tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post691665990756891695..comments2023-05-07T03:47:02.348-04:00Comments on The Rockville 8: Word Up!The Eighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966202602120800766noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-45698234691446267352012-02-04T18:30:20.719-05:002012-02-04T18:30:20.719-05:00Keely, engaged is such a powerful word. Good for y...Keely, engaged is such a powerful word. Good for you! As a fellow hibernator, I know I sometimes don't want to be engaged. So much responsibility to self and others. If I'm not engaged then I have nothing to lose right? Makes whining and complaining so easy. Your post has given me reason to reconsider my "word of the year" and I believe change it to something more powerful, more engaging, more accountable. Thank you!Shellie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597975902316586870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-57547832647963216202012-02-02T22:24:57.611-05:002012-02-02T22:24:57.611-05:00Great post, Keely. What an accomplishment for you...Great post, Keely. What an accomplishment for you. Keep up the good work!Lisa McQuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261421741139099750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-49587755450667766432012-02-02T21:50:17.718-05:002012-02-02T21:50:17.718-05:00Keely, you should be so proud of yourself! Your de...Keely, you should be so proud of yourself! Your determination to be brave and adventurous by engaging in life this upcoming year is inspirational, as is your weight loss! Yay, you! What an uplifting, purposeful post. I think I need to borrow your WOTY because I'm a hibernator, too. Thank you for setting an awesome example! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-59830179467677408422012-02-02T21:17:10.579-05:002012-02-02T21:17:10.579-05:00Oh, to thine own self be true! How smart you are, ...Oh, to thine own self be true! How smart you are, Keely, to pick a word that you can say fits where you are on your journey. It's kinda hard to choose one, ya know?<br /><br />But you've encouraged me to think, think, think... That's always a good thing!Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-2104320898751611582012-02-02T12:01:05.814-05:002012-02-02T12:01:05.814-05:00Jill - hi! Better is a great jumping off point, be...Jill - hi! Better is a great jumping off point, because then you can start digging deeper - if the desire is to be a better writer, now you can ask, Better How? and begin formulating mini-goals to get you there. <br /><br />I remember learning an old mantra - must be a 1970s feel-good chestnut: Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better. <br /><br />That's the truth and I'm sticking to it! LOL!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-77469779608697504442012-02-02T11:56:02.514-05:002012-02-02T11:56:02.514-05:00Maggie - I agree with you that people are hungry f...Maggie - I agree with you that people are hungry for meaningful connections and that our digital world doesn't always feed the need. What a great ambition to make the why of communication more important than the how.Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-4254318063025713762012-02-02T11:26:59.279-05:002012-02-02T11:26:59.279-05:00Great post, Keely. "Engaged" is an excel...Great post, Keely. "Engaged" is an excellent word... and hook! Of course I had to look. :-D And congratulate you! Two marathons? Go, you! My word would probably be BETTER. Try and take better care of myself (ahem, I'm sure I couldn't run 10 miles, let alone 26!), be a better mom, writer, person... Have a great week!Jill Archerhttp://www.jillarcher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-36712522119088300602012-02-02T10:46:18.208-05:002012-02-02T10:46:18.208-05:00Great post, Keely. I've never thought about ha...Great post, Keely. I've never thought about having a word of the year, but I enjoyed reading about your words of the years.<br /><br />Off the cuff, I choose "connections." I have various efforts here and there, but I don't feel like everything fits together quite yet. I want to network effectively, without bugging folks to death, and I want the connections to matter.<br /><br />Sometimes when you post stuff to loops, twitter, or even FB, you get no reply and its possible to feel even more alone. I want to respond to folks who reach out to me and vice versa in a real way.<br /><br />Connections are important to me, so that's my word for 2012.<br /><br />And mega congrats on taking charge of your health. Only good can come from that!