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Masterminds, Icons, and Legends

Daily writing promptWho is your favorite historical figure?View all responses Leonardo da Vinci, Buddha, Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, Shakespeare, and King Charles III – all vastly different historical figures with unique accomplishments, values, and legacies. From da Vinci’s diverse talents and curiosity to Genghis Khan’s military prowess, from Buddha’s teachings of compassion and…

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BOOKISH TIPS & TRICKS (7)

👋 Dear readers, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all of you who have been following my blog. Your support through likes, comments, shares, and messages has meant the world to me. But most importantly, I am grateful for your friendship. 🌍 It’s incredible to have friends from all around the world, and I feel blessed to have such a diverse and supportive community. So thank you…

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My First Crush: A Blast from the Past and a Flutter in the Heart

Daily writing promptWrite about your first crush.View all responses 🤔Wow, thinking about my first crush brings up so many memories. It’s been such a long time – maybe even a very-very long-long-long time ago. I’m not entirely sure when it was, but I know it was before elementary school, before secondary school, before college – way back in my childhood years. It could have been during…

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My Latest Adventure Plans

Daily writing promptWhat countries do you want to visit?View all responses Hey folks! Do you ever dream of packing your bags and jetting off to explore new lands and cultures? Well, I do! There are so many incredible countries out there that I dream of visiting. From the ancient ruins of Greece to the vibrant cities of Japan, every corner of the world has something unique and exciting to offer.…

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Title: Embracing My Growing Flexibility

Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite thing about yourself?View all responses Flexibility isn’t something that comes naturally to me, but I’ve learned to appreciate it more and more in myself over the past few years. I used to be someone who clung tightly to routines and plans, fearing any kind of deviation or unexpected change. But as I’ve grown and faced new challenges, I’ve realized that…

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The Mug that Time Forgot

Daily writing promptWhat’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?View all responses Fellow time-travelers, gather around! 🕰️ I have a confession to make – the oldest thing I own that I still use daily is my significant other’s aluminum military mug! It’s been with me through thick and thin, and makes me feel like a true adventurer every time I take a sip. Whether it’s tea, coffee,…

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Grace, Bliss, and All That's Ineffable

Daily writing promptDescribe one of your favorite moments.View all responses Let me paint you a picture 🎨. Imagine a moment where everything just feels right – a moment that’s both sensual and spiritual, leaving you feeling renewed. It might be love 😏, or a catharsis that just washes all your worries away. For me, this moment is pure grace – a feeling of being in the right place at the right…

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Embracing the Contradictions

Daily writing promptWhat notable things happened today?View all responses Today was a rollercoaster of emotions. I had an annoying workday, correcting a translation that was both fascinating and lacking something. The sausages looked and tasted great but something wasn’t quite right 👀. The baked paprika smelled amazing but had a rotten taste 🤢. And don’t even get me started on the egg-liquor ice…

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TRUCURI CĂRTURĂREȘTI (7)

Hei!   Mulțumesc din suflet pentru aprecieri și mesaje. Tema Zilei: Construirea personajelor Pentru a citi dramele lui Schiller, în limba germană, în original, în urmă cu vreo zece ani, am avut nevoie de un dicționar francez-român. Pentru că Schiller, om al timpului său, folosea multe franțuzisme și scria în germfrancă. Drept să spun, de-a lungul anilor m-a bătut gândul să scriu în sistem…

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Adapt to the Changing Seasons: Finding Joy in Every Temperature

Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite season of year? Why?View all responses 🌞I truly believe that one of the most important skills in life is adaptability. As humans, we have the ability to adjust to our surroundings and make the best of any situation. And when it comes to the changing seasons, that adaptability can come in handy. Personally, I like all the seasons, as long as I have a…

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Tock, Tick-Tock: Why Time is the Ultimate Luxury

Daily writing promptWhat’s the one luxury you can’t live without?View all responses What’s the one luxury I can’t live without? Only one? Well, let me tell you, it’s not diamonds or fancy cars or even a private jet. No, the one luxury that I simply cannot live without is ⏰time⏰. And not just any time, mind you. I’m talking about time in all its glorious complexities. The kind of time that…

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What Makes Life Truly Worth Living?

Daily writing promptWhat are the most important things needed to live a good life?View all responses 🌟 What Does it Mean to Really Live? 🤔🤩 When we ask ourselves what we need to live a good life, it’s important to consider the many different aspects of existence. From our basic needs for survival to our desire for personal growth and notoriety, there are countless factors that contribute to our…

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My Inner Circle: The Ones I Spend the Most Time With

Daily writing promptWho do you spend the most time with?View all responses My imaginary friend, Blu ��, myself, I’m pretty funny 😜, my laptop 💻, my favorite book characters 📚, my new author 📖, my translations, another author, on the phone ☎️, my significant other ❤️, my reflection… we have great conversations 💬, my yoga mat, namaste 🙏, my black coffee, it’s always there for me ☕️, my bed, we have…

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If I Had to Change My Name, It Would Be...

Daily writing promptIf you had to change your name, what would your new name be?View all responses If I had to change your name, my name would be… if I had to change your name, my name would be…If I had to change your name, my name would be… If I had to change your name, my name would be… if I had to change your name, my name would be… A Mania Jukal. If I had to change your name, my name would…

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Chocolaty Dreams: My Adventure in Creating the Ultimate Chocolate Bar

Daily writing promptDescribe your dream chocolate bar.View all responses 💕Dream Chocolate Bar Adventure 🍫 Are you ready to hear about my dream chocolate bar? Well, hold on to your taste buds, because this is going to be a wild ride! #ChocolateLover #DreamingBig First off, let’s start with the basics: dark chocolate. Mmm, so rich and decadent – the perfect foundation for any good chocolate bar.…

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BOOKISH TIPS & TRICKS (6)

Hey! Ladies & Gents! Thank you for trusting me. I really loved your recent stories, and I was thinking about putting together a prose collection. Yes, you may send me more, and I will provide feedback, in my spare time. But first, the intro… Intro So you want to write a story? Well, good for you! Stories are great, and I hope this is the beginning of many more stories. To make writing…

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Down the Rabbit Hole

Daily writing promptDo you remember your favorite book from childhood?View all responses ❤️Once upon a time, there was a young reader who loved nothing more than curling up with a good book. She had read all the classics – Grimm Brother Stories, Wilhelm Hauff, Russian, Oriental, Romanian Fairytales, and even mythology – but none of them could compare to her all-time favorite: Alice in Wonderland…