One Little Word Blog Hop || May

One Little Word | Embrace [who I am]

One little word can have a big impact on your life. A journey shared.

A glimpse of One Little Word 2011. April.

This month's OLW class inspiration focused on documentation of ideas, tasks, missions and "word" stuff to accomplish this year. A to-do list of sorts. A deliberate approach to accomplishing certain tasks. As an avid list maker this made so much sense to me. A plan.

My tasks:

1. Continue weekly self portraits with minimal Photoshop editing. Observation: notice that so far very few of your self portraits actually show your face.
2. When you look in the mirror notice the positive. Comment: If you feel the need to to see the negative in your reflection at least acknowledge the positives first.
3. Research vulnerability and the role it plays in my life.
4. Develop a better understanding of guilt and how it fits into the grand scheme of my personal journey. Comment: Remember the 5/26/11 reality check Alec and Alyssa gave you and rightfully so.
5. Read 2 of Brene Brown's books again. Observation: a different perspective compared to 5 months ago.

I will probably be using this prompt (inspiration) several times throughout the rest of the year. 

I continue to document my word with a weekly photo (One Little Word | Captured) and a weekly self portrait (52 Week Project). Photos are being printed as we speak so for now I'll share 3 of my favorites from the month of May...

One Little Word Captured Week 19

 A running shoe ad hanging in one of my favorite running stores. Personalized with word art. Perfect.

and 52 Week Project Week 19

Chad and I ran a 10.3 mile trail race. The thick slippery mud and fallen trees made this one of the hardest races I've ever run. It was awesome!

And last but not least. My latest for One Little Word Captured was a "Photo Coming Soon" post. This is the photo. Week 21 captured seeing first hand the devastation in Joplin, MO. My in-laws live in Joplin and without hesitation we went to help. An experience I will never forget. Repeatedly I kept wondering...how does an entire city begin to recover? And after several days of thought...faith and one day at a time.

If you started here, at my blog, and want to start from the beginning, go to Margie's blog at http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog.

Your next stop on the OLW Blog Hop is Amanda at http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com.  

Thank you for visiting. Look for the June OLW Blog Hop on July 1.

Here is a complete list of blogs participating in todays blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.

1. Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog
2. Jamie http://jmpgirl.blogspot.com/
3. Cherie http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com
4. Jill http://jillconyers.typepad.com/ <----- YOUR ARE HERE
5. Amanda http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com
6. Lynn W www.crafty-creativity.blogspot.com
7. Rebekah http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/
8. Melissa S http://blog.mshanhun.com
9. Lisa A http://backtoallen.com/writers_blog/
10. Sam http://learncreatedo.wordpress.com/
11. Jenn www.studiojenn.blogspot.com
12. Junelle http://yesandamenblog.blogspot.com/
13. Jen S www.byjen.com 
14. Monica B2 http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/
15. Cindy http://seriousplay.typepad.com
16. Nikki www.inkyart.com.au
17. Karen D http://womenontractors.blogspot.com 

Comments

[Jen]

I can only imagine what it was like to visit Joplin. I hope your in-laws are okay.

I need to reread Brene Brown's book, too. You are right about life being different now than earlier this year (when I read Gifts of Imperfection).

Your photos and actions are inspiring. I need to visit you more often. I'll need to add that to my to do list.

[Rebekah]

Wonderful post Jill. I love all your running inspiration. I'm slowly trying to build up my endurance. And thanks for your other post on Nat'l Running Day! Didn't know that, but I'm going to get a run in just for that!! :)

[JennL]

Love your post this month, Jill. The word art added to that ad is wonderful and inspiring.

[MonicaB]

Wonderful post. I hope your family is doing well. That picture is very powerful.

Your post are always so inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[Cheri]

Your list pages are gorgeous with the typed script font - so clean and clear! And I love the photos, especially the word art on the running ad.

[jamie]

beautiful post, jill.
so much to enjoy here today.
your love of to-do lists makes this prompt just perfect for you.
i like the may intro page you created too.
great running poster. did you add the word art? i like.
and what an awesome experience to be able to go and help in joplin.
blessings to you.
~j

[Junelle]

Gorgeous running shots -- as a runner myself I know how un-fun it is to take pics of my bright red & sweaty face! lol!

I love your tasks, they sound like you know where you are going and you have clarity~ focus~ cool.

I am amazed that you could go help in Joplin, too. I am so torn up about that whole thing and in some ways it seems like it might help to have something meaningful to do~ So hard. I agree that faith is all we can hang on to. God doesn't walk away from us ~ He is always for us~

Take care and so nice to meet you -- I hope to get back and see what is new!
Junelle

[Lynn W]

As always, very nicely done!

[Mel]

Awesome post, Jill. Really honest and positive and 'real' and inspiring. My heart goes out to your family in Joplin xx

[Sam @ Learn. Create. Do.]

lovely photos, even amongst all that devastation. Hope your family are ok.

[Nikki]

I love your posts - I leave your blog so inspired. I've just started on a journey to be able to run - knee surgeon told I couldn't and that's like red rag to a bull. I love your modified ad - so true. Thanks for sharing and inspiring yet again this month.

[Missus Wookie]

The devastation in Joplin is so sobering, I'm glad you were able to go and help and I hope your family are o.k.

I like the circle background paper you've used - really cool effect. As an avid list maker I smiled when I saw this prompt!

[jillconyers]

Thank you! I'm tempted to use the circle paper way too often.

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Thank you for  your kind words. Yes, thankfully my in-laws are ok. The experience is not something I will ever forget.

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Hi Rebekah, I think I read on your blog that you got your NRD run in. Right? Good luck and anytime you want to chat about running let me know :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Thank you Jenn :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Thank you Monica. Yes my family is doing well. Amazing resilience and faith. Thank you for asking.

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Thank you Cheri. I wish I liked my handwriting more but I can't resist the clean of fonts. Have a great weekend!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Hi Jamie and thank you for your kind words. Yes. I added the word art to personalize the ad. The trip to Joplin is not something I will ever forget. I wish I could have stayed longer to help more.

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Hi Junelle and thank you for visiting. The visit to Joplin was an experience I will never forget. LOL After a long run I am so not pretty! The faith of the people in Joplin was extraordinary. Nice to meet you too.

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault