Happy Movement : Segment #13!

Hey jammers! Wow, it's been a long time since I last did one of these, eh? ^.^

Today we will be discussing some nice little things to do around Jamaa. If you are ever bored on Animal Jam (or just want to do something kind!) you can do one of the following tasks and (maybe, just maybe) make a difference. Because... it's the little things that make a difference, and making a difference is not a little thing.

• Start a campaign. This is something that is always fun to do whenever you're in Jamaa Township. You can begin a "campaign" or short "movement" for a special cause. When planning your campaign, decide if you want it to be short term campaign (one that you only use once) or a long term campaign (one that you will continue to use for a long time). If you are creating a long-term campaign, you may want to consider creating a mini-blog especially for your movement or creating some banners that people can use to share about your campaign on their own blogs. Here are some campaign ideas: 

• Send random kind messages to people via Jam-a-Gram. (Bonus: Add a sweet little gift as well!) Everyone likes to get a little kind note -- so put your spare time to good use and make a few other jammers' days a little brighter. ^.^ Bonus points for adding a small gift onto the Jam-a-Gram! 

(graphic by awesomepanda868 & credit required)

• Design a new den for a party or other occasion and host a celebration for no reason! Everyone loves a good party! Whip your den into shape with some fancy new decor from Jam Mart Furniture (or even Epic Wonders or another shop!) and host a party where everyone is welcome! ^.^

• Help a new jammer! At some point or another, we were all clueless, confused new jammers, helplessly wandering the streets of Jamaa Township, wondering what to do. Ease the confusion of someone entering the mystical world of Jamaa by telling them some important information about this land: where the best shops are, where they can go on adventures, how to earn gems, how to access the party menu... whatever their questions might be, answer as many as you can!

• Donate gems to the Conservation Museum! By donating some spare gems to the Conservation Museum, you can help make a little difference in the world of endangered animals! :)

• Share some recycling/eco-friendly tips with everyone in Jamaa Township! Tell the folks in Jamaa Township how they can help the environment! You can pick up some nifty environmentally friendly tips around the Internet! ^.^

I hope that you guys found that helpful! ^.^

-Panda

Happy Movement : Segment #12!

Hi jammers! Panda here, ready to torture you with some more quote posters. And yes, I will be contacting the doctor later to get some medicine for my quote-poster-craziness disease. :P Beneath eat poster is a quick little statement to tell you if I made the quote or not. But I did make all of the posters.

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

poster by awesomepanda868

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

poster by awesomepanda868

poster by awesomepanda868

poster by awesomepanda868

I hope you enjoyed that! :D

-Panda

Happy Movement : Segment #11!

Hi jammers! For today's segment, I will be posting more quote posters that I made. :P I know, I post way too many of these. XD (I may have posted some of these quotes before)

poster by awesomepanda868

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

poster by awesomepanda868

poster by awesomepanda868

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

Enjoy! :D What are some of your favorite quotes?

-Panda

P.S. Here are a few amazing quote posters that spiritpaw made!

poster by spiritpaw

quote and poster by spiritpaw

Happy Movement : Segment #10!

Hi jammers! Welcome to the 10th segment of the Happy Movement! :D

Today we will be talking about some ways to stop bullying, scamming and other bad things in Jamaa!

• Step in! If someone is getting bullied or about to get scammed, step in! If they are getting scammed, warn them, and tell them some safety tips. If they are getting bullied, address the bully in a non-agressive way, telling them to stop, or bring the victim to your den and lock it, so the bully can't follow. 

• Spread good tips! Make a list of ways to avoid getting scammed, and share it with your buddies, on your blog or just jammers around Jamaa!

• Read The Daily Explorer's safety tips! Every now and then, The Daily Explorer posts some safety tips on how to stop bullying and scamming!

Share any more tips you have to avoid scamming and bullying!

-Panda

Happy Movement : Segment #9!

Hi jammers! Today's segment will inform you how to earn some of the Animal Jam achievements!

