“You don’t have to say everything to be a light. Sometimes a fire built on a hill will bring interested people to your campfire.” ― Shannon L. Alder
It was back in July when my dearie, Rosema of A Reading Writer, and I decided to build our small campfire called, Word High July, on a hill. None of us knew if our fire was bright enough to draw people or if it could last for the whole month. We had nothing to keep the fire burning but our passion in writing, our desire to meet new friends, and our pride, The 30 Beautiful Filipino Words.
But, in the midst of our doubts, all the forces of the blogosphere seemed to have connived and turned our fire into a blazing flame. The flame of destiny. We were all meant to meet. We were all meant be each other’s light. We we’re all meant to sit around a campfire.
And for that, I thank all the great writers and poets that I have come across through Word High July. It was a month of learning, inspiration, and building greater bonds among everyone.
Thank you for the poems and fictions
Those gorgeous photos under the sun
Those six-word tales and random thoughts
That kept us word-high on July!
Let’s give ourselves a pat on the shoulder, we made it! Cheers everyone. Mazel tov! 😀 ❤
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Today’s Filipino word prompt is “tadhana” which refers to “an invisible force that makes things happen beyond the control of mortals”.
August 1, 2016 at 11:49 am
So glad I saw the challenge and decided to take the gamble! The words themselves are beautiful and the inspiration they gave me…beautiful as well, if I may say so.lol I’ve loved every bit of this challenge! Hope you guys come up with more. 😉
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August 1, 2016 at 9:35 pm
Thank you so much, Marie. ❤ It's a well deserved gamble for us, I'd say. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the prompt and the words. Who knows, you might be able to use some of them in the near future? This isn't a goodbye, we'll always see each other around.
Are you participating other prompts this August?
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August 2, 2016 at 7:55 am
I haven’t seen any yet that i want to participate in but then again, I haven’t had time to really search for any. Have you found some good ones?
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August 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Hmm… so far, I plan on going back to the old prompts I’ve been participating in. Flash fictions and some poetry prompts, are you up for some?
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August 3, 2016 at 11:30 am
Sure! I’d love to check some out. 😊
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August 1, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Oh, so beautiful!
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August 1, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Aww… thank you, Sarah! Your takes are always a delight for all of us. ❤
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August 2, 2016 at 3:19 am
Aw I’m always happy to hear that! 😊
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August 1, 2016 at 2:06 pm
So wonderful–I feel like none of us really wants to let go of this fabulous experience. You describe it so well, we all came together for a beautiful LIGHT of creativity and open hearts. I can smell the pungent aromatic smoke of the campfire–different from any other fire–it’s magical and has a lot of LOVE.
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August 1, 2016 at 9:40 pm
That is sooo true, Stella! The amount of learning and love that we get from each and everyone is overwhelming. This is definitely one of my favorite campfires. ❤ And I thank WordHighJuly because I got to meet a truly wonderful person in you. YAY!!
But this isn't a goodbye. We'll always see each other around. Are you participating other prompts this August? I'd like to go where you go. 😀
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August 2, 2016 at 6:20 am
Ohhh, you’re sooo sweet–xxoo!! YES, I’m going to participate in a very interesting August prompt (about art, but you don’t have to necessarily DO art) by a wonderful woman named Ivy–go to this link: https://unchartedblogdotorg.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/art-challenge/. I think you’ll like it and I KNOW you’ll enjoy Ivy–she makes participation Easy, no hard rules 🙂 I sure hope you’ll join in–that would be so fun for me!! <3<3<3
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August 2, 2016 at 12:57 pm
Oh my, I love it!! Thank you for sharing, Stella. 😀 I was going through this week’s cues and I already have a loot of things in mind. It’s exciting!! Let’s have fun, shall we? ❤
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August 2, 2016 at 1:38 pm
Okay, I’m ready for some fun too! ❤
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August 1, 2016 at 4:22 pm
what a very creative and full of love piece, MAria! Thank you for saying YES to my crazy idea. I never thought this will be as great as it is. 🙂 Congratulations to us! Cheers! ❤
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August 1, 2016 at 9:44 pm
I would never ran out of thank yous for you, dear. It was thanks to you that I get to enjoy this month of July with everyone. ❤ Congratulations to us, indeed! *confetti*
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August 2, 2016 at 7:55 am
awwwww. cheers, dearie!!! 😀
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August 2, 2016 at 12:59 pm
*Cheers*
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August 2, 2016 at 2:07 pm
😀
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August 1, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Yay for you! May the flames never die down… wishing you good will! 🙂
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August 2, 2016 at 12:50 pm
YAY! Thank you, Dee. Let our flames continue burning. ❤
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August 1, 2016 at 10:12 pm
Thank you so much for this wonderful challenge! I looked forward to posting every single day! It was really inspiring! 😊💕
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August 1, 2016 at 10:45 pm
Congratulations on completing your Word High July Challenge!
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August 2, 2016 at 12:51 pm
Thank you, PJ!! 😀 Now, I’m excited to go back to flash fiction. YAY! ❤
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August 2, 2016 at 5:29 pm
Yay! I am excited to have you back!
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August 2, 2016 at 11:09 am
Yes, this was a wonderful experience! You and Rosemarie lit the fire, with a great writing idea, and your kindness and encouragement kept the creative flame burning bright! At least for me. I’m really surprised to have made it all the way through, and even more surprised by how sad I feel now that it’s over! Though I do need a break! Thanks again. 🙂
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August 2, 2016 at 1:02 pm
Aw.. thank you, Gilda. ❤ We enjoyed every campfire moment with you. And yes, I feel too that we need a little break. Hehe. Have a great August, dear!
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August 2, 2016 at 6:07 pm
❤️
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August 2, 2016 at 3:41 pm
It was a wonderful experience. You and Rosema kept up the spirits of us! It will be memorable for a long time to come 🙂 Congratulations and Thank you for it! 🙂
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August 3, 2016 at 11:33 am
Thank you, Prab. It wound’t be as enjoyable without you, of course. Keep writing and painting beautiful pieces. 😀
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August 3, 2016 at 3:46 pm
🙂 🙂 Yeah. Thank you!
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August 3, 2016 at 4:35 am
Beautifully said! Thank you for hosting such an amazing challenge ❤
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August 3, 2016 at 3:25 pm
And thank you for the month-long fun, dear! 😉 ❤
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