In what way do you spread yourself too thin? I’ve gotten a lot better about spreading myself too thin these last few years. I suppose the biggest way I could treat myself better now would be to get more sleep. I spread myself thin by not giving myself enough time to work on my writing, … Continue reading Prompt 329-Spread Thin
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Prompt 326-Kindness
What is the best way to show kindness and hospitality to strangers? I don’t know about any “best” way. I think kindness should just be the norm and that whatever you are comfortable doing is the best thing to do. Showing kindness to people should never be a bad thing. I witnessed and experienced several … Continue reading Prompt 326-Kindness
Prompt 325-House Swap
Would you ever house swap with someone and if so where and how long would you stay? House swaps are such an interesting concept to me. Maybe because I haven’t been a homeowner for a full year yet. Next month will mark our first full year since closing and then November will be a year … Continue reading Prompt 325-House Swap
Prompt 321-Self Care Day
If money was no object, how would you spoil yourself for the next 24 hours? I’m a woman of simple pleasures. I don’t require much to feel spoiled. That said, I would absolutely take myself to fancy spa and get a nice, long massage. Maybe a facial while I’m at it. I’ve never had one … Continue reading Prompt 321-Self Care Day
Prompt 320-Future Challenge
What future challenge are you most looking forward to and why? Near term, I’m looking forward to my fantasy football draft tonight. “Sara, that’s not really a challenge.” Oh but it is! I’ve had no time to research players, find out which sleepers to target. Aside from the big names, I don’t know who’s retired, … Continue reading Prompt 320-Future Challenge
Prompt 316-Pep Talk
Write a letter to someone you haven’t met that is having a bad day. Hi. I don’t know you, and you probably don’t know me, but I know that if you are reading this letter, it means you are in a dark place and you are looking for a light, something to guide you out … Continue reading Prompt 316-Pep Talk
Prompt 315-Surprise Party
If you threw yourself a surprise party, what would it look like and if you could invite anyone in the world, who would you invite? I’m not all that big on parties and I am less keen on surprises. I’m also fairly intuitive and therefore pretty difficult to surprise anyway. The notable exception here is … Continue reading Prompt 315-Surprise Party
Prompt 313-Painted Memory
If you could paint a picture of your favorite memory, what would it look like? The painting would be in dark shades, blues and purples and blacks. In the foreground, a dark gray mountaintop with three people sitting around a camp stove, a pot of hot water boiling for noodles. They don’t watch the water, … Continue reading Prompt 313-Painted Memory
Prompt 312-Indoor Olympics
Create an indoor Olympics for your home. Describe the games and what you’d use to make them. Create fun categories not seen in the traditional games like: Ultimate Pillow Fight. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to welcome you to the first annual Closet Full of Notebooks Indoor Olympics! The first games to take … Continue reading Prompt 312-Indoor Olympics
Prompt 311-Sense of Humor
Compare your sense of humor to 3 things and describe why you chose them. My sense of humor is like a whoopie cushion. It is childish, at times irreverent, and mostly full of hot air. It is the dad-jokiest of gag gifts. If it makes other people groan, it is probably hilarious to me. If … Continue reading Prompt 311-Sense of Humor
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