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Archive for December 2007

December 31st, 2007

Seeing Out the Old Year

At the end of last year I blogged about Looking Back on the Year. If you aren’t out partying or celebrating, spending time writing in your journal about the old year is a good way to see it out. What did you achieve? What disappointed you? What thrilled you? What did you learn? Who impressed […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

December 30th, 2007

Cool Use for Calendar Cover

I’ve already shared the gorgeous gifts I received from Intrinsic & shared a photo. The calendar came in a lovely big envelope. My daughter asked for it, just because it was so pretty. As she uses a page-a-day journal I suggested she cut out the miniature months off the back and use them to head […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

December 30th, 2007

Photo of Intrinsic Christmas Surprise

I promised a photo of the gifts I received from Adéle Basheer, so here it is below. The keyring is already attached to my keys, so the butterfly hook isn’t part of the gift. I’m blessed, aren’t I?

Heather
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December 29th, 2007

Blog Fabulous Prompt

While reading Blogfabulous I came across this excellent end of year journal writing exercise. It’s also a contest, so don’t be shy. Read the entry, make your list of things you have achieved and get in your entry before it’s too late. Even if you do miss the deadline, make use of this great idea […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

December 28th, 2007

Freaky Friday #91

Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
Being so close to the end of the year I couldn’t help thinking perhaps a change of time journal writing challenge might be a good one. Imagine going to […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 6 comments

December 27th, 2007

Intrinsic Christmas Surprise

On Christmas Eve I came home from mad shopping to find a parcel on my doorstep. I wasn’t expecting anything, so it was already a surprise. On opening I found some lovely gifts from Adéle Basheer who owns Intrinsic. I have several of her journals. With crazy Christmas things and a sick little boy I […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 1 comment

December 26th, 2007

2007 Advent Calendar Finally Over

I hope you followed the 2007 Advent Calendar generously created and provided by Heather Blakey in the lead up to Christmas. The calendar ends with Christmas Day, but don’t hesitate to go looking over there for journal writing material. If you’ve only just begun holidays you might like to look through the 25 days worth […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

December 24th, 2007

22 Christmas Questions Answers

Here is my response to yesterday’s entry.
1. Wrapping paper.
2. Artificial tree.
3. Whenever my daughter gets around to doing it.
4. Whenever my daughter gets around to doing it.
5. Yuck!
6. A gold bangle when I was about ten.
7. Yes, a little one.
8. Sister in law.
9. An orange clock.
10. Oops, didn’t do either this […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

December 23rd, 2007

22 Christmas Questions

I’ve taken this directly off someone else. Unfortunately they didn’t share where they came from originally. Anyway, I’ll post up the 22 Christmas questions for you to either blog about or write in your personal journal. Or just pick one or two to write more in depth about. Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 1 comment

December 22nd, 2007

Breaking with Routine

One thing I do find that helps me continue writing in a journal is routine. The sense of familiar makes me feel comfortable. I can relax and write whatever comes to mind. But sometimes one way to liven up your journal writing, in particular when you’re feeling a bit stale is to break with routine. […]

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