Color Me Rad!

This achievement is earned (usually during the welcome tutorial) when you first change your animal's colors, eye style and pattern.

Buddy Added!

This achievement is earned (usually in the beginning of the game) when you send your first buddy request.

 Critter Finder!

This achievement is earned when you first play Tierney's Touch Pool.

First Pet!

This achievement is earned when you buy your first pet.

Seamstress!

This achievement is earned when you play Best Dressed 5 times.

1,000 Gems!

This achievement is earned when you reach 1,000 gems.

Stylist

This achievement is earned when you play Best Dressed 10 times. 

Pen Pal!

This achievement is earned when you send your first Jam-a-Gram.

Designer!

This achievement is earned when you play Best Dressed 25 times.

5,000 Gems Spent!

This achievement is earned when you spend 5,000 gems in stores.

These were only a few of the achievements! Check back for future segments carrying the rest of the achievements! I may make a page containing all of these- what do you think? Thanks to arcticpenguin661 for suggesting this awesome idea! :D

-Panda

Note- all graphics of achievement badges, medals and ribbons were made by awesomepanda868, and when in use, credit must be given.

Happy Movement : Segment #8!

Hi jammers! Sorry for the late segment- I was pretty busy today. >.< You may have noticed that I changed the blog template! Do you like it? Since I couldn't find any cherry blossom images that worked as a background, I decided to go a different route and made the theme a deep, rich jungle! ^.^

This segment of the Happy Movement will explain what our goal is in Jamaa.

In a nutshell...

In a nutshell, our goal is to bring back the 'old days' in Jamaa! Many jammers who were beta testers for the game say that people were a lot kinder back then, and that they wish that Jamaa would go back to the way it was- scammer and hacker free, and full of kindness, friendship and fun! What we are trying to do, is to bring back happiness in Jamaa. This movement sort of rolls all the Animal Jam movements into one- the Kindness Movement, the Animal Jam Scam Watchers Society, the Friendship Means Everything blog, the No Scamming Movement and Jammer vs. Scammer! Think about it- if we are able to decrease the amount of scamming, bullying and hacking in Jamaa by 50%, Jamaa would be a way better place! Through segments of the movement, we will share tips on how not to get scammed or hacked!

(graphic by awesomepanda868)

Stay tuned for many more tips on staying safe and helping to stop bullying, scamming and hacking!

-Panda

Happy Movement : Segment #7!

Hi jammers! I know I've already had a quote segment, but I just love quotes so much that I had to make another! ^.^ These are all original ones by me, and the posters are made by me as well.

 quote & poster by awesomepanda868

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

quote & poster by awesomepanda868

(official AJGC Happy Movement motto/quote as of December 10th, 2015)

quote & poster by awesomepanda868

quote & poster by awesomepanda868

Enjoy these! :) Comment any of your favorite quotes, especially ones that you came up with yourself! (Hmm- that sounds like a good idea for a contest!)

Have a splendid day, jammers.

-Panda

(Almost 5,500 views? Wowza! O.O)

Happy Movement : Segment #6!

Hiya jammers! ^.^ Can you believe this is the 6th segment of the Happy Movement already?! Thank you again to everybody who has joined the Happy Movement! ^.^ Together, we will bring happiness back to Jamaa! If you haven't joined yet, and would like to, make sure to join by clicking here!

In this segment, I will be sharing some tips on how not to get stressed over school- including popularity, friendships and schoolwork/tests!

Sometimes when your teachers (especially in the upper grades) pile homework, projects, studying and just overall pressure on you, it can be very stressful, and can cause unhappiness. There are lots of ways to keep all this under control!

• Don't stress about everything too much. Even if it doesn't affect your day-to-day life, we always have stress in our lives. Even if you don't even notice it. Even if it doesn't really do anything. But when you add more stress on top of that, things get out of hand, and you begin to "drown" in a giant vat of pressure. To keep yourself from having a stress overload, do things that make you happy! You can learn a few tips here! Doing things that make you happy and relaxed calm you down and prevent stress from taking over! 

