tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42859192802215291792024-02-19T11:46:28.852-05:00The Next Chapter: The Happy Book Mail-Arounda creative satellite of Jamie Ridler StudiosJamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-7927506019353859032012-01-07T00:00:00.020-05:002012-01-07T00:00:03.198-05:00One Book Made It!!<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34596011?byline=0" frameborder="0" width="475" height="356"></iframe></center><br />
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Well, this may well be the longest adventure yet! In 2010 the Next Chapter Book Blogging Group tried our first ever mail-around! Together we set out to explore <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402226527/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jamiridlstu0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1402226527">The Happy Book</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=jamiridlstu0f-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1402226527" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
by Meg Leder and Rachel Kempster, both of whom encouraged us with enthusiasm. (You can hear my interview with these lovely ladies <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/creative-living-with-jamie-rachel-kempster-meg-leder">here</a>.) The Happy Book is an interactive delight, full of prompts to share pictures, drawings, poems, memories and reminders of where we find joy. What a perfect book to share.<br />
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Interest was so high that I created four mailing circles with participants in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany and the Philippines. With loving care, my friend <a href="http://www.danetterelic.com/drawingboard">Danette</a> even followed up on the book, checking to see where it had arrived, ensuring the receiver knew here it was supposed to go next. (See, I've seen quite a few mail-arounds that... um... well, never made the "around" part.) Eventually it became clear that the plan was really ambitious and that life, well, life has its own plans.<br />
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But even so, through all the distance, through all of the challenges, through all the things life threw our way...<br />
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<h3><strong>One book made it home!</strong></h3><br />
Thank you to everyone who added their joy to the adventure, whether it was in this book or in one that is still roaming or whether you joined in for our Friday happy check-ins. It really is true what they say: shared joy is doubled joy. Thank you for all the smiles.<br />
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If you're ready for more creative adventures, you can always find me at <a href="http://www.jamieridlerstudios.ca">Jamie Ridler Studios</a>. I love to see you!Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-84091954352781239602010-12-20T08:42:00.003-05:002010-12-20T08:51:30.418-05:00The Happy Book: CompleteOur journey through The Happy Book is now complete. Please sign up for my newsletter using the sign-up form on the left to find out about The Next Chapter's next adventure. We'll be playing our way through another book in the summer and would love to have you on the adventure!Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-29135614243228655532010-12-10T00:00:00.004-05:002010-12-11T17:02:21.818-05:00The Happy Book: Wrapping Up<center><iframe height="269" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17404678" frameborder="0" width="475"></iframe></center><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: Happy Book Book Log Page 102 <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">plus</span> what's made you happy this year? Let's wrap up this year-long adventure by sharing the highlights of joy we've experienced in 2010!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">And a very special thank you to <a href="http://www.danetterelic.com/">Danette</a>, Our Happiness Assistant<br /><br /></span>Working with this intoxicating special Agent of Mirth has been a delight! Danette brings a special magic to all that she does, including keeping the four flights of happy dancing across this globe. Danette has a signature laugh and I just know that when the books arrive in my mailbox, we'll all be hearing that beautiful sound rippling through the airwaves. Thank you, Danette, for being such a shining star on this happy journey.<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia has the Bliss book!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> The Giggle book is with <a href="http://stupermom.wordpress.com/">Helena</a> in Toronto!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://perpetualspirit-breedale.blogspot.com/">breedale</a> in North Carolina has sent the book to <a href="http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/">justdeezart</a> in Pennsylvania!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> The Glee book is with <a href="http://vbook.blog.soulspackle.com/">Sara at Soulspackle</a> in New Hampshire!<br /><br />When the books make it back to my mailbox, I'll be sending out an email to everyone involved in the mail-around to say, "They're back!" I'll be sure to share pictures and video of how the books have blossomed through their journey!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Be a part of the next Next Chapter!</span><br /><br />I'll be running another book club in the summer of 2011. To be sure you don't miss out on the adventure, please sign up for my newsletter in the subscription box on the left. We're going to have fun!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=02Dec2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-50517336699357716652010-12-03T00:00:00.007-05:002010-12-03T00:00:00.135-05:00The Happy Book: Week 15<center><iframe height="269" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17403844" frameborder="0" width="475"></iframe></center><p><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: What would Joan Jett Do? Page 96<br />The coming week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia has the Bliss book!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://stupermom.wordpress.com/">Helena</a> in Toronto is getting ready to send the Giggle book!