Guest Author - Melissa Waters

The dread question.... what did you do on your summer vacation? I haven't heard that question for quite some time, until.. I had children. We homeschool so I can honestly say that when summer vacation rolls around I am looking forward to the break. So is my journal as it suffers the time crunch during school hours or days.

I am ready for some good ole' fashioned r and r! I want to curl up in some beach chair under a huge umbrella with a large glass of raspberry ice tea and my journal. I want to pull out the fountain pen that I got for my birthday and begin to catch up with my favorite friend, my journal.

This summer is a little different for us as I am sharing with my daughter, Savannah the joy of journaling. Yes, I am going to have her answer the question when we return to school in the fall, what did you do on your summer vacation? No, booing yet.

Here are some prompts that I want to share with you so your journal will be filled with summer memories.

1. When does summer officially begin for you? Or when do you take your summer vacation? Oh boo hoo, you don't get one. How about a weekend away at your favorite get away.

2. Which side of the equator do you live on?

3. What is your favorite summer time drink? Let's write down that recipe now so you can share it with others.

4. Do you like Starbucks? If so why not drop by and sit there and enjoy an icy drink while you people watch with your journal.

5. Have you ever taught anyone to journal? Who taught you or how did you get started?

6. On a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest, how would you rate your journaling progress so far this year? What can you do to improve your journaling score? Using the same scale how would you rate your journaling journey? One being that is your least favorite activity. (Now be honest, it can't be a one. Scrubbing the toilet has to come first). Ten, journaling is your all time favorite activity.

7. What is your favorite spot to journal during your summer vacation or your weekend escape? Why? How did you discover it?

Ok, grab your favorite writing instrument, drink and seat! Get started.