Make Each Day Worthwhile!

Do you ever get lost in the flow of days, doing the same monotonous tasks each day and waiting for something new and exciting to come along? Even on those days, if you look hard enough, I'm sure you could find something that made your day a little bit better - overhearing a humorous conversation, getting a particularly delicious sandwich at a deli, etc. When your days start to run together, start to examine what little things really set those days apart!

Make a list of ten noteworthy events that have happened to you in the past 24 hours. Which one was the highlight of your day? Do you have any honorable mentions for the list? What can you start doing to make each day a little bit better? Do you cherish these small moments (were they easy to remember for this list) or do you barely notice them when they happen (did you struggle coming up with ten)?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Behind the words

I spend a great deal of my free time immersed in good books (usually multiple ones at one time). There's nothing better than curling up under a warm blanket with a book that can steal my attention for hours. Secretly, I think being a librarian is my dream job. Surrounded by all different kinds of books for the rest of my life? I can live with that!  Now, there are good books, bad books, and ones you probably go, "Ehhhhhh, it was ok." But, for this entry, we're going to talk about the ones that, when you finally are able to putthem down, leave you speechless in a moment of awe. 

What are some books that have changed your life (or your outlook on life)? What made you connect with these book and their characters? What were the pivotal moments in the stories when you realized the message of these books would remain with you forever?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Fear & Hope

I find it very sad that I can never find an uplifting story in the news. I believe that it is my responsibility to stay up to date with what is happening in the world, but it gets so depressing sometimes. Politics, death, disease - it's a little too much sometimes. On the rare occasion that I do happen upon a genuine news story that brings a shining ray of hope, I cherish it.  Even seeing people doing their part to make a better impact on the world instead of a worse one is something grand to me. 

Consider what the world is like today, and be sure to think about both the good and the bad aspects. Now, what are five things about this current world that frighten you? What are five that give you hope? If the world were to continue on its current track, what do you see happening in the future? Where do you see yourself in that future world?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Fallen Heroes

Everyone must face disappointment in their lives, usually disappointment with other people. We might put our faith and trust in them, only to be let down in the end. It's hard coping with the fact that maybe someone you idolized wasn't as worthy of your adoration as you had previously deemed them. 

Describe a time in your life when you were let down by one of your heroes (this can be any real person in your life or even a super hero you adored). How did your respect for him/her change afterwards? Did he/she ever regain your trust? If at all, how did being let down by someone you trusted change your outlook on life?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

The Cure

I'll let you in on one of my secrets - one of my biggest fears. I fear that eventually I will develop Alzheimer's. Yes, I am still very, very young compared to those who usually have the disease, but the truth is, it's in my family, and I'm scared to death of it. I don't have a great memory as it is. Already I can't remember simple things that I really should know (Such as what I did yesterday or something a person told me 5 minutes earlier). I keep praying that a cure will be developed well before I'm considered "elderly" and a prime candidate for the disease. Wouldn't it be great if we could just wish away diseases?

If you had the power, what is one disease you would cure? Why is curing this specific disease important to you? Who have you known that has had this disease and what effects did it have on him/her? Theoretically, let's say you could cure this disease for the entire world, but for that to happen you would spend the rest of your life with that same disease - would you do it?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Share the Love

Even on my worst days, I still feel the need to spread a little goodness - you know, show a little love. It can be done in a variety of ways. While I'm thinking about it, this is a great time to introduce you to a blog I follow, Brett's Good Deed of the Day. Same principle as what I'm discussing here. Some days I'll leave a little bit extra in a tip to a hard-working waitress, or give a few extra treats to my doggies when they give me that irresistibly cute look, or even give up whatever important work I'm doing to just listen to a friend that needs someone to lean on. 

