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One Little Word ~ 2015

March 15, 2015 | By Heidi | Filed Under: inspiration | Leave a Comment

This is a post that I started on January 12th. I didn’t get very far into it and then life…well, happened.

So here goes…take two. In March….

In 2014 my One Little Word was *SHINE*.  I wrote about it on peargirly.com.

I chose shine in 2014 because I wanted to use 2014 to find myself and use what I had within myself to shine.

I think I succeeded. I definitely stuck with it most of, if not the entire, year.

So we move on to 2015…which is now 3 months in already, however, I chose this word in January so it has been on my mind and in my heart since then.

olw2015grow

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grow \ˈgrō\

: to spring up and develop to maturity

: to be able to grow in some place or situation

: to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc.

: to become better or improved in some way : to become more developed, mature, etc.

: to become larger and change from being a child to being an adult as time passes : to pass from childhood to adulthood
synonyms: turn, rise, mature, get, age, originate, develop, become, acquire, experience, produce, raise, advance

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When thinking about which word I was going to chose for 2015, the word grow instantly came to mind.

I wasn’t sure if grow was a word that I could focus on for the year and be successful in following and ‘growing’ but then I went with my first gut instinct and went with the first word that came to my mind rather than another word I was more comfortable with or that made more sense to me to focus on for the year.

So grow it is for 2015.

In 2015, I want to focus on growing as a person. I want to grow as a woman, a wife, sister, daughter, friend, co-worker, employee, human.

Flowers, the tree of life, and bright colors are going to be my reminders that I am working on growing this year.

Just reflecting on the past couple months, I don’t know how much growing I’ve been able to do, or have done…

However, there are still 9 months left in 2015 for me to work on it.

Have you chosen one little word to focus on in 2015? Please feel free to share in the comments!

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Life Is a Gift

March 7, 2015 | By Heidi | Filed Under: family | Leave a Comment

Wow, could it possibly have been 3 months ago that I last blogged?

So much has happened.

My father was in the hospital over Christmas. Then he was moved to a Skilled Nursing Facility for rehab. He spent a month there and came home at the end of January.

My mother, youngest sister, and I went to Disney world the first week of February. We were there for 8 days. I have loads of photos to share.

My dad fell on the 20th of February and was taken to the ER by ambulance.

He spent a couple days in ICU and 12 hours in Hospice.

And then he was gone.

On February 24, 2015 at 2:12 am, my father died.

We are 3 months into 2015 and the whole experience is surreal, yet, I know it happened.

I was holding his hand (along with my mother) as he took his last breath.

Life is a gift and it’s precious and fragile.

 

More…happier… topics coming soon.

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Idina Menzel Holiday Wishes Album – My Review

December 7, 2014 | By Heidi | Filed Under: review | Leave a Comment

I am one of those people who willing listen to Christmas music all year long. I can’t get enough of it. I have a Christmas music playlist on my phone for whenever I need a fix and I wish there was a Sirius XM station that played it all year long! I’d be in heaven!

I am always interested in new artist’s renditions of the classic Christmas carols. And of course, I am always willing to add a new artist to my playlist to mix in some new with the old favorites.

Let me tell you a bit about Idina Menzel and her lovely Christmas album, Holiday Wishes, which is now available everywhere!

The album was produced by Grammy Award-winner Walter Afanasieff (Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey) and features such classic favorites as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” as well as Joni Mitchell’s Christmas-themed “River,” one of Menzel’s favorites.

Another highlight is a duet with international superstar Michael Bublé on “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” An exclusive Target edition of Holiday Wishes features two bonus tracks, including “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”.

Idina’s career has traversed stage, film, television, and music. She was most recently heard as Elsa in Disney’s global box-office smash Frozen, in which she sings the film’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go.” After her performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting.

Idina currently stars as Elizabeth in the original Broadway production of If/Then.

Holiday Wishes Track Listing

    1. Do You Hear What I Hear
    2. The Christmas Song
    3. Baby It’s Cold Outside (Duet with Michael Buble)
    4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
    5. All I Want For Christma
    6. What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
    7. December Prayer
    8. When You Wish Upon A Star
    9. Silent Night
    10. River
    11. Holly Jolly Christmas
    12. White Christmas

Bonus Tracks on Target Exclusive

    1. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
    2. Mothers Spiritual

My Favorites & Review

Because I am more drawn to the classic Christmas songs, my favorites are: “Holly Jolly Christmas”, “White Christmas”, and I always love just about every rendition of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

I heard, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” a number of times and never knew who the male singer was. Michael Buble is not at all one of my favorites, so I was surprised it was him, but I do like this version of the song.

“December Prayer” is also a beautiful song and she really sounds amazing. Not sure if this is an original song or a well known song. I don’t think I’ve heard it before.

I also LOVE LOVE the song “River”. I can’t remember who else sings this song, but this version is awesome!

I was a bit confused as to why “When You Wish Upon A Star” was included, but she is a Disney princess and the album is called Holiday Wishes…but for me, personally, I don’t think this song is Christmasy and doesn’t really belong on a Christmas album.

Overall though, I really like the album and will spend the season enjoying the songs in my playlist!

The album is available everywhere now…check the links below if you are interested in checking it out or follow Idina Menzel on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.. Listen to a preview or check out the video below as well.

* iTunes: http://bit.ly/IMHolidayWishes
* Amazon: http://bit.ly/IDINAHOLIDAY
* Official Idina Menzel website: www.idinamenzel.com
* Twitter – @idinamenzel
* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IdinaMenzel
* YouTube – http://bit.ly/IMHWVID

I participated in the Idina Menzel Holiday Wishes album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.

What is your favorite Christmas song and artist? Leave me a comment!

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