The Wander Girl » Writing http://thewandergirl.com Adventures of a City Girl in the Pacific Northwest Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:24:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 100 Things http://thewandergirl.com/2009/05/100-things/ http://thewandergirl.com/2009/05/100-things/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 19:13:31 +0000 Keri http://thewandergirl.com/?p=910

This is a stream-of-consciousness writing exercise from one of the books on writing that I am reading.  I really enjoyed it, so I thought I’d share.

Here are one hundred things I love, in no particular order:

kitties purring hugs the sound of the ocean sun on my face sand in my toes finding the zone on my yoga mat getting lost in a [...]]]> Window View

This is a stream-of-consciousness writing exercise from one of the books on writing that I am reading.  I really enjoyed it, so I thought I’d share.

Here are one hundred things I love, in no particular order:

  1. kitties
  2. purring
  3. hugs
  4. the sound of the ocean
  5. sun on my face
  6. sand in my toes
  7. finding the zone on my yoga mat
  8. getting lost in a good book
  9. breakfast
  10. the rhythmic beat of a hard rain
  11. the smell of the woods after a good rain
  12. fog
  13. bookstores
  14. furry creatures
  15. the click of a camera shutter, but only when it’s my camera
  16. sunrise
  17. an open afternoon
  18. falling in love
  19. first kisses
  20. butterflies in the stomach
  21. possibilities
  22. magic
  23. driftwood
  24. decadent chocolate desserts
  25. cupcakes
  26. pina coladas
  27. a night out with true friends
  28. truly being seen
  29. candles
  30. bonfires
  31. toasted marshmallows
  32. hot chocolate
  33. music that speaks to me
  34. acoustic guitar
  35. drum circles
  36. new beginnings
  37. falling asleep in someone’s arms
  38. waking up in someone’s arms
  39. fluffy clouds
  40. good dreams
  41. the moon
  42. rolling thunder
  43. declarations of love
  44. weeping willows
  45. evergreen trees
  46. pine cones
  47. the way that earthworms come out after a hard rain
  48. wool sweaters
  49. travel to new places
  50. belgian waffles
  51. wild places
  52. cobblestone streets
  53. pointy-nosed dogs
  54. sushi
  55. autumn leaves
  56. halloween
  57. pink, in all variations
  58. roller skates
  59. birkenstocks
  60. flip-flops
  61. surfboards
  62. lemonade on a hot day
  63. sprinklers
  64. bicycles
  65. a good laptop
  66. bokeh
  67. travelling light
  68. fish tacos
  69. perfectly fitting jeans
  70. home
  71. apple pie
  72. lobster
  73. learning something new
  74. walkable neighborhoods
  75. birds chirping
  76. baking
  77. good conversation
  78. lanterns
  79. soft grass
  80. writing for myself
  81. old oak trees
  82. the feeling of relief after a good cry
  83. the feeling of accomplishment after ice climbing or a long hike or bike ride
  84. places with history
  85. well-designed homes
  86. love stories
  87. rice krispies treats
  88. home-cooked meals
  89. driving with the top down
  90. mint chocolate chip ice cream
  91. a good movie
  92. soft warm breeze
  93. open fields
  94. road trips
  95. the mountains
  96. being in love
  97. fresh berries
  98. connecting with someone else
  99. honey
  100. little epiphanies
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I’ve been blogging now for about 18 months, but I still feel like a newbie. I’m still figuring out what it is I want to write about, to tell you about. Like with everything I do, I want to put my best foot forward and be the best blogger I can be. [...]]]> New Leaves

I’ve been blogging now for about 18 months, but I still feel like a newbie. I’m still figuring out what it is I want to write about, to tell you about. Like with everything I do, I want to put my best foot forward and be the best blogger I can be. To help me find my path, I’ve been reading a lot from other blogs, blogs that draw me in to the author’s world. Blogs that are authentic and inspirational. And now I’d like to share these blogs with you.

I’m not going to tell you too much about the blogs; they really speak for themselves anyway, and I want to give you the opportunity to discover them as I did – with no preconceived notions.

  • Ink on my fingers – written by Susannah, a writer and photographer in the UK.
  • Little Purple Cow Productions – by Stephanie C. Roberts, this is a beautiful photoblog with almost daily tidbits of insight.
  • Gypsy Girl’s Guide – Alessandra de Souza writes about writing, photography and living the gypsy lifestyle.
  • Swirly Girl – by Christine Mason Miller, a writer and artist.
  • Windsweeping – by Holly.  She doesn’t update often but I love what she writes when she does.

Do you have a blog that you love to read, that inspires you?

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