30 Day Poetry Challenge
Day 1- Write a poem where each line starts with a letter from your first name (an acrostic). It can be about anything, but it should not be about you or your name.
Day 2- Who was the last person you texted? Write a five line poem to that person.
Day 3- Find the nearest book (of any kind). Turn to page 8. Use the first ten full words on the page in a poem. You may use them in any order, anywhere in the poem.
Day 4- Write a haiku. They’re often about nature, but yours can be about anything.
Day 5- Write a three line poem about lemons without using the following words: lemon, yellow, round, fruit, citrus, tart, juicy, peel, and sour.
Day 6- Write a poem of any length incorporating every word from your latest Facebook status.
Day 7- Take a walk until you find a tree you identify with, then write a poem using the tree as a metaphor for yourself or your life.
Day 8- Write a cinquain on a topic of your choice.
Day 9- Quickly jot down four verbs, four adjectives, and four nouns. Write a poem using all 12 words.
Day 10- Pick a one line song lyric to serve as an epigraph to your poem. Then, write the poem to accompany it.
Day 11- Write a list poem.
Day 12- Tell your life story in 6 words.
Day 13- Write a short poem that a child would like.
Day 14- Write a bad poem, make it as lousy as you can, do everything wrong, let yourself be awful.
Day 15- Post a poem (written by someone else) that you love (for any reason).
Day 16- Respond to the poem you posted yesterday with a poem of your own.
Day 17- Write a poem that employs a rhyme scheme.
Day 18- Write a poem without any end rhyme, only internal rhyme.
Day 19- Imagine yourself doing any household task/chore, then write a poem using what you’ve imagined as an extended metaphor for writing.
Day 20- Write a narrative poem detailing a specific childhood memory.
Day 21- Choose one of the poems you’ve already written and posted as part of this challenge and re-order it in some way. You could rearrange the lines or stanzas or even words in a line. Think of it as a puzzle!
Day 22- What is the first car you bought/drove/remember? Write a poem about it.
Day 23- Write a seven line poem that begins with “it’s true that fresh air is good for the body” (from Frank O’Hara’s poem “Ave Maria”) and ends with “this is our body” (from Gary Snyder’s “The Bath”).
Day 24- Write a poem that’s different in some way from anything you’ve ever written. Take a chance! Be wild!
Day 25- Write a poem that includes all of the following words: pistachio, ink, pebble, weather, varnish.
Day 26- Gather some magazines/catalogs you don’t mind cutting up and spend ten minutes flipping through them looking for words/sentences that spark your interest. Cut out the words as you go, and (at the end of the ten minutes) arrange the words to form a cut-out poem.
Day 27- Begin with the title “The Poem I’d Never Write.” Then, write that poem.
Day 28- Visit a virtual art gallery and look around until you find a piece that intrigues you. Write a poem inspired by the artwork.
Day 29- Briefly research a poetic form of your choice and write a poem according to the rules of that particular form.
Day 30- Write a poem employing extended metaphor to illustrate the experience of the last thirty days.
25 Days Hidden Depths Challenge
1:: A Recent Picture of yourself.
2:: What are you? How would you describe your identity?
3:: What parts of your personality do you like?
4:: What parts of your personality don’t you like?
5:: Name the family member you are closest to, and describe the reltionship you have with them.
6:: Tell us the first 5 random thoughts that come into your head right now.
7:: Name your favourite celebrity, and why you think you would make a great friend to them.
8:: Who has had the biggest impact in your life so far, and what has that impact been?
9:: Do you care about what people think of you? Why is this?
10:: Whers is your *happy place*. Describe it and share why its your happy place.
11:: What wouldn’t you change about your life? Why?
12:: What is your perception of love?
13:: Your favourite photo, and why its your favourite?
14:: What is the reasoning behind your Tumblr name?
15:: What is your most treasured possession and why?
16:: What made you decide to sign up to Tumblr?
17:: Name 5 of your favourite things?
18:: If you could be an animal, which one would you be and why?
19:: Describe your ideal 24 hours.
20:: Has this challenge inspired you to create your own one?
25 Tasks for Self Esteem
Task/Day 1: Do not say anything bad about yourself all day.
Task/Day 2: Do not say anything bad about anyone else all day.
Task/Day 3: Look at yourself in the mirror. Don’t leave until you find five beautiful things. List them.
Task/Day 4: Listen to an uplifting sing each time you feel bad about yourself or think bad thoughts. Count the number of
times you have to do this.
Task/Day 5: Compliment yourself three times, each time you have a bad thought.
Task/Day 6: Show a part of your body that you are uncomfortable with.
Task/Day 7: Hug your friends and family.