• Be smart about homework and studying. "Cramming" the night before the big test is not a good idea. Unless you get really lucky and your brain can absorb all the information in time, you will probably forget all the facts and information by the next day. And the point of tests and quizzes is so that you can see how well you know the information, not how well you can stuff information into your head or how well you can guess at all of the answers. Develop strong study habits by writing information down. Writing things down sticks the facts in your brain! Study with a friend! Having a buddy around who has to go through the same exact test or quiz as you do makes it a whole lot easier! If you like, you can email me or go on Google Hangouts and I can try to quiz you, if I know the same information as you are studying! Use flashcards- the old-fashioned way of studying to get the info into your head! Just make sure that you study in little sessions leading up to the test instead of stuffing it all in the night before. Sitting down and studying for two hours won't help you at all, but studying for around 15-30 minutes a night will guarantee better test results! Maybe even run through your notes or flashcards before the test!

• Do homework the day it is assigned. The best feeling in the world is to have no homework, yet that hardly ever happens, especially in middle school and high school. By doing your long term assignments or pieces of homework due in a few days the day it's assigned, you can help yourself right along by not having to do that homework tomorrow! If you are bored at lunch, you can bring your books and homework to lunch and study or do homework! That way when you go home, you can have more fun!

• Ignore popularity. It may seem hard, but being popular in high school really won't get you anywhere in life. When you go to get a job, will you put, "super popular in high school" on your resume? And even if you do, will the person deciding whether or not to hire you, really care? Ignore popularity. Don't go along with a group if they are doing something wrong or something you would rather not do (such as drugs, smoking, certain types of clothing etc.). Be your own unique self, and do what you want to do! Because that is what will help you in life. There are hundreds of people out there who choose to hide themselves within a group, but what will make you different and special is what is really you. Not what your friends want you to be. Not what your group wants you to be. Not what anyone but you wants you to be. "You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine. Just own the night like the 4th of July. 'Cause, baby, you're a firework! Come on, show 'em what you're worth! Make 'em go, "Aah, aah, aah"! As you shoot across the sky-y-y. Baby, you're a firework! Come on, let your colors burst! Make 'em go, "Aah, aah, aah"! You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe!" - Katy Perry's Firework.

• Be yourself in friendships, no matter what. People change as they get older, so don't be surprised if your friendship takes a sharp turn- for better or for worse. Never, ever compromise yourself for someone else. If they don't like you for who you are, then they aren't worthy of how awesome, great, unique, special, amazing and fantastic you are.

• Smile! Those who smile and are always kind, always in a good mood and always happy tend to attract others wanting to be their friend. Not that you should care about being popular, but it is always nice to have some relationships, even if they are kind of loose, with other people. And smiling and laughing in some stressful times sometimes lets some of the depression out of everything. By being happy, you enlighten the world, and are an inspiration for yourself and everyone around you! 

I hope this helped, and if you have any questions or concerns or comments, don't hesitate to ask! 

Have a joyful and happy day, jammers!

-Panda

Happy Movement : Segment #5!

Hi jammers! Now, that pile of wretched homework is done, (:shoves homework back in homework folder:) I can get down to a real post! ^.^ I have a nasty surprise for those of you who didn't like me getting Happy stuck into your head last segment. :grins evilly: Because this segment I am collecting motivational excerpts from some pop songs that might pick you up out of some bad days or help you through some mean comments! (I got the main idea for this post from nafaria9's post on the Animal Jam Whip!)

"You shoot me down, but I won't fall! I am titanium!"

David Guetta's Titanium

Be strong by picking yourself up again when people "shoot you down"!

"'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar!"

Katy Perry's Roar

You are a champion! Never forget that! Your "roar" is your bravery and courage!

"I shake it off!"

Taylor Swift's Shake it Off

Yep! Just "shake off" any rude comments that you get! 

"Do you know that there's still a chance for you, 'cause there's a spark in you? 

