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Hey Moji Maniacs!
Today's Emoji-A-Day post celebrates two powerful voices - Virginia Wolfe and Robert Burns on A Room of One's Own Day and Burns Night. It's an day (and night) celebration, as we raise a toast to these literary giants whose words continue to inspire so many years later (and for many more to come!)🪶
Virginia Woolf, known for her groundbreaking work "A Room of One's Own," fought for the right to create freely. Imagine having a dedicated space to explore your ideas, just like the book emoji! What sparks your creativity? Share your thoughts and unleash your inner writer! ✍️
Robert Burns, Scotland's bard, penned timeless poems and songs, like the iconic "Auld Lang Syne," which we sing to celebrate new beginnings. Let's honor his legacy by embracing the spirit of fireworks emoji, igniting joy and connection through storytelling! ✨
Join the Moji Force!
- Read - Dive into the works of Woolf and Burns, or explore other stories that touch your soul.
- Write -Share your own poems, stories, or even just a sentence that inspires you!
- Connect - Discuss your favorite books or authors with friends online using #EmojiADay and #MojiForce.
Let's celebrate the power of words to spark creativity, build bridges, and create a brighter future, together!
✅ QUICK MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅
- These emoji have sparked joy billions of times online! Together, they symbolize literary celebrations, book launches, and the endless love of reading. 📚🎆
- Early bloomers! Virginia published a story at 13, while Robert penned his first poem at 15. Talk about young talent! ✍️
- Pioneering power couple! Virginia co-founded the Hogarth Press with her husband, Leonard. 📖
- "A Room of One's Own" empowered feminist movements and continues to inspire change today! ✊
- Robert kept his Scottish heritage alive by writing in both English and Scots dialects. Bilingual rockstar! 👨🎤
- Did you know "Auld Lang Syne" is about saying goodbye to the old year, not just celebrating the new one? Explains the bittersweet lyrics! 🎼
- Virginia, an animal lover, even wrote a book about her dog, Flush! 🐶
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By day, Robert collected taxes, but his heart belonged to poetry and song. Respect the hustle and passion! 🧾🎵
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Virginia first published under a pen name due to societal norms against female writers. Her iconic essay was based on lectures she gave at Cambridge, where women weren't officially students. Never give up on your dreams! 🏛️🌈
~ No lock can hold you back from flying if you have the wings ~
- Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own
~ Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never be renewed? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o' lang syne? ~
- Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne
- Woolf - Write a sentence describing your ideal creative space, like a room of your own. Use the book emoji or any other emoji that inspire you to add creative spark.
- Burns - Write a short poem or song lyric about something that sets your soul on fire. Use the fireworks emoji and any other emoji that capture more of your emotional spark.
Share Your Spark 🎆
Post your creation on social media with the hashtag #MojiChallenge, Let's ignite a wave of creativity and connect through our shared love of storytelling! 📱 #MojiChallenge
📚 INSPIRED PRODUCTS OF THE DAY 📚
A Room of One's Own by Virigina Woolf
"Woolf said it best: 'A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.'" Own your words, own your space, own your creativity. Add a copy of A Room of One's Own to your library today! ✊ Paperback, hardcover, or free Kindle edition! #MojiForce #EmpoweredAuthors
✍️ GET YOUR CREATIVITY ON ✍️
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Moji Magic 🪄
Let your voice be heard with custom creations made with the Moji Customizer!
Design a Moji mug that captures your ideal writing space. Use the book emoji, teacup emoji, flower emoji, and anything else that inspires you to create a haven for your words.
Design a ballcap that celebrates your Scottish heritage or your passionate spark for storytelling. Use the Scottish flag emoji, fireworks emoji, or any other emoji that ignite your creative fire.
Combine both! Design a Moji poster that reflects the essence of "A Room of One's Own" with a touch of Scottish flair. Get creative and let your imagination run wild!
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Moji Mashup 📚+ 🎆 = ?
In this Moji Mashup, we paired the Books 📚 emoji with the Fireworks 🎆 emoji - and the literary celebration was kapow! Check out our Facebook or head over to Pinterest to see what we cooked up in the Google Emoji Kitchen! 🎉 -
Books on Emojipedia 📚
Dig into the Books description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲
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Playlist - Inspiration to spark your stories and ideas with the Spark Your Stories Playlist on Spotify.
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Auld Lang Syne - Rod Stewart
- Heroes - David Bowie
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Waterfalls - TLC
- The Devil Went Down to Georgia - The Charlie Daniels Band
- Like a Virgin - Madonna
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Fancy - Reba McEntire
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Chasing Pavements' by Adele
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Piano Man - Billy Joel
- A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
- Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg
Head over to Spotify to check out the Spark Your Stories Playlist. It's an eclectic mix of songs that poignantly tell stories that we know and love (or do we?). This was a tough list to curate to only ten represented here. See the playlist for more and tell us what's missing! ❤️🔥
Your voice matters, Moji Maniacs! Never underestimate the power of your story. It might just spark a revolution, help mend a broken heart, or make someone smile. So go forth, unleash your creative beast, spark a difference in the world, and remember, the only limit is your imagination. And tune for tomorrow's emoji adventure! ✨
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