The first challenge is up at
Scrap Across the Universe!!!
Based on the first scene with Jude sitting on the beach. It is a very soft scene with subtle tones. Then he sings the first line of the song
Girl by John Lennon:"Is there anybody going to listen to my story?"
Do you have a story you want to share? Can you use the title of the song for a Page title? Do you have that cool crisp gray beach photo you've been dying to scrap? What about the Movie's title "Across the Universe"? Does it inspire a project?
I loved this first scene so much. It set the tone for the movie.
I used a close up photo of myself and titled the layout "girl". The photo is peeling out of the paper. Then I used the first line of the song under my picture. The hidden journaling tells my story...delving into how I saw myself as a child on through adulthood. It is simple simple simple as I found this first scene clean and simple...yet full of information. As always, click on the picture to see the detail up close.
Journaling Reads:
“Was she told when she was young that pain would lead to pleasure”-John Lennon Growing up, I was loved. I had a fabulous family and knew I was a lucky girl. Funny how no matter how good you have it, you still think you are not “good” enough. I
suppose they call that a low self esteem. I was shy around people. I thought I wasn’t thin
enough. I thought I didn’t have the best clothes like every one else. I thought I wasn’t
pretty enough. I wished for things I didn’t “think” I had. These feelings peaked during
those middle school years and were thoughts in the back of my mind for many years after. I was successful in school and definitely in athletics. I was named most athletic in my senior class. I went on to college on a volleyball scholarship to play on a nationally ranked volleyball team that traveled all over the USA. I was getting very good grades in school, had friends, and a sweet boyfriend. Yet, always in the back of my mind were those ugly nagging feelings that never left me alone to be happy. I felt the need to always be on the go, perhaps trying to run away from those feelings. After graduating college, I moved nearly 2000 miles away from home to begin teaching in Florida. I loved Florida. However, those feelings packed themselves in my car and were right there along for the ride! Soon after arriving in Florida, I met my first husband and settled with him because I didn’t think I deserved anyone better. BOY, WAS I WRONG! I turned 30 and my complete self image took a 180* turn. I could talk to anyone. I had a new sense of self. I suddenly woke up and looked in the mirror and saw a gorgeous girl looking back at me. I loved me. I enjoyed waking up everyday. But, there was this not so good thing in my life holding me back trying to tell me all those things I had told myself for so many years. I realized that life can be so much better. I had to make the hardest decision in my life to hurt my two children in order to save those two children from going down a path of their own sadness they knew not at that time. I asked my husband for a divorce and became sole custodial parent to two of the best children I have ever come across. For this, I am so blessed. At this time, I was in a place I had never known in my life. I was happy, content, and free. This is not to say being a single parent was easy. There were trials and struggles I wish on no one during those 6 years. In 2005, I was at a place in my life that was conducive to having someone special in my life. I wasn’t looking for someone to complete me, I was looking for someone to come along beside me and be my best friend. I found that in Michael and thank God everyday for such a wonderful man and husband. We have become parents together of a precious little boy. My three children are each one special to me in ways I could never truly express with words. As a family we work, live, grow, and love with the same healthy respect I was blessed with as a child. Today, I parent so as to let each child know how much I value them and what they have to offer as productive citizens. Today, I enjoy life, my family, and all that awaits in the future!
“Was she told when she was young that pain would lead to pleasure”-John LennonProduct:
SEI cafe aulait Jolie Chocolat
Bazzill Basics Grey
Letters: American Crafts sixth avenue
Stickles: Star Dust
Ribbon Pull for hidden Journaling
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I used Scrabble letters I picked up at the flea circus this week for one dollar! The fibers on the spine are from a dear friend named Jingle who sent me a huge RAK of her unwanted fibers. Jingle, rest assured they are definitely going to good use!
Ok, here is my haircut....I did it. Yes, i cut my own hair. Don't ask me how I do it, but I have been doing it for over 14 years. Truthfully, I have had a professional cut 3 times as an adult. I hated every one of them! Another truth, it got a little shorter than I imagined it would be...but I love love love it! PS: I have no makeup on, so sorry if it scared you!
Thanks for looking and as always I read, appreciate and value all your comments. {Even if I do not get a chance to tell you personally!!!!!!}
