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February 18, 2012

Hi Guys! Aaron Morris's workshop, It's All About Me, starts soon (March 1st, registration is open now!) so I asked if he would write up a short "all about me" prompt that we could share on the blog...just to give you a little idea of the kind of topics you'll be learning about during class. Here's what he wanted to share with you guys...Thanks Aaron!!

When we're scrapbooking, it's easy to identify the things that make the ones we love special.  I could easily rattle off a list of things that make my two little girls absolutely perfect.  It's not always as easy to think about the things that make us special, the things that set us apart from everyone else and make our loved ones love us back.  Even thinking about it right now, I would have a hard time putting into words what makes me special.
 
So let's try journaling a little bit about what makes us special.  The first thing I want you to do is sit down and brainstorm a list of things that make you special, and be totally honest with yourself.  Think about how you are seen in others' eyes, and the person that you try to be every day.  Whatever you do - DON'T ask someone else to tell you what they think makes you special.  That's cheating, and as a teacher, I am legally obligated to report all forms of cheating to the government.  Ok, not really, but it's a much more meaningful exercise if it all comes from you.
 
Once you have your list, sit down and pick one of the things off your list.  I want you to pick the thing that you feel is the most special about yourself.  This will be the topic that you will journal about.  You are going to focus on writing a whole passage about this one character trait.  Sound daunting?  I promise it isn't.  Here are some questions to get you thinking....
 
1.  Why do you think that this characteristic makes you special?
2.  What about this characteristic sets you apart from others in your life?
3.  Where did this characteristic cultivate from?  Was it a person?  How did they contribute to this characteristic being part of you?
4.  How does this characteristic impact the ones you love?
5.  Why is this characteristic the one that is most special?
6.  How do you hope to share this characteristic with others?
 
Those are just some ideas to get you going.  Try and really think a lot about this characteristic.  One thing that I find helpful when I am having trouble writing is to just start writing, even if I know it's not good or something I won't include in the final piece.  The act of just getting started will get your juices flowing!
 
So today, I want to give away one seat in my upcoming workshop "It's All About Me."  If you would like to be entered to win the spot, in the comments below, tell me one thing that makes you special.  It'll be your starting point!
 
The giveaway closes Sunday night (2/19) at 9:00pm PST. Winner will be announced on Monday (2/20). Good luck!
 
And the winner is Alice Jaggard! She said: One trait that is special about me is my intuition.  Not a psychic thing, just the way I can read the tone of a voice, body language, a series of small events that others might not notice, or lack of routine behavior.  All of these trigger an understanding of what is going to happen.
 
(sorry I posted the winner 2 days late guys!!)
 

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Posted By magnets  |  April 29, 2012 at 01:55 AM

I guess my special trait is my smile. I am always smiling and seem to bring out the smiles in others too.
Posted By Selenaintx  |  February 21, 2012 at 02:53 PM

I feel that I am a good listener. This class sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance.
Posted By Sally  |  February 20, 2012 at 06:43 AM

I think my greatest quality is I am a systemizer. I can organize a process and execute it without blinking. I have three wonderful kids who make life very interesting (& definitely give me pause and cause to exercise my gift. :)
Posted By Melanie b.  |  February 19, 2012 at 06:22 PM

I guess my special thing would be that I am always trying to see the positive in anything. Negativity kills your spirit. Thanks Aaron for the chance to win a seat in your class!
Posted By Corbi  |  February 19, 2012 at 06:09 PM

I don't really consider myself as being "special' ... plain, ordinary and tolerant is more how I'd describe me. Maybe this could class could help me to better describe me!
Posted By gypsylcm  |  February 19, 2012 at 05:06 PM

These are all great guys!! I hope to see you all in class!
Posted By Aaron  |  February 19, 2012 at 04:06 PM

Oh I am so sorry. I didn't realize my comment had posted. Opps !
Posted By Tami Hass  |  February 19, 2012 at 02:22 PM

I feel my most important characteristic is My moral value to " NEVER GIVE UP !". No matter what it is in my life, I find that I am the type of person that never excepts No for an answer. It might change how I have to go about accomplishing something, but I will complete it to the point that is satisfactory to myself, so that to me that task is full filled and feels completed to me. Over the years and my own personal growth, I have learned that I used to be the person that never took no as an answer, and sometimes it was daunting because it would live me with a helpless feeling of unaccomplishment when I was unable to see something to the end. I have learned over time that to me, the word "NO" is just a detour. There are many ways to reach the end of the road even when the "word No" is thrown into the mix. I'll find a way to get to the end point that I can feel achievement with, and therefore to me is important. I see so many others give up when they hear NO, to just want to scream, NO doesn't mean NO , STOP, and do not go further...it simply means there is a detour ahead,and are you capable to find the detour and reach the final destination.
Posted By Tami Hass  |  February 19, 2012 at 02:21 PM

