My New Year’s Blogging Wish List

Happy New Year!!!

Well, here we are in 2008, and my mind is already racing at a mile a minute, plotting and planning for an awesome year to come.

I’ve already come up (thanks to Christine Kane) with my “word of the year” - Om (yes, it is a word - it’s in the dictionary).

Here is what I said on Christine’s blog about it (check out her post, it’s marvelous):

Since I started practicing yoga about six months ago, I’ve found that my times of meditation and the chanting of this mantra believed to be the “spoken essence of the universe” has brought me much in regards to my mental health and well being. I guess I could have chosen “centeredness” as well. I’ve learned its OK to be still, and not think about anything but what’s happening at that very second. I’ve written about “sinking into the earth” at these times of stillness and relaxation, and that’s a mental image that goes hand and hand with the sound of Om.

I’m going to continue this quest for “centeredness” next year, with that word and sound as my touchstone.

All this thinking and “Oming” wouldn’t be complete unless I also conjured up a list of my wishes for the “Ramblings” blogging community:

A wish that I can meet and talk to at least 300 blogging friends at SOBCon08 in Chicago. Yes, there WILL be a SOBCon, and yes, I will be the MC again. Perhaps I can do that “bloggy dance” again too. What do you think?
A wish that I can keep learning joyfully and jubilantly with my friends and colleagues at Joyful Jubilant Learning, and anyone else who takes in the warm and welcoming aura that that site, led by the magnificent Rosa Say, gives off each and every day.
A wish that I can support 100 Bloggers this year with a post or two. My main man Phil Gerbyshak leads this group of excellent writers, and they’ve been too kind leaving my name on the contributors list (when it’s been way too long since I’ve contributed).
A wish that I can make it to Des Moines this year to see the “Iowa blogging posse” again. Drew, Sandy, Tim, Mike S, Mike W, Tom, Doug and Mitch, stay warm and see you soon.
A wish that I’ll be able to throw more than a few thoughts into Liz Strauss’ “Open Comment Night” during the year. This is always one heck of a party each and every Tuesday, and the drinks taste pretty good too!
A wish I can go to a yoga class taught by the “yoginis who blog”, Asia and Liv
A wish that I can keep getting great comments and encouragement from all who visit here, including Andrew, Robyn, Herman, Ariane, Delaney, Karen, Chris, April, Lyman, Tim, Joe, Steve, Maria, KermitFan, Terry, Robert, Karen, Larry, Chris, Jesse, Rick, Douglas, Stephen, Trevor, Mary, Eric, Angela, Steve, Albert, Deb, Raven, Vern, Denise, Derrick, Liz, Tina, Terri, Jen, Troy, dharmamama, Donna, Doug, Kristen, Jim, Valeria, HART, Priscilla, and Jacklyn (just to name those who have graciously left notes over the past few months).
A wish to keep reading outstanding stuff from the likes of Jodee, Ben, Steve, Dave, Rebecca, Lisa, Leah, Tony, Kammie ,Hilda, Dwayne, Dawud, Easton, Connie, Alex, Cat, Director Tom, Ellen, Ann, Marti, Craig, Kent, Jason, Char, Erin, Claire, Jonathan, Wendy, John, Dave, Tshombe, Adam, Junebug, Karen, Raymond, Steve, Ryan, Mike, Shawn, Heather, Becky, Jennifer, Kathy, Gina, Digital P, and Amanda. Keep on blogging gang!
Lastly, a wish filled with positive vibes and great tidings for Susan Reynolds, who’s fighting cancer with wonderful panache and in public, on a separate blog and on Twitter. Inspired by Susan, the Frozen Pea Fund has been established to funnel contributions in her honor to the American Cancer Society. Go to the site and find out how the fund got it’s name, and if you can, pitch in a few bucks to a very worthy cause.

A lot of wishes, yes, but hey, I’m a half-full guy! Have an outstanding, productive, and fulfilling 2008!

There Are 31 Responses So Far. »

Comment by Thomas Clifford on 2 January 2008:

Hi Terry,

Well, if OM is your word of the year…

Then your blog must be your OM sweet OM.

Many thanks for including me in your list…what a pleasant surprise.

May you be great in 08!

Tom
Comment by Leah Maclean on 2 January 2008:

Thanks for the encouragement Terry. I appreciate it. Even though I’m still on my mid-summer/new year holidays I’m busting with thoughts and ideas for when I get back on board 9or should I say on blog).

My 2008 new year wish for you is that you get all that you wish for …. oh yeah and may the “Om” be with you.
Comment by Rosa Say on 2 January 2008:

Granted Terry! “A wish that I can keep learning joyfully and jubilantly with my friends and colleagues at Joyful Jubilant Learning, and anyone else who takes in the warm and welcoming aura that that site.”

You, my superbly optimistic friend, are as much a wish granter there as I am! Mahalo for keeping JJL in your heart as you think about 2008 and “Jubilation Way.”

…and you know, Om sounds like a good word to add to my ma’alahi (contentment) arsenal - thank you!
Comment by Rick Cockrum on 2 January 2008:

Thank you for the wishes, Terry. With you, they’ll all come true.

Om shanti Om
Comment by Robyn on 2 January 2008:

Terry, I wish I could have seen you dance… that’s one thing we miss except through video, and may your ramblings be full and your cup overflow in 2008!
Comment by Karen Lynch-Live the Power on 2 January 2008:

Hi Terry,
I Love your New Years blogging wish list. It feels so loving and powerful with good wishes to so many people!
I love your word “Om”-the spoken essence of the Universe.
Joy and Blessings to you this 2008!
Comment by Stephen Hopson/Adversity University on 2 January 2008:

Terry:

Thanks for the link love, especially so soon in the new year! I hope you enjoyed ushering in 2008 and wish great success, inner peace and happiness.

