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This is from this morning's Speed Scrap at Digi Scrap Challenges hosted by Me!

Credits:
"Golden Days" by SaL

"Aqua Bling" by Petitmoineaux

"Bits and Peices" by Harmonystar

I gave out this Participation Prize I made

Ghost of the Bayou

For last nights Speed scrap hosted by NutsAboutGabe. This will go in my zoo album when I get all my zoo pages done from the Hogal Zoo.

Credits:

"Dirty Boy" by Angel Wings and Things

"Zoo Spirit" ADSD Collab

Quote - Persuasion

"I can no longer listen in silence. . . you pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own than when you almost broke it, eight years and a half ago. Dare not say that a man forgets sooner than a woman, that his love has an earlier death. I have loved none but you. Unjust I may have been, weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. . . For you alone I think and plan. Have you not seen this? Can you fail to have understood my wishes?. . . I am every instant hearing something which overipowers me. You sink your voice, but I can distinguish the tones of that voice when they would be lost on others. Too good, too excellent creature! You do us justice, indeed. You do believe that there is true attatchment and constancy among men. Believe it to be most fervent, most undeviating, in me."

~ a note from Captain Fredrick Wentworth from Jane Austin's Persuasion.

Bonus Quote: Yup even with that one so long you still get another.

"I must learn to brook being happier than I deserve."
~Captain Fredrick Wentworth from Jane Austin's Persuasion.

Persuasion

Anne Elliot, heroine of Austen's last novel, did something we can all relate to: Long ago, she let the love of her life get away. In this case, she had allowed herself to be persuaded by a trusted family friend that the young man she loved wasn't an adequate match, social stationwise, and that Anne could do better. The novel opens some seven years after Anne sent her beau packing, and she's still alone. But then the guy she never stopped loving comes back from the sea. As always, Austen's storytelling is so confident, you can't help but allow yourself to be taken on the enjoyable journey.
From Amazon.com


Our discussion questions from my LDS bookclub at CafeMom:

1) Persuasion is Austen's last completed novel and was only published posthumously. It is often described as "autumnal," and sometimes as a work over which Austen's debilitating illness and approaching death has cast a pall. Do you see Austen's own shadows in the book?

No, I don't feel a shadow of illness or death in this book. I feels similar to her others to me.

2) Is Mrs. Russell a true friend to Anne despite her occasional bad advice? How do you feel about her eagerness to match Anne with Mr. Elliot? (Does anyone feel sorry for Elizabeth when Mr. Elliot suddenly switches his attentions from her to Anne?)

Yes. Advice is a tricky thing, especially when it comes to friends. Bad advice doesn't make a bad friend since at the time Mrs. Russell truly believed she was giving good advice and looking out for Anne's best interests. It is ALWAYS up to the individual to gauge whether the advice itself is best for them or not regardless of who gave the advice.

A match of Anne and Mr. Elliot would indeed be a good one for the family. (ignoring the whole incest thing. ;o) ) Anne could then be mistress of Kellynch Hall. Anne admits to herself that that would be nice. Mrs. Russell couldn't see Mr. Elliot for who he was and just saw the charm he meant them to see. People fall for false impressions all the time.

It's difficult to feel sorry for Elizabeth for anything. She seems very shallow which makes it difficult to feel anything for her.

3) {Just for fun} Sir Walter Elliot believes that cold weather has an unfortunate effect on women's beauty. Do you agree? How about hot weather? In which weather do you personally look your best?

Weather does in certainty have an affect on complection. Cold, windy weather, can dry out the skin and make cheeks and noses bright red and runny. Hot weather can tan, or burn and can also dry out the skin if not hydrated enough. I'm not so certain it effects beauty in quite the degree Sir Walter meant, but it does indeed affect.

I lived in Florida for 8 months and worked outside the whole time. I had a great tan and even skin. I didn't have to wear make-up to even out my complection. I feel that was the best look for me. Too bad I'm stuck up north!

4) Explain the title.

Anne's ONLY character flaw was her inability to speak up for herself. She did the bidding of her father, sisters, and even dear friends without question. Though in comparison Louise's failure to listen to reason ended in her being injured. Persuasion is a good title since being persuaded or not can lead to disaster. Being persuaded to view someone as they are not can also be a danger, but then at the end was Mrs Russell not persuaded to accept Captain Wentworth? Persuasion is neither good nor evil. One just has to choose for themselves when advice or impressions come their way.

