Comments on: It’s the Journal, Not the Destination

By: Ravyn

Ravyn — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:21:21 +0000

Not sure about a full-fledged journal, but I’m one of those writers who lives by the notebook. Picked up one that was about the right size to fit in the lining pocket of my long coat, and after a while you’d never see me without it. It’s come in handy on a number of occasions; I started blogging the summer after I began keeping it, and I think I’m up to a couple dozen entries (and the blog itself!) that were inspired by riffs from the notebook.

For me, it’s not about thoughts and issues, but about quick images. My gamelan instructor mentions the political aspects of shadow puppet plays? I write it down. A friend of mine delivers a brilliant one-liner? I (get permission and) write it down. The trolley stop is completely misted over, making even the little sparks from the overhead wire into a light show? I… well, you get the idea.

It’s a useful trick.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:05:07 +0000

I’m not a writer and I’ve never kept a journal…I don’t know why just never felt the need to put my thoughts,feelings,ideas and or issues on paper all in one place.

I’ve never made new year resolutions either but this year I’ve been thinking I should set a number of goals to strive for personally and in my business…but then I guess that is some what the same thing as making resolutions??

…maybe one of my goals should be to keep a journal! :0)

Cheers

By: Catana

Catana — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:50:02 +0000

I hate those captchas that want a literal answer. They have no sense of humor at all.

Where were we? Yes, journals. Well meant, started many times, never sustained. The one thing I learned about journaling is not to write about my feelings. It’s very depressing to go back years later and find that you’re still saying exactly the same things.