New Word: Joy

It's popular to choose a word on which you can focus at the start of the year, a mantra, so to speak.  For the past couple of years, I have chosen:  Hope.  I decided this year, I am focusing on more than hope.  I'm going to focus on having more joy in my life and being a source of joy to others.  I am hoping to recognize sources of joy for me.  I am hoping to feel more joy in my life.  I am going to look for more opportunities to develop joy in my life.  I'm going to focus on things and activities that bring me joy. 

For example, a nice walk on a warm winter's day will bring me joy.  

Working with glass gives me joy.  

Taking pictures gives me joy.  

Learning a new skill gives me joy, especially if it's creative.    

Dancing and singing give me joy.  

Having lunch with friends is a joyful experience.  

Video chatting with family and friends gives me great joy.  

Sleeping in on a cold, snowy day brings me great joy!

I want to share my joy with others. I want to make sure that others have a reason to smile when we are together, whether it's a chance encounter at the grocery store or chatting with an online friend. 

Joy is spontaneous.

Joy is contagious.

Joy is courageous.

Joy is laughter.

Joy is sharing.

Joy is now.

Joy is ...

You fill in the rest.  What does joy mean to you?  What is your word for the year?

Dreams

Dreams

I want to stay up past ten o’clock.

I want to go to a party and not have to leave at 9.

I want to stay awake dancing until dawn.

I want to wear my dresses above my knees.

I want to throw my glasses away.

I want to wear clothes that fit my body like a glove.

I want to wear shoes with dangerously high heels.

I want to wear jewelry that caress my arms and neck.

I want to walk in the early morning wearing the clothes I had on last night.

I want to run 5 miles on the beach inhaling the breath of the sea.

Those were my 17 year old wishes.

Now,

I’m glad I did,
I wish I could
again.

More of the Upcycled Thrift Store Finds

This necklace has a funky look! I used ceramic spacers, chain, coiled wire and a toggle clasp!

So little makes a big difference!

I like these earrings, but they have one design flaw, and until I can figure out how to fix it and still get the same look, they won't be for sale. I do like these earrings, though.

I really love this necklace! I strung it on nylon cording! It's so pretty! I added ceramic spacers and my discs. I love the end result. This necklace is surprisingly light weight! It's a fun one to wear!

This is my favorite necklace. I used crystals and glass beads that I purchased. It is so pretty!
I think it's my favorite to date!
More to come later, but, for now,
back to our regularly scheduled programing!