5) What I thought

The book was so very slow at first. The language difficult to get into (This coming from a Shakespeare lover) It was like watching a foreign film with subtitles. for awhile they seem to get in the way and distract then eventually you forget you're reading subtitles at all. Once into the book I really enjoyed it. The character personalities were very unique if a bit exaggerated, yet I still had difficulties at times distinguishing character names. Too many similarities.

I was not fond of the end. Oh yes I'm glad it had a happy ending but this whole Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay situation seems to not be resolved at all. Anne & Captain Wentworth's character development was pretty good though.

It's Open!

Yay! All open! You seriously want to check this out! There's a really fantastic kit free for you just by going there before the weekend is up! And some of my bits and pieces are in it!!! I'm so proud! Also the person with the most posts on the forum gets the Whole Store! Do it! Go now! You won't be disappointed!

Here's a preview of the kit you can get...for free! The chain and heart charm are from me! Yay!

My Daddy

For Last Nights speed scrap at digi scrap challenges hoted by RebekahRain.

Credits:

"Couleurs Menthe à l'eau" by Joey

Post it, tear, and ribbon by Harmonystar

So now I know why I always do edits of my baby, I don't have to worry about all that dang hair!

Credits:

"A Mermaid Tail" by Ginger Scraps

Boo-Boo

For todays Digi Scrap Challenges speed scrap hosted by Elizabeth1015.

Credits:

"Blue Dream" by Digiscrapcoco

Ribbons by Digitreats & Dorothy

Brads & hook by Harmonystar

*That's right by ME! I've made some kit peices that I gave out as a participation prize at my last speed scrap I hosted. Here's what I gave them.

These were all scanned in and tediously edited.

If you are interested in it also. Let me know. Perhaps we can work out a deal. ;o)

All Tangled up

For the Scrap Matters speed Scrap Today

Credits:

"Fancy Fall" by Ginger Scraps

Frame by Kubivet

*You can get Fancy Fall in Ginger Scraps store opening Friday! C'mon you know you want that Rockin' Alpha!

Ginger Scraps Party!

Okay so any of you digital scrapbookers out there will NOT want to miss this! Seriously! I should know because I'm a member of Ginger Scraps Creative Team. I've already seen it and I gotta say it's going to be a blast! There are many challenges including one hosted by me where I teach you how to do some cool picture edits! There's lots of great prizes! Friday I will post the web site! Hope to see you there!

Box 'im up!

For today's speed scrap at Digi Scrap Challenges. Hosted by ME!

Credits:

"Adventures" by Farrah Smith

"Beach Glass" by Ginger Scraps

"Harvest Spice" by Shabby Princess

Balloons of fun!

For last nights speed scrap at Digi Scrap Challenges. Hosted by NutsAboutGabe

Credits:

"It's my Party" by Jen, Nikki, and Gabby

"Chloe" by Nicole

Alpha Book!

It's finally DONE! I didn't get it printed in time for Jaden's birthday, but it's on it's way right now. Since you all can't run over to see it. Here it is! My baby from A-Z. (Some of the letters are combined because my book only had room for 20).

Kit: "Aqua Bling" by petit moineaux

Mmm Cake

From the speed scrap at Scrap Matters today.

"Moments" by Summertime Design

Stitches by Carjaziscraps & Pineapple Plantation

Charm from "Paris" by Tracy

Alphas from "Transparent Twist" by luvfromindia & "Black Plastic Alpha" by
Jeni Hopewell

Time

From last nights Speed Scrap on Digi Scrap Challenges. Hosted by NutsAboutGabe

Credits:
"Nature walk" by Scrippity Scrap
"Love Nature" by Kubivet
Stitch by Kelly T. La Morge

Fablehaven 3 Grip of the Shadow Plague

In the third volume, the peril escalates as an unexplained darkness infects the creatures of Fablehaven.

Aww, Fablehaven! I do enjoy this series. I would have loved it as a kid, and well, I love it now! It's one of those raritys like Harry Potter where it's a children's book but the plot and twists are so good at keeping you guessing that even an adult can fully appreciate the story.

