365 Creativity Project-Day 357

Journal entry:

2012

Fortunate days, fortunate ways,
Everything falls in place
In perfect timing, comfortable space.

Blessings rain down, erasing my frown
Bringing glowing smiles
To shorten the many miles.

Jesus travels with me, within me,
Making the journey worth traveling,
Keeping my life from unraveling.

Time passes, a year, rich in good cheer,
Hours made so beautiful
By miracles always very plentiful.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 31, 2012

Artwork:

I am grateful:

1.   Mom is with me to begin 2013.
2.   I was able to stay awake all day after staying up all night.
3.   I mailed my package this afternoon.
4.   I was able to get everything on my shopping list.
5.   Alex and Laura came to visit this afternoon.

I had a wonderful Monday. I hope yours was full of happiness as well. Before this year ends I encourage you to exercise your creativity. I know your imagination is filled with greatness, you must only uncover it. Unleash your creative dreams.

As a prompt, write about some of your accomplishments this year. Make it a review, and see how much positivity you can demonstrate. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Entering into the New Year, I hope you find energy to nurture your creativity. May inspiration richly bless each of your days. God be with every one of you.

Thank you so much for joining me here. I hope you enjoyed your visit. If so, you might want to subscribe to Chronicles. You will receive daily updates in your subscription. I value your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 356

Journal entry:

Fortuitous Risk

Do what you can
For whoever you can,
And pray the Lord’s blessing
Upon every action you take.

Know God is with you
In each moment you live,
Share your happiness
With others you touch.

Be willing to be used
In whatever capacity
The Lord may choose
And He will give you a chance.

Opportunity may come
When it is least expected,
So be prepared to act
According to God’s leading.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 30, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   God is so gracious to me.
2.   Mom is supportive when I want to do something a bit unusual.
3.   Reba called me today.
4.   I called Bernice.
5.   Things fit in the envelope, though I did not think they would.

I have had a pleasant Sunday, and hope you did as well. I encourage you to put your imagination to work and do something creative. You have special gifts and talents only you can share with the world. The world needs your contribution.

As a prompt, use the words: money, opportunities, limited, realized, special, plan, agreed, idea, prepare, decided, in a poem, story, or journal entry. If only a one or a few of the words appeal to you that is fine too. Just use what sparks your imagination. Should you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I appreciate your visit to my blog. I hope you found your time here enjoyable. Perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles so you receive daily updates. I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 355

Journal entry:

Enraptured

A thousand angels leaning
Down to Earth, watching over
Your shoulder, whisper softly,
“Grow and prosper well my child.”

As you plan each of your days
Heaven’s hosts wait anxiously,
Hoping you will remember
To seek the Lord’s sure guidance.

The universe in all its
Bright array, with expectant
Wonder, wishes you the best,
Most blessed of accomplishments.

Whatever you set your heart
Upon, all the good spirits
And pleasant souls endeavor
To nurture into being.

So do not ever believe
Yourself alone in your trials
For you are surrounded by
A great cloud of well-wishers.

These saintly presences may
Not interfere, but they add
Their positive energy
To help you in every plight.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, December 29, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   Mom is here with me, so that I am not alone.
2.   There are many books that encourage me.
3.   Because of this creativity project I have accomplished much more than I expected.
4.   I am able to offer a little authentic advice.
5.   I have put my computer to good use over the course of this year.

This Saturday has been very quiet. I hope your day has been relaxing. Now, before you put yourself to bed, I recommend you engage your creativity. Use your precious imagination to dream up something never seen before. Share your discovery with the world.

As a prompt, write about someone or something that encourages you. This might be your guardian angel, your mother, a significant other, an author, or nature, whomever or whatever helps you face your days. Write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you found something positive here. Perhaps you would enjoy subscribing to Chronicles. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 354

Journal entry:

Stuffed Companion

If I were a teddy bear
Would you love me and hold me
Tight all through the darkest night?

Would you keep me in your room
In a very special place
And share your moments with me?

If I were a teddy bear
Would you tell me your secrets,
Letting me inside your life?

Would you be happy with me
Every single day and night
Instead of discarding me?

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, December 28, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I was able to catch a nap before going out today.
2.   We did not have to wait very long at Doctor Desai’s office.
3.   There was no one at Doctor Anjum’s office, so Mom was able to have her blood work drawn quickly.
4.   Sam’s Club was not crowded today.
5.   We were able to avoid Wal-Mart.

I hope you had a good Friday, my day was quite nice. Please take time to do something creative before your day is over. You can make a wonderful contribution to the world.