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://perpetualspirit-breedale.blogspot.com/">breedale</a> in North Carolina has sent the book to <a href="http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/">justdeezart</a> in Pennsylvania!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> <a href="http://vbook.blog.soulspackle.com/">Sara at Soulspackle</a> New Hampshire has the Glee book!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /></p><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=02Dec2010a"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-39251014589184482102010-11-26T00:00:00.004-05:002010-11-26T00:00:01.961-05:00The Happy Book: Week 14<center><iframe height="269" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17191227" frameborder="0" width="475"></iframe></center><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: Our favourite recipes.<br />The coming week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> The Bliss book is with <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://stupermom.wordpress.com/">Helena</a> in Toronto has the Giggle book!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://perpetualspirit-breedale.blogspot.com/">breedale</a> in North Carolina has sent the book to <a href="http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/">justdeezart</a> in Pennsylvania !<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> <a href="http://st8ofmnd.blogspot.com/">sm8del</a> in Pennsylvania has sent the book to <a href="http://vbook.blog.soulspackle.com/">Sara at Soulspackle</a> in New Hampshire!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=25Nov2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-1717177195970721202010-11-19T00:00:00.004-05:002010-11-19T07:21:40.160-05:00The Happy Book: Week 13<center><iframe height="255" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16977848" frameborder="0" width="450"></iframe></center><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: Tourist in Your Own Town. Page 160.<br />The coming week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia has the Bliss book!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> The Giggle book is with <a href="http://stupermom.wordpress.com/">Helena</a> in Toronto!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://perpetualspirit-breedale.blogspot.com/">breedale</a> in North Carolina has the Mirth book!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> The Glee book is with <a href="http://st8ofmnd.blogspot.com/">sm8del</a> in Pennsylvania!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=18Nov2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-84577076179790445032010-11-12T00:00:00.004-05:002010-11-12T00:00:04.704-05:00The Happy Book: Week 12<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16745479" width="450" height="255" frameborder="0"></iframe></center><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: Dorothy's Shoes. Tell us about your favourite shoes! Page 113<br />The coming week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> The Bliss book is with <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia!<br /><strong>Giggle: </strong><a href="http://stupermom.wordpress.com/">Helena</a> in Toronto has the Giggle book !<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://deldino.blogspot.com/">Karen D</a> in New Jersey has sent the book to <a href="http://perpetualspirit-breedale.blogspot.com/">breedale</a> in North Carolina!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> The Glee book is on its way to <a href="http://st8ofmnd.blogspot.com/">sm8del</a> in Pennsylvania!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=11Nov2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-89218383783071329902010-11-05T00:00:00.004-04:002010-11-05T00:00:02.975-04:00The Happy Book: Week 11<center><iframe height="255" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16506994" frameborder="0" width="450"></iframe></center><br /><br />Wow! Can you believe that we've been on this shake-up for 11 weeks! And for those of you sharing our happy since the beginning, do you know that was January 15th!! Wow, that's a whole lot of joy! And we've got 5 more Happy Book assignments to go! Sweet!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:+0;">Sharing this week:</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> </span>What are the sentences you wish you had written? Share your favourite passages. Page 52<br /><br /><span style="font-size:+0;">This coming week's assignment: </span>Watch the video for more details.<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia has the Bliss book!<br /><strong>Giggle: </strong>The Giggle book is with <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://deldino.blogspot.com/">Karen D</a> in New Jersey has the Mirth book!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> Yolanda (Yolanda is Pre-Blog) in Ontario has sent the book to <a href="http://st8ofmnd.blogspot.com/">sm8del</a> in Pennsylvania!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=04Nov2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-16581018711350101892010-10-29T00:00:00.003-04:002010-10-29T00:00:01.486-04:00The Happy Book: Week 10<center><iframe height="253" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16073178" frameborder="0" width="450"></iframe></center><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: What brings you comfort? Page 54<br />The coming week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><br />By the way, <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/the-vulnerability-of-desire">here's the post</a> I referred to in the video. It's about loving what you love.<br /><br /></span><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss: </strong><a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> in Florida has Sent the Bliss to <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan has the Giggle book !<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> The Mirth book is with <a href="http://deldino.blogspot.com/">Karen D</a> in New Jersey!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> Yolanda (Yolanda is Pre-Blog) in Ontario has the Glee book!