How have you shown a little love today? Do you do things like this often? How does it make you feel about yourself? How do you think it makes those on the receiving end feel? 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

A Simple Touch

One of the first things people learn when getting to know me is that I completely lack a sense of smell! Weird, yes, I know, but I have a strange problem with my septum that makes my nose feel like I have a permanent cold. So let's see - no sense of smell, if I didn't have contacts I'd probably be completely blind, and my hearing is terrible. I'm getting old way before my time! What's left - taste and touch, my favorites! For this entry though, we're going to focus on touch. It's an incredible sensation, which can be experienced in so many ways! Here are some things to think about:

How much touching are you comfortable with - from family? friends? strangers? Describe what it feels like to be touched by someone that you love. Name five things that you love to touch because of the way they feel. Imagine that your entire body loses the sense of touch, and you become completely numb to the pain or even pleasure that touch can bring - how would your life be different? Which of your senses do you value the most - touch, smell, sight, hearing, or taste?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Not a Topic, but an Idea

While this won't be an entry that offers you a new topic to write about, I believe it might give you a pretty sweet idea (and me the opportunity to do a little bragging -haha-). I have an amazing fiancé who loves and understands my passion for my journal, although he's never been able to commit to actively keeping a journal himself. Tonight, he had a little surprise for me. He took five pieces of paper, a pen, some tape, and a marker and went to sit down and write. He returned with five folded and taped up pieces of paper that fit in the palm of my hand and were marked on with the marker so I couldn't see any of the words inside. He told me that inside were various topics, which mostly related to our relationship, that I could use to write about in my journal. The rules - I could pick any of the pieces I wanted, but only open one every 24 hours and absolutely no peeking (He knows I'm a terrible snoop, especially around presents). I thought this idea was amazing, and I am so eager to start on the first topic.

This made me think - more people should be doing this! I've heard of giving journal jars as presents (jars filled with journal topics), but not everyone has the time to organize those. This way is much simpler. So I say to you, readers, why not find a friend or loved one who shares your enthusiasm for writing and present them with your own topics. I assure you, they will be thrilled and just itching to pick up the first one to open. The greatest gift you can give are your words. 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Title: Title: Title:

Whenever I am nearing the end of the blank pages left in my journal, I look back at the past entries and reflect. It's amazing to see the amount of personal growth that these pages contain. It is at this time when I am reflecting, that I declare a title for my journal. Every good journal deserves a name. My handy-dandy leather bound journal, for instance, I've decided to call "Down the Rabbit Hole" (I adore Alice in Wonderland, and this journal has contained quite a bit of madness).

Review your journal entries in search of a common theme. What would you title your journal? Where does that title come from, and what does it reflect about the entries inside? Think of your journal as a book - what illustration would be on the cover? Do you think if it was on a shelf in a bookstore, someone would want to purchase it based on the cover/title (I know it's said to never judge a book by its cover, but we all literally do it sometimes!). What other titles would you consider for your journal? 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

In a Cage

I'm back! I had a lovely time in NYC, and one of my favorite parts was seeing all of the beautiful creatures in the Central Park Zoo (I'm a big-time animal lover). This little visit got me thinking and inspired the following topic for you to write about!

Imagine that a new type of zoo has just opened, except you are the creature in the cage on display. When people come to see you, what information do they learn about your habits and your lifestyle? Design your own information card that would be on your cage that would tell visitors all about the creature inside. Also, describe what kind of habitat your cage would simulate (Be creative! Does your cage look like a coffee shop or a garden patio? It can be anything! Go in detail!) Thinking deeper - who would you say, if anyone, is your trainer? Who has the most control over you and your actions? If you are a creature who "performs", what do the zoo visitors expect to see you do?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Pull the Covers Over Your Head & Hold Your Teddy Bear Close

Last night, I had a terribly vivid nightmare. It absolutely shook me to my core. I'm not ashamed to admit that, even though I am an adult, I still crawled out of bed at 5a.m. to go check on my parents (the dream was about my father). I didn't mean to do another dream-related topic so soon after the last one, but after this nightmare, I couldn't help myself.

Describe the last nightmare you had that you can remember. What was the most vivid part of it? How did the nightmare relate to any fears you may have? Upon waking from a nightmare, how do you react and cope with the terrors your mind just released on you?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

(PS - This might be the last post from me until Monday.  I will be spending the weekend in NYC and have zero access to the web. My apologies!)

Make Me a Metaphor

I am a terrible poet. Horrible, horrible, horrible. While I thoroughly enjoy reading poetry, I have absolutely no talent for writing it. That aside, this was a journaling exercise I found quite amusing and actually enjoyed writing.

Just for the few of you out there that might not know exactly what a metaphor is, I'll provide the Dictionary.com (The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy) definition:

metaphor
The comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as: “A man is but a weak reed”; “The road was a ribbon of moonlight.” Metaphors are common in literature and expansive speech.


