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Post by lakritze on Mar 2, 2022 19:08:35 GMT
I like the way the begin story kit for January integrates with the OLW mini kit. However I almost feel like the papers/cards have a waxy finish to them. I can't get my stamp ink to dry. I'm smearing everything. It's driving me nuts. And I'm really disappointed in the stamps. Both the alphas and the ones that came with the mini kit. I feel like no matter what I do I can't get a clear image. I'm so sorry I usually have no problems with Ali's stamps. Have you tried StazOn ink? and prepping the stamps? (I usually use rubbing a rubber over them or just my skin) |
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Post by lakritze on Mar 2, 2022 19:14:52 GMT
I am focusing on my word in two different ways this year. I am absolutely amazing at starting projects. I am absolutely horrible at completing anything. Always have been. I have so many projects and plans that I have started over the years. My closets are full of unfinished projects. I have decided that this is the year that I will COMPLETE my unfinished projects. If it's something I have started and it's not sparking joy, then I will thank it for the joy it brought me in the moments that I did work on it and I will toss it. If it's important to me I will finish it by the end of the year. The second way I am focusing on my word COMPLETE is I want to do a COMPLETE decluttering of my apartment. I tend to be a bit of a packrat. When I was married I was living in a large, 4-bedroom house with lots of space. When I divorced, I moved into a small 2-bedroom apartment and I brought too much stuff with me. My life is cluttered and it makes me feel not at peace when I walk through the door at the end of my work day. I have a picture in my mind of what I want my space to look like. I need and want to make that a reality. I like your word and how you plan on using it. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Mar 2, 2022 19:18:03 GMT
I like the way the begin story kit for January integrates with the OLW mini kit. However I almost feel like the papers/cards have a waxy finish to them. I can't get my stamp ink to dry. I'm smearing everything. It's driving me nuts. And I'm really disappointed in the stamps. Both the alphas and the ones that came with the mini kit. I feel like no matter what I do I can't get a clear image. I'm so sorry I usually have no problems with Ali's stamps. Have you tried StazOn ink? and prepping the stamps? (I usually use rubbing a rubber over them or just my skin) Once I stamped the alphas on regular paper I was fine. The mini kit stamps just weren't cut deep enough. I sent an image to AE and they have sent a replacement stamp. I am waiting for it to arrive. |
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Post by SnoopyFan on Mar 2, 2022 23:29:09 GMT
As I said in a previous post, I didn't really look for pictures that necessarily went with my word COMPLETE as I was going through magazines and tearing out pictures and words for my vision boards. I just went with whatever appealed to me in the moment. I love vision boards. I could make them every day! I made four, on cardstock, and used tape runner to adhere them to the pages in my notebook.   |
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Post by merry27 on Mar 2, 2022 23:54:00 GMT
This months prompt doesn’t speak to me at all. I do not care for poetry. I did try to have an open mind and try the assignment but it is just not for me. I would like to do something with my word this month but not sure what. Have you ever changed a month or done something different?
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Post by Citygirl on Mar 3, 2022 0:17:09 GMT
This months prompt doesn’t speak to me at all. I do not care for poetry. I did try to have an open mind and try the assignment but it is just not for me. I would like to do something with my word this month but not sure what. Have you ever changed a month or done something different? Absolutely. I don’t always do the vision board because it’s not my favorite and I never do the music one. Usually I’ll go back through the old classes and pick something I do like or make something up. |
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Post by mom on Mar 3, 2022 1:32:11 GMT
This months prompt doesn’t speak to me at all. I do not care for poetry. I did try to have an open mind and try the assignment but it is just not for me. I would like to do something with my word this month but not sure what. Have you ever changed a month or done something different? Me neither. I think I am going to find a poem from someone else and put it in my album. Maybe commit to learning the poem by heart for the month instead. |
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Post by merry27 on Mar 3, 2022 1:50:56 GMT
For the last several years, February or March has always been an action prompt (tracking something every day) so I was prepared for that. I would just do it for this month instead but what if it ends up being next months prompt?
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Post by lanena on Mar 3, 2022 2:15:11 GMT
If a prompt doesn't speak to me, I think it would be just fine to write a reflection on how my word is present in my life for that particular month. Another option is to have a practice that spans two months. I also have a lot of quotes on my Pinterest board that I can print out and include in my OLW journal.
There are tons of options, including reading a book that has something to do with your word.
I enjoy poetry, so I am open to writing a poem about my word...I'm just not feeling it at the moment. March is a long month, though, so I may change my mind. Right now it seems kind of forced, but maybe the "rails" are exactly what I need to keep me focused on my word.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Mar 3, 2022 2:38:44 GMT
I'm not really a poetry person, so I don't know that I will be writing a poem. We'll see...
I do love quotes, though. I've been finding quotes and adding them to my journal.
I don't feel that there's any set way that you have to approach OLW. Do what works for you. I love vision boards. I love making vision boards. A mind map does nothing for me, so I didn't bother with that.