Katy Perry's Firework

Even if you aren't happy with yourself- know that there is always more chances for you! There is always that unique "spark" that you have! 

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Stand a little taller!"

Kelly Clarkson's What Doesn't Kill You

Indeed it does! Just like having a little bit of the flu transferred into your body in a flu vaccine to prevent you having the flu, going through hard times makes you a tougher and stronger person!

"Let it go!"

Frozen's Let it Go!

Let it go! Stressed right before a test? Let it go! Upset because a bully called you names? Let it go! 

Don't stop believin'!"

Journey's Don't Stop Believin'

Never, ever, ever give up! Never "stop believin'" in your dreams and wishes! 

Have any other motivational excerpts from your favorite songs? Make sure to share them in the comments! ^.^ Have a happy day!

-Panda

(For the next segment of the Happy Movement, would you prefer an article on stress or friendship?)

Happy Movement : Segment #4!

Hi jammers! Panda here, with the 4th edition of the Happy Movement! Thank you to everyone who has joined so far! Here are some tips on how to cheer yourself up on a bad day!

• Listen to music! Listen to songs, motivational/inspirational music and even hum along to your favorites! And why not listen to the king of all "happy" music, Happy, by Pharrell Williams! Here are the lyrics (in case you don't know them):

It might seem crazy what I'm about to say

Sunshine she's here, you can take away

I'm a hot air balloon, I could go to space

With the air, like I don't care baby by the way

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Here come bad news talking this and that

Yeah, give me all you got, don't hold back

Yeah, well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine

Yeah, no offense to you don't waste your time

Here's why

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Happy, bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

Love is too happy to bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

I said bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

Love is too happy to bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

I said

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Happy, bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

Love is too happy to bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

I said

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

• Eat & Cook! As weird as it may sound- eating helps you relax and feel calm! Eat whatever your favorite snack or food is- from pancakes to waffles, apple juice to Coke, potato chips to peanuts... Cooking is also a fun way to get your stress or anger out while making a delicious dish to eat! If you feel upset or disappointed in yourself, cooking makes you feel like your work paid off- with a yummy meal!

• Make quotes! As the Happy Movement : Segment #3! showed, inspiring quotes can brighten up your mood! "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened!" -Dr. Seuss. "There is no success without u." -awesomepanda868.

• Do an act of kindness! By doing acts of kindness, you are helping someone else, which gives you a nice, accomplished and meaningful feeling inside! Maybe try giving some spare money to a friend or sibling? Bake some cookies or cupcakes and share them with your neighbors? Give people presents "just because"? Send your friends some kind notes? Compliment others? Write some motivational messages on sticky notes and pin them around your house for your family to see? Even the smallest acts of kindness can help you and someone else! It's a two-way bargain! 

• Spend time with caring people! Sometimes, all we need to cheer ourselves up in some comfort from a caring friend or a compassionate family member. Try talking to some of your blog viewers, Animal Jam buddies, siblings, parents, friends and adults if you need someone to talk to, or just to get yourself out of the "under the weather" mode! Have fun- maybe even tell a few jokes! Laughing is good for you!

• Read! Even if your world isn't going exactly the way you want it to, maybe someone in your favorite book is having a better day than you? By reading about someone else's life or experiences, you have a better way at looking at the world by the time you are done with reading. Reading also exercises your brain and teaches you new vocabulary words! 

I hope you aren't feeling so sad anymore after reading this post! If you have any other things you like to do when you are feeling down, make sure to comment them so that others can learn about them!

Have a happy day, jammers!

-Panda

Happy Movement : Segment #3!

Hi! Sometimes quotes can make your day a whole lot better! Try making up your own positive quotes, or look at some of our favorites to cheer yourself up a bit!

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

quote and poster by awesomepanda868

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened!"

quote by Dr. Seuss

quote by Dr. Seuss and poster by awesomepanda868

"For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness."

quote by Unknown

Comment any other quotes that you like and live by! ^.^

-Panda