Welcome to October's ONE LITTLE WORD Blog Hop.
For any new visitors, on the first of every month I host a blog hop for students in Ali Edwards' One Little Word class over at Big Picture Classes. Please click the links to find out more about the One Little Word concept as well as the class. If you are inspired by what you see on our blogs, it is not too late to sign up.
For Day 1 of the 31 Days of Creative Inspiration series, see the blog post below this one.
Below you will find my homework for this month. I think it is pretty easy to read, so I won't reprint the journaling.
We have a great group this month, though smaller than the past. Please visit everyone to be inspired by their awesome posts. Unfortunately Jill had some technical problems so please go directly from Nicky to Monica. Come back here to find your way since we discovered this information at the last minute.
For any students in Ali's class, feel free to send me an email if you would like to join our next blog hop on November 1.
Julie Ann is next on the hop.
THIS MONTH'S BLOG PARTICIPANTS
Thanks, Margie, for putting this together again! Can you believe we only have three months left? Wow! Ah, teens. What joy. What a challenge. Having raised two boys, my best advice (not that you asked...) is - always keep the doors of communication open. Always. And, though they may ACT like they don't want your love, hugs, etc., they DO!
Hey, did you know that it's perfectly acceptable for loving and kindness to be ONE word? Yeah. Lovingkindness. Check it out! And have a great October!
Blessings,
Jan
Posted by: Jan B | October 01, 2011 at 08:29
Margie....teens. Yes, I have one as well, though I've been lucky with him. No drama yet. When my daughter hits that age, though, I may need to be medicated! And Jan is right; my guy still wants to hang with me, he just doesn't want anyone to know about it. So creating a safe place for them is important. Thanks for always putting the hop together. Can't believe we're in the home stretch already.
Posted by: Lisa | October 01, 2011 at 08:36
I just wanted to comment that my "word" last year was "graceful productivity" ... two words, but I loved it! I do think the more active words offer the most guidance while the passive words offer more awareness. Which may be one way to look at your word. You have seemed to struggle with this January and I think it's cool that you stuck with it -- but also that you're looking forward to a more challenging word!
Posted by: Pidgen | October 01, 2011 at 10:08
Margie, if you figure anything out about raising teens please share it, I'll be having one in a few years! Thanks for organizing this hop each month, I can't believe we only have three months left.
Posted by: MonicaB | October 01, 2011 at 14:47
There's nothing wrong with thinking about a new word. I'm also thinking of a couple for next year and already trying to test them out.
Teens are so much fun and scary all at once. I have a teen girl and while the hormones can be a nightmare (and I am dreading when she starts dating), the conversations we have and new-found friendship is wonderful.
Posted by: Sam @ Learn. Create. Do. | October 01, 2011 at 16:37
Very thoughtful post for this month Margie. I can't imagine being on the other side of the world with no family and friends and starting from scratch having to find social outlets! As for teens... While I have three (okay the oldest is actually 21) I'm not going to be much help because mine are all girls. Let's just say the drama can be unreal! My best advice - be available to listen. Know that you can't fix everything and that many life lessons they have to learn on their own. But if they know you are there - and you really pay attention when they want to talk (regardless of how inconvenient the timing is) it will pay off!
Posted by: Cheri | October 01, 2011 at 16:40
I can't help you with raising kids unfortunately. I don't know how I'd be in your social situation, I'm a loner myself...although sometimes I think having people who are looking to make friends makes it easier for me personally. I can see if the pressure is intense that would get to me totally, I need my "me" time, and a lot of it! Good luck! xoxo
Posted by: Julie Ann Shahin | October 01, 2011 at 18:22
I love my 'me' time so that is the challenge for me too. The trick is finding a good balance without too much internal stress.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | October 02, 2011 at 23:44
Raising teenagers ... hummmmmmm .... I have two and no I don't have any answers, just grey hair and more wrinkles LOL Now my son is tall enough to hug me rather than the other way round and my daughter 'borrows' my shoes and make up and has boyfriends far taller than my husband - eeeek. Keeping the lines of communication open is hard work, but well worth it - good luck xx
Posted by: InkyArt | October 05, 2011 at 03:30