As a prompt, write about a teddy bear. Maybe one from your childhood, or metaphorically. Just use your unlimited imagination and write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

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Always,
Jo Ann

 

 

 

 

365 Creativity Project-Day 353

Journal entry:

Retrospect

Looking
Back over all
This past year I am pleased
To see the progress I have made
Moving beyond personal restrictions
Achieving much more than I thought
Possible every day
A creative
Success

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Photographs:

The markers I bought yesterday…

One of the journals I bought yesterday…

Another of the journals I bought yesterday…

I am grateful:

1.   Penny seems to like the Bil Jac dog food, which I was given a sample of yesterday.
2.   My computer works extremely well.
3.   I am much happier with my Droid than I was with my BlackBerry.
4.   Leigh came to visit a little while.
5.   My ticket for Nikon School came today.

It has been a very quiet Thursday for us here. I hope your day has been enjoyable. Take a few moments to exercise your creativity. I have faith that you can do something wonderful to share with the world.

As a prompt, write about an aspect of creativity. You can write a poem, story, or journal entry, whichever you like. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you enjoyed your time here, please consider subscribing to Chronicles. I appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

 

 

365 Creativity Project-Day 352

Journal entry:

Happiness Bestowed

Pretty
Presents appear
To brighten up the end
Of the year and lift the spirits
Up beyond where they have been in despair
Gifts are given with cheerful hearts
Transferring gladness to
Recipients
Smiling

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Photographs:

The Rolling Stones 50…

My HTC EVO Design and case…

My new Cross pen…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept late today and got some extra rest.
2.   Things were on sale at PetSmart.
3.   I was able to get the things I wanted at Michael’s.
4.   I managed to buy the pen I wanted.
5.   Alex apologized to me last night.

I hope your Wednesday was good. I enjoyed my day and felt less depressed than I have for several days. Now I recommend you exercise your creativity. I know you can use your imagination to make something wonderful.

As a prompt, write about gifts. These could be things, qualities, talents, whatever appeals to you. Just write a poem, story, or journal entry about gifts. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for spending your time visiting my blog. I appreciate your input, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your time here, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 351

Journal entry:

Holiday Gifts

Christmas
Comes only once
Per year bringing with it
Loads of happiness and good cheer
To share with people everywhere and it
Calls us to remember the gift
God sent to us on Earth,
His only son,
Jesus

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   There were leftovers from yesterday’s feast to eat today.
2.   I was able to talk to my best friend, Reba.
3.   Mom was here with me.
4.   Christmas comes but once a year.
5.   God sent His only Son to free us.

I hope you have had a glorious Christmas Day. If you feel inclined, write down some of your thoughts or otherwise exercise your imagination. Maybe you would like to share a photo from your day, whatever pleases you.

As a prompt, write about something you are anticipating in the next year. You might want to use the form of a poem, a story, or a journal entry. Just get busy and write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism are always welcome, so please leave a comment. If you would like, you can subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 350

Journal entry:

Discarded

Respect
He does not have
For me anymore, but
I guess it is no wonder at
All, I only always tried to do my best
For him , giving him all I could.
Maybe he is now ashamed
To be a son
Of mine.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 24, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I got some sleep last night.
2.   Hope calmed down after I put her Thunder Shirt on.
3.   We spent time with Jeremy, Christy, Jayden, and Linda.
4.   Jayden liked her present.
5.   Linda seemed to like her present.

I hope you have had a wonderful Monday, especially since it is Christmas Eve. Please take time to do something creative before you retire this evening. It will be a great gift to yourself and the universe.

As a prompt, write about a gift you have given. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I apologize for my down mood, usually I am not like this. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. If you wish you can follow Chronicles by entering your email address above. Please leave a comment, should you have something to share with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 349

Journal entry:

Midnight Oil

Up all
Night once again
Working on the projects
I just never seem able to
Complete beneath the bright light of daytime.
Taking extra hours I have gained
From the deepest darkness
Of night, which holds
Me tight

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 23, 2012

Photographs:

My sweet puppy dog, Hope… She is the sweetest baby girl…

Polished rocks…

The page I worked on through the night and into the afternoon…

I am grateful:

1.   I am able to stay up all night on occasion.
2.   I completed the page without too much trouble.
3.   Mom was excited when I suggested we go see the Christmas lights at Life University.
4.   The GPS helped me get us there easily.
5.   We ate supper at Popeye’s.

I hope your Sunday has been as rewarding as mine. I thoroughly enjoyed my extended day. Now I ask that you make the effort to do something creative. Surely if I can accomplish all I have, you can write a few imaginative lines.