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-28324182098469763602012-02-02T09:30:47.244-05:002012-02-02T09:30:47.244-05:00Lynne - Active - excellent! I'm staring at a p...Lynne - Active - excellent! I'm staring at a pile of clutter in my living room. Like you, it's been bugging me and I've put off cleaning for Way Too Long. So, you actively pounced on a problem and I will engage in a solution to mine this weekend. Score!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-17598835289801865412012-02-02T09:28:05.912-05:002012-02-02T09:28:05.912-05:00Evie - Deborah always knows best, so OPEN must be ...Evie - Deborah always knows best, so OPEN must be the right word for you this year!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-85673684037108191942012-02-02T09:12:27.579-05:002012-02-02T09:12:27.579-05:00Great post, Keely. I love your word engaged and th...Great post, Keely. I love your word engaged and thought about using it too, but came up with ACTIVE. As in<br />-Active listening- really hearing what others say<br />-getting ACtive- and getting to the gym<br />-Actively going after my writing and marketing goals<br />-Act/ing instead of watching- for example, I've had a pile of clutter on my porch bothering me for 3 MONTHS. Today I took 10 minutes and cleared it off.Lynne Silverhttp://www.lynnesilver.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-55371739829702045982012-02-01T19:56:29.444-05:002012-02-01T19:56:29.444-05:00Engaged is a good word, Keely. I chose "Open&...Engaged is a good word, Keely. I chose "Open" because Deborah told me to. LOL.Evie Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309651867249109418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-17867562907612853032012-02-01T15:27:11.196-05:002012-02-01T15:27:11.196-05:00Kim! Cowabunga, lady! That is a word full of energ...Kim! Cowabunga, lady! That is a word full of energy and verve - much like you, so it's not surprising it picked you!<br /><br />Your description reminds me of the Depp version of Alice in Wonderland - you are reclaiming your muchness! Woot!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-69661923763511732862012-02-01T15:19:26.907-05:002012-02-01T15:19:26.907-05:00Keely,
A fabulous post! I'm very fortunate t...Keely,<br /><br />A fabulous post! I'm very fortunate to see the changes you are making in your life and to say it is inspiring doesn't begin to describe it. Thank you, my friend, for being that inspirational beacon.<br /><br />I've been trying to think of what word I would claim; that would push me onward and inspire me to my goals this year. Typical...everything I thought of was at least three words or at the minimum two! But, not wanting to cheat I finally hit on the perfect word that satisfies all the phrases that came to mind - Cowabunga!<br /><br />For me it means - reclaiming myself; daring to pursue my dreams and not fearing the outcome; not worrying about the "what if", but enjoying the experience anyway and since time is passing, I might as well do it. Shoot, I might actually succeed! <br /><br />As in so many ways Keely, you are an inspiration and joy!Kim S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09613850092508572143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-47219099678104192232012-02-01T14:16:42.977-05:002012-02-01T14:16:42.977-05:00Lynda - thanks for stopping by and thanks for the ...Lynda - thanks for stopping by and thanks for the good will! <br /><br />"Goal" really cuts to the heart of things, doesn't it? I think acceptance and self-kindness are terrific goals, my friend.Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-53656796349214475772012-02-01T14:00:52.555-05:002012-02-01T14:00:52.555-05:00Keely~
Let me add a resounding WOW to your weight...Keely~<br /><br />Let me add a resounding WOW to your weight loss. Fantastic!! You go, girlfriend!<br /><br />Let me also concur with how fabulous your post was...er...is. (Ya, I'm a writer. *g*)<br /><br />Just one word? Geez. I love so many that have been used. Guess I'd have to say Goal. My goals are to accept that which I can't change, to be kinder to myself and to focus on my writing.<br /><br />Here's to meeting all our goals!Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-69604637013765676372012-02-01T13:24:19.732-05:002012-02-01T13:24:19.732-05:00Hi Liz! I used to be a Mary Kay consultant. My nat...Hi Liz! I used to be a Mary Kay consultant. My national director was always telling us to become a member of the DIN-DIN club - "Do it Now, Do it Now, Do it Now." I can totally relate. <br /><br />And you are so right - not only do you need to respond to the letter, write the chapter and complete all the persnickety chores life hands us. We also need to celebrate NOW. Experience joy NOW. Acknowledge love NOW. <br /><br />Good luck, Madame President, on living in the NOW this year!