Back in January 2023, I came across a British woman on Twitter who had written out 365 small joys on pieces of paper and put them in a jar, and was taking one out each day. She posted the "tasks" and results, and it was just lovely. She made it worth staying on Twitter a bit longer. I stole some of her ideas, and wrote out a bunch of my own, and ended up with more than 365. Ooops.
I did not get it together to start my own project on Jan 1 2024, but it has remained on my mind. Meanwhile, Twitter is just a fucking cesspool, I would never post something like this there.
So I have edited out a few and gotten it down to 379. I think I will start it right now. And I will post the results here. And if no one sees it, that is okay too. It will force me to post daily... in theory!
Rather than lots of bits of paper and a jar, I have a numbered list on my phone and will use Google number randomizer.
Day One:
Number randomizer says 360:
Be a book fairy!
Perfect. I already had this in mind x3! I already bought a Frederik Backman book for a friend and forgot to give it to her last week. I will make not to give it to her when I see her in late October.
Then this past weekend, a different friend liking an author I like, and I will send her a new book by Matt Haig. I have written to said friend, told her she is getting a book, and given her three to choose from.
And I have ordered two science books for my little 10 year old cousin in Maryland from Bookshop.org, which is a fantastic site and supports local book stores instead of the big behemoth in Seattle. And then that turned into buying two books for the other two little cousins. I guess I am early for Christmas!
I like being a book fairy. What fun!
Music while writing: Emmylou Harris and Linda Rondstadt
Where: at my desk at home
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