Studio 2B[SM] you're invited! A club with attitude. Created by girls, for girls, so you can be who you want to be

Girls' Life, Dec, 2004

STUDIO 2B--where it's always in style to be yourself.

BECOME, BELONG, BELIEVE, BUILD.

STUDIO 2B.

It's a national network of girls just like you, striving to do things their way. Thousands of girls from around the country created STUDIO 2B so they could make their own connections, hang out with friends, try new challenges, and share their hopes and dreams in a trusting environment.

It's all about doing it your way--shaping your own experiences, taking action, being a leader, setting and achieving your personal goals. At STUDIO 2B, you can become your best self, belong to an amazing group, figure out what you believe, and build toward your future.

What is STUDIO 2B ...?

... it's a community of girls 11-17 who want to make a difference in their lives and in the world, and have fun doing it! STUDIO 2B is brought to you by Girl Scouts. it has all of the things you love to do, from traveling to exotic locations to roughin' it in your backyard to just hangin' with the girls. Whatever you want to do--it's here!

Use this pocket planner to set a taste of STUDIO 2B. Check out how to tackle LIFE, create your personal STYLE, take the PULSE of what's going on, chill in the LOUNGE, find your own ESCAPE, or figure out what's NEXT in your world. Then, decide what you want your "studio to be!"

LIFE

Life is full of crazy experiences. Ever feel like you just want to scream at the top of your lungs, run for cover, or bury your head in the sand? Parents, BFF's, BF's, teachers, little brothers, big sisters, homework, after school activities ... AGH! And what do you do when life sends you an embarrassing moment?

Check out this embarrassing moment. What would you do? Then write your own most embarrassing moment.

Embarrassing Moment:

I was rushing to get to class-and trying to cram for my next period's geography quiz. I was almost at the last step when ! saw Jamal--my latest crush. In my fog I tripped, fell down the last step, and my notes went flying everywhere!

What I did:

I was totally embarrassed, but not hurt. Jamal laughed and then asked if he would mind helping me get my papers. He did. Then I told him I'd see him next "fail." He laughed. I think laughing at myself made me feel more comfortable.

Rate It: How blush worthy is this tale?

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What would you do?

On the next lines, write your most embarrassing tale. What did you do?

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Send your story to submit@studio2b.org. Maybe you'll see your story published online!

How do I deal when life throws me a curve? Am I more likely to laugh, cry, or just keep going with the flow? What does the way I deal with embarrassing moments say about me?

The personality strength I would like to develop more is:

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I can practice by:

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style

What is style?

Style is the essence of you that you wear on the outside. Style is a statement. Style sets you apart. It is the side of you that you want people to recognize and understand. Look deep inside and find out what kind of style you have. Remember, your style is more than your fashion sense. It's your attitude! Check out this list of adjectives. Circle two words that describe who you already are. Then, put a box around two words that you would like to work on becoming.

Funny Courageous Thoughtful Honest

Fair Responsible Playful Unique

Creative Trustworthy Energetic Assertive

Resilient inventive Open-minded Curious

Do it yourself?

Put your inner creativity out there for everyone to see. Here's how to make a beaded necklace.

What You Need?

* Needlenose pliers or just a pair of tweezers * A selection of beads or stones * Fishing wire * Necklace clasps * Bead tips (professionally known as "clam" or "oyster" shells)

1. Decide how long you would like your necklace to be. 2. Cut a piece of fishing wire based on this length, plus 10 inches. 3. Tightly tie a small double knot at one end. 4. Thread the bead tip so that the knot rests on it and hold it in place. 5. Clasp the bead tip closed with the pliers. 6. Lay the beads on a piece of cloth to decide on your pattern. 7. Begin to string the necklace, based on the pattern you've designed. 8. Once you've strung the entire necklace and have made sure it fits around your neck, tie a tight double knot at the other end of the strand to hold all the beads in place. 9. Thread the bead tip on this end of the necklace so that the knot rests on it. 10. Clasp the bead tip closed with the pliers. 11. Loop the necklace clasps at each end of the strand and tie them, double knotted, so that they Stay in place. 12. Secure the clasps in place by tying another knot. Cut excess pieces of fishing wire at both ends of the necklace and ...

you've created your own unique style!

Psssst ... Send your creative ideas to submit@studio2b.org and let your personal style be seen by millions.

What's my style? What is the most fun style statement that you want to make? Pick a date to experiment and juSt express yourself!

Pulse

What's going on? What's happening in your world? The PULSE is all about what's new and what's changing. It's about getting to the core of the action.