There are many good words in the English language and I decided to use some of them in my Wreck This Journal. Instead of glueing one page and circling words, like the directions say, I rebelled a little and cut out individual words that I like and glued them on. There are many more words I could have or would have liked to add; however there was not enough space and I was unable to find some words in the magazines I have. Personally, I think it looks good. And if you can’t read the tiny words, the red one on the left side is “Dance”, the white one on the left is “life,” and the little white one on the right page above “California” is “WILD.”

I am really into this book!

Toujours,

Tara

Summer is a time to relax, hang with friends and family, tan a little, sleep in and whatever else people like to do in the Summer. I love all these things and more. This Summer has been interesting. My parents and I have been in Abu Dhabi the whole time and usually stay in the apt due to the blazing sun. (Low 90˚ F) Plus it is Ramadan, so no eating/drinking in public. I have found many ways to keep myself busy. I have watched lots of movies and TV shows, including 22 Jump Street, Avatar the Last Airbender, Once Upon A Time, and Teen Wolf. I have also painted my nails multiple times. This week my mom decided on many colors. (Below is a picture.) I love having my nails done because it kills time and it’s fun.

What have you done this Summer?

Toujours,

Tara

Flipping though the pages of my journal is a lot of fun; however, creating the pictures is more fun. This picture was fun to make because of the “rule.” Connect the dots with your eyes CLOSED. I started with one line in pencil, then I decided to make it prettier. Looking at it again, there are many other way I could have connected the dots. What would you have done?

Toujours,

Tara

Looking at other journals online and going though pictures I already have, I decided to re-do my Wreck This Journal cover. I also decorated the back cover and the inside covers. My first cover was good and it had many my favorite things, but I like this one better. I have saved these pictures for a while and I am very happy to use them on this journal. It is something I will have for a while and I can look at it everyday.

I will do another page today and post the picture along with the story either later today or tomorrow.

Toujours,

Tara

Front and back covers:

Inside covers:

This morning I felt a little creative. I have seen many pictures online and this idea came up a few times. Copying other people’s ideas is not what I plan on doing for all these tasks; however, this idea was good and fun. I used the hair that was in my brush from the shower. I’ve often said, “I can make a sweater out of all the hair I lose in the shower.” Now I can actually say, “I’ve made something out of the hair I’ve lost in the shower.”

The final product = Mini Me!

Toujours,

Tara

As far as noting the pages I want to work first with colorful post-its, I worked on another one today. The colors have no other meaning than I ran out of one color so had to use another. Tumblr game me an idea and really liked it, so I gave it a try. I used random coins from three different countries and created the indented look on the page. I have done this type of art before with leaves and like that one, I think most of the coins turned out pretty clear, in real life that is. I am really excited to continue this journal and let my imagination roam free!

I think I have an idea for my  next page. Details on that tomorrow.

Toujours,

Tara

Starting work on my “Wreck This Journal” this morning, I completed a few pages. Decorations are complete on the Cover, Title page, Instructions page, Copyright page, and Name page. The “Cover this page with White Things” page is also complete. After several focused hours, the work began, because I was busy taking the tasks literally. I researched ideas on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Instagram; and gleaned ideas from others who have taken on this project. Finding the other people’s work artistic, I feel I can create my own wonderful, artistic, magical works of art.

Below are my pages. Any thoughts?

Toujours,

Tara

A few days ago I created a Bucket List. On that list were many things I have and have not done. One of the things was to own a Wreck This Journal.

It is July 19, 2014 and I bought my very own Wreck This Journal today at the Virgin Megastore in Abu Dhabi Mall. I plan to record all the tasks, from the journal, that I accomplish and post them here. I will take the journal everywhere I go and post pictures of pages that take time to finish.

I am so excited to get started!

Toujours,

Tara