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An emotional release - A journal swap

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Swap Coordinator:aidenromantic (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Letters & Writing  Journals 
Number of people in swap:18
Location:Regional - USA only - sorry
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.80
Last day to signup/drop:September 14, 2010
Date items must be sent by:November 15, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap is similar to the emotional purge journal swap, but for USA only because of the cost of shipping. I love swapping with people around the world, but sometimes it's just too costly to send a journal overseas.

60 of the questions must be answered. I've given some extras for leeway. Sometimes people can't answer every single question, so I figured it would be better to give more options than necessary. Please keep in mind this is supposed to help you get out your emotions; help you cope with the pain that comes with certain areas of life. Please don't give only one word answers to questions. I'd say at least a paragraph is necessary, but try to make it longer. The goal here is to get things out, but it's also to help people understand. Make them feel what you are feeling, or what you felt that day.

Your journal should be at least 5x7, but if that's the case, make it one with a larger page count. A composition book is cheap and would work best, but you may use a fancier one. You could always get a composition book and alter the cover with some pretty tape if you would like it to be pretty instead of plain. You may make your own journal, but please create a nice one. It's not necessary to decorate the cover since this is a writing swap.

Handwritten is preferred, but it's okay to type too. Write the prompt on each page, so your partner knows what you're writing about.

1 partner. 4.8 or higher rating required, no newbies, sorry. I can host another one in the future if this goes well.

This will take a lot of time to complete, so please don't join if you think you won't be able to complete it. I will angel if I have to, but hopefully it won't happen like that.

You will have around two months to complete the swap, so that's plenty of time to get this done. You do not have to keep it for 2 months, but some people only choose to write one prompt per day.

Prompts:

  • Intro of yourself (required!)
  • What is your take on soul mates?
  • What scares you?
  • Dear past me....
  • Dear future me....
  • Nobody knows that I...
  • Dear (blank)... it weighs on me that I never told you....
  • The biggest lie I've ever told is....
  • What's the worst thing you've ever done?
  • The most terrifying moment in my life was....
  • The most fun I've ever had....
  • The most surprised I've ever been....
  • The most disappointed I've ever been....
  • What are you looking forward to the most?
  • My saddest memory is....
  • My happiest memory is....
  • How do you deal with anger?
  • How do you deal with sadness?
  • How do you forgive those who have caused you pain?
  • What is the dominant emotion in your life right now?
  • The holiday traditions I most look forward to....
  • Things I always did with my dad when I was little....
  • Things I always did with my mom when I was little....
  • If you could change one thing about your present life, what would it be?
  • If you could go back in time and change one thing from your past, what would it be?
  • As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
  • What's your first memory?
  • What book did you read over and over again as a child and why?
  • What is your most vivid memory of the kitchen in your childhood?
  • Who made you feel good this week?
  • What did you do this week that moved you closer to reaching your goals?
  • Is there anything you did this week that you wish you'd done differently?
  • How did you procrastinate on important tasks this week?
  • What did you learn this week?
  • What's the funniest thing that happened to you this week?
  • Write a letter to someone you need to forgive.
  • Write a letter to someone who believed in you even when you didn't believe in yourself.
  • Write a letter to be read by each of your loved ones after you die.
  • Is there something you're reluctant to tell someone? Write a letter to help you organize your thoughts.
  • Write about your first dance.
  • Write about your first crush.
  • Write about your first job.
  • When did you feel truly independent for the first time?
  • What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?
  • What would you do if money were no object?
  • What would you do if you could live a day without consequences?
  • What makes you unique?
  • How do you stand out from the crowd?
  • What's your first reaction to a blank page or canvas?
  • What or who do you miss the most from your past?
  • What is your take on suicide?
  • What is your take on suicide prevention groups?
  • What is your take on organized religion?
  • Do you feel that children should be sheltered from unhappiness?
  • What is your take on discipline for a child?
  • If you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen?
  • What is the worst nightmare you've ever had?
  • What is the best dream you've had that you can remember?
  • The truth about me is....
  • Where do we go when we die?
  • What is your greatest hope for the children of the future?
  • If you were only allowed to have 12 material possessions, what would they be and why?
  • What role does technology play in your life?
  • What do you dread about the holiday seasons?
  • What was your life like at age 6?
  • What was your life like at age 16?
  • What is your life like now?
  • Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
  • What was your best birthday?
  • What was your worst birthday?
  • Define what it means to be creative.
  • Do you remember the first thing you bought with your own money?
  • Describe the way you first decorated your room when you were allowed.
  • Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?
  • When was the last time you got really excited about something? (And what was it?)
  • Describe a time when you benefited from the kindness of strangers.
  • Nothing in the world can make me believe ________ .
  • Do you believe in fairies?
  • When did you stop believing in santa claus and why?
  • Describe the strangest conversation you have ever overheard in a public place.
  • Did this help you at all? (required!!)

Discussion

ElizabethObviously 09/ 7/2010 #

Hey! Im glad someone made a USA only version and I am glad you used different questions. Makes it more interesting. I plan on joining as soon as I have an open spot!

