Prompt: Write about the secrets carved in the door. The old wood was scarred with years of secrets. Words twisting, turning, and overlapping, covered every inch of the door until it breathed in the dim lights of the hallway. The carved words spoke in whispers, in voices echoing their physical presence.Some smooth and quieted with … Continue reading The Scarred Door
Prompt: Write about someone's eyes without saying the color. You would have thought they'd be cold. Cold, flat, and hard- like a sheet of ice on the lake in January. But, those eyes weren't cold at all. They were bright. Bright, expressive, and lively- like light dancing off the waves in June. People are full … Continue reading Lake-Like Eyes
When I first started this blog in 2017 I was giving myself writing challenges. I created a detailed Google Document that assigned me a writing prompt every day of the year. I carefully selected each prompt, just to make sure they were prompts I knew I was capable of completing. Then, to hold myself accountable, … Continue reading Prompted: re-starting with writing prompts
Writing Challenge: September 10, 2018 Prompt: "In the end I didn't miss him, I missed the memories from before" In the end, I didn’t miss him- not in the way everyone thought I did anyway. I didn't miss him, but I missed feeling secure. I missed feeling carefree. I missed feeling that my life … Continue reading I Didn’t Miss Him
Writing Challenge: September 3, 2018 Prompt: Write something inspired by the line: "No, we're not twins". 10 months and 2 days- we had that line memorized from near infancy. Whenever my Mom would take us out we were inevitably asked if we were twins. This frequent question was likely exacerbated by my mother’s tendency to … Continue reading We’re Not Twins
Writing Prompt: July, 20, 2018 Prompt: What book are you currently reading? I’m reading two books at the moment: #GirlBoss: A book of the kickass, female entrepreneur who founded Nasty Gal. It’s a fun book with interesting stories and snapshots of other strong women in the business world. Some of the advice is great, and … Continue reading Summer Reading
Writing Challenge: July 15, 2018 Prompt: What prevents you from completely honest journaling? Even in my personal journals- I lie. I omit and smudge the truth, because I am afraid of bare honesty. I am afraid that one day, other people may see who I am. But even worse, Far, far worse. I am … Continue reading Honest Journaling
Writing Challenge: July 11, 2018 Prompt: In 6 words or less, write about learning the hard way. Well, that didn’t go well. Now I know for next time. I saw. I tried. I failed. I didn’t learn from their mistakes. They warned me. I ignored them. Could be better, could be worse.
Writing Challenge: July 7, 2018 Prompt: What is your ideal life? In my ideal life I am stable. I have a comfortable and well-maintained home. I have a comfortable bed, a decent kitchen, and an office to work in. I have a job I enjoy and that pays for my needs and occasional wants. I … Continue reading Ideal Life
Writing Challenge: June 25, 2018 Prompt: What's on your summer playlist? These are just random songs from my Summer Playlist to give a taste of the kind of music I like to listen to in the summer. Basically, I go for something upbeat, fun, a little nostalgic and mood lifting. I want music that reminds … Continue reading Summer Playlist
Bringing Mae Flowers 