Slice of Life: One Little Word for 2014
I’ve been banging my head against my desk trying to come up with my One Little Word (OLW) for 2014. Okay, so I haven’t literally smacked myself but figuratively I have a 
few times.
I want this year to be epic (is it okay I still use the word “epic” or is it a little 2012?). This year I’ll finish my junior year of college and then I’ll finish the year with professional “block” courses, the precursor to student teaching.
I’m learning amazing things in my classes. I’m taking three English courses this semester and I’ve truly enjoyed the subject material I was fed last semester.
Shucks, I guess you could say that I’m really learning a lot.
Also in 2013, I was introduced to the beloved writer’s notebook. For Christmas, I even got my family writer’s notebooks because I am now the biggest fangirl of them…thanks Dr. Ellington!
Now after all of the epic-ness of 2013 I was really upset with myself because I couldn’t find an equally epic word for 2014. Of course, I wanted all of the words!
Brave. Be. Roots. Courage. Discover. Celebrate.
Then I had an epiphany (I love it when that happens).
Not only do I want all of those words, moreover, I want to REMEMBER all of the awesome epic-ness happening to me.
I want to REMEMBER all of the epic literature I’ve been digesting. Particularly, I’m taking a grammar course that I especially want to REMEMBER.
I want to REMEMBER my junior and senior year of college (even if I AM 21 now).
I want to REMEMBER growing and maturing throughout my last few years of college.
REMEMBER is my word for 2014. I’ve done some reflecting and remembering in 2013 (like my drawing about Sept. 11) and I’ve documented a bit in my writer’s notebook but I’m ready to take it to the next level.
I have a new pocket-sized notebook that I carry in my purse. A few weeks ago I even pulled it out in the ridiculously long line at Walmart and began writing and rereading past reflections.
Who knows, maybe I’ll even REMEMBER a workout.
Here’s to you 2014! It’s going to be one to REMEMBER.
Love the word that you have chosen! It sounds like you have quite a year to remember! Last year my word was brave and I had a hard time choosing my word this year! Finally found it…now to work it!
I’m interested: how do you follow a word like Brave? That’s one powerful word and I can imagine the struggle you had trying to find one to follow it!
I believe this will be a year to remember for you! I love the fact that you are writing at Walmart line; that speaks of your passion! Your future students are going to be blessed!
Wow Jaana, that is so nice of you to say! I’m enjoying my literate life even if it means looking like an odd-ball in Walmart. But then again, who doesn’t look strange in that place…
I love your word remember. Taking the time to notice and write all that is happening in your notebook is a good plan for remembering.
Enjoy,
Cathy
I’m definitely excited to look back on my year in my writer’s notebook!
I am waiting for my OLW epiphany. But, it was reassuring to read about your journey to your word. You have had an epic year, for sure, so remember seems beautifully fitting.
Thank you Tara. Sometimes you have to bang your head against a desk to get that epiphany to come…or at least I did. Sending good vibes your way so you can discover yours!
I think “epic” and “remember” are great words! I hope you have an epic-ly awesome 2014! 🙂
Thank you Laura! I hope your student teaching is treating you well. Best of luck 🙂
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