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-78625751074804931292012-02-01T12:56:48.065-05:002012-02-01T12:56:48.065-05:00Keely, I think I needed to find your post today --...Keely, I think I needed to find your post today -- it's so great for where I'm at in life. I've heard lots of people talk about this idea of choosing a word but have never done it. This time, you've resonated with me! <br /><br />Your original word, fearless, rang true for me, but the word I settled on is completely unsexy: it's NOW.<br /><br />I'm a procrastinator-a serious one. The word now will remind me to do the uncomfortable task now, not tomorrow. Answer my friend's letter now, Work on the writing, make the reservation,and pray NOW. And, especially, enjoy the moment and reap the rewards NOW!<br /><br />I love the idea of bead or charm hanging from something you use every day. So inspiring.<br /><br />Thanks for a great post! And here's to "engage" being the best word ever for you!LizbethSelvighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068753571254601527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-65597351846342226182012-02-01T11:49:03.314-05:002012-02-01T11:49:03.314-05:00Jane! Happy New Year! Persevere - has the benefit ...Jane! Happy New Year! Persevere - has the benefit of rhyming with your last name! Sort of, at least. I've finished two marathons in my life - I understand perseverence. The miles from about 16 through 24? Torture. I wanted to stop each step, each breath. My mantra was "I can do anything for two minutes." Perseverence in motion, baby. Love it.Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-3240677866156486472012-02-01T11:29:18.955-05:002012-02-01T11:29:18.955-05:00Keely! Sixty-five pounds? You definitely rock it!
...Keely! Sixty-five pounds? You definitely rock it!<br /><br />And I love the word engaged. It is so easy to retire from the world, and engaging it takes effort for a lot of us. I'm glad you've reminded us that the effort is worth it.<br /><br />I think my word for 2012 will be persevere. Lots of changes for me in the last few months, but I want to keep on keeping on. Thanks for the boost in the right direction.Jane Sevierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875683301649244643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-49955424367649975712012-02-01T10:59:09.236-05:002012-02-01T10:59:09.236-05:00Jennifer! Welcome! Productive - a great prism to l...Jennifer! Welcome! Productive - a great prism to look at your decisions and actions. Does xx activity get me closer to my goal? Is xx productive? Yes, another keeper word!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-57242252325715194812012-02-01T10:54:14.721-05:002012-02-01T10:54:14.721-05:00Kerry - my sister magpie - I LOVE Glitter as a wor...Kerry - my sister magpie - I LOVE Glitter as a word for the year!! And I think you can make it work! Knowing that glitter attracts you, you also know when it distracts , whether it's a surface shine, or eternal like a diamond. So, yeah, I think glitter is awesome!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-792986131121243322012-02-01T10:51:32.652-05:002012-02-01T10:51:32.652-05:00Hi Candy! Love your choices for word of the year. ...Hi Candy! Love your choices for word of the year. Believe - as opposed to Belief - is great because it implies action and intent. And balance - so important in this hectic world!Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-37291643297570191542012-02-01T10:50:08.365-05:002012-02-01T10:50:08.365-05:00Great post!! Good word, too! Mine is productive....Great post!! Good word, too! Mine is productive. I'm setting goals and being more productive in my writing and in life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-82751099118845497012012-02-01T10:47:32.212-05:002012-02-01T10:47:32.212-05:00Well first of all - CONGRATULATIONS on the weight ...Well first of all - CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss! You rock my socks!!! <br /><br />A word for the whole year? Hmmm, I'll have to think about that. First one that comes to mind is Glitter. But that probably won't really help me with anything. Ha-ha! ;-)Kerri Carpenterhttp://www.waterworldmermaids.comnoreply@blogger.com