Word of the Week #2
My word of the week this week is:
Scotland won’t have their independence after all. What a week! I’ve watched more news this week than I have all year. My husband says he’s sad for Scotland. I say we’d be much more sad for Great Britain if it had been Yes.
I’m glad because now I won’t have the re-design the cover art for Bringing Up Brits which I was panicking over. Ha, you see how British I’ve become with my sense of humor?
Seriously though, I am glad that it’s a no vote and I’ve been saying no all week. But what’s going to happen now going forward? No doubt there will be tensions. What about those families who are split? Those who have disagreed and fallen out over this? It might be over, but it is far from being over.
At least now I can still fulfill number 3 of my expat bucket list and number 4 will still have the same significance as well. See, more Britishness from me today.
Was No your word of the week too? Or was it Yes?
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Meghan Peterson Fenn is the author of Bringing Up Brits and co-author of Inspiring Global Entrepreneurs with Heidi Mulligan Walker. Meghan is also the Director and Chief Designer at her own design company, White Ochre Design Ltd. And, she is an award winning expat blogger.
I too am glad that Scotland voted no as I really do feel we are better together. My children’s godmother is Scottish and was on the yes side so we have had to respect each other’s opinions on this. I am sure there will be a lot of changes being made in the coming months as a result of the referendum.
Yes, I agree. It’s really hard when on opposing sides within a family.
I’m glad to…. We stand United. 🙂 #WotW
Yay!
Well, I’m a Scot not living in Scotland and I’d have been happy with a Yes vote if I”m honest. But I’m not too sad because the vote was so close that politicians will have to listen to the people (which they’ve shown a distinct lack of over the years.) I’m still for the UK too.
If I had my choice, I’d go for the US federal type system to give each country in the UK more control over their regions. I secretly think this is what Alex Salmond wanted all along too.
ooooh interesting 🙂
A bit disappointed for Scotland too, but at least, this has shaken up the whole UK for the best! Hopefully, there will be a positive outcome for all sides after the No result. #wotw.
Let’s hope so!
This Scot was very happy with the result. I am first and foremost a very proud Scot, but I am also proud to be British. LOL on not having to redesign your cover 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Fantastic! Have a great weekend 🙂
I’m with Iona on this one, about giving regions more say in decisions. I think you’re right, though, it cannot be over, and with it being so close, changes must surely be made. Thanks for sharing with #WotW x
And thank you for the #WotW! 🙂
I’m glad too…The vote seemed so close though.
I think I am quite pleased too, but it was very close.
#WoTW
Yes, very close. Too close!
It never occurred to me that the Union Jack flag would have to change if Scotland voted to leave the UK. And for the sake of your blog cover art I am so glad that the Scots voted a big, fat NO!!…Redesigning cover art is soooo time consuming!
Popped over from #WotW.
I wasn’t so concerned about the blog artwork, but more concerned about the cover art of my book Bringing Up Brits because the printers charge to re-upload new artwork! And I just finished re-designing it so was not keen on having to re-submit and pay more money. Tee hee.
Even better that they said NO then!..I can’t imagine the hours of work that would go into redesigning a book cover!