tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post4162037522771491089..comments2023-10-15T04:19:39.781-05:00Comments on Austin Eavesdropper: A better resolution: The New Year's Word.Austin Eavesdropperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09089689495366272459noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-79569277372615393092010-12-31T01:28:32.250-06:002010-12-31T01:28:32.250-06:00I love what you said under flexability. I DO THE E...I love what you said under flexability. I DO THE EXACT SAME THING! I imagine getting the thing I want then when my bf says"no,blah blah blah" I get all upset over nothing. Btw I am an only child too...... lolLucynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-9497741810867777242010-12-30T14:19:56.359-06:002010-12-30T14:19:56.359-06:00Little late on the bandwagon, as usual, but I LOVE...Little late on the bandwagon, as usual, but I LOVE this idea. Sometimes I feel you and I live in parallel lives - only you are much more bubbly, accomplished, and vibrant :) . I, too, totally visualize things in my head and throw a private hissy fit when it doesn't go that way. This is definitely something I need to work on. Flexibility seems to match it perfectly, although I do love Openness, too, as it seems to convey an openness to new possibilities. Not sure if I'll do the New Year's Word completely, but I am sure I will work it in somehow.<br /><br />Oh how much fun aerial dance classes would be! I've been wanting to do hot yoga, pole dancing lessons, or... something new. Aerial dance classes would definitely fit the bill, but unfortunately I only get to pick one, and I think I'll work on the hot yoga idea first to get my flexibility up.Pink Sun Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13277040624995779824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-11250036091505982152010-12-23T13:22:51.980-06:002010-12-23T13:22:51.980-06:00I LOVE this idea!
I think I'll take a little ...I LOVE this idea! <br />I think I'll take a little bit of time to consider what my New Year's Word will be.... The tricky thing is to land on something that will help me find my best self and not choose a word that's easy-peasy, or something I'm already doing anyway. Hmmm. I'll be back with my word before New Years! Thanks for such a wonderful idea!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08588638048591062737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-44263468965248673062010-12-23T11:58:43.836-06:002010-12-23T11:58:43.836-06:00Tolly,
I recently quit a job that was creating se...Tolly,<br /><br />I recently quit a job that was creating severe anxiety in my life. I am working part time at a job I love, but still searching for something to add to the days I am off. Not gonna lie, it has been tough in this economy. I definitely struggle with simply settling on something just to make things easy. So, my word would probably be TENACITY- pursuing something without compromise in order to achieve a goal with purpose and intent.<br /><br />I adore the resolution word idea. I think it would be lovely to be able to personalize a zen stone with your specific word on it to serve as a reminder of the word that translates to zen in your life! <br /><br />Last but not least- Ballet Austin has amazing dance classes for adults. I take ballet there (with VERY minimal previous experience), and it is wonderful!Yananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-15365713810671686452010-12-23T00:18:30.352-06:002010-12-23T00:18:30.352-06:00@Tanya - LOL. Let it shine, girl! I think "a...@Tanya - LOL. Let it shine, girl! I think "abundant" is SUCH a marvelous word to describe your pregnancy state o' mind. You are, quite literally, giving yourself to another being. That is CRAZY. In a good way.<br /><br />@Madelyn - Then "openness" might work for you too, then! I think of it like opening a fist. Releasing whatever was being clenched (like inhibitions), and in the same gesture, turning up an open palm (for new things). <br /><br />I really had my doubts about "openness" because it sounded so vague, but already, I've been using it in my day-to-day, and it's making me calmer. And simultaneously more excited. Someone didn't book one of my authors and I really wanted them to, and I thought, "openness." Also, I registered for aerial dance classes in the name of new experiences. "Openness." I'm telling you -- something's there!!<br /><br />@Dad - You were always a master of QUALITY relaxation. You don't just sit around - you go to freaking Costa Rica! And white water raft / zipline through the jungle! But that might be slightly more active than "unlaxing."Austin Eavesdropperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089689495366272459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-5850144895398168292010-12-22T15:39:34.668-06:002010-12-22T15:39:34.668-06:00Unlax. That's my New Year word for 2011. My Da...Unlax. That's my New Year word for 2011. My Dad used that word all the time. It's from an old TV comedy show. It's more than just relax. Kind of like unwind and relax.Dadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-83865215846268885062010-12-22T13:49:28.806-06:002010-12-22T13:49:28.806-06:00Love this post!