I feel my most important characteristic is My moral value to " NEVER GIVE UP !". No matter what it is in my life, I find that I am the type of person that never excepts No for an answer. It might change how I have to go about accomplishing something, but I will complete it to the point that is satisfactory to myself, so that to me that task is full filled and feels completed to me. Over the years and my own personal growth, I have learned that I used to be the person that never took no as an answer, and sometimes it was daunting because it would live me with a helpless feeling of unaccomplishment when I was unable to see something to the end. I have learned over time that to me, the word "NO" is just a detour. There are many ways to reach the end of the road even when the "word No" is thrown into the mix. I'll find a way to get to the end point that I can feel achievement with, and therefore to me is important. I see so many others give up when they hear NO, to just want to scream, NO doesn't mean NO , STOP, and do not go further...it simply means there is a detour ahead,and are you capable to find the detour and reach the final destination.
Posted By Tami Hass  |  February 19, 2012 at 02:20 PM

I feel my most important characteristic is My moral value to " NEVER GIVE UP !". No matter what it is in my life, I find that I am the type of person that never excepts No for an answer. It might change how I have to go about accomplishing something, but I will complete it to the point that is satisfactory to myself, so that to me that task is full filled and feels completed to me. Over the years and my own personal growth, I have learned that I used to be the person that never took no as an answer, and sometimes it was daunting because it would live me with a helpless feeling of unaccomplishment when I was unable to see something to the end. I have learned over time that to me, the word "NO" is just a detour. There are many ways to reach the end of the road even when the "word No" is thrown into the mix. I'll find a way to get to the end point that I can feel achievement with, and therefore to me is important. I see so many others give up when they hear NO, to just want to scream, NO doesn't mean NO , STOP, and do not go further...it simply means there is a detour ahead,and are you capable to find the detour and reach the final destination.
Posted By Tami Hass  |  February 19, 2012 at 02:19 PM

One trait that is special about me is my intuition. Not a psychic thing, just the way I can read the tone of a voice, body language, a series of small events that others might not notice, or lack of routine behavior. All of these trigger an understanding of what is going to happen.
Posted By Alice Jaggard  |  February 19, 2012 at 07:05 AM

Wow, what a hard question....I could tell you tons about my family members..MMM.. I guess I would say what makes me special is my constant positive attitude and drive to make life HAPPY and FUN everyday because LIFE can turn at any moment so enjoy everyday as you can.
Posted By Jen Wright  |  February 19, 2012 at 06:37 AM

Many of my friends and family look to me for advise or discernment in different situations. They believe I am very grounded and think things thoroughly through before I act.
Posted By Melinda Wilson  |  February 19, 2012 at 06:08 AM

Hard question - why is it so hard for us to know our strengths - we all have them. I guess one thing for me would be my ability to get a team to work together towards a common goal. Handy at work! Thanks for this chance to win a spot in this cool class.
Posted By vigsy  |  February 18, 2012 at 11:40 PM

One thing that makes me special is my ability to save memories to share with my grandchildren through use of my talents in photography, digital scrapbooking and writing. But, the memories don't include much about me....so I need to fix that!
Posted By enjcrafts  |  February 18, 2012 at 11:25 PM

I take care of my special needs sister - she's my best buddy and we do everything together.
Posted By Sharon G.  |  February 18, 2012 at 07:37 PM

One thing that makes me special is I am an exceptionally loyal friend. Despite time or distance or difficult times, my friends are my friends for life.
Posted By Connie Myers  |  February 18, 2012 at 06:50 PM

I would have to say patience, I have ALOT of patience!
Posted By Sheryle  |  February 18, 2012 at 06:20 PM

I am an excellent organizer.
Posted By Ami P  |  February 18, 2012 at 05:42 PM

I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Posted By Sandy Lewis  |  February 18, 2012 at 05:13 PM

This is a hard question! I think what makes me special is that I am calm in a crisis. Luckily I haven't needed to to this many times, but when I have I don't fall apart. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted By Robin W.  |  February 18, 2012 at 04:52 PM

I know when to take a nap.
Posted By CarlaIN  |  February 18, 2012 at 04:00 PM

I am very kind hearted. I have a hard time being mean to people. If I care about you, I am always caring and kind. Thanks for a chance to win too.
Posted By jennymc  |  February 18, 2012 at 03:47 PM

I am analytical - always trying to determine the root of an issue and somehow hopefully "fix" it.
Posted By Ginger Padgett  |  February 18, 2012 at 02:03 PM

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