Akemashite omedetou gozai masu.



I think that translates to Happy New Year in Japanese:)

Welcome to 2012!

I can't believe how quickly it has arrived....I know that 2012 holds many new and exciting changes..well, that's my goal.

My word for the year:


thrive [θraɪv]
vb thrivesthriving ; thrivedthrove ; thrivedthriven [ˈθrɪvən] (intr)
1. to grow strongly and vigorously
2. to do well; prosper



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I'm liking that word...


I have a ton of ideas swirling around in my head...seriously...

I want to thrive

in a healthy body
in a less is more lifestyle
in my paper crafting journey

Typing about "less is more lifestyle"...I've added a ton of stuff to my For Sale page...check it out...please.  I'll give people quantity discounts...the more you buy, the more the perks.  I'll be adding to it on a regular basis as I purge more and more of my never ending supply of paper crafting goodies.

We're headed to my momma's for a traditional Japanese New Year lunch...looking forward to it and then, January 2nd, the healthy lifestyle will kick in:)

Comments

Vanessa said…
Happy New Year, Amy!!! I love your layout!
Laurel said…
Love this layout and such a great word!
Sylvia said…
Happy New Year to you as well, Amy! When you thrive, you also strive in all endeavors. Hugs and wishes!
wendipooh13 said…
Happy New Year and what a great word pick!!!! love it..
Unknown said…
Happy New Year Amy!!
Gorgeous LO!
Sherry Eckblad said…
Happy New Year Amy! Ours was spent quitely at home watching Dora with Micah. Today we are doing a big Turkey dinner. My word for this year is 'remember'.
Rose said…
this is beautiful :) love the "bee" list!!

susan featured this on her fb page!!
http://www.facebook.com/susan.mcshirley
farmhouse-story said…
great post, amy! enjoy your family lunch!
Els said…
Happy New Year!!!!
May this be a year in which you can achieve whatever you want to!
:)
Emily Leiphart said…
Gorgeous layout, Amy! I love the sweet colours. Happy New Year to you!
Chunyuan said…
great LO, Amy! Happy new year to you and yours!
Sparkplug17 said…
Such a great word choice! And love your layout!
Tyggereye said…
what a great word. I never do the whole word thing, but I love hearing other people's and their vision of their word impacting their year. Gorgeous layout!
I am confident you will thrive.. thanks for the sale link.... I can resist...
Trinh said…
Chuc mung nam moi! Had to wish you the same in Vietnamese. :) Your LO is beautiful & what a wonderful way to document your word for this year.
Piali said…
Happy New Year ,AMY!!!!
Wonderful word pick...and the lovely layout too!
I love love loveeeeeeeeee your OLW and loving your LO!! Saw it on SRM FB earlier and FELL in LOVE!!! Happy New Year! :):):):):):):):):):):)
cnelson said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! LOVE your word for the year!!! PERFECT...*as is your lo!!
yyam said…
What a sweet layout! Love your word for 2012! :)

Have a wonderful 2012 blessed with creativity and excellent health! :)
Angi Barrs said…
Have a Happy New Year. Love your adorable page!
Sandy Ang said…
I thought I went to the wrong blog for a minute when I saw your post title (which made no sense to me) lol. Hope you had a wonderful time at your mother's.
Karen B. said…
Your layout is amazing. So very inspirational. Great word too.
Jaclyn Miller said…
Your layout totally rocks! I think thrive is an awesome word - it keeps you on your toes.
whoistracy said…
What a sweet layout- just love it!! Happy 2012 to you!
Anonymous said…
Happy new year!! Sure hope this year of thriving is awesome! Did you have a wonderful new years lunch? We will be refocusing on healthy eating now that turkey day and Christmas are gone, with all their tempting delights!!!
WOW! I love love love your LO--love those papers and that hand with the thread--one of my FAV images ever! I love that your word is thrive! Happy New Year!!
Alice said…
it's a beautiful page and love the word you picked. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Audrey Pettit said…
Happy New Year to you, my friend! I think Thrive is a fabulous word to live by this year. Awesome choice!
Wishing you all the best in 2012!
Anonymous said…
Fabulous word Amy!!! And your layout is rockin' beautiful.
Lisa Petrella said…
AWESOME goals and I LOVE how you chose "thrive" as your word for the year!!!! Happy New Year!!!