Create a list of metaphors that describe you. Use metaphors to describe your current self, your state of mind, your past, your future, etc. Do not limit your number of metaphors. Write only in metaphors until you fill you have completely and accurately described yourself. (Example: My future is a blank sheet of paper, unlimited possibilities that lay under the control of my hand. )

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Dream a Little Dream

I am a big fan of SLEEP. Even though I don't get very much of it, sleep is always a new and exciting experience. I live for little cat naps or the deep slumbers where not even an explosion could wake me. I love to explore the dream world and see what new, strange images my mind will conjure up. 

Describe the area you sleep in most - is it a big, comfy bed with numerous pillows or maybe a cozy couch with a warm blanket? Why is this place so inviting to you? Describe some of your most memorable dreams. 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

The wish to be special

It is my belief that most everyone wants to have at least one thing that sets them apart from everyone else. One simple factor can make a person unique. Perhaps it is a talent, something you do incredibly well. You want that one thing that makes other people go, "WOAH!" Lately I've been feeling a tad bit mediocre and I'm suffering somewhat of a creativity block in all that I do. I am struggling to do or make at least one thing that impresses people. For those of you in a funk like mine, keep your head up! We'll make it through! For those of you who aren't in that type of funk, congrats! Now get writing!

What is something that you do that makes you "unique"? When others are describing you, do they also describe your talents? What do you hope to accomplish with your talent? How did you discover the talent, and how did you work to improve it? How does it make you feel when you are commended for your unique ability?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Journey in Time

I apologize for the long delay in new topics. I went on a much-needed vacation and enjoyed taking in a large dose of historical information. Most people go on vacation to take a break from thinking, but I enjoy just the opposite. History can enrich our lives, and we can all learn from the past. 

Suppose you are about to take a vacation, but you can go anywhere in the world during any period of time. You must leave all modern conveniences behind in an effort to immerse yourself in the culture of the time period. Where do you go and why? What would you be most interested in seeing? Who would you want to meet? What do you think you could learn from the people of this time period? What would you do for recreational entertainment? What is the most valuable contribution the people from this time have made to modern times?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Blogging on a full tummy

I love food, perhaps more than a normal person. I'm the type to spend hours in front of the tv without ever changing the channel from Food Network. I enjoy cooking so much, I nearly went to school for culinary arts. I frequently use my kitchen as my very own culinary lab for my "frankenstein" meals (a phrase I use to describe the dishes I've prepared on the spot from whatever I can find laying in the fridge or pantry). Each dish is a new experience. 

What is one of your favorite recipes? Did it originate with you, someone in your family, or someone else? How long have you known how to prepare this dish? Describe the taste, smell, texture, etc. Is your recipe a secret, or do you share it? How do others react when they get to taste the dish? When you are indulging in this dish, how does it make you feel?

Don't be shy, if you have any recipes you'd like to share, go ahead and post them in a comment! Summer is when I usually get to try out all sorts of new recipes, and I'd love to hear about any of your favorites!

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Revenge is Sweet

They say revenge is sweet, but is it really? Sometimes revenge is harmless, maybe even a joke, but a lot of the time revenge is meant to hurt emotionally or physically. Is it really so gratifying that it's "sweet"?

Write about a time when you got revenge on someone that hurt you. How had they hurt you to warrant you seeking revenge on them? What kind of revenge did you use - harmless or hurtful? How did you feel afterwards? How did the other person feel (or how do you think they felt)?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

The Secrets in Words

Everyone keeps secrets. Big, small, significant or not - they are still secrets. These are things that you don't go blurting out to everyone in the world because there's probably somebody you don't want to know these things about you. Maybe your secrets are just things that you are having trouble admitting to yourself. Whatever your secrets are, you're about to discover a deeper meaning behind them.

Write down six secrets you are currently keeping. From those six secrets, pick just ONE word from each and write those down directly below the secrets. Below that, for each word you picked, describe what that word alone means to you and how it makes you feel when you hear it. 

I'll give you one example of how this should look:

1. For the first time in my life, I'm truly jealous of my sister.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

1. Jealous

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

1. Jealous - Ew. I hate this feeling. It means I'm not happy with the things I have. I'm ungrateful. Although it doesn't pop up often in my life, when it does, it makes me feel childish, like I'm a spoiled brat throwing a tantrum because I can't have what I want. It makes me feel foolish. 