Tolly - I totally have the same...Love this post! <br /><br />Tolly - I totally have the same problem of getting something in my head, but I'm even worse at communicating and expect poor Cody to read my mind. And then get mad when he gets it wrong. How effed up is that? He's a good man for putting up with my crazy.<br /><br />Mine might be "let go" ...of expectations, of inhibitions, of fear. Is there a better word for that? I want a word that embodies letting go and also trying new things - getting out of my comfort zone. Maybe it can be a New Years phrase?madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420899859874048327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-89181527663290544352010-12-21T13:00:35.249-06:002010-12-21T13:00:35.249-06:00I was thinking love, happiness, relaxation, time s...I was thinking love, happiness, relaxation, time spent on things that matter with the people that you care about, appreciation for all that Austin has to offer, nature...ok, I sound like a total hippie. I should preface this with I'm pregnant with my first kid and sunshine is currently radiating out of my ass.<br /><br />:)Tanya (a Taste of T)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212334804681156804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-45804996059721146842010-12-21T10:37:22.235-06:002010-12-21T10:37:22.235-06:00@Breanna -- Along the same "simplify" li...@Breanna -- Along the same "simplify" lines, Ross and I are all about "purging" right now (as in, the kitchen, my closet, etc.) and it is freaking liberating. Clean house = clean mind.<br /><br />@Katie -- Thanks! My friend and I are signing up for the Jan. 11 session. You should come do it with us! It's the beginner's class. :)<br /><br />@Christi -- Ooh! I like "create." That's a good one. <br /><br />@TheFirstKitchen -- LOL, "seizures." :) You know, along the lines of "seize," I tried out "openness" last night when my friend invited me to a party. I was sort of in the mood to go, but could have just as easily stayed home with coffee and book...anyway, I thought, "OPEN" and went to the party. It was ridiculously fun -- gay bar, a Tony Bennett cover band (& 8-piece orchestra! Inside the gay car!!), awesome company. So, seize! Get it girl.<br /><br />@TrophyBoutique -- A) Laurel, I love your blog lately. B) My special drink is this weird vinegar + apple juice thing Bragg's makes. It is yummy. (To me, anyway). <br /><br />@Megan -- LET'S SO GO! Kimmie and I are starting Jan. 11. For $220 you get 12 lessons. It's Tues/Thurs, 7-8:30, for 6 weeks. You in??<br /><br />@Corey -- Cool! Glad you like it.<br /><br />@KellyND - You are so not alone with flying off the handle when things don't go your way. Like Laurel, I hate myself when I get that way, too. But anyway -- I know! Isn't 'create' a good one? <br /><br />@Le Tigre -- Aww, Lauren. Embrace. That one might be my favorite. And dude, Agent Red's BODY (not to be pervy here) convinces me to take aerial dance classes!! So lean and flexible! She's amazeballs.<br /><br />@Tanya -- Ahh, abundance. In what ways, dollface?Austin Eavesdropperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089689495366272459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-67585088588492881932010-12-20T20:45:06.932-06:002010-12-20T20:45:06.932-06:00Tolly I love this. I usually do resolutions but l...Tolly I love this. I usually do resolutions but love the simplicity of a word. I'm leaning towards Abundance.Tanya (a Taste of T)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212334804681156804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-74792142722293676662010-12-20T16:55:17.128-06:002010-12-20T16:55:17.128-06:00I think mine will be 'embrace'. ALSO want ...I think mine will be 'embrace'. ALSO want to take aerial silk classes!! My friend Sarah ( Agent Red ) http://www.agentred.net/classes-in-austin-tx teaches and WE need to go!!!Le Tigrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559969068254470923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-65783890947783672052010-12-20T16:37:29.500-06:002010-12-20T16:37:29.500-06:00I love this post! That's such a fantastic idea...I love this post! That's such a fantastic idea. I've never been a girl to stick to my resolution, and the idea of the New Year's Word is rather enticing. I think I need a hand full of words. Patience, Focus and I'm totally stealing Create. That is such a good one! I've got to learn to slow down and stop flying off the handle when things don't go according to plan...and I've got to stop procrastinating with EVERY SINGLE THING! Thanks for this! :)I'm a Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966599026672470384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-65792839989351012452010-12-20T15:11:56.030-06:002010-12-20T15:11:56.030-06:00hmmm...this is a really good idea, actually. thank...hmmm...this is a really good idea, actually. thanks for the thoughts :)Corey Wilkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115658849911096251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-88440231803410868942010-12-20T14:26:00.296-06:002010-12-20T14:26:00.296-06:00Mine will be 'liberating'. Like you were ...Mine will be 'liberating'. Like you were last year, I'm wrapped up in the stresses of every day life. And I am aware that I am doing it to myself. So I want to change things radically. Ooh, maybe it will be 'radical'--but in a good way.