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=20Oct2010a"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-46382806314128055102010-10-22T00:00:00.007-04:002010-10-22T08:44:33.678-04:00The Happy Book: Week 9<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16062729" width="450" frameborder="0" height="253"></iframe></center><p>What we're sharing this week: Star Gazing Page 170.<br />The coming week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br />Remember, you can always simply share what made you happy this week.<br /><br /><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss: </strong><a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> in Florida is ready to send the book to <a href="http://www.southern-goddess.blogspot.com/">Mercedes</a> in Georgia!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> The new Giggle book is with <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> in Ontario has sent the book to <a href="http://deldino.blogspot.com/">Karen D</a> in New Jersey !<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> The Glee book is with Yolanda (Yolanda is Pre-Blog) in Ontario!</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /></p><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=20Oct2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-91069172382990554142010-10-15T00:00:00.005-04:002010-10-15T00:00:06.488-04:00The Happy Book: Week 8<center><iframe height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15810155" frameborder="0" width="400"></iframe></center><br /><br />What we're sharing this week: Guerrilla Happiness Page 186.<br />This week's assignment: Watch the video for more details.<br /><br /><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss: </strong><a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> has the Bliss book in Florida!<br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan is looking forward to receiving the new Giggle book !<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> The Mirth book is with <a href="http://www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> in Toronto!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> Yolanda (Yolanda is Pre-Blog) in Ontario is anticipating the arrival of the Glee book!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=13Oct2010a"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-28039598364304194362010-10-08T00:00:00.002-04:002010-10-08T00:00:02.647-04:00The Happy Book: Week 7<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15600059" width="400" frameborder="0" height="300"></iframe></center><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What we're sharing this week:</span> Time Machine - Page 114.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This week's assignment:</span> Watch the video for more details.<br /><br /><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bliss:</strong> The Bliss book is in Florida with <a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus!</a><br /><strong>Giggle:</strong> Sadly, the Giggle book has hooked up with a stranger to have an adventure of its own. A new book is being sent to <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan!<br /><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> in Toronto has the Mirth book!<br /><strong>Glee:</strong> <a href="http://owlandcrow.saladd.com/">Stephanie</a> has sent the book to Yolanda (Yolanda is Pre-Blog) in Ontario!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Remember: You can always respond to this week's prompt or simply share what made you happy this week. This adventure is all about sharing and amplifying joy and delight!<br /></span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=06Oct2010"></script>Danettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749712136102968211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-80644633946902736042010-10-01T00:00:00.005-04:002010-10-01T09:42:19.341-04:00The Happy Book: Week 6<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15404636" width="400" frameborder="0" height="300"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15404636">The Happy Book: Week 6</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1860550">Jamie Ridler</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></center><p>So, did you all enjoy the dance party? I had an awesome time visiting people's blogs and getting into the groove. It was exciting to discover some new artists and revisit some favourites! I've been listening throughout the week because last Friday I was at a workshop in Portsmouth, NH. Though I did manage to pull out my netbook and get my groove on during lunch!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last week's assignment: </span><span>Write your social profile for </span>5 years from now. Page 132<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This week's assignment: </span>Watch the video for more details.<br /><br /><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week? </strong><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> has the Bliss book in Florida!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> The Giggle book is fighting its way to <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> in Toronto will be finding the Mirth book any day now!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> The new Glee book is with <a href="http://owlandcrow.saladd.com/">Stephanie</a> in North Carolina!</li><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Remember: You can always respond to this week's prompt or simply share what made you happy this week. This adventure is all about sharing and amplifying joy and delight! </span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=29Sep2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-78924209299981298412010-09-24T00:00:00.003-04:002010-09-24T00:00:08.838-04:00The Happy Book: Week 5<center><iframe height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15137441" frameborder="0" width="400"></iframe><p></p></center><p>As we go through this Happy Book adventure, one of the things I'm noticing is the different shades of of happiness. Today we have an exuberant assignment (as you can tell by the thumbnail of the video, lol!) Last week's gratitude was warm and glowy. What are you noticing about the different flavours of happy?