Author: 2ndhandspirited

  • Intro to Journaling Lab

    Discover the Journaling Lab, a fun, creative space to explore journaling like never before! Whether you’re brand new or already love journaling, this guided series helps you experiment with different styles, build mindfulness skills, and connect with a supportive community.

    Each session blends creativity and reflection, from collage and junk journaling to gratitude and travel journaling, all in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. You’ll get supplies, guidance, and plenty of inspiration to overcome blank page anxiety and find a journaling style that truly fits you.

    Join us and turn self-expression into a creative adventure!

  • February Journal Flip Through

    It was a busy February, I did a lot of writing, and created a lot of memories. Join me for a flip through and an announcement at the end of the video.

  • March Journaling at the Hoyt Library

    Join us at the Hoyt Library in March for a calming, guided journaling experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself and cultivate personal insight. Each session includes gentle prompts, quiet writing time, and optional reflection in a supportive, welcoming space, no prior journaling experience needed.

    March 7: Growth
    Explore where you are in your life and where you’d like to go. Through thoughtful prompts, we’ll reflect on personal growth, challenges, and the small steps that move us forward.

    March 21: Awakening
    Deepen your self-awareness and reconnect with your inner voice. This session focuses on clarity, purpose, and recognizing the thoughts, patterns, and possibilities that shape your life.

  • The 100 Day Project

    The 100 day project is a fun, creative project that has been around for many years. You can find more information regarding the project at https://www.the100dayproject.org/. The website is really informative, there are videos, past projects, podcasting, etc. If you have never heard of this project before, I would recommend starting there.

    I have been (trying) to complete the project for a few years and have not had much success. This year, I am ready (I hope). I am planning to make journal trading cards, which are my version of artist trading cards (more info here). I think this should be relatively fun and help me to use up some of the crafting supplies that I have been hoarding.

    In order to help me stay on track, I created a zine to document my journey. I have made that zine available for you here, for free. Maybe it will help you too.

    I intend to create 50 cards over the 100 day period, so if I need some time to catch up, I will have it. Check out my youtube video below and let me know about your project! I am also considering having a weekly online meetup, let me know if you are interested email thesomedaysociety@gmail.com.

  • Be Your Own Valentine, Self-Love Journaling Session + Sneak Peek at BYOV Night

    In this video, I’m sharing a sneak peek of our “Be Your Own Valentine” self-love zine while journaling through the prompts in my Paper Republic leather journal. This event was all about embracing the idea that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

  • February Journaling at the Hoyt Library

    February Guided Journaling at the Hoyt Library: Self-Love & Self-Gratitude

    The February guided journaling series invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself through thoughtful writing and quiet reflection. We will offer two sessions in February. No journaling experience is necessary. These sessions offer a calm, supportive space to practice self-connection and care.

    February 7th, the focus will be Self-Love
    The first session focuses on cultivating self-love with compassion and curiosity. Through gentle journaling prompts, we’ll explore how we speak to ourselves, honor our needs, and build a kinder relationship with who we are, just as we are.

    February 21st, the session will focus on Self-Gratitude
    In the second session, we’ll turn toward self-gratitude, reflecting on personal strengths, growth, and the often-unnoticed ways we show up for ourselves. Participants will be guided to recognize and appreciate their efforts, resilience, and everyday wins.

  • Be Your Own Valentine (BYOV)!

    Valentine Craft and Journal

    Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting and community! We will be making our own valentines! Supplies and vibes provided! Click the link in the pic above.

  • January Journaling at the Hoyt Library

    Start the year with a journaling session focused on renewal. We’ll explore what it means to let go of what no longer serves us, notice where we feel called to refresh our energy, and uncover small, meaningful ways to cultivate a sense of new beginnings. We’ll create space to clarify what renewal feels like for you and set the tone for your year ahead.

     In the second January session, we’ll turn inward to explore intention: what matters most, what we wish to invite into our lives, and how we can move forward with clarity and purpose. We’ll build intentions that are grounded in your values, strengths, and hopes for the year. Leave with a clear sense of what you want to nurture in 2026 and a renewed connection to your inner intentions.

    Journaling sessions use guided prompts to encourage reflection, self-care, and personal growth. Each session concludes with a meaningful guided meditation corresponding to the theme of the session.