with eyes wide open ~

your days are your

life in miniature. as you

live your hours, so

you create your years.

as you live your days,

so you craft your life.

what you do today is

actually creating your

future. the words you

speak, the thoughts

you think, the food

you eat and the

actions you take are

defining your destiny

~shaping who you are

becoming and what

your life will stand

for.

small choices lead

to giant consequences

over time. there's no

such thing as an

unimportant day.

I am not one to make many resolutions this time of year. However, after the year our family has endured along with some exciting opportunities and changes that are coming for us in 2011{more on that coming soon!}, I really feel like the time is NOW to live with more purpose - with my eyes wider open than ever before. The words above have been tacked to my bulletin board for almost a year and honestly, I have not paid them any attention, much less lived them. Sadly, this year was about survival.....

Happy New Year to all of you....we have just returned from Oregon and I will be back to blogging this week. I have some exciting news to share about just what 2011 holds for me and my family, it will be quite a ride....want to come along on our journey?

13 comments on "with eyes wide open ~"

Pineapple VillaJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:11 PM
sounds exciting and I love that saying and what you wrote...Mel xx
SoggibottomJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM
I'll get my coat :-) x x x
Do I need snow shoes though ? I don't do snow :-) x x x
AmberJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Ahh...I miss Minneapolis. Have lived there twice for about 4 years each and my son was born there! Beautiful blog!
Free Art PrintablesJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Congrats on your new adventure Jill! Happy new year!
Rachel Noelle PallasJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:02 PM
~*~*Happy New Year!!!~*~*Hugs,Rachel

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AllieJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM
I call shot-gun Jill!! Bring on 2011! Talk to you soon girly!
paigeJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:26 AM
yay you!!
looking forward to you sharing your new adventures!
much blessings to you this year girlie xo
Privet and HollyJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Truer words
never spoken.
Yes, some years
slip away from
us in a blur as
we just hang on,
rather than savor.
I want to savor
all the little
things this year,
including our
get-togethers, which
are going to become
more precious as
the year unfolds : )
Happy Monday, Jill!
xx Suzanne
Jen KershnerJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Beautifully said Jill! Not only do i want to come along, I want to ride shotgun!

I love that saying. I think I will save those words for myself.
Elle Jay BeeJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Happy New Year, Jill. You have inspired me today. Thanks you for that.
xoxo
Linda
sandyJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Love the quote!

Looking forward with great curiosity to what your family has in store...

Happy New Year
sandy
Simple DaisyJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Happy Happy New Year!!
I love quotes and so i'll have to use that quote:) It is a GREAT one! And so very true!!!!!!
KathrineJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Now you will be able to attend events at Barn House in Battle Ground WA & the Queen of Tarte's events in Aurora, 0R!!! Unbelievable urban farmhouse boho chic events!