<br /><br />This week's Happy Book Assignment? Watch the video for details!<br /><br /><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week? </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> The Bliss book is on it's way to <a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> in Florida!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan is anticipating the arrival of the Giggle book!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> The Mirth book is headed to <a href="http://www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> in Toronto!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> <a href="http://owlandcrow.saladd.com/">Stephanie</a> is about to receive the Glee book in North Carolina!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><em>Remember: You can always respond to this week's prompt or simply share what made you happy this week. This adventure is all about sharing and amplifying joy and delight! </em><br /><br /></li></ul><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=20Sep2010a"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-41881715429279458812010-09-17T00:00:00.011-04:002010-09-20T18:41:47.403-04:00The Happy Book: Week 4<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15030565" width="400" frameborder="0" height="300"></iframe></center><br /><strong>This Week's Happy Book Assignment:<br /></strong><ul><li>Watch the video for details of this week's happy assignment!</li><li>Resource for the upcoming week: <a href="http://www.playlist.com/">Playlist.com</a><br /></li></ul><strong>Checking in on the Mail-Around: Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> in Florida is ready to welcome The Happy Book from <a href="http://healingdoll.blogspot.com/">Barb Kobe</a> in Minnesota!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> Phew! Turns out The Happy Book was shy of postage and ended up taking a step back before heading out again. But it's still sailing! And travelling back to <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a> in Michigan!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> in Toronto is next to get The Happy Book from <a href="http://www.behealthybewellbeinspired.com/">Anna</a> in New York!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> <a href="http://owlandcrow.saladd.com/">Stephanie</a> in North Carolina is looking forward to finding the new Glee Happy Book in the mail soon!</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join in Anytime!</span><br /><br />It's never to late to join in with The Next Chapter! All you have to do is sign-up in the box to the upper left, get yourself a book and play along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!</span><br /><em>Remember: You can always respond to this week's prompt or simply share what made you happy this week. This adventure is all about sharing and amplifying joy and delight!</em><p></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><br /></em></span></p><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=16Sep2010"></script>Danettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749712136102968211noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-27051213676666674592010-09-10T00:00:00.007-04:002010-09-10T00:00:04.963-04:00The Happy Book: Week 3<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14833482" width="400" frameborder="0" height="300"></iframe></center><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This Week's Happy Assignment: Page 124<br /><br /></span>I've outlined the details in the video because I know some of you are still getting your books.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mail-Around: Where are they now?<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bliss:</span> <a href="http://healingdoll.blogspot.com/">Barb Kobe</a> has The Happy Book in Minnesota and will be sending it off to <a href="http://www.carmentorbus.com/">Carmen Torbus</a> in Florida.<br /></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Giggle: </span>The Happy Book is in transit to <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Moore</a>. Now, it seems to have been on its way for quite a while, so we're starting to wonder whether it's, well, gone on a different adventure. We'll give it another week.</li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mirth:</span> <a href="http://www.behealthybewellbeinspired.com/">Anna</a> has the book in New York and will be passing it along to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.wildgreenlove.blogspot.com">Sandra</a> here in Toronto.<br /></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glee:</span> Oh, my, Glee beauties, I'm afraid this is the first of the books to officially go MIA. There have been many attempts from many different angles to see if we could get the book back in motion but to no avail. So, here's what I'm going to do. I am going to send a new book out to <a href="http://owlandcrow.saladd.com/">Stephanie</a> in North Carolina so that the circle can continue. Let's hope that the O.G. (no, not Original Gangsta but Original Glee) book finds its way back to me. Send good vibes!</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Share Our Happy Adventure!<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Remember: You can always respond to the week's prompt or simply share what made you happy this week. This adventure is all about sharing and amplifying joy and delight!</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>What was it like going on a photo scavenger hunt? (Or were you inspired to create a modern dance like me!) I can't wait to see each of your interpretations of circle, tree, smile, sparkle, heart, clean, treasure, red, fresh, sky, yum, toes, morning, home<span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=09Sep2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-61975017815505206362010-09-03T00:00:00.004-04:002010-09-03T00:00:05.702-04:00The Happy Book: Week 2!<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14647208" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mail-Around Peeps: </span>Thank you to everyone who has sent me an "I'm in" email, especially those people who for some reason didn't get the mailing but know they are on the list. Remember, if you are in the mail-around and want to <span style="font-style: italic;">stay</span> in the mail-around, you must email my by September 7th to confirm your participation.