4/365 - My top 5 list for 2009!

#4 of my project 365

As I made some goals for the journey ahead, I was careful to pick the ones that mean the most to me this year.

While I have the usual "continued success in my business" and "do more in less time" etc. etc. I think these 5 are the most important to me this year because my two boys and my friends have been the light in the temporary darkness. This year I will show them how much I appreciate them whole heartedly.

I think as we learn new things about the people around us, the good and the bad, you grow to accommodate that knowledge and the circumstances they create. I am proud to say that I have grown; I have accepted the bad, recognized the good and most importantly embraced the positives that have come from negative circumstances.

So in short; in order to succeed in overcoming a challenge, you must recognize it and accept it for what it is. Only then can you RISE ABOVE IT!

There is a happiness in my eyes that has been missing for far too long. I am back on top and I feel like I can not fail; like I am supposed to succeed in so many ways. :0)

Peace and Love to my peeps! (That would be all of you!)

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Weeping-Willow says:

Great idea for a shot.

Seen in Project 366-1 2009
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fossibear says:

Wish you a lot of power to achieve your goals!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Church of One says:

Hmmm... I haven't made a list in ever so long. Something to consider.....

Seen in Project 366-1 2009
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MuffinMummy says:

Wonderful!
I love number 3...

(I might need to steal/borrow/"be inspired by" this later in the year!)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Elwira vP says:

The shot is perfect! Simple but striking honest. I hope and wish for you that at the end of this year you can show the same list with 5 times "check!" in front of it.
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DawnVGilmorePhotography says:

I love this shot. You really opened up here. I think the pic really demonstrates your vulnerability and how wonderful 2009 is going to be with you. Not a bad looking subject either....LOL. Love ya! 2009 is going to bring you great things, I just know it. Thanks for being a wonderful mentor & friend. I am glad we have found eachother again. You are the reason I am exploring a new side to my life and I thank you for that. Fabulous as usual, you are... (my best Yoda impression).
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cari coca says:

Very creative. Happy 2009!
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Cak Noor says:

Your Photo deserve an Emotion
From Emotional Shots Group
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1valgal says:

Love the original concept. Cudos for being brave enough to write it down and share with everyone!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Vicky Eastwood says:

Great idea for your aims for the year and very nice photo. I hope it all goes wel and that you are having a happy 2009
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Kristoffer Fure Johansen says:

I hope you succeed in all of your points!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Sassygeogirl says:

All worthy goals and it sounds like you've figured out what's really important! Just love the simplicity of this shot. Good luck!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

erinbyrnenyc says:

Great shot, and thank you for sharing your goals. We are all here to cheer you on.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

amp'ed says:

Great shot - good luck in achieving your goals this year!
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comhuntr says:

Great self portrait. Love that your boys are tops on the list....way to go Dad!

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Seen next to a fellow photo of Project 366-1 - Jan 1st 2009. (?)
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Susan Harner says:

cool idea and great SP.
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soniF[busy brainstorming and creating] says:

Fabulicious and fantastical came to mind ;-)
I like your list!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ysella says:

Awsome! I love you positive outlook and your candor :)
Good luck with your goals; I'm sure you'll attain them all.
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creative365 says:

Thank you all so much! You are all so amazing and as I mentioned above.. I want you all to know that I appreciate you very much. Flickr is such a positive for me. I love to look at all of your streams and comment on your work. I really do appreciate it when you check mine out too. Sharing my thoughts and emotions through my photography and drawings is an absolute blessing to me. Thanks again everyone for the kind comments and for sharing your own art here for all of us to see. YOU ROCK! Every single one of you!
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Gerardo's 40D says:

An amazing way to START the new year. . .Everyone of us has fallen, or will suffer a fall. . . Do not worry about how fast or, how slow you get up. . .Just do it and keep going. . .Congratulations and good luck!!!
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creative365 says:

Thank you Gerardo for the words of wisdom. I am looking forward to a wonderful year and amazing personal growth! Thanks for looking my friend!
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CB 357 says:

I hope you've noticed that the overwhelming majority of those that have left comments are female ... and its been my experience that the good ones are exceptional judges of character - and I think they've all recognised the same thing ;-)

To top it all off, you have some serious talent with a camera my friend !
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creative365 says:

Thank you CB! That is very nice of you to say. I appreciate you pal! I am looking foward to a fantastic year. The amount of positive comments and energy I have received from my flickr friends is just Tremendous! Respect goes to all of you for letting me express myself in a way that helped me deal with pain and allowed me to share my happiness. My emotions come out in my work and just the fact that you and all of the other great people here have the openess to view it and comment on it is just #&^%*@ Awesome!

Thanks again CB! Looking forward to a great 2009 here with you bud!
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B&WPhotog says:

This is most impressive! I think your clarity here and your willingness to share your aims with thousands of us will lead to lots of progress on all fronts. I salute your courage and thanks for the sort of performance art piece!
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creative365 says:

Thank you B&WPhotog. Just the word "impressive" means alot come from a person as talented as you are. I appreciate you looking and taking the time to comment!!
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scrapaholic007 says:

You are so brave. I wish you the best, and will be cheering in your corner.
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SarahMcD ॐ says:

I love your honesty.....
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creative365 says:

scrapoholic and SarahMcD - Thank you both very much for looking and for the kind words.
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gone for awhile [deleted] says:

guy, you are so positive, you will definitely rise above it.
you'll be okay. keep the glass 'half full'. :D
(cute portrait)
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Mark Cummins says:

......and you will. All of those. And more, no doubt.

Spot on mate, spot on!

:)
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creative365 says:

Thanks Joyce and Mark! You guys ROCK!
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Viskan The Wild Card says:

I really do agree with you on no #4 ... am trying to do the same.

V.
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Jen - just Jen! says:

all the best to your year! :D Your pics are great!
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creative365 says:

Viskan - I appreciate YOU! Thanks for looking.

sjdhoover - Thank you so much. So are yours!! :)
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Viskan The Wild Card says:

*grins*
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Tomitheos says:

I like your list G,
mostly because it's how you project to others, as a father, a husband and as a well rounded human being on this earth.
You are already there my friend,
just tweak and refine those details and you're good : )
such a perfectionist you are..
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

creative365 says:

Thanks T! I dont know about perfectionist. lol I have a long way to go on that point. Something I think I have discovered recently is that some things don't have to be perfect.. its the imperfections that keep it interesting. .. Thats what I'm choosing to believe right now anyway..lol Because I have a lot of flaws. hehe.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ra64 says:

Guy, thanks for all the support you have given me! I am in awe at your boundless energy, helping others as you too heal. I am looking to the day when I can achieve the same!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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