My/Our First Instagram Challenge!

I still have not worked up the nerve to post my game idea yet but I did work up a challenge to host! The idea sparked from my son showing interest in what I was drawing each day for my other challenges for #inktober. He was even trying to copy some of my drawings. Thus, the first mother-son challenge was born!

At first I was just going to have it with my son and I, but I decided to put it out there to see if anyone would be interest. Our theme is Gross Groceries inspired by his collection of Grossery Gang toys. He was pretty bummed at first because he wanted to do Halloween but Halloween is pretty much over. After running through a few ideas, Gross Groceries was perfect! Still a bit Halloween-ish but not. We came up with the list together and I had him write out it out. To my surprise, #sillydoodlechallenge was not being used so it was perfect should I want to host more later. This month, my absolute favorite challenge is the #pinktobertime. They had such silly prompts geared towards a comic style which was right up my alley.

We have already received some interest in participation in our challenge and even some having their kids participate as well. This is so exciting! I didn't even occur to me that other kids would want to participate so this is even more fantastic! My son is so excited, especially now with others participating. This is so freaking cool!

The Challenge: Draw each grocery item as gross as you can, give it a face, some personality, and a disgusting name throughout the month of November! #sillydoodlechallenge

Chicken

I'm still chicken about posting my Instagram game idea. I am not sure what I am scared about. I guess it's hoping that others will like the idea and if it will implemented okay? Another thing is that my husband brought up the fact that I could be setting myself up for a burnout. I am enjoying what I am doing but I may be going overboard? Like obsessing over likes and followers? Perhaps? I am not quite sure. 

In other news, I received another awesome compliment! For my post below for the #daretogeometry2 challenge.

As far as my depression goes, I don't think I am progressing. I am still tired and unmotivated and gaining more weight. I know what I should do in my head but I just don't. I am forgetful and careless still and still constantly feeling bad about myself and comparing myself to others. Not sure if I can do it on my own...Sometimes I wonder if this outlet is just another way to avoid the subject. 😑 

Crazy idea

I am so close to 300 followers on Instagram! It's pretty unreal when I think about it. It don't think I am fully understanding what that means. That could be literally 300 actual people from around the world that can potentially see my work! Give or take several accounts that I may not be actual organic followers.

Anyways, I have a crazy idea! I want to play a game on Instagram with my Instagram peeps! This idea sparked when I had a prompt to mash up 5 of my favorite animals and I asked if anyone could guess. It's not like I had a ton of comments but I wondered if this could be a regular, perhaps monthly game of some sort? I am not at the stage were I can give away anything yet but maybe it'll just be for entertainment and the top 5 can receive a shout-out and whoever is the first with the correct answer will get a feature? This is all hypothetical right now. I am thinking of launching a test run soon. I am actually excited to see how this will turn out. I am trying to come up with a unique hashtag.

Those that know me know I love to play a good game. It's just good old fun and makes you think a little. Any kind of positive distraction is a good one in my opinion. Game on! 😄

Completed September Mood Tracker

I posted my completed September Mood Tracker on Tuesday. I held off a bit before posting.

This time it received more karma and views on reddit and even on Instagram then before. I was nervous to share especially seeing my actual "moods" this month. It started off pretty well and ended a bit rough.

A Light Admist The Clouds

I received another shout out today on Instagram. An unexpected one. It's unbelievable to be recognized unexpectedly.  It makes me feel all giddy inside. I thank @instaliddy for this little glimmer of happiness when so much negativity is swirling around the news. It couldn't have come at a better time. I'm so grateful! 😘

Look at how beautiful her art is. She is an inspiration to me and to have yet another amazing artist notice me is incredible!

Mood: 😔

It's been a downer lately...with yet another massacre in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 1. It occurred at 1am EST, so it was sad to awaken to such  horrendous news. My heart goes out to those effected by this tragedy.

I just can't fathom, yet again, why people have to commit such a horrid act and take the lives of innocent people. This is now the deadliest incident in U.S. history. I don't know what this world will be like for my boys when they are grown, but I am scared. This is becoming way too normal and it shouldn't be this way. Stop glamorizing the killer! Another disappointment in humanity. 😠