Writing Challenge #11: A Day in the Life

washing machineCalling all writers! I think we're ready for some creative writing fun again. This month, let's use our imaginations to write a page out of someone (or something) else's diary. We're going to describe a day in the life of people, animals, or even inanimate objects. What is a typical day like for an ant, or a school bus, or a sky diving instructor? Flip open to a page of their diary. What would it say?

Your task:
Choose something from the list below and describe a day in the life of this person, animal or object. Write about your day in first person (I) using the comment section below.1. newborn baby2. fish in an aquarium3. book on a library shelf4. ant5. person lost at sea6. president of a country7. basketball8. butterfly9. tree on the beach10.spider web11. refrigerator12. peacock13. snail14. washing machine15. doormat16. pillow17. golf ball18. scissors19. pen20. window cleanerMy example: A Day in the Life of a Washing MachineI don't know how I got stuck with this family of ten. All I want is one day of rest. Is that too much to ask? My dream is to be left alone for a single day. Even when they don't turn me on, they leave a smelly sock or a dirty cloth inside me. Some days I do five loads back to back. Don't they know it's tiring being on spin cycle that much? It is nice to be needed, but a little appreciation wouldn't hurt. Do you ever hear anyone say, "I love my washing machine"? Maybe in those other houses with the fancy new front loading washers, but not in this house. Not with an old model like me. I do a good job. I only break down if they load me too full. I rarely leak. Would it hurt them to say thank you? A new brand of detergent would be a nice touch. Maybe something ecofriendly or non-scented. At least they didn't use bleach today. Today was a dark load day. Tomorrow is for whites.Note: If you want to add to the list, leave your suggestion in the comments. Or, feel free to come up with your own person, animal or object.How was your day?Image: JasonRogersFooDogGiraffeBee
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  • Hello! Tara
    I'm a new member here.
    I'm not good as writing, so could you please suggest me about it?

    Writing Challenge #11
    A day in the life of Arowana fish in a tank.


    I’m very sad to be a king of beautiful fish. Most of people interesting in fish-tank, they want to have me in their houses, so this seems to be the reason that why I have to be alone in a small tank; I feel absolutely inconvenience when I turn my body back to another sides of the tank. Moreover, the person who detains me always gives me a caned food which I really hate. Anyway, I cannot refuse it in order to be alive. From time to time, I have to be like this, so please let’s me out of here, I wanna go my real home!
  • Greetings from a new born baby!
    Hello everybody!, i just came to the unknown world. i am screaming. what you are talking i cannot understand. i cannot express myself to you. all of you are gazing to me. but i am almost bare. i came from heaven to this earth. Where is my mom ? please take me to her. i am sorry to her. She got lot of pain because of me.
    anyway guys i am so hungry and talk to you later. Please pray for me and my mom. Bye
  • Hi dear Tara...
    here is my next piece of writing eyes' diary...
    i will be glad if you take a look at it ...
    have a nice time:)
  • Dear Tara,
    You are more than welcome!
    Thanks for reading about David!
  • Riya's story is here. Any mom will appreciate it! I'm so happy that you are all sharing stories on your own blogs this month. This helps the writing group reach so many other readers! Congratulations on all of the great writing so far.
  • If you're getting a broken link above, Ruzan's story is here. It's worth taking the trip to read about David! Thanks Ruzan!
  • Tara,here is a day in the life of David
  • Amazing story, Kamel. My comments are on your blog. Writers, please check out Kamel's blog (link above) for an excellent story about a tree. You'll love it!
  • Hi Tara,
    I wrote another diary on This blog
  • Anushka: Great writing! It is very realistic. I feel sorry for this president, despite the power he has. I can only imagine the nightmares that powerful leaders must have! Please write another story for us!
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