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Day 14: All the current things I'm into. I had so much fun doing this project. I haven't really drawn anything since high school, which, let's just say, was a VERY long time ago :) I almost forgot how much I love to draw. I'm definitely going to make this a regular practice. Can't wait to take more workshops/classes.

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Day 13: This pumpkin chicken chili recipe is my go-to when I don't have enough time to prep. Just throw it in and walk away.

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Day 12: I'd say out of all of these, though, the toothpicks are the most essential.

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Day 11: This little corner of my living room is my favorite. I often admire it while I'm couch surfing.

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Day 10: A few of my favorite things.

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Day 9: Having boundaries with myself and others is the most essential part of self care for me. CBD, healthy food, solitary walks in nature, connecting with safe, supportive people, daily affirmations, and slowing down my mind through meditation/yoga have all been really integral as well in maintaining my mental health.

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Day 8: I am clearly embracing the COVID quarantined lifestyle. I'm either in running clothes, sweatpants, or pajamas. That's it. The flip belt serves me well on my daily walks/runs so I don't have to carry my phone. My Herschel mini backpack is my absolute favorite. I used to wear Fila sneakers as a kid so I had to grab a pair for nostalgia and I'm always in them now.

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Day 7: Lately I've been feeling a bit stressed by what's going on in the world and I've been craving comfort. This was really fun to draw.

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Day 6: At least, I try to do them every day ;).

Illustrative Journaling: 14 Days of Prompts - image 10 - student project Day 5: My original intention for this prompt was to draw a picture of my husband because he really is the source of all my messes :) Then I got real with myself and admitted that I can be known to leave a few things lying around here and there. I really enjoyed working with this prompt and experimenting with simple, quick line drawings and only two colors.

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Day 4: I recently decided to jump on to the Harry Potter bandwagon, possibly almost 20 years too late... better late than never. I'm glad I did, it's definitely a fun series. I've also been slowly digesting Pema Chodron's Making Friends with Your Mind to flex my spiritual muscles.

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Day 3: Now that the weather is getting a bit cooler, I've been really going at it with my crockpot. I love to throw in a bunch of stuff, walk away, and come back 6 hours later to find a delicious, hearty meal.

Illustrative Journaling: 14 Days of Prompts - image 13 - student project Day 2: Recently I learned how to play the guitar! I've been taking online classes for free through Justinguitar.com and surprising myself. I thought I'd never be able to learn, but I can now play a good number of songs. It's amazing what you can do with a positive mindset.

Illustrative Journaling: 14 Days of Prompts - image 14 - student project Day 1: Currently listening to Ariana Grande's live album. I've always been a fan of 90s diva pop and can't resist that "grande" voice of hers. Been having a great time singing along to this in the shower.

Desiree Freeman

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