MysticBayou 09/ 7/2010 #

Thank you for letting me know that you put the US version of this Swap up!! I joined and and I am looking forward to getting started:)

meljayprice 09/ 7/2010 #

can you make a canadian verision?

aidenromantic 09/ 7/2010 #

@ElizabethObviously I really wanted to join but I felt there was not enough options and I didn't want to send to the whole world, so I figured I'd go USA only and add a lot more options.

@MysticBayou No problem! You can get started right away if you'd like. You were part of the reason I went ahead and decided to make one. :)

@meljayprice Did you want it to be USA and Canada or just Canada? If it's just Canada, I can't do it, because I'm USA based. I can do a separate one for USA and Canada, as post to Canada is slightly more, I don't want to change it on the people who requested a USA only version. I have no problem hosting two different versions, one allowing Canada and one for just us USA folks. Let me know.

ElizabethObviously 09/ 7/2010 #

Yah honestly I was a bit annoyed until I read it and saw it was totally different. There have been problems before with people just copy and pasting entire swaps. But yah...I cant wait to join!

aidenromantic 09/ 7/2010 #

@ElizabethObviously Yeah, I think it's pretty uncool to copy and paste the entire swap. I figured if I addressed the fact that it was based off your swap and then change the questions, it'd be cool to create one.

whispernova 09/ 8/2010 #

When you say write a letter, do you mean write a letter in the journal...would that be one of the prompts?

whispernova 09/ 8/2010 #

I have a question...maybe I am alone here, but sometimes I have a hard time sending a journal I have worked so hard on. A part of me wants to keep it and pass it down to my children or something. To me, a journal like the one in the swap is something I know I would love to treasure had my own Mother done something like this? Does anyone else feel the same way? I do love this swap though:)

aidenromantic 09/ 8/2010 #

@whispernova Yes, it's one of the prompts. It just goes in the journal just so that you can get release from whatever you need to say that you don't want to say to them.

And to answer your question about it being hard to send it. It is hard, but I think of it as a form of therapy that is low cost. It does help to get things out. And there's certain things you wouldn't want your children to read that you can say in some of these prompts.

MysticBayou 09/ 8/2010 #

Can we maybe include a Postage Paid Envie with our journals if we would like them returned home?

aidenromantic 09/ 8/2010 #

@MysticBayou you may discuss that with your partner. I'm sure some people wouldn't mind sending it back after it's read.

catchahug 09/ 8/2010 #

i cherish my journals from all my swap girl friends id rather not send it back also if someone has sent me ajournal i dont want to pass it around because its between my partner and me ill never tell anyone its our special secret plus maybe i dont want my hubby to see what i wrote to my girlfriend or family

VivaLaDiane 09/ 9/2010 #

If you get any flakers and need help, I volunteer. Until then, I'm working on mine now. :)

aidenromantic 09/ 9/2010 #

@VivaLaDiane Thank you for offering. :) It's always nice to have an extra angel just in case.

theladylilac 09/ 9/2010 #

I'm litterally sitting down right now and begining to decorate my notebook for the swap :) I've already written 3 entries ^-^ ~teehee~

ElizabethObviously 09/10/2010 #

Oh I totally understand that feeling, not wanting to send it out because you put so much effort and thought into it.

And yeah @aidenromantic that is pretty much what I mean. Totally appreciate the nod of appreciation!

theladylilac 09/11/2010 #

@elizabethobviously I photo copy mine before sending them and scan them into my computer so I have them always xD

theladylilac 09/13/2010 #

28 entries done >.> and partners, are NOT even chosen yet >.>

aidenromantic 09/13/2010 #

@theladylilac holy crap. Haha. I've done some work on them but not THAT much.

theladylilac 09/14/2010 #

L O L @aidenromantic I've also put in 3 inserts so far... my "random rant on looseleaf", a sheet of stickers, and "doodle day" - I left my journal on my night stand today sniffle Q~Q lol so yeah.... I wrote on random sheets of paper xD again.... over acheiver..... I'm going to do all 81 prompts... ~giggles~

I write quickly and when in a lecture course it gives me time to write :D I've only actually written IN the journal lets see... I labeled dates.... this, if I write IN the journal today will be my 4th day writing xD

theladylilac 09/15/2010 #

okay... SO! I've done over 30 prompts thus far....... ummmm....and yeah

My goal is to have this mailed out within the month :D

and since I've only written like.... grand total of 5 days...and had 30 entries...

I think I can do it !!!! hehehe

aidenromantic 09/16/2010 #

@theladylilac You're really speedy. I haven't done much, however I'm not feeling so great this week.

theladylilac 09/16/2010 #

@aidenromantic this what I do during a lecture course lol I don't learn well taking notes and trying to keep up so i just write and listen.... some entries are shorter then others... i'm working on 33 atm.... I'm sorry to feel youre not feeling well :( get better !!!

aidenromantic 09/17/2010 #

@theladylilac It's okay, the story of my life, haha. My mail is lacking lately as well, I need to join more PC swaps. Thanks for the get better wish.

theladylilac 09/17/2010 #

np :D I hope the lil ones are doin well I haven't written anything like...all day ~twitch~ i feel... not right...

theladylilac 09/30/2010 #

~sigh~ I didn't reach my goal because I kept forgetting my hournal at home... I have only about 47 entries done... :'(

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