pocket idea is so creative. Great job! :-)
Ignore your detractors. A blog is supposed to personal…you’re doing it right! that said, I think your word is one that’s perfect for you. You are already more than half there . Not many can claim they’ve achieved what you have in so short a time while battling physical problems. You should be proud of yourself and trust your instincts. I”ve not chosed a word. But I will be thinking long and hard on it.
Love the cute card and the pocket die. My word is BE…as in just BE, or BE yourself, BE happy, Or BE all you can BE….you get the idea! :)
I’ve never picked a word for a theme for the year. I think I’d like to use your word if you don’t mind. I am mostly housebound and usually make up my mind to say no to invites or to go places with my family. Lots of excuses, but this year, I want to have a more abundant year. N
Im still working on my one little word.
My word for this year is FOCUS. I want to embrace the littlest opportunities and loved ones around me.
Hi Paulina! I don’t have any PPP yet, but I will at some point. I lurk. :0 And make wish lists, find and follow DT that I adore, and generally get to know people. I do like the CAS blogs and CAS cards. A)because I’m a clutter bug and B)because I would like to become CAS. But I love details. It’s who I am. I’ve been sharing more on my blog, like my shopping journey, holiday decorating and few personal photos (I really have mixed feeling about those) but I love the blogs that do that too. Sharing is Caring and how we all learn from each other. I had someone say to me in comments on an old post of a PTI MIM challenge card and deets only, “more like this and less of the usual crap”. Yeah, I get it, I really do, but people are going to take what they want anyway regardless of what you do. We all get something different. Some of us are information junkies, die-0-holics, need some warm and cozy or just need visual stimualion (be it a card, a video of making a card or how a die works). It’s our own outlet in a way, from the daily grind. I love your spirit, soul, kindness, realness, whatever you want to call it. I can relate to you. I’m so proud of You for taking the product plunge, good-bad-struggles-highs-lows and all. I had a chance meeting with the famous actor, playwrite and producer, Laurence Fishburne this past Summer and I’ve still yet to blog about it fully. It was an amazing experience, he’s not only Beautiful (I just think he’s a beautiful man!) but he’s gracious as well and when he realised I wasn’t a stalker, he asked my name and ended up hugging me instead of a selfie with me. I will cherish that hug forever. But it reminded me that we need to be Gracious. I spent 10 minutes trying to explain to my mother at Thanksgiving, why he’s beautiful to me and it’s his Light! Anyhoo, I scoured the web to read and watch what I could and learn more about him. I ended up watching Akeelah and the Bee and there is a quote in the movie that made me cry because it is exactly the struggle I face every day! Many of us work hard, very hard, sometimes harder than other people because we don’t want to disappoint our peers, but especially because we have an unrealistic pedestal for ourselves to stand high upon, which is So hard to obtain.
http://skdesigns.com/internet/articles/quotes/williamson/our_deepest_fear/
You are Beautiful, Brilliant and Talented! Live and let your Light Shine, sweet Paulina.
I’m not big on resolutions, because I will fail them. During my broken L-5, crushed S-1 journey, I met a marvelous man a consultant at the Exercise Center where I went to use the heated pool to do my PT exercises before surgery. He told me the reason people fail at resolutions is they have good intentions, but life throws them a curve ball and they get out of their routine and it’s easier to Quit, than feel Quilty for not meeting their goals. Count it as a day missed and get back in asap. Count the days you do participate as a Success and keep on going.
My word last year was Letting Go, and I did, declutter some things.
This year my words are Forgiving or Tolerating, I think they are basically the same thing. I don’t tolerate, less than I expect of myself, and not many people can reach my pedestal. LOL So I need to let others and myself off the hook.
“LIVE” is a wonderful word Paulina – I will be sharing it with you this year.
I’m in a similar situation to you with health issues, almost feel like a hermit with my “living” happening in cyberland. I tried “live creatively” last year and this year I really want to commit to LIVE so that it includes ALL of me.
Wishing you every success and happiness in making 2015 your year to LIVE life, remembering your limitations, so that you don’t have any health setbacks … I keep forgetting my new “normal”.
Paulina, this is a great post. I love your Word! Since I found your blog and following you, I am so blessed to see how you walked in 2014! Thank you for sharing your heart & creations with us!
This year my word is Faith.