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

See how that works? Go on, get started!

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Doing Damage

We are all capable of being destructive. We break hearts, break bones, break the neighbor's window, break our mother's favorite vase, or break a sibling's favorite toy. In our lives, we all do damage in different ways. We can damage objects, ourselves, reputations, or others, and we don't always repair the damage that we do. 

Write about a time when you caused damage to someone or something. Was it an accident or was it on purpose? How did you feel after the damage was done? Did you try to repair the damage or avoid it at all costs?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Make a Joyful Noise

Often times, when we can't find the words to express how we are feeling, we find the perfect song that fits our mood. That's why music is so enjoyable. If it's good, we identify with it. Years ago, I created a mix cd of songs that would be on the soundtrack if my life were a movie. Every few years I update it, and those are probably my favorite cds to listen to. They really take me back to the state of mind I was in when I made them. 

What song would currently express how you are feeling? What draws you to this song? Be sure to include some or all of the lyrics. Then, take the time to consider what songs would be on your soundtrack to your life, even if you can't make the actual cd. Here are some suggested scenes (You are in no way limited to just these because they might not all apply. Go on and make your own up!):

-Opening Credits:

-Waking Up:

-Falling In Love:

-Fight Scene:

-Breaking Up:

-Make Up:

-Secret Love:

-Life's OK:

-Mental Breakdown:

-Driving Scene:

-Flashback:

-Happy Dance:

-Regretting:

-Long Night Alone:

-Final Battle:

-Death Scene:

-Final Ending:

-End Credits:

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Ugly Anger

Even the most beautiful people in the world aren't as pretty when they are angry. There's a special quality to anger that completely changes a person's appearance to others and also to themselves, although it's very rare that people take the moment to notice how they look when they are angry.

How do you think you look when you're angry? How does your behavior change and what kind of body language do you use? Are you more silent or more outspoken when you're angry? What triggers your anger most often, and how do you release it?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Path to Learning

This is a recent topic that I discuss in my journal, and my list just keeps growing. Hopefully one day I will be able to make it into a checklist so I can mark the items off as I accomplish them. This entry isn't as serious as most the others, so have fun with it. Relax and open up, no matter how silly you think your answers are. 

Make a list (I'm not giving you a set number because, trust me, the list will just keep growing) of things you would like to learn how to do in your lifetime. Dig deep, there may have been things you wanted to learn as a child and never got the chance. There may be things you'd love to learn right now, but you or something else is holding you back. List every one you think of! No erasing! (If you need a few examples: ballroom dancing, speak a foreign language, play an instrument) 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie 

Awards! Huzzah!

I was very honored to receive this award from Rae at Weather Vane. She is an absolutely wonderful woman whose blog I can't get enough of. She also brightens my day with comments to my blog that let me know that I really am accomplishing what I set out to do here on blogger. Please be sure to visit her blog.

Now, on to the award!

Here are the STEPS of this Award:

(1) Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

(2) Copy the logo and place it on your blog.

(3) Link to the person who nominated you for this award.

(4) Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

(5) Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.

(6) Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

(7) Leave a comment on each of the blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.

My nominations for this award are:

1. Eddie and Brian @ Wacky News and Media

This blog keeps me laughing daily with entertaining news stories. It's definitely a pick me up!

2.  LoveLove @ Lust Heptagon

Following her love-life is far more interesting than soap operas!

3. Brett @ Brett's Good Deed of the Day

Self-explanatory title, but I really like the originality of this idea. Worth checking out!

4. Natalie @ Goodnight Indigo

Her writing/poetry leaves me in awe. This girl has quite a career ahead of her.

5. Ji Su Park @ Obsessions and Ravings of a Bored College Student

A personal blog that is just so fun to read! I like her style and look forward to following her.

6. PotterLover @ C'est La Vie

Another personal blog I enjoy reading, plus I have to give her mad props for being a HP fan.

7. Jessica @ A Day in the Life of a Mother and Wife in North Carolina

A lovely personal blog on a variety of topics that I really enjoy following. 

