Not quite so many entrants for February, but I know so many people who fell into a slump this month, myself and you included. Something about February just does that to you I think.
However a great roundup of some fantastic entries, including one or two that I hadn't spotted from tags.
I refuse to accept that February is different from any other month, so I disagree lol. I let myself fell into a slump, even though I know I could have done better. But beating myself up is not going to help, so going to keep looking forward.
Rounding up the post is one of the most enjoyable moments of this challenge, as I read through the entries again, they are so motivating and I really love creating these monthly challenges.
January is without doubt as dreary, cold and miserable as February, in the UK at least, but at least with January you have a few days off to start the year, there is all of that, New Year, New Start stuff in the air, motivation and a buzz.
By the time February rolls around all of that is gone and all you are left with is “meh”. My birthday features in February but I’ve never really been a birthday fan if I’m honest.
Then when March rolls around the promise of spring is in the air, the days are getting longer and it just feels so much different. I’m not sure if its a geographic thing, but it’s definitely real for me. February is up there as a contender for the worst month of the year! With October and November close behind.
I believe in the pull of the moon affecting people's moods from month to month, maybe you can have a study on how each month affects people, factoring in the weather, colours of the seasons, holidays, dressing, meals etc.
In Singapore, it's summer all year round, there's not much difference from month to month, maybe that's why I don't think it makes a difference, but it's only from my narrow point of view, so thanks for opening my mind.
Being born in a tropical country, I'm so used to the heat and humidity, so I don't like cold and rainy weather. But it's a matter of getting used to it.
As I told you Moon, I had a great time writing for February's Challenge. Thank you once again for keeping us going through your highs and lows. All the best, Moon <3
Yea, too ironic! Come to think of it, a short month is also good, gives us a sense of urgency and reinforcing the concept that we shouldn't wait to take action, time passed too fast!
AI may not be universally liked, and I wouldn't want to replace actual talented humans with it. However, it has huge potential and I encourage everyone to learn at least a little bit about it.
Maybe I'll join the March challenge too, but first, I have a whole lot of poetry to read. 😄
I believe in that potential and I think writing good prompts for it will be a new skill to learn. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Enjoy the poems!
Not quite so many entrants for February, but I know so many people who fell into a slump this month, myself and you included. Something about February just does that to you I think.
However a great roundup of some fantastic entries, including one or two that I hadn't spotted from tags.
March edition coming soon...
I refuse to accept that February is different from any other month, so I disagree lol. I let myself fell into a slump, even though I know I could have done better. But beating myself up is not going to help, so going to keep looking forward.
Rounding up the post is one of the most enjoyable moments of this challenge, as I read through the entries again, they are so motivating and I really love creating these monthly challenges.
January is without doubt as dreary, cold and miserable as February, in the UK at least, but at least with January you have a few days off to start the year, there is all of that, New Year, New Start stuff in the air, motivation and a buzz.
By the time February rolls around all of that is gone and all you are left with is “meh”. My birthday features in February but I’ve never really been a birthday fan if I’m honest.
Then when March rolls around the promise of spring is in the air, the days are getting longer and it just feels so much different. I’m not sure if its a geographic thing, but it’s definitely real for me. February is up there as a contender for the worst month of the year! With October and November close behind.
I believe in the pull of the moon affecting people's moods from month to month, maybe you can have a study on how each month affects people, factoring in the weather, colours of the seasons, holidays, dressing, meals etc.
In Singapore, it's summer all year round, there's not much difference from month to month, maybe that's why I don't think it makes a difference, but it's only from my narrow point of view, so thanks for opening my mind.
That's a good point maybe, I wonder how countries with opposite seasons feel about it in general, where its still summer.
I'm not sure how much I would enjoy a consistent climate, I do enjoy a bit of variety, but I'm definitely someone who prefers the long days.
Being born in a tropical country, I'm so used to the heat and humidity, so I don't like cold and rainy weather. But it's a matter of getting used to it.
Being born in a cold and rainy country, i don’t like cold and rainy weather 😂 You don’t get used to it, you just live with it 🥶
Good thing February is the shortest month then. Excited to see what March has in store!
haha, isn’t a long month better? Then you can submit more entries…(wishful thinking on my part) 🤣
You can see now, it’s live!
I’m interested in seeing if you have an entry of a similar manner as February.
Yay! Can't wait for March edition. Now with February behind us we'll all feel fresh for a new start!
What a breath of fresh air you brought with this Dom, thanks for the encouragement and for your participation!
Wait no longer, it has just gone live! 😊
Yay! I’ll be back later to check it out!
As I told you Moon, I had a great time writing for February's Challenge. Thank you once again for keeping us going through your highs and lows. All the best, Moon <3
Of course that will shine through. If you enjoyed writing it, readers will enjoy reading it :)
That's the power of challenges, keep us all moving forward! Thanks Dom 💓
Thank you for publishing my work, Moon and Mark. It's always fun participating in your monthly challenges.
It was fun to read your notes, maybe you and Mark can have a poems showdown lol…. just a thought.
Haha…yes. Mark and I have rap battles in the comments section sometimes. He’s such a good sport.
Sound like you guys are enjoying that!
Absolutely! And you're welcome join us.
Yea, seems like I've missed out 🤣
This is awesome I can’t believe an entire month went by I have been MIA and I missed this challenge 😣
You're welcme to join the next Rosa, it went live yesterday : https://thecuriousdetour.substack.com/p/the-kaleidoscope-project-march-challenge
Funny that February the month of the "taking action" theme, was the month with the less action taken. Maybe it's because it only had 28 days?
Still, for me was also challenging for other reasons but I'm glad I was able to come up with something even if it was just one Note.
Yea, too ironic! Come to think of it, a short month is also good, gives us a sense of urgency and reinforcing the concept that we shouldn't wait to take action, time passed too fast!
For me the last week of February was as fast as closing and opening my eyes...
Thank you so much for including my story!
AI may not be universally liked, and I wouldn't want to replace actual talented humans with it. However, it has huge potential and I encourage everyone to learn at least a little bit about it.
Maybe I'll join the March challenge too, but first, I have a whole lot of poetry to read. 😄
I believe in that potential and I think writing good prompts for it will be a new skill to learn. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Enjoy the poems!