I'm taking the parts that work for me and using those. The parts that don't word for me? I don't give them another thought.
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Post by kimba on Mar 3, 2022 13:14:12 GMT
In another fit of creativity, I did parts one and two. Now I'm up to create a poem. I feel kind of stuck. I think I'll throw the papers into the corner and come back to them in a few days, just like a scrapbook layout.
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Post by lanena on Mar 3, 2022 13:50:07 GMT
I listened to the first two videos while I cleaned up in my scrap room yesterday. I really like the Part One prompts, so I'll do them, set them aside, and then come back to the rest.
It seems like you don't really need to write a poem to complete the prompt. It's more of a reflection this month, and the poem is something you do if you're up to it.
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Post by scrappyem on Mar 3, 2022 15:28:37 GMT
I was expecting the tracking prompt too. I wonder if that will come up in another month or not be included this year.
I like the idea of having a conversation with my word. I love poetry but not sure if I will write a poem or not. Sometimes stuff like this can feel forced to me and my brain rebels so we'll see how it goes. Funny, this reminded me how much I miss when the world had things like poetry readings and book signings. I need to see if the library here has started bring any of that stuff back yet or not.
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Post by mom on Mar 3, 2022 18:26:21 GMT
I was expecting the tracking prompt too. I wonder if that will come up in another month or not be included this year. I like the idea of having a conversation with my word. I love poetry but not sure if I will write a poem or not. Sometimes stuff like this can feel forced to me and my brain rebels so we'll see how it goes. Funny, this reminded me how much I miss when the world had things like poetry readings and book signings. I need to see if the library here has started bring any of that stuff back yet or not. In one of the videos (not sure which one, but I watched it last month in the OLW classroom) she said it would be coming later. |
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Post by kimba on Mar 4, 2022 21:33:01 GMT
In my conversation with the two sides, Me and then my OLW, I found it interesting that "my" side were short answers, but my word "Open" sure said much more! I need to ruminate on this some more. This was a good exercise thinking about my OLW in a slightly different way. I do like having more instructors in the class.
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Post by lakritze on Mar 4, 2022 22:42:48 GMT
In one of the videos (not sure which one, but I watched it last month in the OLW classroom) she said it would be coming later. Thanks for the info. I also thought this month would be the tracking prompt. It shows every now and then things are changed up  I'm not at all gifted in coming up with a poem or so, so I'll go with a quote and my usual 'this happened' card from the SBTM digi cards. |
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Post by scrappyem on Mar 5, 2022 17:50:33 GMT
I was expecting the tracking prompt too. I wonder if that will come up in another month or not be included this year. I like the idea of having a conversation with my word. I love poetry but not sure if I will write a poem or not. Sometimes stuff like this can feel forced to me and my brain rebels so we'll see how it goes. Funny, this reminded me how much I miss when the world had things like poetry readings and book signings. I need to see if the library here has started bring any of that stuff back yet or not. In one of the videos (not sure which one, but I watched it last month in the OLW classroom) she said it would be coming later. Thank you! I haven't been super good about watching all of the class content so I missed that. |
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Post by kimba on Mar 8, 2022 16:01:30 GMT
Has anyone created a poem? Or watched the March Zoom call? I watched the recorded Zoom call. I found it interesting that Ali & a few others had an easier conversation with the "Me" says than their "says". I was the opposite.
Then, if I heard correctly, someone said well you know your Word answers are your word answers too. Hmmmmmm...that really hadn't occurred to me!
Anyways, since my word is "Open" I decided I should share my poem. Here.
I am in a world of green grateful to be learning
Sunshine helps ideas progress and thrive
Anxiety and closemindedness are clouds on the horizion
I choose to stay outside and learn toward something positive
like peace and health for the world
More ideas learned outside
Sun shines white gold steady
The trail ahead is full of twists and turns
but I can see
people jumping for joy in the garden
I know this to be true
I'm trying real hard
People are inherently good
(Can you tell I want to get outside??)
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Post by quietgirl on Mar 9, 2022 0:26:15 GMT
Has anyone created a poem? Or watched the March Zoom call? I watched the recorded Zoom call. I found it interesting that Ali & a few others had an easier conversation with the "Me" says than their "says". I was the opposite. Then, if I heard correctly, someone said well you know your Word answers are your word answers too. Hmmmmmm...that really hadn't occurred to me! Anyways, since my word is "Open" I decided I should share my poem. Here. I am in a world of green grateful to be learning Sunshine helps ideas progress and thrive Anxiety and closemindedness are clouds on the horizion I choose to stay outside and learn toward something positive like peace and health for the world More ideas learned outside Sun shines white gold steady The trail ahead is full of twists and turns but I can see people jumping for joy in the garden I know this to be true I'm trying real hard People are inherently good (Can you tell I want to get outside??)