As a prompt write about something special you have done with your loved ones in preparation for Christmas or whatever holiday you may celebrate during this season. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very grateful that you chose to visit my blog. Your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism are always welcome, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here with me, perhaps you would consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 348

Journal entry”

Emerging Graces

In every moment
There is a magic to be
Discovered if you
Only take the time to look
Beyond the surface of things.

Love threads its way through
Every interaction with
Each person you know,
Even infusing the time
You spend outside in nature.

The pets gracing your
Life share all their hearts with you
So unselfishly,
Reminding you of God’s own
Unconditional caring.

You are utterly
And completely adored by
The great Creator
And all your time is amply
Blessed so you accomplish much.

When you feel exposed
And downtrodden remember
The universe lends
Itself to your deep desires
Happily fulfilling dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, December 22, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Aileen brought homemade cookies, and I ate some.
2.   I napped all afternoon, and woke up feeling rested.
3.   Mom ate well at supper time.
4.   Jeremy called to verify plans for Christmas dinner.
5.   I really like the new Rolling Stones CDs.

I hope you have had a good Saturday. With only a few days before Christmas I wish you all the best of the season. You are a creative individual with the ability to make wonderful work to share with the world. I encourage you to use your innate talent and create something now.

As a prompt, write about the challenge of creativity. I know you are able to write a poem, story, or journal entry, if you just make an effort. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I appreciate your visiting my blog. I hope you will share what you found here with others. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism please leave me a comment. You might like to subscribe to Chronicles so you get daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 347

Journal entry:

Discrimination

They want
To track us in
A database, each one
Who is mentally ill, as if
We were criminals who should have no rights.
Is it not enough suffering
Isolation and the
Punishment of
Illness?

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, December 21, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Jeremy and Jayden came by for a few minutes this afternoon.
2.   I found my way to town down unfamiliar roads.
3.   The Rolling Stones 50 was still on the table at Sam’s Club, so I was able to get my copy.
4.   Mom’s medicine was available today.
5.   I remembered one of my dreams when I woke up.

I hope you have had a wonderful Friday. I am somewhat disappointed, but there were some very good moments today. Working creatively makes me feel my effort is worthwhile and I believe you will find it so if you engage your imagination. Do something you can share with the world.

As a prompt, write about a type of discrimination you have witnessed or experienced. This should give you plenty of material for a poem, story, or journal entry. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for taking time to read my blog. I am very interested in your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 346

Journal entry:

Anyway

Sometimes
It is very
Hard to keep a bright smile
On your face when disappointment
Weighs you down, but you must remember you
Have the choice to make happiness
Your outlook in spite of
Circumstances
Always

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I have my Droid.
2.   I joined WWE Fan Council today.
3.   I finally found something I thought Jayden would like.
4.   I received confirmation on going to Nikon School on January 12th.
5.   We had Subway sandwiches for supper.

I hope you have had a good Thursday. My day has been full of highs and lows. One of the highlights of my day is working creatively and I am sure if you will engage your imagination, it will brighten your day. It only takes a few moments to write, paint, or take a photograph, so do it now.

As a prompt, write about one of your shopping experiences. This might be a trip to the grocery, or a search for the perfect gift for someone you love. Just write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoyed your time here and would consider subscribing to Chronicles. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

 

365 Creativity Project-Day 345

Journal entry:

Responsibility

There is
Always something
That needs my attention
Something I must concentrate on
Because others depend on my efforts
To take care of the finances
And all of the problems
Accompanying
Disbursement

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I saw the advertisement for Boost Mobile’s reduced price on my Droid.
2.   I called and Best Buy said they would match the Boost Mobile price.
3.   I was able to order Penny’s medicine and get it called in from the veterinarian.
4.   I was able to get Mom’s medicine called in from her doctor.
5.   Best Buy gave me a $58.00 refund.
6.   I got the new Rolling Stones CD.
7.   I got pocket calendars for next year.
8.   Wal-Mart had some regular light bulbs which we needed to keep the pump house warm, so I got them.
9.   I did not get exhausted while doing my errands today.
10. I am feeling much better.

I had a very good Wednesday. I hope your day was pleasant as well. Take a few moments to exercise your creativity now, before the day is over. I am sure you have something wonderful to share with the world.

As a prompt, write about responsibility. You might want to write a poem, story, or journal entry. Just get your words written down. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. If you have suggestions, thoughts, or criticism, please leave a comment. I hope you have enjoyed your time here. You might want to subscribe to Chronicles to receive daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann