"B" is for Baker's Dozen -- new alphabet-inspired journal page

Did you know that it's perfectly okay to end a sentence with a preposition? At least, Merriam-Webster's online dictionary says it is:

There is nothing wrong with ending a sentence in a preposition like to, with, for, or at. English speakers have been doing so since the days of Old English. The people who claim that a terminal preposition is wrong are clinging to an idea born in the 17th century and largely abandoned by grammar and usage experts in the early 20th.

This came as happy news to me! I was definitely taught by 17th century grammar enthusiasts.

Of the five prompt ideas starting with the letter b in today's alphabet-inspired journal page, three of them are sometimes prepositions: behind, before, and beside. They don't make their appearances at the end of any sentences, but I made sure to end the last prompt on the page with a lovely little of -- just for fun!

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As I mentioned last week, this project feels even more experimental than usual. I'm sharing the process (and the pages!) with you as I go and I'd love to know your thoughts along the way.

If you'd like to journal the letter b with me, I'll send you the page to print at home! In the comments below, tell me one thing that's happening behind you right now. Not only will you get a head start on the first prompt in this printable, but I'll send a reply in return along with the pdf file* so you can keep journaling!

P.S. The pdf file will include two page sizes: letter and A4.

P.P.S. I first wrote about this page in my newsletter. If you’d like to receive it, along with my free e-book 10 Good Reasons to Journal, you can subscribe here!

 

"A" is For Announcement -- an alphabet-inspired journal page

I've always wanted to create a set of alphabet-inspired journal pages using huge, colourful letters. For a long time, a vague idea of the series was as far as I got: single letter pages, lots of colours and journal prompts. Every once in a while, I'd open a new file and try to sketch it out, but I couldn't figure out how to make it work.

Truth be told, I'm still not entirely sure how to make it work, but these days I'm more motivated to try. I've got a bunch of pages sitting in my journal files and they're all stuck at various stages of completion. I feel like I need to try something new. I'm looking for a creative way to work with words I don't usually use and ideas I haven't fully explored before. More than that, I'd love to loosen up my process a little, create more daring prompts, and push the boundaries of my usual approach to journaling.

Long story short, after lots of back and forth and still some uncertainty about the end result, my first single letter journal page is ready to go.

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This project feels even more experimental than usual. It's possible that by the time I get to m the pages will look completely different. For better or worse, I'd love to share the process (and the pages!) with you as I go. I'd also love to know your thoughts along the way.

Over to you!

If you'd like to join me for an alphabet-inspired journal adventure, I'll send you my first page to print at home! In the comments below, tell me one announcement you'd like to make this year. Not only will you get a head start on the first prompt in this printable, but I'll send you an email in return to cheer you on and attach the pdf file so you can keep journaling!

P.S. The pdf file will include two page sizes: letter and A4.

P.P.S. I first wrote about this page in my newsletter. If you’d like to receive it, along with my free e-book 10 Good Reasons to Journal, you can subscribe by clicking the link!

 

Look for the Good Things

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I know I write about looking for the good things A LOT, but if I don't remind myself pretty regularly that they're out there, I forget! A few weeks ago, I made this little reminder using a watercolour background I painted ages ago.

There are three letter-sized pages in total, which include:

  • a set of tiny cards for tucking into a journal or using as tags,

  • quarter-page prints for turning into postcards or bookmarks or for writing a list of good things on the back, and

  • a full letter-sized version, for . . . well . . . because I just love all that colour!

If you'd like to print these at home, I'll send them to you!

In the comments below (or by email if you’d prefer), tell me one good thing in your world today. That's it, just one. I'll reply by email with one good thing from here and attach the printable PDF file with all three colourful pages.

P.S. I wrote all about these pages and more of the new things I’m working on in my newsletter. If you’d like to receive it, along with my free e-book 10 Good Reasons to Journal, click here to sign up!

 

New Mini Journal Adventure Coming Soon . . .

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These three new journal pages are almost ready to go and I think I’ve created a fun way to post them: a mini journal adventure! It’s a combination of ideas really — a virtual scavenger hunt complete with hidden pages and secret passwords, a friendly way to follow through on your journaling, and an enthusiastic sounding board (that’s me!) for reflecting on your observations and making the most of your journaling.

If you’d like to dive deep into the details of your days in search of insight and inspiration, and receive a journal tip or two from me along the way, this is the adventure for you!

Look for more details in my newsletter on Friday. If you haven’t already subscribed and would like to, follow this link to sign up.

P.S. It’s all free! (The newsletter and the adventure!)

 

New Journal Pages on the Way

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As ever and especially now, it seems to me that the most important, most compelling, most meaningful details are found in the littlest things, moments, and thoughts — the ones that zip by as we go about our days, the ones we don’t even notice, can’t bear to notice, or used to notice, but don’t anymore.

I’m working on a new set of pages that dives deep into the details in search of new and fascinating discoveries.

Speaking of discoveries, I’ve also decided to offer these pages in a way I haven’t before. It’s not entirely worked out, but it will involve interactivity and a few secrets along the way. I hope you’ll stay tuned!

 

Journals and envelopes in progress

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In progress today:

  1. three mini journals in the top row — all paired with handmade envelopes and awaiting handwritten notes — almost ready to be mailed out,

  2. the beginnings of a set of nested envelopes — one fits inside another, which fits inside another and so on — not entirely sure what I’ll do with these, and

  3. two new mini journals to be completed and given away.

What are you up to?