Y'all really got me thinking. I have never had a motto for upcoming years, but now I think it's a really good idea.

For 2002, my inaugural motto of the year will be (Drumroll please) . . . . . . . . . . .

Tie Up Loose Ends

There are so many things that I have always wanted and needed to do, but if they were high on my list of priorities, then I always pushed them back until I had a chance. No more! I am going to start doing everything that I want to do. Even if that means saying no to things that really aren't as important to me.

My motto for 2002 will be "TAKING CARE OF ME----HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND DEBT-FREE"!!!!!!

I have two mantras for 2002. Both of which I "borrowed" from one of my favorite artist's Mary J. Blige.

1. No More Drama I no longer have the time or energy for negativity. There is no need for hateration, and anyone who isn't FOR me is only slowing down my process...

which leads to my second mantra....

2. Keep It Movin This year I am not letting anything stop me from achieving my goals. I gotta keep it moving.

Oh wait, I got another one (again borrowed). This one is from Alicia Keys, "If you're troubled/you just got to Let It Go/If you're worried baby, you just go to Let It Go/All your hustles aint for nothin.....

I am not making resolutions, only affirmations. I am simply affirming the things that need change in my life. Re-evaluating all aspects of my life such as health, family, friends, academics, etc. Then I am applying my mantras to each area.

Finally Came to me!
 

My THEME for 2002 will be:

THE JOURNEY TO DESTINY AND FULFILLMENT: EXPECTING GREATNESS !

I will graduate in May 2002 with Bachelor of Social Work. This is the beginning of my destiny and on the road to fulfilling the following things:

1) Opening a Christian-Based Adoption (recruitment and placement) Agency
2) Opening a Christian-Based Youth Program geared towards their emotional and academic development and growth
3) Receiving my Masters in Social Work!
4) Purchasing my own lot for my house!
5) Having my house built from scratch!

The last three are things that I want to see done and accomplish prior to turning 30. I'm 21 now and I believe that it can happen. This year coming will be unlike any other in my emotions, in my academics, and in my ministry. I'm definitely expecting Greatness.

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Guuuuurl, you ain't NEVER lied!! I am so feeling you! But, my theme for 2002 I guess would be "Take Care of Me, Then Worry About the Rest. This means putting myself first--amking sure that I am doing well in all aspects of my life, in this order:
1.) Spirituality (Getting Closer to God)
2.) Emotional/ Mental Health
3.) Physical Health
4.) My "Me Time" :D
5.) Academics
6.) Family
7.) Politics
8.) Social

I have a BAAAAADDDD habit of prioritizing in the following order: #5, 6, 7, 8, 3, 2, then 1--and that is SO WRONG!! :o

I need to put myself first before I can begin to help others...

It took me a while, but I'm learning (and will continue to do so for the rest of my days since learning IS a never-ending process)...

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My mottos are usually humorous... my undergrad experience contained so much DRAMA i had to have a mantra i could belive in, push towards, and laugh at simultaneously.

now... the statement which will motivate me to bigger and better things:

kid free 'til 2003

it may seem silly, but i'm trying NOT to get too serious with the man in my life... trying to focus on getting this Master's degree.... trying to make BLUTANG proud of BLUTANG. i am no one's mother so i am not going to take care of or clean up after anyone BUT myself and my mess for the next year or so.
:D

Hello everyone!
 

I guess mine will be "Getting to KNOW, LIKE, and LOVE myself!"

Thanks to a friend :), I now know what I need to do!

EXCELLENT TOPIC!!!
 

MY THEME FOR THE YEAR 2002 WILL BE "STANDING ON HIS PROMISES"
THIS IS BECUASE I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME IT IS FOR ME. ANYTHING THAT HE ASK ME TO DO I SHOULD DO IT. THIS COMING YEAR I AM GOING TO ASK GOD TO GIVE ME THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO STEP OUT ON FAITH AND LEAN AND DEPEND ON HIM.HE HAS BROUGHT ME FROM A MIGHTY LONG WAY.


THANK YOU JESUS!!! :o

Every year, I have a theme/statement. Its an excellent way to jump start one's year. This year, my theme is: Posessing the Secret of Joy...for the Joy of the Lord is my Strength! (Nehemiah 8:10)

My theme for 2001 was so good I am carrying it over again. Thus, my theme is NO TIME FOR FAKE ONES.

period.end.exclamation point.

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I know that's right. But I'd have to add:
kid free 'til he marries me!

:D

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ttt for the '04

I'd have to call mine, Joy in store for 2004 because right now I am so unhappy and I don't know why. It's taking me so long to accomplish the things that I want to do and it's depressing me. Add to that, I'm lonely. It shouldn't be like this at all. I'm twenty-two. I should be content and living my life to the fullest.

My motto for 2004 "I can't buy more shoes until I buy a house/condo to put them in"

I just signed my new lease, and seeing how much money I'm putting in someone else's pocket really motivated me to put my efforts into buying a place.