7 Interesting Facts about Me

1. I have been with the love of my life for nearly two years now, and we got engaged last summer. 

2. I'm an English major with absolutely no intent to teach. I don't understand why people expect you to teach if you get your degree in English, but I would much rather go into publishing and editing. Although I'm not always perfect, I'm typically a strict grammar nazi! :)

3. Most all of my free time I spend reading.  I have a bad habit of reading many books at one time and also of buying large amounts of books to read before I've finished with the ones currently being read. 

4. I've had both my art and my writings published before, but none of it was work I was overly proud of. I know I'm capable of much better.

5. Not only do I love to read, write, draw/paint - I'm also a seamstress! Costume design is my favorite, but I've been known to sew items for my everyday wardrobe. 

6. My musical tastes can't be narrowed down to one genre. You'll find me listening to anything between Motley Crue to Frank Sinatra. 

7. My favorite places to go shopping? Flea markets and thrift stores. I'm not really your average girl.

Don't worry...next post, we're back to the journal topics!

~Cookie

Visual Response

Today, I was shown a small (5 minutes, possibly) documentary done by a friend as a group project in one of her classes. It is truly inspirational. It features artists with developmental disabilities proving that they are very capable of creating beautiful artwork. 

The thing is - I don't normally do visual responses when I journal, but this video touched by heart, and I figure it will do the same for my readers.

After watching this video, what was your reaction? Has there ever been a time when your perception of someone has led you to underestimate his/her abilities? 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

PS - This group put 10 weeks of work into their project, and then were instructed by the professor to upload it to current.com. It has become quite a hit, reaching #41 of roughly 11,000 videos, and if the group could break the top ten, they'd actually make a nice payout for their work. So if you enjoyed this video as much as I did, please take the few moments to register with the site and vote them up! Thank you.

Take a Stand

Some people think that bullying only occurs in grade school. The truth is, it can happen throughout our entire lives. We can witness it every single day. Most everyone is guilty of at least one act of bullying. It troubles me the way people can harass each other, either verbally or physically, just because of their differences. It's unacceptable.

Have you ever taken up for someone who was being bullied? How did you defend them? Have you ever bullied someone else? What was it about that person that made you want to bully them? In both cases - taking up for someone and bullying someone - how did you feel afterwards?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Wear Your Heart on Your Skin

One of my favorite quotes comes from a short story titled "The Fifteen-Dollar Eagle" by Sylvia Plath. 

"You've got a rose on the heart, an eagle in the muscle, you've got the sweet Jesus Himself, so come into me. Wear your heart on your skin in this life."

If you couldn't tell, the story does revolve around tattoos and a woman's experience watching a tattoo artist at work. I won't reveal too much. Go out and read it! Anyways, whether you approve of tattoos or not, for this entry consider them a form of expression ---

Imagine you are going to get a tattoo, and you want it to be something that really expresses who you are. It has to have a very deep meaning to be put permanently on your body, so what do you choose (and why)? Where would you put it? Would you show it off to other people, or keep it to yourself where no one can see it?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Just a quick shout to tell all my lovely followers - THANK YOU! I'm very pleased that this blog is taking off so well so quickly. There are many, many, many more topics to come in the near future. Also, if any of you happen to use the topics in your blog writing, be sure to send me a link! I'd love to read your responses. Thanks again! 

Beautiful Reminders

In my personal life, I have come to associate hummingbirds with my grandfather. When I was a child, our favorite hobby was to sit on a glider rocker outside and watch the hummingbirds come to sip from the feeders on the front porch. After his death, whenever I have been sick, depressed, or in any need of reassurance, somehow, in some form or another, a hummingbird will appear, whether the real bird shows up or just images. It is very strange because normally it happens in very odd places where you wouldn't expect to find anything hummingbird-related. It does make me feel like he is still there watching over me, reminding me of our hummingbirds. This leads me to ask:

After a loved one has passed, have you had any occurances where you can still feel his/her presence? Do you have a certain object, smell, song, etc. that was special between the two of you that still serves as a reminder of your loved one? How does it make you feel when you encounter that reminder?


Good luck and best writing!


~Cookie

Recipe for Happiness/Success

A lot of people these days seem to be confused by the difference between success and happiness. Being successful in life + making a lot of money = A happy life. Right? Wrong. That's not what success means to everyone. 

