The day this was written is not the day it was posted, but when I read this prompt, a specific thing came to my mind. Notable, by Oxford definition, is “worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.” I even pulled out my physical, thick thesaurus just to see what notable compares to. You’ll find outstanding, special,Continue reading “A Happy Feeling”
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A Need for Silence
I often know it’s time to unplug when every notification sound makes me anxious. The phone constantly going off. The computer keeps pinging. When I’m overwhelmed and stressed by those simple noises, I silence everything. I leave the phone in the bedroom. I keep the computer shut down. I keep away from it all andContinue reading “A Need for Silence”
Take a Breath
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? Take a deep breath. Refuse to ponder what could be. What might happen. Don’t entertain the uncertainty. A rumor here. A comment there. Take a breath and let it go out your ears. There’s no need to worry. There’s no need to fret. Be patientContinue reading “Take a Breath”
Five Reasons to Smile
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
Oh, THAT Question
If you don’t hear this question in school, you hear it at work. Maybe you hear it from your family. Regardless, we all hear this question. What do you want to do in ten years? Where do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to be? It’s to prompt you toContinue reading “Oh, THAT Question”
Pg 32
Pick up the book that is closest to you and choose the first full sentence that appears at the top of page 32. Use this line to create a scene, a character, or even a full world. “The fighter in your work may not be a professional fighter, bodyguard, law enforcement officer, or soldier.” TheseContinue reading “Pg 32”
We Are Our Animals
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? A fun thing about zoo keepers is that each person has their preferences when it comes to the animals they take care of. Some keepers prefer primates, some prefer hoofstock, or carnivores, or birds. I’m a big felid/carnivore keeper, myself. In meeting these different types ofContinue reading “We Are Our Animals”
Child-Like Dream
What’s a weird idea you had as a kid? Something that only a kid would make up? When I was little, I remember going to this big buffet with my family. I don’t remember the name of it, but it was wide and green. The food was down the middle with a lot of seatingContinue reading “Child-Like Dream”
Hold On
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Hold on to the wonder of your dream. You started your book because a character died. You didn’t see the justice. So, you created your own story where a character like that isn’t on the “potential kill list.” You got a little obsessed when you startedContinue reading “Hold On”
Takes Your Time
How do you spend most of your time? When you’re not working or sleeping, what takes your time? Do you participate in hobbies? Do you work on a dream? Maybe you enjoy watching movies or TV shows at the end of a long day? If you had a page for every day of your life,Continue reading “Takes Your Time”
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