My Journal

I started a journal on Valentine's Day! I am really enjoying journaling my thoughts, feelings, ideas, and daily events. Somedays I have so much to say I could use a bigger journal. I would eventually like to be more creative with my journal. Use stamps, pictures, and paper. I try to remember to add Epherma (paper from daily life) in my journal.

Here is picture of my journal, its very boring!! But I wanted to make sure I would stick with it before I bought something really nice.

I am proud of myself for sticking with it. Stacy Julians book "The Big Picture" really inspired me to start this journal. If you have not read this book, I highly suggest it.

Here is what Stacy wrote in her book about journaling.

"The real reason behind my Everyday album (Journal) is to record the details in my routine as a working mom surrounded by a chaotic househould of young children. There is a lot about "ordinary" life that's completely foreign to most people, and yet at the same time, some aspects of it probably feel familiar to many. I wish it were easier for people to believe that their everyday stories are interesting. I really believe they are."

She also wrote.

"This notebook will become your creativity fun book, a place to collect, record, and reflect as you acknowledge creative thoughts and discover how to act on them. Pay Attention, be open to what your world is telling you. Write down what you learn, this is where your fun book comes into play. Writing down how you've surprised and how you surprise others will make your experience more concrete and enduring."

So....I challenge you to start your journal today!!!

Get a notebook. Pre-date the journal for the whole month of March. And go for it!! Start today!!!