I'm Really Glad I Did the 66-Day Writing Challenge
I started using note because I wanted to write my personal history.
However, I got stuck on a certain part.
I felt that I couldn't write it unless I could overcome that hurdle.
I decided to switch gears and just write about fun daily things instead of trying to write my personal history.
But, it didn't last...
The knot in my heart was still bothering me after all.
I want to keep writing about bright and fun daily things, though~
I decided to try making writing a habit through the 66-day writing challenge.
When I tried writing every day, my continuous posts were mostly just daily diaries accompanied by photos.
I started observing them more carefully than before
and taking photos of them.
I joined the writing challenge with the intention of thoroughly writing a daily diary, but it had an unexpected effect, and I completed an article called "My Younger Sister."
This was after I finished the writing challenge.
The personal history I had given up on took a big step forward.
But why did that happen?
I found the answer to that question in an article by Nennen-san, a participant in the 66-day writing challenge.
When you keep at it for 66 days, you inevitably look at yourself in some way every day. Then,the version of me in the back of my memory rejoices, saying 'You noticed me!' and comes closer to me.
I feel like the version of me that was far away has come to my side and we've become friends.
That's why continuing for 66 days wasn't a waste.
An article about a 'little sister' born from the desire to have the version of myself I left far behind come to my side once more.
I feel like the version of me that was far away has come to my side and we've become friends.
What I gained from the 66-day life run.
The version of me that was far away came to my side once again, and we became friends 🩷
However, I think I will keep some distance from the version of me in the back of my memory for a while again.
If I stay with my past self too much, my present becomes empty, so I think it's time to return to my daily diary♡
The day I baked brown sugar bread
I want to write notes returning to daily life again, such as about pickled fresh ginger in sweet vinegar, the containers I bought from MUJI that I'm glad I got, and the state of the greenery in my garden♡
Because daily life is overflowing with joy and love, I want to record it.
I'm at an age where I unexpectedly forget new events if I don't write them down.
And also, from time to time, I will write a little bit about myself, my own personal history.
For when I reunite with the version of me in the back of my memory, whom I can meet by continuing to write♡
#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout
Seriously, Yasu-san, you come up with such wonderful projects. I truly respect you.
You are a writer who sends incredible encouragement to the Writing & Running members. I'll post the link.
The 66-day Writing & Running sequel kicks off on 6/27✨
For those of you who are interested, please join us.
All you have to do is declare your participation in the comments section of Yasu-san's article above, that's it♡
66-day Writing × Running 《Season 2》
・Post an article every day for 66 days from 6/27 to 8/31
・Tweets are okay. No character limit
・If you miss even one day of writing, you will be immediately removed from the magazine
・Add "#66DayWritingRunning" to your articles
・Add your articles to the 66-day Writing & Running magazine
・Mid-term participation is not allowed
・Participation is free
※You don't have to be a member of Yasu's membership "After-school Writing Club"
Just comment "I'll participate"♡
If you can't do it, it's okay to stop halfway through.
I'm not sure if I can make it to the end either, but I won't know until I try, so I'm going to give it a go🤗
In Nennen-san's article, what participants can gain from the Writing & Running challenge is written in an easy-to-understand way🤗
I definitely want you to read it🩷
Thank you, Nennen-san🩷