Better Late Than Never!

    I know it's January 9,and therefore it's been over a week since the year 2011 came into play. But, I still wanted to set an extra goal for myself. Well, maybe it's not really a goal. More like one word. You see, on my way to school on the first day back since Christmas Break (that would have been January 3, 2011), I was listening to the radio.
          The hosts for that particular morning show were talking about their word that they had picked for the New Year. At first I was kinda confused..you don't really here about people picking New Year's Words..just New Year's Resolutions. Anyways, they had each chosen one word to focus on for the year 2011..a word that can help them in their life (both physical and spiritual). They were also encouraging others that listened to that radio station to call in and share THEIR words with the listeners. I didn't do that, because I was still contemplating what I wanted MY word to be!
          Many of the listeners had amazing words! Patience, understanding, and mercy were a few. I have a friend who is using the word 'risk'. But, none of those words seemed like the word for me. Yes, I can definitely use some more patience in my life! And, I can certainly have some more understanding for others too...and, we all know we could use mercy in our lives! I could probably also do with some risk too. But, like I said, they weren't my words.
          Well, I figured my word out today! Here it is..get ready for it!
                      *drumroll*
                                            BE
Yep, that's right: BE.
Why did I choose this? Well, for several reasons.
One, it helps remind me to BE MYSELF. Don't BE what others want! You are who you are, and no one can change that about you!
Two, BE A GOOD EXAMPLE. There are so many people out there in this big world that need someone older to look up to, and it would really help if they actually HAD WHAT THEY NEED!
Three, BE OPEN TO SOMETHING NEW. I guess this can go along with my friend's 'risk'..? So often we have our minds set specifically what we want, and we don't care what's actually good for us! I am probably the poster-child for that problem! :)

Along with my word, I wanted to add a "theme song", so to speak. So, here it is:
Britt Nicole- HOLIDAY

It doesn't technically go with my 'word', but it does a pretty good job going with me, if you get what I'm saying. :) When I get extremely busy, or stressed, I often forget to just take time and BREATHE..!

Another song that I really like is:
Taylor Swift-YOU BELONG WITH ME

:) I know I used to say I would NEVER, EVER, EVER be a Taylor Swift fan..but, I guess it kinda grew on me! Plus, I really LOVE this song! I think it's cute. :)
These aren't my only 'theme songs' either. Nope, I have one for me and my BFFF too. Unofficially, our 'theme song' is One And The Same by Selina Gomez and Demi Lovato. I don't think she knows it, but everytime I listen to this song, I think of everything we've done together!
It might seem lame to you that I chose 'theme songs' for things, like me, or me and my BFFF. But, remember my word? BE? Know what that means? It means that I don't really care if you like my 'theme song'..because I'm gonna BE my own person :)

Happy Monday! ;)