Task/Day 8: Smile today. Remember, you’re beautiful inside and out.
Task/Day 9: Say “thank you” when someone says nice things to you. Say something nice back.
Task/Day 10: Don’t reject or downplay any thoughts or ideas you have. You’re not “stupid”.
Task/Day 11: Sing a song out loud to yourself, but not a sad song. The happiest song you can think of.
Task/Day 12: List five things you’re proud of.
Task/Day 13: List five “facts” about yourself. Ask two close friends to comment on all of your thoughts.
Task/Day 14: Think of three people you compare yourself to. STOP IT.
Task/Day 15: List ten good qualities about your personality.
Task/Day 16: Think of five bad things you’ve done, or big mistakes you’ve made. It’s time to forgive yourself.
Task/Day 17: Don’t say anything bad about yourself again. You do this too much, so you have to repeat this task.
Task/Day 18: Give every person you talk to a compliment.
Task/Day 19: Do things you love ALL day. DO NOT to anything you truly hate.
Task/Day 20: Praise yourself 10 times. List these praises. Don’t feel like you are bragging. You deserve this.
Task/Day 21: Think of five good things you’ve done. Remember THEM.
Task/Day 22: Look people in the eye. Why? You’ll learn more about them by seeing their faces.
Task/Day 23: Read an uplifting poem or book and think of it if you get down on yourself.
Task/Day 24: Let yourself experience the feelings you’ve always denied yourself.
Task/Day 25: Remember those good feelings and thoughts? Keep them. Forever.
15 Day Challenge
Day 1: Write 5 things that sum you up. Include a picture with 1 or more of these things.
Day 2: Write about your crush. Write anything: if you’re friends, don’t talk, it’s going great or it’s complicated.
Whatever it is, write it down. Pictures optional.
Day 3: What’s the meaning behind your URL? Why did you make a Tumblr?
Day 4: Is there drama in your life just now with friends and/or family? Write about it.
Day 5: What are you grateful for?
Day 6: Are you a virgin? Yes/no, discuss it.
Day 7: Write about how you do your makeup/hair. Why do you do it that way?
Day 8: Write about your ideal partner in detail. Does your crush match the criteria? If no, talk about that.
Day 9: What is your definition of the word hate? Talk about 3 things you hate.
Day 10: What is your definition of the word love? Talk about 3 things you love.
Day 11: Your fears?
Day 12: Are you happy with how you look?
Day 13: Post a picture of yourself and write what you see.
Day 14: Post a picture of a friend and write what you see.
Day 15: If you could, would you rather live in the early 1900’s?
10 Day Book Challenge
1. Favorite book. Explain why you like it
2. Worst book you have read. Explain why is the worst
3. A book you are willing to read, why.
4. Your favorite quote of any of the books you have read
5. Which book you want-need to be made into a movie.
6. Favorite character of any book.
7. Have you read HP? Did you like it? yes no why?
8. Have you read The twilight saga? did you like it? yes, no why?
9. A book you recomend? Why?
10. Make a little resume about your favorite book.
“Checking In” Challenge
1 - Two good things that happened recently
2 - Most recent person you started following on Tumblr and why
3 - Last movie you saw and your thoughts on it
4 - Story behind something you recently discovered
5 - Recent development in one particular relationship of yours
6 - Last book you read and your thoughts on it
7 - One unlucky thing that happened recently
8 - The latest random thing that happened to you
9 - Something you learned about yourself recently
10 - Last trip you went on and one major highlight
11 - Most recent event that made you smile
12 - Three new music artist you became interested in
13 - Last thing you’ve missed of reminisced about
14 - Most recent words of wisdom you heard that stuck with you
15 - Two things that you hope to see happened in the next three months
15 Day Friends Challenge
01. A picture and some facts about the friend that you’ve known the longest
02. A picture (if you have one) and some facts about the friend that you’ve met most recently.
03. Qualities that you admire in your best friend
04. Qualities that you look for in a friend
05. Your favorite quote about friendship
06. The story that you will tell your kids about how you met your best friend
07. Your favorite picture of you and your best friend
08. A picture of your group of friends
09. Dream vacation that you’d like to take with your best friend
10. Favorite movie about friendship
11. A song that reminds you of your best friend
12. Why is your best friend your best friend?
13. Your dream “Friend Date”
14. Your dreams and hopes for you and your best friend
15. A letter to your best friend.
FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ASKED FOR THIS “TYPES” OF “CHALLENGES”!
dearescapist:
Appearance
I have/had piercings besides the ears.
I want piercings besides the ears.
I have many scars.
I tan easily.
I wish my hair was a different color.