Once again a bit jelous at an author who made it big on his very first novel, I gotta give him credit for his ability to keep exciting things happening without being too repetative in the conflict plot. Oh sure, Fablehaven is in danger AGAIN, but it's the way they get it OUT of danger that is so creative.

I love meeting new magical creatures as well as talented humans. I love the new love interest for Kendra, after all she is nearly 15 and what 14-16 year old girl isn't thinking about boys? Will it be for good or ill we do not yet know.

I like that Seth is maturing, but remains the young boy who in a sense thinks of himself as indestructable. This is true of nearly any boy his age so I enjoy his character development greatly.

Keep 'em comin'. I'll keep reading!

Quote - Human

"We humans are conflicted beings. Our beliefs don't always harmonize with our instincts, and our behavior doesn't always reflect our beliefs. ... We wage war between the person we are and the person we hope to become."

~Stan Sorenson from FableHaven 3 Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull

Bonus Quote:

"When jumping is the sole option, you jump, and try to make it work."

~From FableHaven 3 Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull

Lil Cowboy

For Scrap Matters Tuesday Template Challenge.

http://scrapmatters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461

Credits:

Template: Jeni Hopewell

"All American Cowboy" by Yard Bunny

Kid Food?

Fot the Speed Scrap last night on Scrap Matters

Credits:
"Blue Dream" by Digiscrapcoco
"Summer's End" by piselfairy
"Crazy Crayons" by Irene Alexeeva

Plane Cute

For the speed scrap last night on Digi Scrap Challenges hosted by NutsAboutGabe

Plane Credits:

Paper:"Blue Dreams" by Kristin's Wicked Scrapz & "fancy" by Krista

Stitch:"Comme un oiseau sur une branche" by Loloden designs

Ribbon: "Blue Jeans" by Vicki @ AWP

Alpha: "Perfection" by Sstyle

Buttons: "Baby Boy" by Vicki @ AWP

Valentine Dinner scrap page

From Last Friday's SpeedScrap on Digi Scrap Challenges

Credits:

Template by In the Making

"Love Affair" by Cinnamon Scraps

Alpha- "two soon" by Shabby Princess

Speed Scrap Winning Layout!

Quote - Ends

"Ends are great. If you know how it ends, you can just start somewhere, aim, and begin to write (and, if you're lucky, it may even end where you were hoping to go)."

~ from "All Books Have Genders" by Neil Gaiman

*This was a great quote, because often this is how I write! Nice that occasionally I do something the correct way!

Sleepy Thumb Sucker

From the Speed Scrap at Srap Matters last night. This mathes my Sleepy Boy page I made before.

Sleepy Credits:
"Rock a by Baby" by GGDigitalDesigns
"Alexine" by goth_kittie

Dirty Boy

For my Speed Scrap I hosted last night at Digi Scrap Challenges on CafeMom

Dirty boy credits:

"Be it" by Sandra Nachtamazone

"Cozy Grunge" By Irene V. Alexeeva

"Unete a la campagne" by mimiscrapdigital

Alpha template by Utski Scrap

Speed Scrap Winning Layout!

Quote - Luck

"Luck, in life, depends largely on oneself. We are given chances, and after that it is up to us. If we have neither the courage nor the wit to grasp them and follow them, then they are gone, and gone for ever."

~John quoting his father from Mary Stewart's A Walk in Wolf Wood

A Walk in Wolf Wood

When a weeping man in a strange costume passes their picnic spot and disappears into the nearby woods, a brother and sister decide to follow him and soon find themselves involved in the rescue of a werewolf in the 14th century.

Questions from my LDS Bookclub on CafeMom:

Did you like this book? Why or why not?

It was Okay. I found the pacing a little slow at the beginning and the character development not as strong as I would have liked also, but the plot itself was good.

This book is popular for sixth grade. What do you think a sixth grader would get from reading this book?

Not surprising it would be popular for 6th graders. The age range and bravery shown makes it good for them. Also they probably would accept the way they were just suddenly in the past a little easier than I would where I'm used to a bit more of an explanation. I think there are some better written fantasy books for this age group though. Like the Spiderwick Chronicles (book of course is much better than the movie) and the Unicorn Chronicles which are an all time favorite of mine still!