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/

Blogging From A-Z Starts Soon!

I'm looking forward to the A-Z blogging challenge that starts this Friday, April 1st.

If you don't already know...it's a challenge among bloggers where you post something everyday except Sundays starting with the letter A and ending the month with Z.

(Find out more here...)


And I can't believe that over 1500 bloggers have signed up. Wow!!!!


(Click Here to sign up or see the list of bloggers who are doing the challenge)

This is the 7th annual blogging challenge. So crazy how time flies. I've joined in on the challenge in the past and am looking forward to doing it again. Should be loads of fun.


I write teen tough issues and my themes tend to be a little dark...so this year I've decided to spend a month on positive attributes. Join me and let's bring a little kindness to all the darkness and meanness in the world.

See you all on Friday!

Best,

Becca

A- Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Characters in Books

Today starts the Blogging from A-Z April Challenge where you blog each day of the month (excluding Sundays) starting with the letter A on April 1st and ending with the letter Z on April 30th.

This year Susan Oloier and I decided to do the challenge with the power of three. Moxie Writers, Susan's blog and my blog will all be blogging under the same topic of YA causes/teen tough issues.

Over at Moxie Writers we will briefly address the issue/cause and then offer organizations that assist in the cause.

At Susan's site, she will share a song with some of the lyrics that pertain to the cause/issue.

And here at my site, I will share characters from books associated with the cause/issue.

lcohol and Drug Abuse

Teens may try drugs and alcohol for many different reasons including: trying to fit in, likes the way drugs/alcohol makes them feel, believes it makes them seem older, or to try new things and take risks. Use leads to abuse, and the consequences of abuse can be very devastating.

Here are some characters from books that center around drug and alcohol abuse.






Kristina from Ellen Hopkin's Crank is a straight-A honor roll student. When she decides to visit her dad for three weeks, she meets Adam who convinces her to try meth. When she returns home, she is addicted to the drug, and in turn, begins a downward spiral of her life.










Anonymous from Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks is a sensitive, troubled teenage girl who records her thoughts and concerns in a diary. She is addicted to drugs and eventually overdoses.

Some Upcoming Events- A-Z Fun, Memorial Day Concert in Honor Of, Blogging News

Monday, March 25th I will be joining in the 2nd annual My So-Called Teenage Life blog hop hosted by christaramblesandwrites.blogspot.com

The rules:

Step One: Sign up on the linky below

Step Two: Dust off those old sappy diaries bursting with teenage angst or high school notebooks filled with bad poetry*

Step Three: Skim through them until you find something share-worthy

Step Four: On Monday, March 25 POST IT on your blog

Optional: We all love seeing old photos, so if you have one lying around of you as a teen, post that, too

Wednesday, March 27th is the anticipated release of J.L. Campbell's MG fiction book, Christine's Odyssey. She will be having a fun contest and giveaway of some amazing book packs. Susan Oloier's Outcast and my book, Break From You are included.

 

April will bring us the A-Z blogging challenge. Susan Oloier and I have decided to team up all three of our blogs (Susanoloier.blogspot.com, moxiewriters.blogspot.com and my site) and blog under the same topic...Teen Issues/YA Causes.

Moxie Writers site will give an overview of the teen issue and along with great resources and organizations relating to the issue.

Susan's site will have a song that relates to the teen issues.

My site will have characters and books that relate to the teen issue.

Should be loads of fun!!!

On Memorial Day, the Stagecoach Saloon in Franktown is honoring Max Donahue and other fallen military and K-9 heroes by hosting a concert, BBQ and silent auction. All proceeds will go to support Freedom Service Dogs of America, located in Englewood. For more information, please email me at rebeccagreengasper@gmail.com.     www.freedomserivcedogs.org

 The Blinker Fluid Band will be preforming.