Book of Me, From A to Z – the Letter C!

Picking back up with our list of alphabetical prompts for Book of Me scrapbook pages, here are some ideas inspired by the letter ‘C’ – 70 more reasons to Go Scrap Yourself!

1. What were your favorite classes in school?  What class(es) would you like to take now?
2. What is your favorite color? Has that changed over time?
3. What was your first car?  What car do you have now, and why did you choose it?
4. What is your dream career?  How close have you come to it?
5. Define character.  Who embodies specific strong character traits for you?
6. List 10 Good and 10 Bad choices you have made.
7. Do you believe in 2nd chances?  When have you granted one?  When have you received one?
8. Describe any childhood summer camp memories.  How do you feel about camping now?
9. If you went to college, do you still follow any of the campus events?  Do you return for Homecoming?
10. If you didn’t go to college, what did you do during that time instead?
11. Do you believe in coincidences?  Or are similar events a matter of Fate/Destiny? Do you have any personal examples?
12. What is your biggest challenge?  What is a challenge you have overcome?
13. What makes you cry?  Sappy movies? Pride in children’s accomplishments? Hurtful remarks?
14. List some of your cravings.  Do you often give in to cravings?  Describe a time when you denied a craving.
15. Describe how your creativity presents itself in your life. What examples of your creativity do you find around your home?
16. How do you react to change?
17. Describe someone in your life who embodies courage.  How/when have you been courageous?
18. Describe your first crush, and how you felt when you were near that person.
19. List various crushes you have had over the years, in a timeline format.
20. If you celebrate Christmas, what are your favorite parts/elements of the holiday?
21. If you celebrate Christmas, journal about your favorite Christmas ornament(s), including their history.
22. What do you remember most about your childhood?
23. How do you celebrate small successes in your life?
24. How do you feel about chores/cleaning?  Share any unique tips you have gathered throughout the years, including the source.
25. What about you is contagious?  What have you “caught” from other people?
26. Were/Are you a fan of any cartoons/comic books/strips?  Which ones?  What did you like best about them?
27. Compare & contrast your life 10 years ago, and now.
28. Where do you enjoy a feeling of community?  How does that group help others feel included?
29. What is your favorite candy?  How often do you indulge?
30. Are you a “cat person”?  If so, describe what makes you so.  If not, describe someone you know who is, and how you are different.
31. Compare & contrast “cat people” and “dog people”.
32. What do you think of the word “can’t“?  What did your parents think of the word?
33. In what area(s) do you have a “can-do” attitude?
34. Have you ever had to go to (judicial) court? Why? What was the result?
35. Have you ever been courted (as in wooed)? How would someone ideally/properly woo you?
36. What role does clutter play in your life?
37. What is your comfort level with chaos?  How do you avoid it?
38. List your creature comforts.
39. Describe any work you do with charities. Do you have a “pet” charity?
40. Do you have any collections?  Did your parent(s) or grandparent(s) have a memorable collection?
41. Describe someone you think has charisma.
42. List any national/global catastrophes that have occurred during your lifetime.  What do you remember most about them?
43. When are you bad company?
44. Do you like entertaining company in your home?
45. Describe how a medical condition (yours or someone else’s) has affected your life.
46. What makes a good companion?  Who has been good companion(s) to you?
47. Have you ever been a part of a cast of a play or musical?  What role did you play?
48. How do you react when someone gives you a compliment?  Do you often give compliments?
49. What disease would you most like to see cured in your lifetime?
50. Think of your life in terms of cycles.  What cycles, or phases, have you gone through?
51. What are some signs that someone cares for you?
52. Describe a day that turned out to be a comedy of errors for you.
53. Name your favorite comedy movies, or comedians.
54. Chocolate – yes/no? In what forms?
55. Describe your feelings about your country.
56. Would you describe yourself as a city or country person?  Why?
57. Are you a person that values control?  How does that play out in your life? How well does it work for you?
58. How and when has someone shown you compassion?
59. Describe a time when “circumstances beyond my control” applied for you.
60. What type of climate do you prefer?

Free Association Word Bank – “C” words

• Calm
• Candle
• Carpe Diem
• Ceremony
• Champagne
• Church
• Choir
• Children
• Clean
• Cookie

Find the full alphabetical archive of Book of Me journaling prompts here: Book of Me, From A to Z! Scrapbook Journaling Ideas by the Letter

This list was originally published the now-defunct ezine Illuminating Visions, produced by ScrapAngels.com.  It was compiled with the help of forum members at ScrapAngels.com.  Thanks to all those who contributed.