I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
I have/want a tattoo.
I can be self-conscious about my appearance.
I have/had braces. (retainers)
I have more than two piercings.
Embarrassment
Disney movies still make me cry.
I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried.
I’ve glued my hand to something.
I’ve laughed until some kind of beverage came out of my nose
I’ve had my pants rip in public.
I’ve touched something sharp/hot/etc to see if it would hurt.
Health
I’ve gotten stitches.
I’ve broken or dislocated a bone.
I’ve had my tonsils removed.
I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed.
I’ve had chicken pox.
Travel
I’ve been to Florida.
I’ve driven/ridden over 200 kilometers in one day.
I’ve been on a plane.
I’ve been to Colombia
I’ve been to Cuba.
I’ve been to Niagara Falls.
I’ve been to Ottawa
I’ve been to the Caribbean.
I’ve been to Europe.
Experiences
I’ve gotten lost in my city.
I’ve seen a shooting star.
I’ve wished on a shooting star.
I’ve seen a meteor shower.
I’ve gone out in public in my pajamas.
I’ve pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
I’ve slapped someone.
I’ve kissed someone underwater. (does my brother cheek counts LOL)
I’ve chugged something.
I’ve crashed a car.
I’ve been skiing.
I’ve been in a musical.
I’ve auditioned for something.
I’ve been on stage.
I’ve caught a snowflake on my tongue.
I’ve sat on a rooftop at night.
I’ve pranked someone.
I’ve ridden in a taxi.
Honesty / Crime
I’ve been threatened to be arrested.
I’ve broken a law.
I’ve done something I promised someone I wouldn’t.
I’ve done something I promised myself I wouldn’t.
I’ve sneaked out.
I’ve lied about my whereabouts.
I’ve cheated while playing a game.
I’ve been in a fist fight.
Death
I’m afraid of dying.
I hate funerals.
I’ve seen someone/something die.
Someone close to me has attempted/committed suicide.
I have attempted suicide.
I’ve thought about suicide before.
I’ve written a eulogy for myself.
Materialism
I own over 5 rap CD’s.
I’m obsessed with anime/manga.
I collected comic books.
I own a lot of makeup.
I own something from Pac Sun.
I own something from The Gap.
I own something I got on E-Bay.
I own something from Abercrombie.
I thrive on compliments.
I thrive on hate.
Random
I can sing low key.
I’ve stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
I open up to others easily.
I watch the news occasionally or always.
I don’t like to kill bugs.
I sing in the shower.
I’m a morning person.
I’m a sports fanatic.
I twirl my hair.
I care about grammar.
I love spam.
I’ve copied more than 30 CD’s in a day.
I bake well.
My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, blue, red, black, purple, or orange.
I would wear pajamas to school.
I like Martha Stewart.
I laugh at my own jokes. (LIKE A FUCKING BOSS)
I eat fast food weekly.
I’ve not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
I can’t sleep if there’s a spider in the room.
I’m really ticklish.
I like white chocolate.
I bite my nails.
I’m good at remembering names.
I’m good at remembering dates.
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
People
..used to ask if I was anorexic/bulimic.
..called me fat.
..say I’m skinny.
..have said I’m ugly.
..have said I’m pretty.
..have spread rumors about me.
..force me to eat.
..say I eat too much.
..say I eat too little.
Eating
I’ve lost weight.
I’ve gained weight.
I’m at my thinnest.
I’m at my biggest.
I’ve lost weight and kept it off.
I’ve lost weight, but gained it back.
My weight affects my mood. A lot.
I diet.
I’m vegan/vegetarian.
I exercise.
I’ve fainted from exhaustion.
Family
I’ve sworn at my parents.
I’ve planned to run away from home before.
I’ve run away from home.
My biological parents are together.
I have a sibling less than one year old.
I want kids.
I’ve had kids.
I’ve lost a child.
Relationships
I’m engaged.
I’m married.
I’m a swinger.
I’ve gone on a blind date.
I have/had a friend with benefits.
I miss someone right now.
I have a fear of abandonment.
I’ve gotten divorced.
I’ve had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back.
Someone has/had feelings for me when I didn’t have them back.
I’ve told someone I loved them when I didn’t.
I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.
I’ve kept something from a past relationship.
Sexuality
I’m a cuddler.
I’ve been kissed in the rain.
I’ve hugged a stranger.
I’ve kissed a stranger.
Bad times
I regularly drink.
I can’t swallow pills
I can swallow numerous pills at a time without difficulty.
I’ve been diagnosed with depression at some point.
I have/had anxiety problems.
I shut others out when I’m upset.
I don’t have anyone to talk to when I’m upset.