<br /><br />If you currently have one of the mail-around books, please hold onto it. After I have everyone's confirmations I will make the adjustments to the mailing lists and get back to every one of you with all the details required to keep The Happy Book dancing merrily along. And for motivation, when the first book makes it back to me, everyone in that circle gets <a href="http://www.yourcreativespark.com/">Your Creative Spark</a>!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Everyone Playing!</span><br /><br />And welcome to everyone who is going to join in and play through The Happy Book together! You can join in anytime. Please sign up in the form on the upper left.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This Week's Happy Assignment:<br /><br /></span>I've outlined the details in the video but here are the words you need to know: circle, tree, smile, sparkle, heart, clean, treasure, red, fresh, sky, yum, toes, morning, home.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span>Lol, even if you haven't watched the video, doesn't that sound fun already?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Let's Share Our First Adventure!<br /><br /></span>For those of you who dove in this past week, I hope you had fun with our first assignment! It brought me lots of giggles and invited me to be brave! I can't wait to hear what it inspired for you. What was it like traveling with a merry mascot of mirth?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=02Sep2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-68252548809410054782010-08-27T00:00:00.009-04:002010-08-27T00:00:01.187-04:00The Happy Book Shake Up: Phase II Begins!<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14436337" width="400" frameborder="0" height="300"></iframe><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Big Shake-Up & A Fresh Start<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">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!<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">As of today, everyone who would like to can join us in playing through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402226527?ie=UTF8&tag=jamiridlstu0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1402226527">The Happy Book</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=jamiridlstu0f-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1402226527" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" width="1" height="1" /> 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, <a href="http://www.firstaglimmer.blogspot.com/">Helen</a>!) Then in true <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/the-next-chapter">Next Chapter</a> 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.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The Big Next Chapter Shake-Up</span></p><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span>(Now, really that should be a dance move!)</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">For Everyone Who Would Like to Play!</span> 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 <span style="font-style: italic;">do not</span> have to sign up again. New people, please do)</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">For the Mail-Around Circles: </span>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, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">you must confirm by September 7th </span>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!)<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">For the Mail-Around Circles:</span> The first circle to get their book back to me will win <a href="http://www.yourcreativespark.com/">Your Creative Spark</a>. Yep, every single person in the circle!<br /></li></ol><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Happy Book Posting</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">For this week: </span>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!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Friday: </span>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!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New to the Next Chapter?</span> If this is all sounding a bit confusing or if you have any questions at all, check out the <a href="http://tnc-thehappybook.blogspot.com/2010/08/next-chapter-faq.html">FAQ</a>. 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.<br /><br />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 <a href="http://tnc-thehappybook.blogspot.com/2009/12/first-ever-next-chapter-mail-around.html">their world travels</a>!<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=27Aug2010"></script><br /><br /></div><br /></center>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-43603368762369559412010-08-26T23:59:00.002-04:002010-08-26T23:59:00.156-04:00The Next Chapter FAQ<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Can I still join?</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />You are always welcome. You can join at any time.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How much of a commitment is participating?</span><br /><br />It's entirely up to you. There is no pressure to participate. You can post once or every week. You can visit a few other blogs, all the other blogs or none. You can write a paragraph or an extended post. Whatever you are called to do is just right.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >What's a direct link and how do I post it?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">When adding your link to each week's secret, you want to use a direct link. A direct link is the address that takes you directly to the relevant post instead of to your blog generally. For example:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Direct Link (okay to post): </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://starshyneproductions.blogspot.com/2009/01/12-secrets-of-highly-creative-secret-1.html">http://starshyneproductions.blogspot.com/2009/01/12-secrets-of-highly-creative-secret-1.html</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">General Link (don't post) </span>:<a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.starshyneproductions.blogspot.com/"> http://www.starshyneproductions.blogspot.com/</a></li></ul> <span style="font-family:arial;">To get that url, click on the title of your post and see the new url that appears when you're looking directly at that post.