Reverb11 December 2nd

Day 2 - My Children Will Do it Differently - If you could choose one thing that your children will do or experience in a different way than you have, what would it be and why?

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To never settle.

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I never want my children to settle for something that's not good enough for them. Whether it be a school, a job, or even a relationship, I want them to strive for better and not to settle for anything just because it's easier. 

Day One, One Word {Reverb 11}

December 1st, 2011

One Word. Encapsulate the year 2011 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing

that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2012 for you?

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As easy as I thought this would be, it is definitely not the case. There are so many words I thought about and dissected, but just weren't fitting enough. The one I came up with was aimless. The definition of the word couldn't be more accurate.

Aimless: having no goal

Synonyms (to name a few): accidental, careless, casual, chance, pointless, wandering, unplanned and best of all INDECISIVE.

The antonyms on the other hand, are determined, directed, goal-oriented, motivated, pointed, purposeful and resolute.  
I chose aimless because that it was my life has been this past year. While many wonderful and meaningful things and people have come into my life, my goals have been put aside for too long. 
My word for 2012 will hopefully be PURPOSEFUL. And the meaning for that will show itself by this time next year.