BEGINNERS Journal Swap *Quick Turn Around* #2

If anyone want to run an International version, please feel free to do so!

I just love the idea of swapping journals, but many call for way more artistic or creative abilities then I possess PLUS I'm too impatient to wait 1-2 months to get mine! Also, I prefer to have a little leeway with the topics I get to write about, so in this swap you will be allowed up to skip up to 3 journal entries.

SWAP DETAILS

You can use a journal or composition notebook, store bought or handmade, but it must be at least 5 x 7. You can decorate it if you'd like, but it is not required. Please be aware this is mean to be a QUICK TURN AROUND SWAP. So if you have a lot going on right now or not sure if you can make the deadline, please don't sign up. You can start early if you'd like!

There are 19 journal topics listed below, #1 is REQUIRED and you are allowed to skip up to THREE topics. This means that your journal MUST have at least 16 entries, and of course you can do all 19 if you feel like it!

1. Write a basic intro about yourself-family, friends, job, pets, hobbies, etc... (this one is REQUIRED)

2. What do YOU feel are your 5 best qualities? What are 5 things about yourself you are currently working on?

3. You have just been granted the ability to live out your “dream life”. What is it like? Go into detail!

4. Thinking of your answer to the previous question, what are 2 or 3 things (of your dream life) that are realistically attainable? Have you gotten them yet? If not, what is holding you back (if anything)?

5. list 50 things that make you happy. Then highlight all of the happy things that you have gotten/experienced in the last week.

6. describe in detail a couple of your most cherished memories involving your family.

7. what 10 things in life can you absolutely not live without?

8. what is your favorite part of each: day, week, year?

9. write down a secret or something personal that no one else knows.

10. If you could only choose 3 meals to live off of for the next month, what would they be and why? If you have recipes, include them!

11. write something that starts with each letter in the alphabet (A-Z) then inspires or encourages you.

12. If you are on a budget, list 5 of your biggest money saving tips. If you are not a budget, list 5 things that you regularly splurge on.

13. list all of the places that you have travel. Of all of them, which trip was your favorite and why?

14. you've just inherited $10,000, congratulations! Describe IN DETAIL how/where you would spend it, show me the breakdown!

15. describe the people and pets you live with. If you live alone, describe those that are closest to you.

16. if you're artistic, fill a page with colorful doodles or a drawing Anything is fine but you MUST use at least 5 different colors.

17. if you are crafty, fill a page with easy to follow instructions on how to make one of your favorite things (you can print something out from online and paste it on the page too). on the next page attach a picture of the final product OR list a few links to photos online OR include an actual sample of the final product.

18. looking at your partners profile, place a small surprise inside of an envelope and attach it to the journal page.

19. Write about ANYTHING.

PARTICIPANTS

-newbies are welcome as long as you have been rated for at least 3 non-email swaps and have a WELL FILLED OUT PROFILE.

-no unexplained 1's or 3's in the last 4 months, ratings of 4.85 or better.