I have taken/take anti-depressants.
I’ve slept an entire day before.
I’ve plotted revenge.
(Source: jusstfuckit)
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Don't Be Afraid To Be Yourself.
So people have been asking for this kind of surveys! So here is one:
Reblog and bold what applies to you.
* I’m loud.
* I’m sarcastic.
* I cry easily.
* I have a bad temper.
* I’m easy to get along with.
* I have more enemies than friends.
* I’ve smoked
* I drink coffee.
* I clean my room daily.
My appearance:
* I wear make-up.
* I wear a piece of jewelry at all times.
* I wear contacts.
* I wear glasses.
* I have braces.
* I change my hair color often.
* I have a piercing.
* I have small feet.
Relationships:
* I’m in a relationship now.
* I’m single.
* I’m crushin’.
* I’ve missed an ex before.
* I’m always scared of being hurt.
* I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.
* I’ve been in love more than two times.
* I believe in love at first sight.
Friendships:
* I have a best friend.
* I have at least ten REAL friends.
* I’ve gotten a phone call in the last 48 hours from a friend.
* I’ve beaten up a friend.
* I’ve been in a serious fight with a friend.
* I can trust at least five people with my life.
Experiences:
* I’ve been on a plane.
* I’ve taken a taxi.
* I’ve taken a city bus.
* I’ve taken a school bus.
* I’ve made a speech.
* I’ve been in some sort of club.
Music:
* I listen to R&B.
* I listen to pop.
* I listen to techno.
* I listen to rock.
* I’m one of those people who play songs repeatedly until I hate it.
* I download music.
* I buy CD’s.
Family Life:
* I get along with both of my parents for the most part.
* My biological parents are still together.
* I have at least one brother.
* I’ve been kicked out of the house.
* I’ve sworn at my parents.
* I’ve made my parents cry.
* I’ve lied to my parents.
* I’ve lied to my parents about where I am.
* I’ve lied to my parents about what I’m doing.
Hair:
* I’ve had streaks.
* I’ve cut my hair in the past year.
* I’ve dyed my hair in the past year.
* I’ve been blonde.
* I’ve had black.
* I’ve been red.
* I use conditioner.
* I’ve curled my hair.
* I’ve straightened my hair.
(Source: nancylovesyoux3)
30 Day Celebrity Challenge
Day 1: First Celebrity Obsession
Day 2: First Celebrity Encounter
Day 3: Favorite Celebrity Encounter
Day 4: Current Celebrity Obsession
Day 5: Current Celebrity Crush #1
Day 6: Current Celebrity Crush #2
Day 7: Current Celebrity Crush #3
Day 8: Current Celebrity Crush #4
Day 9: Current Celebrity Crush #5
Day 10: A Celebrity You’d Love To Hang Out With
Day 11: A Celebrity You’d Love To Sit Down and Have A Conversation With
Day 12: An Artist You’d Love To See Live
Day 13: A Celebrity You Respect Purely For Talent
Day 14: A Celebrity You Feel You’d Be Good Friends With
Day 15: A Celebrity You Wish Would Adopt You:
Day 16: A Celebrity You Find Beautiful:
Day 17: A Celebrity You Are Not At All A Fan Of:
Day 18: A Celebrity You Dislike That Others Seem To Love:
Day 19: A Celebrity You Love That Others Seem To Dislike:
Day 20: Favorite No-Longer-Alive Celebrity:
Day 21: A Celebrity That’s Way More Talented Than The Work They’re Getting:
Day 22: A Celebrity You Find Adorable:
Day 23: A Celebrity You’d Marry Right Here, Right Now:
Day 24: A Celebrity Whose Personality Is Irresistible:
Day 25: A Celebrity You Respect For What They’ve Been Through In Life:
Day 26: A Celebrity You Share A Birthday With
Day 27: A Celebrity You Find Annoying
Day 28: Favorite Under 20 Celebrity
Day 29: Favorite Over 60 Celebrity
Day 30: The Celebrity Fandom That Means The Most To You
The 30 Days of Truth List
Day 01 ? Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 ? Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 ? Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 ? Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 ? Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 ? Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 ? Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 ? Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 ? Someone you didn�t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 ? Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn�t know.
Day 11 ? Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 ? Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 ? A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 ? A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 ? Something or someone you couldn�t live without, because you�ve tried living without it.
Day 16 ? Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 ? A book you�ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 ? Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 ? What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 ? Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 ? (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 ? Something you wish you hadn�t done in your life.
Day 23 ? Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 ? Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 ? The reason you believe you�re still alive today.
Day 26 ? Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 ? What�s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 ? What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 ? Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 ? A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
{As seen on GirlVaughn via Avitable.}