<br /><br />Also, I so want to do those aerial silk classes! I looked into it after my trapeze lessons and then life kept going and I haven't done it yet. Let's go!Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-15806996943720214672010-12-20T13:12:32.937-06:002010-12-20T13:12:32.937-06:00I can't believe you didn't tell us what yo...I can't believe you didn't tell us what your special drink is. <br /><br />PS (re: flexibility)I do the same thing. I can't help it, even though while I am acting that way I hate myself for it. <br /><br />Gotta think of a good word. Patience, probably...<br /><br />xo<br />LaurelTrophyBoutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636730095961243278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-60155184504446799322010-12-20T13:01:26.047-06:002010-12-20T13:01:26.047-06:00Wow, that's a great idea!! Maybe my word will ...Wow, that's a great idea!! Maybe my word will be... seize? Not as in seizures, but rather "seizing the day!" I like "savor" better though :)<br /><br />NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-51195590448421908102010-12-20T12:58:20.713-06:002010-12-20T12:58:20.713-06:00This is one of my favorite posts, Tolly. CREATE wi...This is one of my favorite posts, Tolly. CREATE will be my intention for 2011. Create the life I want to live...<br /><br />Was just thinking the other day I needed to make time to go to Austin Zen Center. Thanks for reminding me!Christi @ Rumination Avenuehttp://www.ruminationavenue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-87293250606348604692010-12-20T12:55:40.309-06:002010-12-20T12:55:40.309-06:00Fantastic post! I always create my goals at this t...Fantastic post! I always create my goals at this time of year. Like everyone else I know the 'resolution' stuff won't work for me.<br /><br />I'll need to think a bit on the words. I do like savor, though. <br /><br />Ariel dancing is something I've been dying to try. Thanks for the link!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043188744919982270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-63140334079037673392010-12-20T12:25:17.745-06:002010-12-20T12:25:17.745-06:00Ha, and of course, I just checked Zen Habits and L...Ha, and of course, I just checked Zen Habits and Leo sums it up perfectly for me:<br /><br />http://zenhabits.net/always-simple/Breannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019704231366936991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-16273393863909670112010-12-20T12:22:28.537-06:002010-12-20T12:22:28.537-06:00Ohh, Simplify can mean so many things: Want/need l...Ohh, Simplify can mean so many things: Want/need less. Get rid of the negative/unnecessary [things, feelings, desires]. Don't overcomplicate - it only creates pointless drama. <br /><br />I'm having a big war with STUFF right now and the desire to accumulate it. In 2011, I want to pare down and declutter my life in as many ways as I can so I can focus on what I really need and love. That's mainly what SIMPLIFY means to me.Breannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019704231366936991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-8670691433255716062010-12-20T12:13:22.225-06:002010-12-20T12:13:22.225-06:00Ooh! I like your words, ladies. @Camille - Savor. ...Ooh! I like your words, ladies. @Camille - Savor. Yes! Ross and I always tell each other how lucky we are. "We're so lucky to live in this city." "We're so lucky to have each other." "I'm so lucky you cook for me." (Me, saying that to him). I think Savor is an awesome choice.<br /><br />@Breanna - Simplify, cool. In what ways?Austin Eavesdropperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089689495366272459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-56538840789276314052010-12-20T11:54:09.902-06:002010-12-20T11:54:09.902-06:00This is something I've been thinking about, to...This is something I've been thinking about, too. I love the idea of just a word to focus on instead of a bunch of resolutions that, let's face it, won't be kept. :)<br /><br />Camille, I really love SAVOR. That might be one of mine - I think I need at least a couple of words. My other word for 2011 is SIMPLIFY.Breannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019704231366936991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780795730939193102.post-1235531518976853262010-12-20T11:20:49.135-06:002010-12-20T11:20:49.135-06:00Tolly, I LOVE this idea!! I'm a big New Years ...Tolly, I LOVE this idea!! I'm a big New Years resolution gal myself, since I am constantly striving to get better, smarter, healthier, make my biz better, etc etc... which can be a good thing except that it doesn't leave a lot of time to actually savor the amazing moments of everyday life! So maybe my word will be "SAVOR." Because really, what's the point of striving to create the life you want to live unless you actually take time to enjoy it?CAMILLE STYLEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309985673497290662noreply@blogger.com