Since childhood, I’ve kept a journal in one form or another. I usually didn’t write in them consistently (often months would pass between entries), but I kept coming back to them. It’s so funny to look back at what I’ve written years later, when I’m a little bit older and hopefully also wiser.
You know that I’m a fan of all things digital, but I also have a strong love of paper products. I still enjoy writing down my thoughts in a journal from time to time- sometimes you just need to put down your words on paper. I was browsing The Everygirl earlier this week and saw that they’re doing a 30 day journaling challenge in April. I think I want to do it! I currently have a Q&A a day Journal, which is a type of short-form journaling, but it will be fun to challenge myself to write longer journal entries for 30 consecutive days. I have plenty of notebooks already, but that didn’t stop me from browsing for a new one for the challenge.
Tell me: Do you keep a journal? If so, how often do you write in it?
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I’ve never been a journal keeper, but I love having lots of notebooks!! I always keep one with me wherever I go in case inspiration strikes or so I don’t forget something!
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara
Yes, I still need to write things down too so I don’t forget (and often I’ll set a reminder on my phone too!).
Yes! I don’t write that often but like you say, I always come back to it. Right now I’m using an app for my ipad but I used to do it on paper. That’s such a good challenge, maybe I’ll join!
I’m curious- what app are you using on your iPad?
I’m using My Memoir! I think it’s a free one and you can change the font style, add photos and change the background as well.
That sounds cool- I will definitely check it out. Thanks Maru!
I don’t regularly keep journals but I love notebooks for writing lists, goals and ideas. I’ve done this for the past several years and it’s fun to see my goals over time.
I certainly love writing things down and then checking them off my list! It is fun to see how your goals change and evolve over time.
Although I love all things digital I love paper journals. It is so hard for me not to purchase pretty ones almost every time I am out shopping.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Agreed. There are so many pretty notebooks out there and I want them all!
I realize that I must have had beaucoup free time in high school because I went from writing every other day to once every other month.
Oh yeah, I definitely had more free time in high school! I need to go back and look at those journals next time I’m home :)
I write almost every day…and I have the set you featured as #2. They’re perfect little notebooks for work. I use Muji notebooks for my creative stuff (or whatever is lying around). I’ve found that having a separate notebook for creative writing helps me distance myself from the type of notes I take for work.
I love that you write regularly Hope! Are you usually writing stories, or thoughts/ideas? Also, love that Art Deco set that you have- it’s so pretty!
I’ve been working on a few different things…a lot of times I just jot down some idea I think of, but I’ve also been working on some essays and a creative YA project. The separation of notebooks really helps me. I was even separating my pens at first, haha (Muji gels used for creative writing only).
That’s awesome! I’ve always admired writers Maybe one day soon I’ll see your name in print! :)
I love writing in journals and want to join the April 30 day challenge :) I try to write every day but it has stopped recently so the challenge will get me back into it :)
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Yay, I’m happy you’ll be doing the 30 day challenge with me! We can keep each other accountable! :)
These are so pretty! If my handwriting wasn’t so bad I would maybe consider writing more… although you know how much I like my computer!
That I do :) I don’t know what you’re talking about though- you don’t have bad handwriting!