Friday, August 27, 2010

The Happy Book Shake Up: Phase II Begins!

The Big Shake-Up & A Fresh Start

I've decided to really shake things up here at The Next Chapter: The Happy Book edition and I'm excited about where it's taking us!

As of today, everyone who would like to can join us in playing through The Happy Book by Rachel Kempster and Meg Leder! Every Friday I'll pick a random page in the book and that will provide our focus for the week (Thanks for that great idea, Helen!) Then in true Next Chapter tradition, on Fridays we will share our thoughts and experiences on our blogs, using the Mr. Linky (just as you see below) to add a direct link to your post so that we can all visit one another.

The Big Next Chapter Shake-Up

(Now, really that should be a dance move!)

  1. For Everyone Who Would Like to Play! Everyone is welcome to join us in working through The Happy Book starting today! If you are a new participant (i.e. not in the mail-around), please sign up using the form in the upper left-hand corner. Even though it may take you some time to get the book, in the video I explain what you can do, starting today. (Mail-around folks, you do not have to sign up again. New people, please do)
  2. For the Mail-Around Circles: If you are already signed up for The Happy Book Mail-Around, you should have received an email from me asking that you reconfirm your interest in participating. For reasons explained in the email and video, you must confirm by September 7th in order to stay in the mail-around circle. (I think I say the 3rd in the video but I said the 7th in writing, so the 7th it is!)
  3. For the Mail-Around Circles: The first circle to get their book back to me will win Your Creative Spark. Yep, every single person in the circle!
Happy Book Posting

For this week: If you feel like posting and making a start, feel free to introduce yourself and/or share what's been making you giggle with glee! For the bright sparklers that have been doing just that since January, you can lead the way!

Next Friday: We'll share the results of our first assignment (I give the details in the video). I have been smiling about this one since I opened the book and saw what we were doing. This one is a beauty!

New to the Next Chapter? If this is all sounding a bit confusing or if you have any questions at all, check out the FAQ. If you're still stumped, please leave your question in the comments. That way I can answer and clear it up for anyone that might be wondering the same thing.

Okay, this is feeling better already! Sometimes it's good to shake things up. I'm so excited to play our way through this delight-full book and connect with all you awesome people while our four Happy Books continue their world travels!




17 comments:

  1. Jamie, I think Phase 2 of the Happy Book is a great idea! Celebrating and sharing the book every week will be so much fun! Thanks for all you do!!

    p.s. Today I blogged about a how a simple fruit made my week so joyful.

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  2. I'm totally loving your plan for phase 2 of the Happy Book project. I'll admit that I'd grown a little ambivalent about it, but my spirit is renewed! I have my own Happy Book on order and plan to start a "Happy Book Friday" post on my blog each week. Thank you Jamie for renewing our energy!! Happiness is something we all need to focus on and I, for one, definitely needed the kick start.

    blessings,
    Kelley

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  3. Yay, we're back on! No happy post from me today as I've been feeling a right old misery all week and have no wish to write about sulking... However, the thought of travelling with a cuddly friend has cheered me up already - only problem is, which one to choose?

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  4. So cool you will be travelling with a dragon this week Jamie! Oh I wonder what I will take around with me? Love this assignment and am happy with the shakeup and you look fabulous! I miss you tons Jamie!

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  5. Ohh I love the travelling mascot idea. I have to figure out what will travel with me! Oh my!

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  6. Way to encourage us, shake up our energy and refresh us Jamie! Love your video!

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  7. Woo-hoo! I'm in for Phase II, and just signed up. Now, to choose a mascot...:)

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  8. I second Rebekah's woohoo! Love the phase 2 shake up.

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  9. Yay!! I'm glad this is feeling good to everyone! This circle is definitely coming to life! I'm already having a wonderful time with my dragon (though he's transmogrophied a bit - more on that next week!)

    Enjoy the Happy Adventure!

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  10. I'm happy about the Happy Circle shake up too, and looking forward to having some more energy here. I loved the gnome in the film Amelie, and I'm looking for my travel companion now...

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  11. Thank you so much for this. I'm ordering the book today!!

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  12. Now this is a book club I can get into! I have been lurking around Jamie's studio for a while and am excited to join in, so I'm joining in Rebekah's whoo-hoo, and I'm a Rebekah too!

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  13. I would love to join in on Phase 2. Now to decide on a mascot and take some pictures.

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  14. I love the idea Jamie and, as I am moving into a new house this week, it's going to be an adventure for me and my mascots (who, by coincidence, I popped into my bag at the last moment when the guys loaded up my house - so I have them with me now - cool, huh?)

    A happy week to everyone :)

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  15. The whole family is on board, providing ideas on where to take Chula. :D First post introducing our mascot is up. :D

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  16. I want to join too! I just need the book, but we''ll start the first week. I will be including my kids again in this one, just like Wreck this Journal. We're very happy to be back!

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  17. What a magical week this turned out to be! Thanks for the first challenge.

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Here's to sharing our mirth, acknowledging our bliss, dancing our glee and spreading some giggles! What made you happy this week?