Z is for Zest

Zest


:   lively excitement : a feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm

• : a lively quality that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy
• : small pieces of the skin of a lemon, orange, or lime that are used to flavor food

And we've reached the end...

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY.....and finally Z. Oh what a challenge. Hope you all enjoyed a journey through the alphabet. 

The month seemed to have flown by. I had a wonderful time blogging the A to Z Challenge. It was great to meet new bloggers and find new blogs to follow. Hope to see you all soon!

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

Y is for Yourself

Yourself

:  the person that is being addressed
: your normal or healthy self

Always be you and believe in you!

Best,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

X is for Xenodochial

Xenodochial

: Friendly to strangers

Ok- so this was a tough one... according to multiple sources on the web, xendochial means being friendly to strangers.

From whatis.techtarget.com, Xenodochial is an adjective describing something – such as a person, place or software application -- that is friendly to strangers. “Xenos” is a Greek word for “strangers;" according to the Oxford English Dictionary,xenodochial means "hospitable."

Best,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

W is for Witty

Witty

: Funny and clever

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

V is for Venturesome

Venturesome

: willing to take risk
: involving risk

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

U is for Understanding and an Unveiling

Understanding

• :  to know the meaning of (something, such as the words that someone 
•   is saying or a language)
• : to know how (something) works or happens
• : to know how (someone) thinks, feels, or behaves

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

AND... an unveiling of Falling for You, The Harley Files, Freshman Year, Book 1 cover!!!

Drum roll, please.... :)

Harley Jenkins has no idea how she’s going to get out of the mess her roommate has dragged her into. The university has placed her on probation and the disciplinary board has demoted her from her position in local news to the fashion section of her school’s online newspaper. She doesn’t even care about fashion and is far from trendy. She wants to be an investigative journalist, not do entertainment.

So when she hears the rumors saying something major just went down at her dorm, she sees the opportunity to detract herself from her impeding board meeting and the problem with her roommate. A girl has fallen to her death, and Harley is sure the authorities are missing something. Harley is determined to do anything to find out what happened, including hiding out in small spaces even though she is severely claustrophobic.

But when another girl falls and ends up in the hospital, Harley finds herself in the middle of a serious mystery. With the probation hanging over her and a fashion article due, Harley thinks about backing out. Will Harley be able to stuff herself in yet another uncomfortable space or will this mystery take the lives of more girls?

Join Harley during her freshman year she takes on mysteries around her college town. This is book one in a series of books. 

Coming May 17, 2016

T is for Tolerance

Tolerance:

• :   willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own
• : the ability to accept, experience, or survive something harmful or unpleasant

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

S is for Selfless

Selfless-

 :   having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself

Giving feels good!

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

R is for Resilient

Resilient:

• :   able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens
• : able to return to an original shape after being pulled, stretched, pressed, bent, etc.

And don't stop trying. 

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

Q is for Quirky and a Quick Thanks

Quirky: Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity.

I love quirkiness. It makes me...me! And it's why I like you.

Be a little quirky today.



Q is also for a quick thanks!

Thank you to all who are so willing to help with my book launch on May 17, 2016.

I am so thrilled and grateful to know and meet such amazing and wonderful people.



The Harley Files, Freshman Year, Book 1- Falling For You my new YA/NA sleuth mystery series is coming this May.

(If you missed out on yesterday's post- I am looking at releasing the first book in my new series, "The Harley Files" on May 17th and would love some help. If you are interested in helping me in forms of a blog post, tweet, facebook post, google+ post, and/or a review, please let me know. i would love the help! In exchange for helping me out, i will provide you with an ARC of The Harley Files, Freshman Year, Book 1-Falling For You. Please email me at rebeccagreengasper@gmail.com )

Thank you all a million times over!!!!

Best to all,
Becca

P is for Positive and a Plea for Book Launch Help

Positive:

• :  good or useful
• : thinking about the good qualities of someone or something : thinking that a good result will happen : hopeful or optimistic
• : completely certain or sure that something is correct or true

Create your own sunshine!

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

Also: P is for a plea for Book Launch Help

I am looking at releasing the first book in my new series "The Harley Files" on May 17th and would love some help!

If you are interested in helping me in forms of a blog post, tweets, facebook post, Google+ post, and of course a review, please let me know. 

In exchange for helping me out, I will provide you with an ARC of The Harley Files, Book 1- Falling For You.  

If you are interested please email me at rebeccagreengasper@gmail.com

You're the best!

Becca

O is for Original

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 1. archaic: the source or cause from which something arises: speciffically: originator

2. a. that from which a copy, reproduction, or translations is made

    b. a work composed firsthand

3. a. a person of fresh initiative or inventive capacity

    b a unique or eccentric person

It's good to be you! You're original.

Best,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

N is for Nice

Nice:

• : giving pleasure or joy 
• : good and enjoyable
• : attractive or of good quality
• : kind, polite, and friendly

Spread the kindness and be nice.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

M is for Modesty

Modesty:

* the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
* the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level
* behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency.

Add a little humility and be modest.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

L Is For Leader

Leader :a person who leads
            :something that ranks first
            :a first or principal performer of a group

Be the principal one of the group. Lead away

Best to all,
Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

K Is For Kindness

Kindness :the quality or state of being nice
                :a kind act

It doesn't take much, just a little kindness. Be kind to others. Be kind to all.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

J Is For Jazzy

Jazzy :bright lively or fancy in a way that is meant to attract attention

Have a little fun! Be a little crazy.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

I Is For Innovative

Innovative :introducing or using new ideas or methods
                  :having new ideas about how something can be done

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

H Is For Helpful

Helpful : making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc.
             : giving help
             : willing to help other people

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Always feels good to help others. Always.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

G Is For Generous

Generous : freely giving or sharing money or other valuable things
                 : providing more than the amount that is needed or normal :abundant or ample
                 : showing kindness and concern for others

Giving to others for nothing in return just feels good.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

F Is For Flexible

Flexible  : capable of bending or being bent
                : easily changed :able to change or do different things
                : willing to change or to try different things

It's okay to bend a little and embrace others.

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

E Is For Extraordinary

Extraordinary : very unusual
                          : very different from what is normal or ordinary
                          : extremely good or impressive

It's time to be you entirely. 

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

D Is For Daring

Daring: willing to do dangerous or difficult things
            : showing a lack of fear

Do something daring today!

Best to all,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

C is for Compassion

Compassion- A feeling of wanting to help someone in need

Have a little more compassion everyday.

Best to all,
Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

B is for Balance

Balance: the state of having your weight spread evenly so you do not fall  :the ability to move or remain in a position without losing control or falling  :a state in which different things occur in an equal or proper amount of proportion.

Take a little time today and find some balance.

Best,

Becca

My A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/

A is for Adaptability and Acceptance

Adaptibility : able to change or be changed in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose : able to adapt or be adapted

• Acceptance : the act of accepting something or someone 
•                     : the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable

Best, 

Becca

A-Z Theme- Positive attributes and inspirational ways to make a difference.

All definitions are from http://www.merriam-webster.com/