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Scheduling</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There’s no hard and fast rule about when to post. Each Friday I will put up a post and create a space for you to leave a direct link to your post. In my experience, the closer you post to the Friday, the more likely people will come and visit. But remember, everyone has their own rhythm. This is supposed to be fun and inspiring. So find what works for you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">All the links are gone. What's up?</span><br /><br />On occasion, Mr. Linky hiccups and for a time the links appear to disappear. It usually only lasts a short while and they are all back, intact and ready for more additions. If this happens, come back a bit later to check the status. If after a few hours it hasn't resolved, feel free to let me know, and I'll contact my hero, Mr. Linky.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How do I put up a badge?</span><br /><br />If you're using Blogger, the easiest thing to do is:<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Add a Gadget in your Layout.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Choose Picture.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Add the address for the badge you want: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/true-diva/The-Joy-Diet-Badge-120.jpg</span></li><li>Add the address: http://tnc-thejoydiet.blogspot.com/</li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;">For direct HTML, please email me for the HTML code. I haven't yet figured out how to post it without it simply giving you the badge itself.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do I have to go to everyone's blog? I'd love to but there's just so many people participating!</span><br /><br />Not at all. This is meant to be a joyful adventure, not a chore. Let's drop the pressure on ourselves and each other. Drop in and visit when you have the time and don't be hard on yourself when you don't. When you do have a chance, consider a mix of old friends and new faces so that our community can continue to grow with support and connection.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why aren't people coming to my blog?</span><br /><br />Sometimes it can be a simple, technical thing such as not posting a direct link to your post with Mr Linky. If people come to your site and can't find your Next Chapter post, they'll likely just leave. If that's not it, it can help to visit other people's blogs, find ones you really relate to, and connect through leaving comments. Try not to take it personally. Sometimes, it's just a busy week.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">If your question hasn't been answered, feel free to email me at jamie (at) openthedoor (dot) ca.</span>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-64599105323591403112010-08-20T00:00:00.003-04:002010-08-20T00:00:02.475-04:00The Happy Book: August 20<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bjZqZWbmXK4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bjZqZWbmXK4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">This video absolutely made me giggle with glee! And sometimes, you just need a giggle!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where We Are & Where We're Going</span><br /></p><p>Our Happy Book Adventure has been on my mind over the past couple of weeks. The pace of the books is slowing down considerably and one book is in fact at a standstill. <a href="http://www.danetterelic.com/drawingboard">Danette</a> has been absolutely awesome and instrumental in connecting with people, making sure they have all the information they need, encouraging everyone to keep up the energy and the momentum but at this pace, the books will cross the finish line in 2012... for Christmas 2012!<br /></p><p>Now, we have done a powerful job so far. The books have traveled to the UK and Australia, across Canada and the US. There have been cookies and connections and smiles and gifts. We've received so many messages that the books are becoming more beautiful all the time, that people are generously sharing their art and their creations. These are treasures - and the journey we're on is to be treasured too.</p><p>So, how do we sustain the energy and pick up the pace? I'm weighing the options and have something in mind, but I'd really love to hear your thoughts. I'll gather everyone's input and give it a think and next week I'll let you know the direction we're headed.</p><p>Thank you so much for your thoughts and input, for the joy you share each week and the happiness you spread. You are beautiful and a blessing in my life.<br /></p><p>hugs,</p><p>Jamie<br /></p><strong>Let's check in with the whereabouts of our Happy Books:</strong><p><strong>Bliss:</strong> The Bliss book is on its way to <a href="http://healingdoll.blogspot.com/index.html">bkobe</a> in Minnesota!</p><p><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Pink Heels</a> in Michigan is about to receive the Giggle book!</p><p><strong>Mirth: </strong>The Mirth Book is in Maryland with <a href="http://www.nineravens.com/">Angela Raincatcher</a>!</p><p><strong>Glee:</strong> Update coming soon!</p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">What made you happy this week?</span><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=20Aug2010"></script><br /></p>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-5667103424587085602010-08-13T00:00:00.005-04:002010-08-13T00:00:00.146-04:00The Happy Book: August 13<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k7X7sZzSXYs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k7X7sZzSXYs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object><br /></div><br />Now you might have already seen this on my site but this video's take on finding joy with your own company is so beautiful and precious, I don't want anyone to miss out. When you you really loved being alone?