What does success mean to you, and what do you need to have in your life to consider yourself successful? Are you happy with your life? What about your life makes you happy? Do you currently have the life you've dreamed of? If not, what will it take for you to obtain your dream life? When you've finished writing this, end with your "Recipe for Happiness". Be as creative as you like! (Example: 1 Tbsp. of love, a pinch of wealth, etc.) 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Lottery Winner

Too often do we hear the phrase, "If I won the lottery, I'd buy a (insert sports car, mansion, or other expensive item here)." Most of us tend to selfishly think only of what we would do for ourselves. While it's nice to dream of the extravagancies we would reward ourselves with, we should also consider what we could do for others.

You've just won $10 million in a lottery, but there's a catch. You aren't allowed to spend a single dime on yourself. Other than that, you can choose any way to spend your money. What do you buy, and who do you buy it for? Do you spend the money on family, friends, your community, or complete strangers? Or do you not spend it at all, and instead donate it to a worthy cause? Do you buy luxury items for people or spend the money on what others would benefit from (Examples: paying for the college education of a family member, helping a friend make the down-payment on their dream home)? Would you be tempted to spend even a little on yourself?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

The Things They Carried

Memories are the heaviest items we can carry. This journal topic was inspired in part by The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. It's a pretty good read for anyone interested in the stories of American soldiers in the Vietnam War. You don't have to have read the book for this entry to apply to you, but for those of you who are avid readers, I suggest adding it to your summer reading lists.

Consider this scenario - You must leave your home for an unknown amount of time. You could be gone weeks, months, years, or you might never return. You may only take with you what fits in a pack on your back. What does your pack contain? Do you carry necessities, items with emotional value, or both? Why are these items worth more to you than those left behind? If you're on your journey and absolutely must start leaving some of the items behind due to the weight of your pack, which items would be the first to go? Do you drop necessities or items that contain your memories? How do you think these choices reflect what you value in your life?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

"Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Between books, television, and film we, as humans, immerse ourselves in fiction. It becomes easy to relate to certain characters, support them, or find certain characteristics that we hate or love to hate about them. Perhaps you've even fantasized about what it would be like if these characters were real. 

Pick three fictional characters from either literature, television, or film. Imagine that they are truly real, and you have the opportunity to spend one day with each of them. What would your day together consist of? What is it about this character that attracts you to them? Are they heroic or are they the villain? In your life, do you surround yourself with friends that are similar in any way to the characters you chose?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Holding Back

There's someone out there you wish you could say something to, perhaps something you've been holding back for a long time. Maybe you missed your opportunity to tell them anything at all. 

Whether it is someone you truly admire, utterly despise, someone still alive, or someone who has already passed, spend a few moments directing your journal entry towards them and what you really wish you could tell them. Unleash everything that you have held back. 

Once you've finished, ask yourself the following question:

How would that person respond to what you've just said? Why haven't you told them this before or why won't you ever tell them?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Fight for a Cause

Everyone has a cause that they passionately believe in, whether it's animal rights, finding a cure for cancer, support for troops, AIDS awareness, etc. 

But the question is - do you support a cause that you'd be willing to break the law for? What laws would you be willing to break and suffer the consequences of in order to further your cause?

I'm not encouraging law-breaking, just asking you to consider different situations where you might consider breaking the law being "just".  Such as:  A person who feels strongly against animal abuse taking a pet out of the yard of the person who they've seen abusing it. It's breaking the law, but saving the pet from abuse. 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Good for the Soul

In this hectic world it is hard to take the time for the small things that make us happy. Those small moments should be the ones that are treasured.

For this topic - List 50 things that you believe are "good for your soul".  

(Examples: a warm bubble-bath after a long day, chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven)

BONUS - If you write your journal on paper instead of online, pick your favorite crayon from the box and write this entry with it!  Reliving childhood by using crayons is yet another example of something good for the soul.

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie

Where to start? The Beginning of Course!

What you use to journal is just as important as what you journal about.  Journals can be kept in a variety of ways - blank books, blogs, or even on scraps of paper and trash. So for our first topic :

What do you use to journal and how do you think this reflects your lifestyle? Why does this method work best for you? Do you have a certain routine or ritual for the way you journal (certain place you usually journal, special tools you use, or a designated time to write)? Are you strictly a text writer or do you include other types of media? What is significant to you about the way your journal looks? Describe what your journal means to your life. 

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie