Simple and Serene Living: resolve

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"Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get, you've got to make yourself."

Alice Walker

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I looked up the word resolve in the dictionary and the definition that I like best is:

Firmness of purpose!!

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I haven't made resolutions for this new year, but I do have firmness of purpose.

My blog this year will be about my journey, as a woman, starting over. I want it to not only be about my journey, but as an inspiration and sharing of the journey of all women.

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Along with my love for vintage and how I incorporate it into my life, I will also be drawing more from my experience of counseling women along with the things that inspire me.

We all have our ups and downs, our new beginnings both small and large, our hopes and dreams.

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We should be able to laugh together and cry together, because as women, supporting each other is what we do best.

We may be at different stages in our lives, but we are held together by the common bond of being women. Our stories may be different, but they are stories of women.

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So, I resolve, with firm purpose, to share more of my story and yours. I will showcase blogs, both big and small. I will offer giveaways. I will share vintage inspired decor. And yes, I will laugh and cry with you.

Welcome to 2013.

All photos came from my Pinterest boards. I would love to have you follow me here.

SusieJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:06 AM
Laura, I loved the photos. Women do help each other. We need to.I have enjoyed the ladies and few men that I have met through blogging. xoxo, Susie
DebbyJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Following your journey will be fun. Blogging friends are special. I'd rather read a blog that is personal than one that isn't. Love the picture of the hands....esp. that little wrinkled and peeling hand of the newborn.
Cranberry MorningJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Hope you have a good 2013, Laura. Enjoyed your choice of photos for this post! And it is true that no one can make us happy. Happiness is a choice, like so many other things in life.

All the best in 2013.♥
Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Laura I know that the journey you are on in 2013 will be an amazing journey! I'm excited to join you!

hugs, Linda
Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Wishing you much happiness on your journey in 2013! I will be here following you and cheering you on!
xoxo ~ Barb
cindyJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Count me in on the journey, Laura. Bring on 2013!
UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 3:27 PM
Happy 2013 and I'm happy to share the journey with like minded women.
RURAL January 2, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Laura, have you ever watched a compass needle spin, and suddenly point in the right direction? It knows without any uncertainty that it's in the right direction. I think that you have found yours....it's wonderful to watch, and to be part of the journey.

Jen
UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Looking forward to making this journey with you , hope you will follow along with mine also .
I started following your Pinterest boards too , I love Pinterest ! So many ideas !
Sharon
TannaJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:59 PM
I'm looking foward to the journey, Laura. Onward!! blessings ~ tanna
NanaDianaJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:49 PM
What a great post, Laura- I know this next year will be one of change and growth for you- xo Diana
Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Happy New Year, and may the journey be sweet.
Ricki TreleavenJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Happy New Year! LOVE the first quote. I want you to know that you and your blog inspire me every week! Super post, my friend. I'm following you on Pinterest. I feel like I need to copy and paste half your boards, LOL!

xo,
RJ
LynnJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Laura, that’s a good quote. I’ve not made a resolution. I did choose a word for the year ~ moderation. You have already been an inspiration to me. One day you urged me to choose joy during sadness. Thanks to you, today I purchased a vintage piece of furniture that will make my 2013 a breeze. I look forward to your journey. Stunning final picture.
Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:37 AM
Lovely post, Laura! I'm looking forward to your posts in this new year. I pray that this will be a wonderful year for you and for us all.
renae January 3, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Laura! My friend I just joined you on Pinterest. and ...I am very pleased with your attitude and desire to move forward in a positive manner. GOOD ON YA. (do people still say that? didn't oprah say that years ago?) But yes! Good be upon you. there. :D