<br /><br /><strong>The happy journey continues! Where are the books this week?</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.fumblingforwords.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> in Winnipeg has sent the Bliss book to <a href="http://healingdoll.blogspot.com/index.html">bkobe</a> in Minnesota!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://www.bohemiansinglemom.blogspot.com/">Boho Mom</a> in Ontario has sent the book to <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Pink Heels</a> in Michigan!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.nineravens.com/">Angela Raincatcher</a> in Maryland has the Mirth book!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> Getting close to solving the mystery of Jalynn in Georgia and the missing Glee book!</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Announcement: </span>Now, my friends, there's going to be a bit of a shakeup coming. I'm still working out all the details but you can expect some news about our mail-around very soon. Stay tuned!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">In the meantime, what made you happy this week?</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=12Aug2010"></script>Danettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749712136102968211noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-54348072376885650552010-08-06T00:00:00.002-04:002010-08-06T00:00:00.322-04:00The Happy Book: August 6<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fZ9WiuJPnNA&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fZ9WiuJPnNA&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><br /><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Did you watch the video? You're smiling now, aren't you? And probably singing to yourself too! And how many Happy Books do we have? 1... 2... 3... 4... Happy Books travel galore. Now it's your turn... 1... 2... 3... 4...<br /><br /></span>Now, let's see where our books have traveled to this week:</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://fumblingforwords.com/">Heather</a> in Winnipeg has the Bliss book!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> <a href="http://www.bohemiansinglemom.blogspot.com/">Boho Mom</a> in Ontario is ready to send the Giggle Book to <a href="http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/">Pink Heels</a> in Michigan!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> The Mirth book is with <a href="http://www.nineravens.com/">Angela Raincatcher</a> in Maryland!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> Fingers (and now toes) are still crossed that we hear from Jalynn in Georgia where the Glee book has been sent!</li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Let's share our happy:</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Everyone's welcome to write a post about what made them happy this week and share it in the Mr. Linky below.<br /></li><li>Come on by our <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/groups/happy">Vimeo group</a> to share a video of what makes you happy! It doesn't have to be perfect or edited or even have sound! Whatever makes you happy is just right. A moment of home video? Perfect. Your cat purring? Purrfect.<br /></li><li>Or if photography's more your thing, catch a moment of happy and share it at our Flickr group called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/shareyourhappy/">Share Your Happy</a>. Come see what people are sharing! There's family and inspiration boards and rainbows and stars and pie!</li><li>And remember, you can absolutely get yourself your own copy to work through while waiting for the mail-around book to arrive!<br /></li></ul></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">What made you happy this week?</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=06Aug2010"></script>Danettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749712136102968211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-52790500949802414462010-07-30T00:00:00.002-04:002010-07-30T00:00:05.027-04:00The Happy Book: July 30<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eIn37vzO-6g&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eIn37vzO-6g&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><br />I'm drawing on an old favourite to share a bit of happy this week. I think it's so funny that a band called "The Weepies" could bring so much joy in the world! When I saw them passing around the stars in this video, I thought "That's like us passing around The Happy Book!" Thanks so much for sticking with it and keeping this blissful momentum going!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where are the books on their happy adventure?</span><br /><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://www.fumblingforwords.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> has the book in Winnipeg!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> The Giggle book is officially with <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://www.bohemiansinglemom.blogspot.com/">Boho Mom</a> in Ontario! Thanks for sharing the excitement last week, Gabrielle!<br /></li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.nineravens.com/">Angela Raincatcher</a> has the Mirth book in Maryland!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> Last we heard the book was on its way Jalynn in Georgia. Fingers crossed we'll hear from her soon.<br /></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Let's share our happy:</span><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Everyone's welcome to write a post about what made them happy this week and share it in the Mr. Linky below.<br /></li><li>Come on by our <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/groups/happy">Vimeo group</a> to share a video of what makes you happy! It doesn't have to be perfect or edited or even have sound! Whatever makes you happy is just right. A moment of home video? Perfect. Your cat purring? Purrfect.<br /></li><li>Or if photography's more your thing, catch a moment of happy and share it at our Flickr group called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/shareyourhappy/">Share Your Happy</a>. Come see what people are sharing! There's family and inspiration boards and rainbows and stars and pie!