2.) fill a whole page with connecting doodles

3.) draw an ordinary object in your life (toothpaste, can opener, plug) and take note of its form

4.) keep an ongoing list of movies, books, loves, and inspiring art

5.) write the days date in big bold cool writing and then use the remaining space on the page to explain the events of the day

6.) illustrate something wonderful that you witnessed

7.) put on some wacky music and draw, paint & color whatever comes to mind (fill the whole space and do not be afraid to overlap and experiment with colors and textures)

8.) cut out a photo from the newspaper, outline it in black sharpie, and fill in the shapes, negative and positive, with oil pastel

9.) take any letters, e-mails, postcards or photos that you have been sent recently and put them in your journal; include your reply

10.) draw a food label that you like (this is great for travel!)