By the way, I LOVE your new blog design. I see that you’ve moved over to Wordpress too! Congratulations. Me too. I moved over in October of 2006 and am loving it even more than blogger.com I love the plug-ins and the flexibility that it offers bloggers.

Keep going!
Comment by liv on 2 January 2008:

mmm….linky love! t-star, i fear that you won’t make it to the navel of GA to have one of my classes, but i hope that if you ever need a sequence or pose tip that you’ll never hesitate to email me.

best wishes for a wonderful new year!

~om mani padme hum~
Comment by Drew McLellan on 3 January 2008:

Terry,

We’re keeping the coffee hot in DSM, waiting for your arrival!

Can’t wait to see you again.

Drew
Comment by Phil Gerbyshak on 3 January 2008:

I can’t WAIT for SOBCon08 Terry! It’ll be another chance to see you dance…and share your magical wit with the rest of us.

Here’s to Making it GREAT in 2008! Let me know how I can help you!
Comment by Jesse Petersen on 3 January 2008:

I’ll keep leaving my comments as long as we’re both around. Give me a buzz if your frequent flier miles bring you to Tampa.

Let me scratch your sports itch…
March Madness, Baby! Tampa 2008!
http://www.sptimesforum.com/ncaa2008 if you’re looking.
Comment by Starbucker on 3 January 2008:

Thanks all! How blessed am I. Wow.

Tom, OM sweet OM indeed!

Leah, be sure to drop me a note when you are back “onblog”

Rosa, thanks for granting my wish (I knew you would). Here’s one more - we meet in Chicago in May!

Rick, keep inspiring me with your “deepness”. Namaste!

Robyn, you come to Chicago and I’ll dance - guaranteed!

Karen, keep that joy flowing all through 2008!

Stephen, thanks for your kind words about the site. I’ll keep going if you will!

Liv, my yogini blogger, I may not get to GA, but you never, never know. Meantime, any tips to get into Crow? Tough one there - can’t do it yet.

Drew - heat the milk too. Be there soon.

Phil, keep pushing me towards greatness. I need that.

Jesse, you’ve built a great site here, my man! I’ll be in Florida a couple of times, in March and in April - I’ll let you know where and when soon.

All the best to all of you!
Comment by Robert Hruzek on 3 January 2008:

OK Terry - you can do the dance, but you MUST wear the deely-bobbers!

Dang! Now I’m going to have to go out and buy a pair of nearly opaque glasses so I’m not blinded!
Comment by Mary Schmidt on 3 January 2008:

Terry,

I’m looking forward to SOBCon ‘08 - May what? in Chicago. I’m planning out my trips this year and want to make sure I’m there!

Ommmmmmmmmm……
Comment by Ryan Karpeles on 4 January 2008:

Thanks for the love, Terry. Best wishes to you as well for 2008 and beyond
Comment by Delaney Kirk on 4 January 2008:

Happy New Year Terry! I love the new design. And isn’t Christine Kane inspirational? I saw her in concert in Tampa last month and she is great!
Comment by Starbucker on 4 January 2008:

Hi Robert, Mary, Ryan and Delaney - thanks for stopping by the new place.

Robert, deely-bobbers it is! Good luck with the glasses.

Mary, it’s from May 2-4 (there, I said it - the cat’s out of the bag). See ya there.

Ryan, thanks for the kind wishes - same to you. It would be great if we could meet at SOBCon and talk about leadership face to face.

Delaney, Christine is the best - she is truly inspirational, and it’s great that she’ll be at SOBCon again to perform. Hope to see you there too!

All the best to all of you.
Comment by Lyman Reed on 5 January 2008:

Thanks for the mention, Terry! Those are some fantastic wishes. I’m planning on being at SOBCon08 this year, so thanks for the link to the site.
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Comment by Starbucker on 6 January 2008:

Hi Lyman - thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear I’ll see you in Chicago in May -look forward to chatting with you! All the best.
Comment by Hilda Carroll on 8 January 2008:

Happy New Year Terry! And thanks for the mention. One of my intentions for 2008 is to get back into the writing, both on and off-blog. Looking forward to it and everything else the year may bring.

all the best,

H.
Comment by Starbucker on 9 January 2008:

Hi Hilda! Please do get back into writing - we need you out here in the blogosphere! All the best to you as well.
Comment by Jodee Bock on 10 January 2008:

You totally rock, Terry! I’m going to do my best to get to SOBCon this year - I’d love to be one of the 300! Hope to see you at the Bigger Small Talk Summit in Fargo in June ….

Happy 2008!
Comment by HeatherD ("Footsteps") on 10 January 2008:

Many thanks…
BTW, I always find something good to think on in your posts!
Comment by Starbucker on 12 January 2008:

Hi Jodee and Heather! Thanks for stopping by.

Jodee, I hope to see you in Chicago, and I’m also hoping to make it out to Fargo. Happy 2008 to you too!

Heather, thanks for your kind words.

All the best to you both!
Comment by tracy Ho on 14 January 2008:

Great article,

thank you for sharing,

tracy ho
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Comment by sunshineforlife on 15 January 2008:

Hi Terry, may all your wishes come true! Happy New year! it’s been long i have come to visit your page — and now wow! you got a new look! it’s neat! so techy!
Comment by Starbucker on 15 January 2008:

Hi Tracy and Arlene! Thanks for stopping by.

Tracy, it was my pleasure to share these wishes.

Arlene, glad you like the new place - come back again soon!

All my best to you both.
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Comment by Tina Anderson on 27 March 2008:

I am very inspired by your goals for the new year because I am a brand new blogger. I hope all your blogging wishes come true this year!