</li><li>And remember, you can absolutely get yourself your own copy to work through while waiting for the mail-around book to arrive!<br /></li></ul></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">What made you happy this week?</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=29Jul2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-51924429185331860522010-07-23T00:00:00.002-04:002010-07-23T00:00:00.489-04:00The Happy Book: July 23<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qfcKvevod3k&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qfcKvevod3k&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object></div><br />I love these Flash Mobs. Wouldn't it be awesome to dance in one? This one is right in my hometown and I didn't even know about it until this week! There's also been a popular <a href="http://www.allflashmobs.com/flashmob/subway-dance-party-toronto/">Subway Dance Party</a> here. Imagine doing that! And inspired by <a href="http://beachdance.com/">Beach Dance</a> I'd love to do something near the water! Where would you like to do a happy dance?<br /><br />And some joyful news this week: our happiness assistant <a href="http://www.danetterelic.com/drawingboard">Danette</a> moved this week. Please send her some blissful vibes for her new home! Here's to your giggles, bliss, mirth and joy, my friend!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's see where the Happy Books?</span><br /><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://lexihanam.wordpress.com/">Roux</a> from Saskatchewan is travelling with the Bliss book!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> The Giggle book is soon to be in the hands of <a href="http://www.bohemiansinglemom.blogspot.com/">Boho mom</a> in Ontario!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.nineravens.com/">Angela Raincatcher</a> has the Mirth book in Maryland!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> The Glee book is on route to Jalynn (technical difficulties-link to come!) in Georgia! </li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Let's share our happy:</span><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Everyone's welcome to write a post about what made them happy this week and share it in the Mr. Linky below.<br /></li><li>Come on by our <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/groups/happy">Vimeo group</a> to share a video of what makes you happy! It doesn't have to be perfect or edited or even have sound! Whatever makes you happy is just right. A moment of home video? Perfect. Your cat purring? Purrfect.<br /></li><li>Or if photography's more your thing, catch a moment of happy and share it at our Flickr group called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/shareyourhappy/">Share Your Happy</a>. Come see what people are sharing! There's family and inspiration boards and rainbows and stars and pie!</li><li>And remember, you can absolutely get yourself your own copy to work through while waiting for the mail-around book to arrive!<br /></li></ul></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">What made you happy this week?</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=23Jul2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285919280221529179.post-68814425387195041332010-07-16T00:00:00.004-04:002010-07-16T00:00:01.451-04:00The Happy Book: July 16<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11532527&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11532527&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object></div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-STYLE: italic"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/11532527">'500 days of Summer' Inspiration to reality photoshoot</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user609474">Jason Kim</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span></p>Part of this happiness project is really noticing and paying attention to what makes <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">you</span> happy. Knowing what makes you happy is a part of knowing your self.<br /><br />This video made me happy on so many levels! It contains some of my most very favourite things: beauty, events and transformation. What are the things that make you happy?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's see where the Happy Books?</span><br /><ul><li><strong>Bliss:</strong> <a href="http://lexihanam.wordpress.com/">Roux</a> from Saskatchewan is travelling with the Bliss book!</li><li><strong>Giggle:</strong> The Giggle book is soon to be in the hands of <a href="http://www.bohemiansinglemom.blogspot.com/">Boho mom</a> in Ontario!</li><li><strong>Mirth:</strong> <a href="http://www.nineravens.com/">Angela Raincatcher</a> has the Mirth book in Maryland!</li><li><strong>Glee:</strong> The Glee book is on route to Jalynn (technical difficulties-link to come!) in Georgia! </li></ul><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Let's share our happy:</span><br /></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><ul style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><li>Everyone's welcome to write a post about what made them happy this week and share it in the Mr. Linky below.<br /></li><li>Come on by our <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/groups/happy">Vimeo group</a> to share a video of what makes you happy! It doesn't have to be perfect or edited or even have sound! Whatever makes you happy is just right. A moment of home video? Perfect. Your cat purring? Purrfect.<br /></li><li>Or if photography's more your thing, catch a moment of happy and share it at our Flickr group called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/shareyourhappy/">Share Your Happy</a>. Come see what people are sharing! There's family and inspiration boards and rainbows and stars and pie!</li><li>And remember, you can absolutely get yourself your own copy to work through while waiting for the mail-around book to arrive!<br /></li></ul></div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">What made you happy this week?</span><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=16Jul2010"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com3