Really lovely. Beautiful poem. And yes I can't wait to get outside too! |
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Post by mom on Mar 10, 2022 14:02:40 GMT
Has anyone created a poem? Or watched the March Zoom call? I watched the recorded Zoom call. I found it interesting that Ali & a few others had an easier conversation with the "Me" says than their "says". I was the opposite. Then, if I heard correctly, someone said well you know your Word answers are your word answers too. Hmmmmmm...that really hadn't occurred to me! Anyways, since my word is "Open" I decided I should share my poem. Here. I am in a world of green grateful to be learning Sunshine helps ideas progress and thrive Anxiety and closemindedness are clouds on the horizion I choose to stay outside and learn toward something positive like peace and health for the world More ideas learned outside Sun shines white gold steady The trail ahead is full of twists and turns but I can see people jumping for joy in the garden I know this to be true I'm trying real hard People are inherently good (Can you tell I want to get outside??)
Lovely poem!! |
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Post by mom on Mar 10, 2022 14:04:17 GMT
My word is Peace and this week my heart and soul have found peace. It’s been so nice to just let everything go. Now to figure out how to capture that peace at home…
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Post by pancakes on Mar 14, 2022 12:37:03 GMT
I have yet to write my poem (I don’t mind writing one) but it’s so interesting how different the teaching styles are of these guest teachers and how the lack of Ali as the main teacher kind of throws me off…like I loved Lu’s energy last month. She made me want to create. I’m not as jazzed by this month. I’m sure there are people who feel really inspired but I feel like I’m attending a therapy session and don’t want to finish watching the content.
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Post by mom on Mar 31, 2022 21:52:04 GMT
End of the month check in!! How's everyone doing with their word? How are you doing with your album/notebook?
I have found a good place to be this month, after vacation. While I haven't had complete peace, I am retraining my brain to think of ways to respond that will eventually bring peace (if that makes sense). So its been a good month!
My album is complete through February and I am working on March. My printer is crapping out I think so I haven't finished yet. But plan to this weekend. For the poem part of the month, I found a poem and will use it.
Edited: my printer is possessed and decided to work today. So I finished everything through March. I would like to snap a good selfie tomorrow for an extra inside pocket but that's not required.
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Post by pancakes on Apr 1, 2022 3:07:09 GMT
I’m half-done with March. I added a bunch of photos with my new PictureMate printer today because I took some staycation PTO from work 🙌🏼
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 1, 2022 14:55:14 GMT
I have made it through 6 weeks of my modified OLW. I'm not accomplishing near as much as I wanted to (stress related). I am going to pull my album out this weekend and scrap the next six weeks so I am ready to go with it. We shall see how I do. It's funny because when I'm under stress I feel quite paralyzed and then can't seem to focus on anything. But today I'm meeting with my new therapist so that is a step in the right direction.
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Post by teacherlisa on Apr 1, 2022 16:43:52 GMT
I am finished through March with the exception of a couple photos I need to slip into pockets once they come from PP.
I am looking forward to this months prompts. I have not decided what I am going to do yet but lots of fun options.
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Post by mom on Apr 1, 2022 19:28:14 GMT
I am finished through March with the exception of a couple photos I need to slip into pockets once they come from PP. I am looking forward to this months prompts. I have not decided what I am going to do yet but lots of fun options. What's this months prompt? I havent even looked! edited: just saw the email. Its choose your own adventure. |
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Post by mom on Apr 1, 2022 19:29:02 GMT
I have made it through 6 weeks of my modified OLW. I'm not accomplishing near as much as I wanted to (stress related). I am going to pull my album out this weekend and scrap the next six weeks so I am ready to go with it. We shall see how I do. It's funny because when I'm under stress I feel quite paralyzed and then can't seem to focus on anything. But today I'm meeting with my new therapist so that is a step in the right direction. Good luck with your new therapist. I start my new one on Tuesday and its taking every ounce of will power not to cancel. LOL |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 1, 2022 21:13:37 GMT
I have made it through 6 weeks of my modified OLW. I'm not accomplishing near as much as I wanted to (stress related). I am going to pull my album out this weekend and scrap the next six weeks so I am ready to go with it. We shall see how I do. It's funny because when I'm under stress I feel quite paralyzed and then can't seem to focus on anything. But today I'm meeting with my new therapist so that is a step in the right direction. Good luck with your new therapist. I start my new one on Tuesday and its taking every ounce of will power not to cancel. LOL My therapist had to reschedule for Monday as she had a sick kid. I'm the exact opposite. I was actively bummed about it. Lol! |
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Post by Citygirl on Apr 9, 2022 23:05:12 GMT
I’m at a retreat this weekend so I got all caught up in my album. The poem was rough 😂. I’m trying to keep this project ultra simple this year. My April prompt is just going to be a “currently” page that I set up to fill in throughout the month.
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I'm not at all gifted in coming up with a poem or so, so I'll go with a quote and my usual 'this happened' card from the SBTM digi cards.
